Firsway Health Centre Official

18/09/2026

Not sure where to go when you need urgent medical care? An Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) could be the right place. 🏥💙

Urgent Treatment Centres provide medical care for illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening. They can help you get the right treatment without visiting A&E. 👍

You may be able to visit an Urgent Treatment Centre for:
🩹 Minor burns and scalds
🤕 Sprains and strains
🦴 Minor broken bones and fractures
✂️ Cuts and wounds that may need stitches
🌡️ Minor infections and illnesses
🐜 Insect bites and stings
👂 Ear and throat infections
🤒 Fever or minor head injuries

Always call 999 or go to A&E if someone has a life-threatening emergency, such as:
🚨 Chest pain or suspected heart attack
🚨 Signs of a stroke
🚨 Severe breathing difficulties
🚨 Serious injuries or heavy bleeding
🚨 Loss of consciousness

If you're unsure where to go, NHS 111 can help you find the right service for your needs. 📞

Getting the right care in the right place helps NHS services care for everyone more efficiently. 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-visit-an-urgent-treatment-centre/

17/09/2026

YOU SAID • WE DID!

Thank you to everyone who completed the **GP Patient Survey 2026**. Your feedback is helping us make positive changes at Firsway Health Centre.

We’re pleased to see improvements in **access to preferred clinicians, appointment choice, NHS App access and mental wellbeing support**, with **80% rating their experience of contacting us as good**.

We’ll continue listening, learning and improving. ❤️

17/09/2026

📢 Our Latest PPG Notes Are Here!

We’re pleased to share the latest updates and notes from our Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting.

Our PPG provides an important opportunity for patients and the practice team to work together, share feedback, discuss local services and help shape the future of our practice.

📝 You can read the latest PPG notes here:
https://www.firswayhealthcentre.co.uk/patient-participation-group-ppg-meeting-notes-september-2026/

Thank you to everyone who continues to share their views and contribute to improving our practice and the services we provide. 💙

Patient Participation Group (PPG) meeting notes – September 2026 Posted on 17th September, 2026The latest meeting notes from 9th September 2026 are available to download now.If you cannot access the document, please visit the practice for a paper copy.Download the latest PPG meeting notes.

17/09/2026

🩺 NHS Screening: Know when you’re due!

From pregnancy and newborn checks to breast, cervical, bowel, AAA and diabetic eye screening — screening can help detect problems early.

📌 Check your eligibility, attend your appointments and share this post to help someone else stay informed. 💙

16/09/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 is a great reminder that it's never too late to take steps towards better health. 💙

Staying active as you get older can help you maintain your independence, improve your balance, strengthen your muscles and bones, reduce your risk of falls, and boost your mental wellbeing. 🚶‍♀️

The NHS recommends that older adults should:
• Aim to be physically active every day.
• Do activities that improve strength at least twice a week.
• Include exercises that improve balance and flexibility, especially if you're at risk of falling.
• Reduce the amount of time spent sitting by getting up and moving regularly. 💪

You don't have to join a gym to stay active. Walking, gardening, dancing, swimming, gentle exercise classes or even doing household chores all count towards a healthier lifestyle. 🌼

Small changes can make a big difference to your health, confidence and quality of life. Why not start today? ❤️

🔗 NHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults/

14/09/2026

𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 💙

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but when it's found early, it's much easier to treat. That's why the NHS offers bowel cancer screening to people who are eligible. 💩

The screening test is simple, quick and can be done in the privacy of your own home. It looks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo that you may not be able to see yourself. 🏠

If you receive your bowel cancer screening kit through the post, don't put it to one side – complete it and return it as soon as you can. Even if you feel fit and healthy and have no symptoms, taking part in screening can help detect problems early. ✅

If you notice symptoms such as blood in your poo, a persistent change in your bowel habits, unexplained weight loss or ongoing tummy pain, don't wait for your screening invitation—contact your GP. 📞

Taking a few minutes to complete your test could make all the difference. 💙

🔗 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/

11/09/2026

💉 Flu Vaccinations 💉

Dear Patients,

If you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine, please choose to have it and book at Firsway Health Centre.

