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The NHS Bowel Cancer awareness roadshow, “This Van Can”, will be visiting Tesco Bury Central on 22nd March & 28th March   Visit the van to find out about the … [continue] This Van Can bowel cancer awareness

Did you know you can manage repeat prescriptions from [your GP surgery name] in the NHS App? Find out more about the NHS App at: www.nhs.uk/nhsapp.

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a unique human story—stories of resilience, grief, hope, and healing. People-centred care means seeing the whole person and meeting their unique needs with compassion and … [continue] World Cancer Day – 4 February 2025

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is a test to check if there’s a swelling in your aorta, which is the main blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to … [continue] NHS AAA Screening

Walk in clinics on 4th October and 9th October between 08.30-12.30 The autumn 2024 flu programme will 1st September for pregnant women and children aged 2 to 3 years, others … [continue] BOOK YOUR FLU JAB NOW

Please note the surgery is closed on Bank holiday, Monday 26th August and will re open at 8am on Tuesday 27th August. If you need to be seen over the … [continue] BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY 26TH AUGUST

Bring your smart Phone or tablet and join us for a free digital sessions on how to use the NHS app and what you can do with it! Details of  … [continue] WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO USE THE NHS APP?

Unfortunately we have had a major system failure of our computer records and we are unable to access patient records. This is a national issue and teams are currently working … [continue] 19.07.24 – SYSTEM FAILURE

Townside Surgery is pleased to provide patients with Both GP and Nurses appointments outside our general practice hours. We have appointments available during the evenings and at the weekends. To … [continue] Extended Hours Access

Are you still waiting to hear from a hospital or service regarding a referral or self-referral that was made? You can contact the service directly by using one of the … [continue] Chasing referrals to Secondary Care

We are in the process of changing our telephone system and this will result in the surgery having a new telephone number. As soon as we are aware of our … [continue] New Telephone System

Good overall experience of this practice – 87% Easy to get through to this GP practice by phone – 85% Helpfulness of receptionists at this GP practice – 92% Satisfied … [continue] GP Patient Survey results 2023

  https://www.gp-patient.co.uk/report?w=1&practicecode=P83005

Townside Surgery  staff have taken the ‘Homeless Pledge’ which encourages our staff to lead the way in creating a cultural shift in how we view those without a permanent home.  The pledge asked that … [continue] Homeless Pledge