Mandalay Surgery Notice Board

03/09/2026

NHS Flu & COVID Winter Vaccinations ❄️💉
From 1st October 2026

Are you eligible for your NHS winter vaccination?

🩺 FLU VACCINATION
• Aged 65 or over
• Aged 18 to under 65 and in a clinical risk group
• Residents of care homes
• Carers
• Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
• Frontline workers

🩺 COVID-19 VACCINATION
• Aged 75 or over
• Residents of care homes for older adults
• Immunocompromised / immunosuppressed individuals aged 18 years and over

📩 Invitations will be sent out to eligible patients.

However, if you meet the eligibility criteria and don't want to wait until you receive your invitation, you can contact the surgery to book your vaccination on 01204 309206.

Protect yourself this winter. ❄️💙

06/07/2026

15 Things I wish I'd Known From the Start

In memory of his wife, film producer Melanie Dicks, who passed away in 2025 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, Paul Evans has written and published a booklet of 15 things he wishes he had been told or asked to consider as a carer for someone with cancer.

The booklet includes practical, real tips that would have helped him and could help others who find themselves in similar situations.

We think this is a wonderful tribute and a useful guide for anyone looking after a friend or family member with cancer

03/07/2026

You don't have to have symptoms to start an important conversation about your health.

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages. That's why it's worth speaking to your GP about whether a PSA blood test is right for you, especially if you're over 50 or have a higher risk because of your family history or ethnicity.

A simple conversation today could make a real difference. Don't wait for symptoms—book an appointment with your GP and ask about a PSA test.

Your health is worth it. 💙

03/07/2026

📢 Our new online consultation form is now live!

Need to contact the practice? You can now submit your medical or administrative request online using our new Accurx online consultation form.

It's a quick and convenient way to get in touch at a time that suits you. Simply complete the form, and your request will be reviewed by the appropriate member of our team.

Please remember that the online consultation form is not for medical emergencies. If you have a life-threatening emergency, call 999, or if you need urgent medical advice when the practice is closed, contact NHS 111.

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/P82023

03/07/2026

If you've been invited for breast screening, please don't put it off.

Breast screening is for people who feel completely well. It can detect changes before you notice any symptoms, when treatment is often more effective.

That appointment could make all the difference. If you've received your invitation, take the time to book or attend your screening.

A few minutes could have a lasting impact on your health. Please don't ignore your invitation—your future self will thank you. 💗

15/06/2026

We are upgrading our online consultation system to Accurx, with a go-live date of Tuesday 30 June 2026.

Please be aware that access to online consultations via the NHS App may be temporarily unavailable during the transition period.

Patients can continue to contact the practice through our website or by telephone.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

13/04/2026

Are you eligible for the Spring COVID-19 vaccination?

Book your appointment today—clinic spaces are available this month.

Please contact the surgery on 01204 309206.

27/03/2026

🌸 Spring 2026 Newsletter 🌸

23/03/2026

**update - power now back on**

Unfortunately we are experiencing a power outage in the surgery.
We have notified the electricity board and they are sending engineers.
We do not have a time for the fault to be fixed.
Please do not call or come into the surgery as we do not have access to any systems, phones or medical records.
If it is a medical emergency please contact 999 or 111

02/03/2026

1 week to go until national No Smoking Day!

Wednesday 11th March 2026.

Did you know relying on willpower alone is the least effective way to quit? Get free expert support from your local stop smoking service for the best chance of success! 💪 You’re 3 x more likely to quit!

We have a wide range of FREE stop smoking support services for you in Bolton

– Take control of your future, let’s do this together 🤗

https://letskeepboltonmoving.co.uk/smoking

➡️Nicotine replacement therapies

➡️Vape starter kits

➡️Behaviour change sessions

➡️Specialist quit programmes

➡️Pharmacy support

➡️NHS programmes

➡️Digital based apps

Find the method that suits you!

Smokefree Bolton aims to create a positive movement across the borough towards becoming Smokefree. If you're looking to quit smoking there's no need to 'go it alone' - it's much easier to stop smoking when you have the right support.