Benchill Medical Practice

26/10/2026

📢 FREE COPD EVENT

You may have received a text inviting you to our free COPD event at The Forum Hall.

📅 Thursday 12th November
⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm
📍 The Forum Hall

✅ No appointment needed – just pop in!

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

22/10/2026

💗 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 💗

Today our team have worn pink to support Breast Cancer Now and raise awareness of a cause that touches the lives of so many people, whether personally, through family, friends, colleagues, or patients.

Breast cancer affects thousands of people every year, and the support, research, and care provided by charities such as Breast Cancer Now make a real difference. By taking part, we hope to help raise awareness, encourage conversations about breast health, and support those affected by breast cancer.

If you would like to support our fundraising efforts, we would be incredibly grateful for any donation, big or small.

💗 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/benchill-medical-practice-3?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Every pound raised helps fund vital research and provides support for people living with and beyond breast cancer.

Thank you for helping us support this wonderful cause and for being part of our practice community.

With thanks,
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 💕

05/10/2026

📢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗣𝗣𝗚)! 📢

Would you like to help shape the future of BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE? Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) gives patients the opportunity to work with the practice team, share ideas, provide feedback, and help improve the services we offer.

✅ Meet with our team 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿
✅ Share your views and suggestions
✅ Attend 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹
✅ Open to 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

Your experiences and feedback can make a real difference in helping us provide the best possible care for our community.

📲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 by scanning the QR code, clicking on the link or speaking to a member of our reception team.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO48SuE3OlqzFAhklqtjiVYiVUMkNFTjZVT084QVg0VUVSR0tHTlMwNVhOWi4u&route=shorturl

👋 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲!

05/10/2026

🌍 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝟱 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 🌍

Today is 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 a global campaign raising awareness of meningitis and the importance of vaccination in preventing serious illness.

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀 𝗕 (𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗕) is a rare but potentially life-threatening infection that can develop quickly and lead to meningitis and septicaemia. Babies, young children and teenagers are among those most at risk.

✅ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗕 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁:
• 8 weeks old
• 12 weeks old
• 1 year old (booster)

Making sure your child receives all their vaccinations on time provides the best protection when they are most vulnerable.

Recent reports of meningococcal disease remind us that meningitis can affect people of all ages. Being aware of the signs and symptoms and seeking urgent medical attention if you are concerned can save lives.

If your child has missed any vaccinations, please contact the practice to arrange an appointment.

💙 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲.

03/10/2026

Stoptober starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting and you don't need to do it alone. There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here:www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

02/10/2026

Congratulations to NHS GM Medicines Optimisation Team for the amazing work on Opioid usage. The Practice has also been apart of this and may see a familiar face in the photo 🌟

Congratulations to the NHS GM Medicines Optimisation Team and partners at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust on winning the Improving Medicines Safety Award at the . Their collaborative work to improve opioid stewardship across Greater Manchester is helping reduce avoidable harm, improve patient safety and support better outcomes for more than three million residents.
A fantastic example of innovation, partnership working and safer care in action. Congratulations also to all other Greater Manchester organisations recognised at this year's awards.

24/09/2026

Only 1 week until Stoptober, the month where we all come together to quit smoking for a healthier, smoke free life.

Explore your support options for going smoke free here:

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/explore-your-support-options/

17/09/2026

Stoptober is nearly here.

Every time you try to quit smoking brings you closer to quitting for good, and we're here to help.

Lets quit smoking together this October:

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

15/09/2026

🎉 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻!🎉
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our Friends and Family Test! Your valuable feedback is so important to us at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE.
We're delighted to share the fantastic responses we've received from our latest test results. It's wonderful to see your kind words about our dedicated team and the care you receive. Your positive comments truly motivate us!
We also carefully review all suggestions for improvement and are continuously working to enhance your experience and the services we provide. Your voice helps us grow and evolve.
Thank you for continuing to share your thoughts – it genuinely helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve. If you haven't already, please do complete the Friends and Family Test after your next visit!
From the team at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE.

14/09/2026

💙 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿?💙

Many people don't realise they're a carer.

A carer is someone of any age who provides support to a relative, partner, friend, or neighbour who couldn't manage without their help due to illness, disability, frailty, mental health difficulties, or addiction.

You may think of yourself simply as a husband, wife, parent, child, sibling, or friend, but recognising yourself as a carer can help you access valuable support, advice, and guidance.

Did you know there are an estimated 𝟯𝟴,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿?

📞 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 can help with:
✅ Carers Assessments
✅ Welfare and benefits advice
✅ Understanding your rights as a carer
✅ Finding breaks, events, and activities
✅ Connecting with local support services

📱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁: 0161 543 8000
🕙 Open: 10am to 4pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, and 9am to 4pm Wednesday
🌐 Visit: www.carersmanchester.org.uk

You don't have to do it alone. Help and support are available.

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit from it. 💙