“My world collapsed when I was told I had cervical cancer. I thought my three-year-old son was going to be left without a mum and I would be dead at … [continue] AS SMEAR TEST UPTAKE DROPS, CERVICAL CANCER SURVIVOR SAYS: “A FEW MINUTES COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.”
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SOCIAL PRESCRIBING HELPS FORMER QUEEN’S JOCKEY TO RIDE AGAIN
An 84-year-old former jockey for HM The Queen struggling with the impact of limited mobility on his physical and mental wellbeing has been given the chance to ride again… Thanks … [continue] SOCIAL PRESCRIBING HELPS FORMER QUEEN’S JOCKEY TO RIDE AGAIN
STREP A – ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Group Strep A is a bacterial type of germ that can cause scarlet fever. These bacteria also cause other respiratory and skin infections such as strep throat and impetigo (a … [continue] STREP A – ADVICE FOR PARENTS
GPs URGE PATIENTS TO HAVE PROSTATE CANCER CHECK-UPS AS ONE SURVIVOR SAYS ‘BILL TURNBULL, AND A BIG NUDGE FROM THE WIFE, SAVED MY LIFE’
“I was healthy and had no symptoms, but seeing TV’s Bill Turnbull discussing prostate cancer, plus a big nudge from my wife, prompted me to get tested. Thank God I … [continue] GPs URGE PATIENTS TO HAVE PROSTATE CANCER CHECK-UPS AS ONE SURVIVOR SAYS ‘BILL TURNBULL, AND A BIG NUDGE FROM THE WIFE, SAVED MY LIFE’
ADDITIONAL EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS – PATIENT FEEDBACK REQUESTED
Altrincham Healthcare Alliance Primary Care Network’s five GP practices – Altrincham Medical Practice, Park Medical Practice, Shay Lane Medical Centre (Drs Cranston, Haslam and Connell), St Johns Medical Centre and … [continue] ADDITIONAL EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS – PATIENT FEEDBACK REQUESTED
MONKEYPOX – SYMPTOMS, INFORMATION AND ADVICE
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease, but, as has been recently highlighted in the media, there are a number of cases in the UK and the number is rising. Monkeypox … [continue] MONKEYPOX – SYMPTOMS, INFORMATION AND ADVICE
GPs URGE PATIENTS TO COMPLETE ‘LIFE-SAVING’ BOWEL CANCER SCREENING TESTS
With an 85% rise in lower gastrointestinal cancers in Trafford in the past two years, GPs are urging patients to complete ‘life-saving’ bowel cancer screening tests. As part of the … [continue] GPs URGE PATIENTS TO COMPLETE ‘LIFE-SAVING’ BOWEL CANCER SCREENING TESTS
GREEN SOCIAL PRESCRIBING: THE NATURAL MEDICINE TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
“It’s the perfect medicine to feel lighter and brighter.” That’s how one woman has described her ‘green prescription’ to an Altrincham-based allotment group which is helping those struggling with anxiety … [continue] GREEN SOCIAL PRESCRIBING: THE NATURAL MEDICINE TO LIFT THE SPIRITS
GPs WARN PATIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR COVID PASSPORT SCAMS
Trafford residents are being warned to watch out for a fake NHS Covid passport scam which is conning the public into handing over their financial details. Fraudsters are sending texts … [continue] GPs WARN PATIENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR COVID PASSPORT SCAMS
ONE YEAR ON FROM VACCINATING FIRST PERSON IN TRAFFORD THE ACCELERATED BOOSTER PROGRAMME BEGINS
Exactly one year on (December 16) since he administered the Covid-19 vaccine to Trafford’s first patient, Dr Maz Sangha is leading a team of clinicians, staff and volunteers providing the … [continue] ONE YEAR ON FROM VACCINATING FIRST PERSON IN TRAFFORD THE ACCELERATED BOOSTER PROGRAMME BEGINS
NEW DEDICATED DEBT SERVICE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH MONEY WORRIES
