๐ Every missed appointment matters. Last month, patients who did not attend or cancelled too late resulted in 1,980 minutes of lost appointment time. โฑ๏ธ Thatโs the equivalent of almost 8 full GP clinical sessions that could have been used to care for other patients waiting for an appointment. We understand that plans change, and…
At The Dicconson Group Practice, our Advanced Practitioners Leon and Clare are highly experienced clinicians who support our GP team. Leon and Clare can help with many urgent and acute care needs. When you contact us and request a GP appointment, you may be offered an appointment with one of our Advanced Practitioners instead. They…
Come and join the fun! Every Friday Starting 8th May 1.30pm โ 3pm During term times. St Paulโs Church and Community Centre, Wigan, WN3 5LH Full schedule on Musicinmind.org People with dementia and their carers welcome – no musical experience needed. โข Free to attend โข Make new friends โข Improve wellbeing and mood โข…
Are you aged 75 or over ( This includes those who will be 75 by 30th June 2026 ) ? or Are you Immunosuppressed due to a health condition or treatment ? Call 119 to book your Covid – 19 Spring Booster. Robin Park Leisure Centre WN5 0UL Wednesday 15th April 4pm – 6.30 pm…
๐จ Meningitis update ๐จ We understand recent news about cases in Kent may be worrying. The outbreak is linked to close contact (e.g. crowded settings/sharing items) and is not spreading like flu or COVID. The strain is Meningitis B. Most children born after May 2015 will already be vaccinated against this. Teen vaccines protect against…
Life at the Practice โ December Hereโs a snapshot of how we supported our patients throughout December. Behind each number is a patient weโve listened to, supported and cared for โ 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 Weekย 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…
Weโre 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 ย @ ย 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 27thย โ 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 clinicsย taking place across Greater Manchester. Most children will be able to…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK โ but early detection saves lives. Be breast aware: check your breasts regularly for changes.ย Attend your breast screening appointment if youโre invited. Donโt delay speaking to a GP if you notice anything unusual. Remember: itโs not just a lump to look out for. Changes…
Even if you havenโt started Sober October yet, thereโs 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 โ 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
๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ regarding your MSK CATs referral. The information shown is not accurate, and unfortunately cannot be updated, as this is an indirectly bookable service. ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐น๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ. Instead, the MSK CATs service will contact you directly. ๐๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ฑ, ๐๐ผ๐โ๐น๐น…
We understand that being asked about your symptoms when you contact the Practice might feel uncomfortable โ but please know, our team is here to help you get the right care, first time. ๐ Our reception staff are specially trained in Care Navigation, which means they can: โ Direct you to the most appropriate healthcare…
Please see the attached information regarding the up coming flu season!
Weโre proud to share that 95% of our patients said they would recommend our surgery to their friends and family ๐จ๐ผ๐ฉโ๐ฆณ๐ง๐ป๐ต That means so much to us ๐ โ every kind word and positive comment reminds us why we do what we do. Your feedback helps us celebrate whatโs working well and improve where we…
July โ๏ธwas a busy month for our whole team โ 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 – thatโs 1528 Face to face…
Weโre proud to share that 95% of our patients would recommend us to their friends and family! ๐๐ 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 itโs 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…
Hereโs a quick look at how hard our clinical and non-clinical staff have worked in June to support our patients: ๐ฉบ 4,131 AskmyGP requests triaged by our amazing duty doctors ๐ 2,635 appointments completed by our clinical team, including: โข 1,742 face-to-face ๐ฅ appointments โข 832 telephone โ๏ธ consultations โ often preferred by patients for…
If you’ve left your medication ๐ at home by mistake, we can help. We’re able to send your prescription to a local pharmacy ๐ฅ near to where you’re staying – all we need is the post code of your current location ๐ โ 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: ๐นBenzodiazepines (like diazepam) are sedatives, which means they make…
๐ Thank You for Your Support! ๐ We would like to say a heartfelt ๐ 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 โ๏ธ Season and many of you are leaving for sunny ๐ 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 ๐ 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. โ What You Can Expect from Us ๏พ We will never post anything about individual patients….
Hereโs a quick look at what happened at our practice in May 2025 to care for our patients: ๐ Calls answered: 3615 ๐ป AskMyGP requests processed and triaged by our Duty Doctors: 3458 ๐ฉโโ๏ธ๐จโโ๏ธ Appointments seen by our clinicians (face-to-face and telephone): 2147 ๐ก Home visits for housebound patients: 76 โ Patients who did not…
A heartfelt thank you to all our patients who shared their comments in Mays Friends & Family Test recently ๐ฌ๐ Your kind words and honest feedback mean a lot to our team. Itโs always appreciated and helps us to keep improving the care we provide. Your support really does make a difference. Thank you! ๐…