Protect Your Family from Measles Measles is a highly infectious disease that spreads quickly, especially among unvaccinated people. It can be very serious and lead to complications including pneumonia, ear infections, and – in rare cases – death. Symptoms of Measles: If you or your child may have measles, stay at home and call your … Read more
📰 New Weight Management Support in Greater Manchester Greater Manchester is working on a new way to help adults manage their weight. This includes new medicine, better support, and fair access to treatment. 🧪 What’s New? A new weight loss medicine called tirzepatide (brand name Mounjaro®) has been approved in England. It helps reduce hunger and improves how … Read more
Fake Phone Calls Pretending to Be from the GP Surgery A patient at a local GP surgery has received a phone call from someone pretending to be a doctor or health worker from the practice. The caller said they were a “senior health advisor” working with the GP surgery. They asked the patient questions about … Read more
We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our friendly team at Birtle View Medical Practice in Heywood. The right person will need to carry out general HCA tasks in a GP surgery. This includes checking and recording blood pressure, asking about smoking, taking blood samples, giving flu and B12 injections, doing … Read more
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🌈 We Care About Lesbian Health 🌈 Did you know that some women who love women don’t always get the health checks they need? At our surgery’s we welcome everyone. You can talk to us about anything. We are here to help you feel safe and healthy. At our surgery’s we can help with:✅ Smear … Read more
The scientific evidence is clear: your sleep is essential to health and wellbeing. Good sleep promotes wellness and resilience while poor sleep negatively impacts almost all aspects of your body and mind. Your sleep is just as important as nutrition and exercise! It’s time to make your sleep health a priority. Here is how to start: … Read more
Are Your Kidneys OK? Take this quiz! Detect early, protect kidney health Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is estimated to affect approximately 850 million people worldwide. If left undetected and not treated timely, CKD can progress to kidney failure, leading to severe complications and premature mortality. By 2040, CKD is projected to become the 5th leading cause of … Read more
Take Back Your Life this No Smoking Day No Smoking Day is on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. It’s a great time to stop smoking, start feeling better and take back your life. No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting can improve your health. Health Benefits of Quitting The benefits of quitting start fast. Long-term, quitting lowers … Read more
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we want to recognise and celebrate the amazing women who make a difference every day – supporting our patients, keeping everything running smoothly, and bringing kindness, dedication, and laughter to our team. 💜 ✨ Sian – Has worked at Hilltop for almost two years, building great relationships with patients, especially … Read more
