University of Salford Health Centre

University of Salford Health Centre Providing a high quality,caring and personal health care service to the student population of Salford.

We offer our service in a safe,supportive and suitably equipped environment,using technological advances in healthcare systems for our patients benefit.

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™Highly trained pharmacists c...
02/09/2026

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™

Highly trained pharmacists can provide expert advice, recommend treatments and, for some common conditions, offer NHS treatment through the Pharmacy First service without you needing to see a GP first ๐Ÿ‘

Pharmacy First can help with seven common conditions, including:

โ€ข Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
โ€ข Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
โ€ข Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
โ€ข Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
โ€ข Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
โ€ข Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
โ€ข Shingles (aged 18 years and over)

Pharmacists are also available to help with many other everyday health concerns, including coughs, colds, hay fever, aches and pains, digestive problems, medicines advice, healthy living support and more ๐ŸŒฟ

If your condition needs further assessment, your pharmacist will make sure you're directed to the right NHS service. They can also identify when symptoms may need urgent medical attention โš ๏ธ

Choosing Pharmacy First can help you get expert advice more quickly while helping to keep GP appointments available for people who need them most ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored ๐Ÿ’œCrohnโ€™s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel ...
01/09/2026

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored ๐Ÿ’œ

Crohnโ€™s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and early diagnosis can make a big difference

Symptoms can include ongoing diarrhoea, stomach pain, blood in poo, weight loss, and extreme tiredness ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Many people delay getting help due to embarrassment or uncertainty, but getting checked early is important ๐Ÿค

Find out more about symptoms and standards of care here:
https://www.whatsupwithmygut.org.uk
https://ibduk.org/ibd-standards

๐ŸŽ“๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—–๐—ž๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง โœ… Enrolmentโœ… Student IDโœ… Accommodation sortedโœ… Bags packedโฌœ Registered with a GP? Don't wait un...
01/09/2026

๐ŸŽ“๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—›๐—˜๐—–๐—ž๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง

โœ… Enrolment
โœ… Student ID
โœ… Accommodation sorted
โœ… Bags packed
โฌœ Registered with a GP?

Don't wait until you're unwell.

The University of Salford Health Centre is your on-campus GP practice, making it easy to access healthcare while you're at university.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Register today

๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช ๐—ช๐—œ๐—ง๐—› ๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ฅ ๐—ข๐—ก-๐—–๐—”๐— ๐—ฃ๐—จ๐—ฆ ๐—š๐—ฃ

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're mo...
31/08/2026

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're most likely to become pregnant ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ’™

Ovulation usually happens around 10โ€“16 days before your next period starts. This is when an egg is released from the o***y and is available to be fertilised ๐Ÿฅš

Because s***m can survive in the body for several days, there is a "fertile window" during each cycle when pregnancy is more likely to occur ๐Ÿ“…

An ovulation calculator can help estimate when you may be ovulating based on the length of your menstrual cycle, making it a useful tool if you're trying to conceive ๐Ÿ‘

Remember that every person is different, and factors such as stress, illness and irregular periods can affect ovulation ๐Ÿ’ซ

If you've been trying to get pregnant and would like further advice, speak to your GP or healthcare professional ๐Ÿ’™

Try the ovulation calculator here:
https://patient.info/pregnancy/ovulation-calculator

With the Bank Holiday approaching, it's important to know how to access NHS services if you need help over the long week...
28/08/2026

With the Bank Holiday approaching, it's important to know how to access NHS services if you need help over the long weekend. ๐Ÿ’™

Many GP practices will be closed on Bank Holiday days, but there are still a range of NHS services available if you need medical advice, treatment or urgent care. ๐Ÿฅ

โœ… Use NHS 111 online for medical advice and support
โœ… Call 111 if you need urgent medical help but it's not an emergency
โœ… Visit your local pharmacy for advice on common illnesses and minor injuries
โœ… Use NHS online services to manage prescriptions and access health information
โœ… Call 999 or attend A&E for life-threatening emergencies only

