Pennygate MedicalCentre

03/09/2026

As you may already be aware, from Monday 7 September 2026, our online platform will be changing from AskMyGP to Accurx Gold.

🔄 This is simply a direct switch of online platforms.
You will still be able to access our online service through our practice website, but you will now also be able to access it conveniently through your NHS App.

💬 Nothing is changing about the way our practice works. Our social media posts are simply to make those patients who choose to use our online service aware of the change.

Our phone lines will remain available 8am–6.30pm for:
📞 Contacting the practice
📅 Booking appointments, including pre-bookable appointments
🚨 Requesting urgent, same-day appointments

You do NOT need to put all requests through Accurx Gold. We are not moving to a total triage system, as we do not feel this is feasible or appropriate for our practice and our patient population.

📅 Important dates:

➡️ AskMyGP: Available until 6.30pm Friday 4 September

➡️ Weekend: AskMyGP will be replaced by Accurx Gold

➡️ Accurx Gold: Available from 8am Monday 7 September

If you currently use AskMyGP, please be aware of this change so you know what to expect from Monday. 💙

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

02/09/2026

Grief Café at Wigan Library Thursday 3rd September 10.30-11.30am
Join us for our monthly Grief Café, hosted by Wigan Wellness Web at Wigan Library. This is a friendly, informal space where people affected by bereavement can come together for a chat, a cuppa, and mutual support. Whether your loss is recent or from some time ago, you are welcome to share your experiences or simply listen in a relaxed and understanding environment. Places can be booked via Eventbrite or simply drop in on the day https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1995693063676?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

📢 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 – 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀! 📢

We are inviting local residents to take part in our upcoming Listening & Engagement Event, a community-focused opportunity to share your views, experiences, and ideas about local health and wellbeing services

This event is open to anyone who lives, works, or accesses healthcare services in the local area. We encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to come along and contribute to the conversation.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
📅 Thursday 1st October 2026
📍 St Peters Pavilion Ltd, Hurst Street, Hindley, WN2 3DN

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
12:00pm to 2:00pm
4:00pm to 6:00pm

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁:
☑️Meet local community members, healthcare teams, and community leaders.
☑️Share your experiences of local healthcare services.
☑️Discuss what is important for the health and wellbeing of our community.
☑️Help influence future health services and community initiatives.
☑️Enjoy a free afternoon tea during the event.

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱
Attendance is free, but booking is essential. Please scan the QR code on the event poster or follow the links below to reserve your free ticket ⬇

12pm - 2pm
🔗https://www.ticketsource.com/hindley-pcn/t-glyjpov
4pm - 6pm
🔗https://www.ticketsource.com/hindley-pcn/t-ldxeogq

𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺

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02/09/2026

01/09/2026

🌸 IT'S THE 1ST OF THE MONTH – TIME TO CHECK! 🌸

A new month is the perfect reminder to take a few minutes to get to know what is normal for you. 💗

✋ TOUCH

Feel your breasts and chest, including up to your collarbone and under your arms. Can you feel anything new or unusual, such as a lump or swelling?

👀 LOOK

Look for anything that appears different, including changes in size or shape, skin dimpling or redness, ni**le changes, or unusual discharge.

✔️ CHECK

If you notice any new or unusual changes, contact your GP practice and get them checked.

The NHS recommends checking your breasts or chest regularly, around once a month, so you can become familiar with what is normal for you. Anyone can get breast cancer, so men should check their chest too.

For more information click on the link below;
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/how-to-check-your-breasts-or-chest/

💗 TOUCH. LOOK. CHECK. 💗
Make checking part of your monthly routine.

For official NHS guidance on checking your breasts or chest: NHS breast and chest checking guidance

26/08/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Reminder 📢

📅 With Monday 31st August being a Bank Holiday, local pharmacies may be closed or operating on reduced hours.

✅ Please make sure you request your repeat prescriptions in advance to ensure you have enough medication over the holiday period.

💙 Planning ahead helps ensure you have the medication you need throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.

📲 Order your prescriptions early and avoid any last-minute stress!

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

🩸 NHS Blood Donation Save Lives

Just 1 blood donation can help save or improve up to 3 lives. Whether it's for accident victims, cancer patients, or people undergoing surgery, your donation can make a real difference.

✅ Check if you're eligible
✅ Find a donation centre
✅ Book an appointment today

🔗 https://www.blood.co.uk/

25/08/2026

💉 Is your child protected?

Vaccinations help protect your child — and those around them — from serious illnesses.

📅 Routine childhood vaccines are given from 8 weeks through to the teenage years, including:
• 6-in-1, Rotavirus & MenB
• Pneumococcal (PCV) & MMR
• Pre-school 4-in-1 booster
• HPV from 12–13 years
• Teenage 3-in-1 booster & MenACWY at 14 years

📌 The schedule can vary depending on your child’s date of birth.

If your child is due a vaccination or has missed a dose, please speak to a nurse to arrange an appointment. 💙