More than 95,000 Trafford patients struggling with money worries are now able to access a dedicated debt service due to a new partnership between Citizens Advice Trafford, Altrincham Healthcare Alliance … [continue] NEW DEDICATED DEBT SERVICE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PATIENTS WITH MONEY WORRIES
PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE MOVES TO NEW HOME IN NOVEMBER
Park Medical Practice will be welcoming patients to its new, purpose-built premises on Stockport Road in November. From 8am on Monday 8 November the GP practice will be opening the … [continue] PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE MOVES TO NEW HOME IN NOVEMBER
BOOSTER ROLL-OUT BEGINS
More than 500 patients received their Covid-19 booster at the Altrincham Health and Wellbeing Centre on Saturday and with the winter months approaching GPs are urging all those eligible for … [continue] BOOSTER ROLL-OUT BEGINS
COVID: UNLOCKING OF RULES ON 19 JULY 2021
Throughout the pandemic our five GP practices – Altrincham Medical Practice, Park Medical Practice, Shay Lane Medical Centre (Drs Kelman, Cranston, Naylor, Haslam, Connell and Pathak), St Johns Medical Centre … [continue] COVID: UNLOCKING OF RULES ON 19 JULY 2021
A RAY OF HOPE: CANCER PATIENT DESCRIBES RECEIVING HER COVID VACCINATION
Having spent the pandemic fighting cancer, Kathryn Walsh described receiving her COVID-19 vaccination today from Altrincham Healthcare Alliance PCN as “a ray of hope.” Twelve months ago Kathryn discovered a … [continue] A RAY OF HOPE: CANCER PATIENT DESCRIBES RECEIVING HER COVID VACCINATION
MAYOR OF TRAFFORD ‘IN AWE’ OF GP PRACTICES ROLLING OUT COVID VACCINATION TO THOUSANDS
As Altrincham Healthcare Alliance’s five local GP practices vaccinated almost 1000 patients today (Thursday 14 January 2021), the Mayor of Trafford, Laurence Walsh, said he was “in awe of all … [continue] MAYOR OF TRAFFORD ‘IN AWE’ OF GP PRACTICES ROLLING OUT COVID VACCINATION TO THOUSANDS
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR IS FIRST PATIENT TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINATION IN TRAFFORD
Former international sprinter and Holocaust survivor first to receive the coronavirus vaccination in Trafford A Holocaust survivor who used his international sprinting skills to inspire Man City legends Mike Summerbee, … [continue] HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR IS FIRST PATIENT TO RECEIVE COVID-19 VACCINATION IN TRAFFORD
TRAFFORD GPs ROLL-OUT COVID-19 VACCINE TO FIRST PATIENTS TOMORROW
Patients aged 80 and over from five GP practices will be the first people in Trafford to receive the coronavirus vaccination GP practices will begin vaccinating patients against coronavirus (COVID-19) … [continue] TRAFFORD GPs ROLL-OUT COVID-19 VACCINE TO FIRST PATIENTS TOMORROW
GP PRACTICES SUPPORT HUNGRY CHILDREN WITH MASK CAMPAIGN
A group of five GP practices is providing almost 900 meals for hungry Trafford children by supporting a mask-making campaign that provides food for youngsters unable to receive their ‘vital’ … [continue] GP PRACTICES SUPPORT HUNGRY CHILDREN WITH MASK CAMPAIGN
‘SOCIAL PRESCRIPTIONS’ BEING ROLLED OUT ACROSS TRAFFORD
Cookery classes, sports, exercise and the arts – just some of the activities Trafford patients might be prescribed as part of a new way of boosting health and wellbeing. Social … [continue] ‘SOCIAL PRESCRIPTIONS’ BEING ROLLED OUT ACROSS TRAFFORD
GPs HOPE TO SAVE HUNDREDS IN TRAFFORD AT RISK FROM ‘TICKING TIME BOMB’ HEART CONDITION
A group of GP practices is driving a ‘detect and protect’ programme to save hundreds of Trafford patients living with a potentially dangerous heart condition which could lead to a … [continue] GPs HOPE TO SAVE HUNDREDS IN TRAFFORD AT RISK FROM ‘TICKING TIME BOMB’ HEART CONDITION
