The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has recently issued new advice for male patients taking Valproate. Valproate is a medication used to help manage epilepsy and some mood disorders. Common brand names include Epilim and Depakote. The MHRA has advised that new studies have shown that pregnancies conceived whilst the father is taking…
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Think Pharmacy First
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment and, when appropriate, some prescription medicine, for seven common conditions, without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers…
Targeted Lung Health Checks
Catching lung cancer early can make all the difference. The NHS are offering free lung health checks for anyone who’s ever smoked (including shisha) and is aged from 55-74 years. This programme helps to identify lung cancers at a much earlier stage, before you may have any symptoms, when it is much more treatable. Look…
Practice Newsletter 2025 – GP Access Changes / Introducing eConsult / Making Access Better
Please click the link below to view our January 2025 Practice Newsletter.
Eye Problem? Think Optometry
The NHS Greater Manchester Community Urgent Eye Care Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries. This service is available in all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. If you have any problems with your eyes, including the symptoms below, you…
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccines Available at Pharmacies
Pharmacies across Greater Manchester are offering free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines to eligible patients, aged five and over, to make it quicker and easier for people to get vaccinated and get protected. With cases of Measles on the increase in Greater Manchester, it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated. No appointment is…
Accessing Urgent Mental Health Support
A new way for people to access the right support in a mental health crisis has been introduced across the North West. Anyone needing urgent mental health support can now call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 access to urgent support. The service continues to be provided by the same organisations,…
Flu Cases are Rising in Children – Act Now to Get them Vaccinated
Extra flu vaccine clinics are being set up for school aged children, as cases are on the rise. It’s not too late to get your child vaccinated against flu, if they missed out at school. The NHS in Greater Manchester urges parents to act now, as cases of flu are rising in children aged 5…
Grab a COVID Jab
Bolton GP Federation are inviting people to attend one of their mobile or health hive clinics for COVID Vaccinations. They will also be offering: – Health Checks – Health and Wellbeing Advice – Cancer Screening Advice and Guidance – COVID Vaccinations The poster above gives details of when the Mobile Van is available. There will…
Dry January 2025
Get ready for the #DryJanuaryChallenge 2025! It’s the perfect time to reset and experience all the benefits of a month off booze. Download the free Try Dry® app to track your progress and stay motivated throughout the month: bit.ly/dryjanuarychallengesignup
Make 2025 The Year You Quit Smoking For Good
Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good. There’s lots of free support available to help you. Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this New Year. Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health. You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover…
Not Sure Where to Go? Find Out About Day to Day Healthcare Services Close to Home
Some services may be closed over the festive period but our Primary Care Booklet can help you get to know where to go. It gives an overview of primary care services, what illnesses or health problems we can help with and how to access them. This make it easier to choose the right service for…
Free NHS Health Checks and COVID Vaccinations Thursday 19/12/2024
The Bolton GP Federation Mobile Health Hive Van will be at Thicketford House on Thursday 19th December 2024 between 10 AM and 12 Noon. They will be conducting free NHS Health Checks, as well as providing COVID Vaccinations to eligible patients. No appointment is needed.
Free Health and Wellbeing Event 06/11/2024
Bolton residents, who are living with and beyond cancer, are being invited to a FREE Health and Wellbeing event being staged in the town next month. The event will take place on Wednesday, 6th November 2024 at The Bridge Church, 109 Bradford Street, Bolton, BL2 1JX, from 1.00 PM to 3.30 PM. Bolton NHS Foundation…
New RSV Vaccination for Older Adults and Pregnant Patients
A vaccine to help protect against RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) will be available on the NHS from 1st September 2024. You will be able to get the vaccine if: – you’re aged 75 to 79 – you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more – this will help protect your baby for the first few months after…
How to Stay Healthy, Safe and Well this Summer
The school holidays can bring warmer weather, trips away, more time outdoors and a change to make memories with the kids. However, Summer can be challenging too. Less time in school and more time ‘playing out’ can make minor injuries more likely and little ones can still pick up bugs. With no school dinners and…
Hepatitis C Awareness – Get a Free Home Test Kit
The NHS is committed to eliminating Hepatitis C as a major public health issue in England. Despite great progress, there are thousands of people living with the virus, without knowing about it. This World Hepatitis Day (Sunday 28th July 2024), we all have a part to play. We must make patients aware of the ways…
Supporting Cervical Screening Awareness Week 17th – 24th June
Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer. It isn’t always easy for everyone, but there are some things that you can do to help make the appointment easier. Click on The Eve Appeal link below for more information. The site has some top tips to help make cervical screening a bit easier. If you would like…
Tea and T’Internet Digital Drop In
If you need NHS App support with your laptop, tablet or smartphone, you can call in to a Tea and T’Internet digital drop in, enjoy a hot drink and chat to the Bolton Council staff. There’s a drop in at Central Library each week and the listed libraries below once a month. There’s no need…
NHS App – Have you turned on your notifications?
You probably know about the NHS App – you might even be using it. But have you turned on your notifications? Turning on your notifications means you’ll see any messages we send you immediately, rather than having to login to the app to see if we have sent you a message. Go to your device…
New Diabetic Eye Screening Patient Portal Has Launched
Diabetic patients can now manage their appointments and view their results and retinal images – anytime, anywhere, using their NHS login on a PC, tablet or smartphone. Please click the link below to access the portal. The NHS Login offers a high level of security for patient data and information. If patients are not already…
Free Delirium Online Training for Family Members and Carers
Delivered alongside carers with lived experience. Thursday 16th May 2024 4.30 PM – 6.30 PM during Dementia Action Week. Delirium causes a short term confused state and can develop over hours or days. It is a sign of an underlying illness. Older people and people with dementia are at greater risk of developing delirium. The…
Information about a software issue that prevented documents from being visible to patients
We understand that some of our patients may have been unable to view certain documents (e.g letters from the hospital) when using online services due to a software problem. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are pleased to inform you that this issue has been resolved. Any new documents added…
Just tap the App – NHS App
View your appointments, order repeat prescriptions, check your health record and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.
NHS England urges those unprotected against measles to come forward for their vaccinations
Measles cases are continuing to rise across England, with a number of unvaccinated children and adults requiring hospital admission, as infections take hold. This month, millions of parents and carers in England are being contacted by the NHS to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, as part of…
Our Online Consultation Provider is Changing
From 07.30 am on Thursday 25th January 2024, our Online Consultation provider will be changing to eConsult. What does this mean? This means that the usual Online Consultation form that patients have been used to using will be changing. You will still be able to access the the new form via our home page and…
Measles cases are on the rise in England

Measles cases are on the rise in England and across Europe. Make sure you and your family are protected against becoming seriously unwell with measles by checking you are up to date with the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) vaccine. Across England, on average, one in ten children are not up to date with their…