Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice

24/08/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Reminder

If you take regular medication, please remember to order your repeat prescription in good time.

Ordering early helps: ✔️ Avoid delays ✔️ Ensure you don't run out of medication ✔️ Reduce pressure on NHS services

✅ Order online via the NHS App or via our new online system https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/P84673/flow/repeat-prescription

24/08/2026

📢 Our new online form system is now live!

The way we deal with requests you send us through our website is changing.
You will still submit requests through our website in the same way, but the questions and screens will look different. These changes are designed to help us better understand your needs and direct your request to the most appropriate team.

💙 The care and service you receive will not change.

To help you get started, please visit our website for more information and guidance: 🔗 Website: https://uvmp.co.uk/news/changes-to-our-online-request-system/

NEW Online Form: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/P84673

You can also watch a short video guide: ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EDwg-feeUI

Thank you for your support as we introduce this new system.

20/08/2026

📢 Our New Online Contact Forms Go Live on Monday 24 August

We're improving the way patients contact the practice online to make it clearer, simpler and easier to use.

✅ You'll continue to access our online forms through the practice website in exactly the same way as before.
✅ The main change is a new layout and improved form system designed to help patients find the right form more easily.

📧 Patients who have opted in to receive communications from the practice will receive further information this weekend, including:
• Details about the new system
• A direct link to the new online forms
• A short video guide showing how to use them

📱 Keep an eye on our social media channels too. We'll be sharing more information over the coming days about the different forms available and when to use them.

Thank you for your patience and support as we introduce these improvements and continue to make it easier for patients to get in touch with us. 💙

07/08/2026

🌟 A Busy July at Urban Village

Take a look at our July activity snapshot to see the volume of work taking place behind the scenes and across the practice every day.

In July, 354 clinician appointments (GP, ACP, Pharmacy & HCA/Nurse) were not used because they were not cancelled, reducing availability for patients who needed care.

✅ Need to cancel? Please contact the practice or use the NHS App.

A quick cancellation can make a big difference to someone waiting for an appointment 💙

Thank you for your continued support. 💛

02/08/2026

Lisa is back and we couldn’t be happier!

When she told us she’d like to come back into the team at Urban Village we said “can you start on Monday?”. And she did!

It’s wonderful to have Lisa back with us, she is such a big part of the practice and although she was only gone for 3 weeks in the end we missed her terribly. She’s promised she’s here for the long haul this time.

Welcome back Lisa ❤️🏡🧑‍🧒‍🧒

02/08/2026

01/08/2026

Want a free breakfast this summer holiday? Head to any Morrisons and ask for a Kellogg's UK & Ireland breakfast and you’ll get a bowl of rise krispies or cornflakes free!

Our nearest stores are Failsworth or Openshaw.

Are there any other summer deals you can share with our followers?

27/06/2026

Today, on Armed Forces Day, we want to say thank you to everyone who has served, and to those who continue to serve our country with dedication and courage.

We are especially proud that our practice has a dedicated Veterans Lead who has served in the Armed Forces, bringing not only professional expertise but also a personal understanding of the unique experiences and needs of veterans. To make sure we offer you the best care under the armed forces covenant please do let us know to add this to your records. Just email [email protected]

To all serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families, thank you for your service, your sacrifice and your commitment.

Happy Armed Forces Day. 🇬🇧