💙💚 Thank You 💙💚 We’re proud to share that 93% of our patients said they would recommend us in the latest NHS Friends and Family Test. Your trust and support mean so much to our team. We’re committed to continuing to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for all our patients. Thank you for being…
💚💙 Friends and Family 💚💙 Thank you so much for your kind feedback in Aprils Friends and Family. We’re truly grateful for your support and are delighted to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our team. 🧑🏻⚕️👩⚕️👨🏻⚕️ Your comments mean a lot to us—they encourage our staff and help us continue providing…
💚💙 Aprils Practice Figures 💚💙 3242 AMGP requests were triaged by the Duty Doctors in April . This were all dealt with in a timely manner and patients contacted by our Super Sorters !! These requests were converted into 1633 face to face appointments 👥 and 566 telephone ☎️ consultations. That’s a total of 2261…
Diabetes My Way is a new online service which gives you secure access to your medical records, along with tailored information and advice, to help you understand more about your condition and improve the way you manage your diabetes. Content includes 200+ resources (with key material in a range of other languages), short videos, eLearning…
Please see some of the comments received in our March Friends and Family feedback!
Please see our total Friends and Family Percentage for March 2025 !
Please see our figures for March!
This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re supporting Bowel Cancer UK’s #PassItOn campaign by sharing the symptoms. The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be. Learn more about the possible symptoms of the disease. Know the symptoms of bowel cancer: * Bleeding from your bottom * Blood in your poo * A change in…
On the 21st January 2025 the Mental Health Support Hub at Atherleigh Park closed. However The Epic Hope Crisis Harbour at 6-8 George Street, Atherton M46 0EL is now in operation. It is open from Thursday – Sunday 3pm – 11pm Apart from Saturday when it is open from 12 noon – 6pm. Walk ins…
From 1st May 2025 you will need to order your repeat prescriptions from your GP – not through your local pharmacy. The NHS App is the safest and easiest way for you to request your repeat prescription. Ordering through the app will give you more control over your own healthcare and save you a trip…
Important Notice To Our Patients Since we installed our new telephone system on Thursday 30th January 2025 , we would like to advise all of our patients that ALL of our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purposes. This includes Inbound and Outbound calls. Thank You.
🏥 We’re Now a Veteran Accredited GP Surgery! 🎖️ We’re proud to announce that our GP surgery is now Veteran Accredited, meaning we are officially recognised for our commitment to providing the best possible care for those who have served in the Armed Forces. ✅ What does this mean for our patients? Being veteran accredited…
Stop Sexual Harassment Important update for our patients At The Dicconson Group Practice , we are committed to protecting our employees and patients from any form of harassment . With the new Labour laws that came out in October 2024 , we want to make sure that you are informed about the enhanced protections against…
Hi there, its Aimee the Practice Nurse! If you’ve received an invitation for your cervical screening, it’s a great reminder to prioritize your health. I know it can feel a little daunting, but I want to reassure you that this test is quick, important, and absolutely worth doing. Cervical screening helps detect early changes in…
As from The 30th January 2025 @ 10am, the Practice will be moving over to a new phone system, which in turn comes with a new phone number. This Phone Number will Be 01942 369096. Thank You
The NHS in Greater Manchester urges parents to act now, as cases of flu are rising in children aged 5 to 14 years old. Children catch and spread flu easily and it can make them very poorly. For children who missed out at school, IntraHealth are offering community clinics until 18th January 2025. Anyone who…
The Practice will be closed for Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We will re-open at 8 am on Friday 27th December 2024. We will then be closed on New Years Day and re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2025 at 8am . If you need any Medical Advice whilst we are closed please call NHS 111….
November has continued to be a busy month for The Staff at The Dicconson Group Practice. Our Clinicians have seen: 1325 patients Face to Face and spoken to 538 patients on the telephone. They have also visited 80 patients in their homes. Unfortunately 63 patients didn’t attend for their appointments and failed to let us…
The World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness (AMR) Week (WAAW) is a global campaign and is celebrated from 18-24 November every year. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death….
During the Month of October The Staff at The Dicconson Group have been extremely busy behind the doors and the scenes of the Practice: Our Clinicians have seen: 1340 patients Face to Face and spoken to 611 patients on the telephone. They have also visited 72 patients at home. Unfortunately 60 patients didn’t attend for…
Welcome to our monthly round up of our Practices figures for July: GP and Advanced Practitioner Appointments: Face to Face 1276 Telephone 531 Home Visits 67 Total 1874 Did Not Attend 82 Practice Nurse Appointments: Face to Face and Telephone 217 Did not Attend 25 Other Services ( FCP ) Face to face ( including…
GPs are on strike …..no we are not !! Lots of media coverage about the recent GP ballot . GPs are NOT going on strike – we cannot. The ballot reported in the media a few days ago was about the willingness to undertake some “collective action”. Why is this needed …..well a few facts…
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