Getting vaccinated with us helps protect you from flu while also supporting your local GP practice and the services we provide to our community. 🏥💙

Eligible patients will receive a text message with a link to book a convenient appointment and letters to those who do not have a mobile. If you need to contact us please call Reception on 0161 905 0310 to book in.

Let’s stay protected and help support our local NHS services this flu season. 💉

Our flu clinics are currently 17th and 24th October 2026. Feedback from multiple patients - extremely efficient, quick and very positive patient experience with vaccines given by our GPs and Nurses.

11/09/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗽𝗽. 📱💙

Whether you use an iPhone or an Android device, downloading the NHS App is quick, free and secure. Once you've set up your NHS login, you can access a range of NHS services anytime, anywhere. 🌟

With the NHS App you can:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions.
✔️ View your GP health record.
✔️ Book and manage appointments (where available).
✔️ View test results.
✔️ Access NHS 111 online.
✔️ Receive messages from your GP surgery and the NHS.
✔️ Find your NHS number.

If you need a little extra help getting started, the NHS has a step-by-step video, including a British Sign Language (BSL) version, showing exactly how to download the app on both iPhone and Android devices. 🤝📲

📱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗽𝗽: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

🎥𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗦𝗟 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/videos/

09/09/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
These free helplines are there to help when you're feeling down or desperate.

Unless it says otherwise, they're open 24 hours a day, every day.

You can also call these helplines for advice if you're worried about someone else.

𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝟭
Call 111 – 24 hours every day

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲
Call 116 123

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 (𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗠)
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
Visit the webchat page

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝘆𝗿𝘂𝘀 – 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝟮𝟰𝟳
Call 0800 068 41 41
Text 07860 039967
Email [email protected]

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵
Call 0800 1111 – the number will not show up on your phone bill

𝗦𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲
Call 0808 115 1505 – 8pm to midnight Monday to Friday, 4pm to midnight Saturday and Sunday
Email [email protected]

07/09/2026

Your Doctor is Calling ! Help your Trafford community spot cancer early 💙
We all know someone whose life has been touched by cancer. But did you know that finding cancer early makes it much easier to treat and saves lives?
The NHS in Trafford is launching Through The Front Door. A project to set up small, patient-led cancer awareness groups right inside local GP practices.
You don't need any health background. We provide all the info, training, and support. All you need is a bit of time and a passion for looking out for your local community.
What you’ll do:
1. Attend a friendly morning workshop in September 2026.
2. Help us find easy, everyday ways to talk about cancer signs and screening in your area.
3. Give as much or as little time as suits you.
Interested? Fill out our 1-minute form here: https://forms.office.com/e/RrsQAj1DZS
Or find out more here: www.traffordlco.org/2026/08/10/your-doctor-is-calling-help-find-cancer-earlier-in-trafford
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Looking out for your mates and family in Trafford
Blokes aren't always great at talking about health or going to the GP when something feels wrong. But catching things early makes all the difference.
We’re looking for local people across Trafford (especially men and ordinary voices who usually stay quiet on health stuff) to help us break down barriers.
You won't be doing paperwork or medical stuff. You’ll just be helping your local GP practice share simple, down-to-earth messages about spotting signs early.
The commitment? One morning workshop in September 2026 + a few hours here and there whenever you’re free.
Got a minute? Drop your details here: https://forms.office.com/e/RrsQAj1DZS
Find out more here: www.traffordlco.org/2026/08/10/your-doctor-is-calling-help-find-cancer-earlier-in-trafford or email [email protected]
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Keeping our families and elders safe: Cancer Awareness in Trafford
Screening checks are free, quick, and save lives—yet uptake in some of our local neighbourhoods is lower than it should be.
We want to change this by working with you.
We are asking patients from South Asian and diverse community backgrounds across Trafford to join small practice-based awareness groups.
How you can help: • Help us understand why people in your community might hesitate to attend screening. • Help pass on gentle, life-saving awareness to friends, family, and community groups. • Attend a welcoming half-day session in September 2026 to share ideas.
You don't need any medical knowledge—just your heart for your community.
Register interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/RrsQAj1DZS
Find out more here: www.traffordlco.org/2026/08/10/your-doctor-is-calling-help-find-cancer-earlier-in-trafford or email [email protected]