Lindley Medical Practice

28/08/2026

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

From today, NHS England is rolling out HPV self-testing kits for women who have fallen behind on their cervical screening.

The free kits can be used at home, making it easier for more women to complete potentially lifesaving checks to help prevent cervical cancer.

Eligible women will start receiving invitations today, so check your phone, your email or your post to see if you qualify.

If you're invited, you'll be able to order a free kit through the NHS App or your NHS online account, and get back on track with protecting yourself against cervical cancer.

18/08/2026

Surgery Closure – Staff Training
Please be advised that the surgery will be closed for staff training on Wednesday 19th August from 12pm.
The surgery will reopen as normal on Thursday 20th August at 08.00am

04/08/2026

Making everything EASY, giving you CONTROL,
YOUR INFORMATION at your fingertips.
No need to visit or call the surgery.
A FASTER way to access your medical record, prescription requests.
Get the NHS App:
nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/view-your-gp-health-record

31/07/2026

NHS contraception services are free and confidential – including getting the emergency contraceptive pill, which is available at community pharmacies nationwide without an appointment.
Find out more about contraception options and where to get them Right arrowhttps://www.nhs.uk/contraception/where-to-get-contraception/ See less

24/07/2026

🤧🤒🩹💊 Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. 💊🩹🤒🤧
Speak to your pharmacist if you suspect you have:
1⃣ Earache (in children)
2⃣ Impetigo
3⃣ Infected insect bite
4⃣ Shingles
5⃣ Sinusitis
6⃣ Sore throat
7⃣ Urinary tract infection (in women)
Visit your Pharmacy First and ask for more information about this free NHS service.

25/06/2026

People across Greater Manchester can now access urgent NHS mental health support by text message, as well as by phone.

If someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, feels mentally unsafe, or is severely distressed, they can:

Text: 07480 635134
Available 24/7
Or use the ChatHealth service and search . A mental health practitioner will respond by text and help connect the person with appropriate support.

The service is available for people of all ages across Greater Manchester. With permission, practitioners may be able to access existing mental health records to avoid people having to repeat information and to provide more coordinated care.

It's important to note:

The text service is for urgent mental health support, not emergencies.
If there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.
Urgent support is also available 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and selecting the mental health option (option 2).

For people who would rather text than talk on the phone, this provides another way to quickly reach NHS mental health professionals.