Practice Notice – Staff Training The practice will be closing on Wednesday 18th February 1.30 pm – 6.30 pm for staff training. This training helps us continue to provide safe, high-quality care for our patients. Urgent care: If you need urgent medical help while we’re closed, please contact GP Alliance 01942 482848 / NHS 111,…
Life at the Practice – December Here’s a snapshot of how we supported our patients throughout December. Behind each number is a patient we’ve listened to, supported and cared for — whether by phone, online, or in person. All Ask My GP requests are triaged by our duty doctors to make sure patients are directed…
We would like to remind you that the practice will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We will re-open on Monday 29th December 2025 @ 8am. We will also be closed on New Years Day and re-open on Friday 2nd January 2026 at 8am. The Partners and staff would like to wish you…
The Dicconson Group Practice is joining the global campaign for World Antimicrobial Awareness Week to help raise understanding about the importance of using antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines responsibly. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. This makes infections harder to treat and increases…
We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day. We know that this Remembrance Day is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans in our community and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting…
Pop in to one of the venues below Tuesday 28th October & Friday 31st October @ Sunshine House WN1 3SA 10am -2pm Friday 31st October @ The Meadows Family Hub Wn5 9RQ 3pm-6pm Call 01942 367438 to book an appointment
From Monday 27th – Friday 31st October, any children in reception up to and including year 11 who have missed the vaccinations at their school or who are home-schooled, will be able to get their free flu vaccine at one of the catch-up flu vaccination clinics taking place across Greater Manchester. Most children will be able to…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK — but early detection saves lives. Be breast aware: check your breasts regularly for changes. Attend your breast screening appointment if you’re invited. Don’t delay speaking to a GP if you notice anything unusual. Remember: it’s not just a lump to look out for. Changes…
Even if you haven’t started Sober October yet, there’s still time to join the challenge and give your body and mind a boost. Benefits of going sober: Better sleep More energy Clearer mind Healthier liver
High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease – but small changes can make a big difference. Tips to keep your cholesterol in check: Eat more fruits, veggies & whole grains Limit saturated fat and processed foods Stay active every day Get your cholesterol checked regularly
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We understand that being asked about your symptoms when you contact the Practice might feel uncomfortable — but please know, our team is here to help you get the right care, first time. 💚 Our reception staff are specially trained in Care Navigation, which means they can: ✅ Direct you to the most appropriate healthcare…
Please see the attached information regarding the up coming flu season!
We’re proud to share that 95% of our patients said they would recommend our surgery to their friends and family 👨🏼👩🦳🧔🏻👵 That means so much to us 💛 – every kind word and positive comment reminds us why we do what we do. Your feedback helps us celebrate what’s working well and improve where we…
July ☀️was a busy month for our whole team – even with the summer holidays, there was no let-up! Behind the scenes, our busy Duty Doctors not only triaged but dealt with and answered and completed some of the 5,241 requests through Ask My GP, We delivered 2775 appointments – that’s 1528 Face to face…
We’re proud to share that 95% of our patients would recommend us to their friends and family! 💙💚 A huge thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave feedback through the Friends and Family Test. Your kind comments, support, and suggestions mean so much to us. Your trust inspires us to keep…
Whether it’s long hours, stress, blurred lines between work and home, or peer pressure to drink alcohol at workplace socials, there are so many ways work and alcohol are linked. This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek, AlcoholChangeUK are opening the conversation about the relationship between alcohol and work and how making changes to our drinking, even a little, can…
Here’s a quick look at how hard our clinical and non-clinical staff have worked in June to support our patients: 🩺 4,131 AskmyGP requests triaged by our amazing duty doctors 📅 2,635 appointments completed by our clinical team, including: • 1,742 face-to-face 👥 appointments • 832 telephone ☎️ consultations – often preferred by patients for…
If you’ve left your medication 💊 at home by mistake, we can help. We’re able to send your prescription to a local pharmacy 🏥 near to where you’re staying – all we need is the post code of your current location 📍 ✅ This service is only available in England (Does not include Scotland, Wales…
The Dicconson Group Practice has taken the decision to no longer prescribe sedatives for fear of flying. This policy decision has been made by the GP Partners and is adhered to by all prescribers working in the practice. The reasons for this can be found below: 🔹Benzodiazepines (like diazepam) are sedatives, which means they make…
🌟 Thank You for Your Support! 🌟 We would like to say a heartfelt 💛 thank you to all our patients who have taken the time to share their thoughts and leave such wonderful comments through Junes Friends and Family Test. Your kind words, encouragement, and constructive feedback mean a great deal to our team….
As we are now in the throes of Holiday ☀️ Season and many of you are leaving for sunny 😎 climates, we just wanted to remind you all about sending AskMyGP requests whilst you are abroad. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer medical advice or prescribe medication 💊 whilst you are out of the country. If…
How to stay healthy and well this summer Summer is the perfect time for family fun, sunshine, and making memories. You can help your summer run smoothly by getting to know where to go in case of injury or illness, so you can get the help you need more quickly. Because accidents happen and little…
At The Dicconson Group Practice, we use social media (like Facebook) to share helpful health information, surgery updates, and NHS campaigns. To keep everyone safe and respectful online, we kindly ask all patients to follow this social media policy. ✅ What You Can Expect from Us We will never post anything about individual patients….
Here’s a quick look at what happened at our practice in May 2025 to care for our patients: 📞 Calls answered: 3615 💻 AskMyGP requests processed and triaged by our Duty Doctors: 3458 👩⚕️👨⚕️ Appointments seen by our clinicians (face-to-face and telephone): 2147 🏡 Home visits for housebound patients: 76 ❌ Patients who did not…
A heartfelt thank you to all our patients who shared their comments in Mays Friends & Family Test recently 💬💙 Your kind words and honest feedback mean a lot to our team. It’s always appreciated and helps us to keep improving the care we provide. Your support really does make a difference. Thank you! 🙏…
Thank You 🙏🏻 for Your Feedback We would like to thank all patients who took the time to complete the Friends and Family Test last month. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve. Together, we can continue to make your care better….
✉️ A message from your Practice Nurses ✉️ Did you know that Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed with simple lifestyle changes? As part of National Diabetes Prevention Week, we want to highlight the support available for those at risk. At our practice, we offer a blood test (HbA1c) that helps us…
Goodbye After 30 years of working in the NHS and almost 9 years at The Dicconson Group Practice I will retire at the end of the month. I’m not leaving because I’m fed up or burned out, I’m leaving because I can and there is more to life than work. In my time here we…
🚨Triage and AskmyGP – what does it mean ..?🚨 The Practice operates a triage system , where all appointment requests are reviewed by a senior clinician . Why do we do this …? Quite simply it is so we can make our system as efficient for patients as we can. We are asked many times…