If you take regular medication, remember to order any repeat prescriptions in plenty of time before the Bank Holiday to avoid running out. ๐Ÿ’Š

Planning ahead can help you enjoy the long weekend and ensure you know where to turn if you need healthcare support. โ˜€๏ธ

Find NHS services near you:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/

Get help from NHS 111:
https://111.nhs.uk/

Learn how pharmacies can help:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

๐Ÿ“ข ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿญ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฝ๐—บ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†A quick reminder that the practice will be closing from 1:30pm today (Thurs...
27/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ข ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ โ€“ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿญ:๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฝ๐—บ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†

A quick reminder that the practice will be closing from 1:30pm today (Thursday 27th August) for essential staff training.

We are open as usual this morning for routine appointments and enquiries.

During the afternoon closure, Salford Primary Care Together will be available to support patients with urgent health needs.

๐Ÿ“ž If you need assistance this afternoon, please call 0161 983 0641.

Thank you for your understanding.

Have you been invited for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening? Itโ€™s important to attend ๐Ÿ’™AAA screening is offer...
26/08/2026

Have you been invited for an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening? Itโ€™s important to attend ๐Ÿ’™

AAA screening is offered to men in England during the year they turn 65. The screening test looks for a swelling (aneurysm) in the aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body ๐Ÿฉบ

An abdominal aortic aneurysm often causes no symptoms, which means many people don't know they have one. If an aneurysm grows and bursts, it can be life-threatening, which is why early detection is so important โš ๏ธ

The screening itself is quick, painless and similar to an ultrasound scan. Most appointments take less than 10 minutes and can provide reassurance or help identify any problems early ๐Ÿ‘

You'll usually only need to be screened once, unless an aneurysm is found and requires monitoring ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ

If you've received an invitation, don't ignore it. Attending your appointment could save your life ๐Ÿ’™

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening/

Did you know you can access a range of NHS services online through your NHS account? ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“ฑYour NHS account securely stores ...
24/08/2026

Did you know you can access a range of NHS services online through your NHS account? ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“ฑ

Your NHS account securely stores your health information and makes it easier to manage your healthcare whenever and wherever you need it ๐Ÿ‘

There are two ways to access your NHS account:
โ€ข Through the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet ๐Ÿ“ฑ
โ€ข Through a web browser on a computer, laptop or smart device without downloading an app ๐Ÿ’ป

Once you've set up your NHS login, you can:
โ€ข Order repeat prescriptions ๐Ÿ’Š
โ€ข Manage appointments ๐Ÿ“…
โ€ข View your GP health record securely ๐Ÿ”’
โ€ข Register your organ donation decision โค๏ธ
โ€ข Find your NHS number ๐Ÿฅ

Having an NHS account gives you quick, secure access to important health information and services, helping you manage your care more conveniently ๐Ÿ’ซ

Access your NHS account here:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/account

Create an NHS login here:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/nhs-login/

๐Ÿ“ข ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ณ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ดPlease be aware that the practice will close from 1:30pm on Thursday 27th August 20...
24/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ข ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ณ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด

Please be aware that the practice will close from 1:30pm on Thursday 27th August 2026 for essential staff training.

The practice will be open as usual until 1:30pm for routine appointments and enquiries.

During the afternoon closure, Salford Primary Care Together will provide support for urgent health needs, including:

โœ… Same Day Urgent Care
โœ… Acute Prescriptions
โœ… Face-to-Face and Remote Consultations
โœ… Urgent Home Visits (where clinically appropriate)

๐Ÿ“ž Please call 0161 983 0641 on the day for assistance.

Thank you for your understanding.

Address

University Of Salford, Maxwell Building, 3rd Floor 43 Crescent
Salford
M54WT

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 1pm
1:45pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 1pm
1:45pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 1pm
1:45pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 1pm
1:45pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12:45pm
1:30pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441612954209

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