Opening times, making appointments and what to do when we are closed

Bramhall Park Medical Centre
Tel: 0161 426 9700

Shaw Heath Health Centre
Tel: 0161 426 9350

News:

The phone number at Bramhall Park will be changing in February 2010 to 426 9700

WE ARE NOW OFFERING THE SWINE FLU VACCINATION TO PATIENTS, PLEASE RING US TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IF YOU NORMALLY HAVE A SEASONAL FLU JAB

PLEASE BOOK IN FOR YOUR FLU JAB IF YOU NORMALLY HAVE ONE

National Flu Helpline 0800 1513 513

We are trialling a new SMS texting service which we hope to use to remind patients to attend for appointments. If you would like to take part please contact Kath on 440 8981 or email kath.wilkinson@gp-p88016.nhs.uk

The Practice now opens every Saturday morning at Shaw Heath. This service is for patients who work and cannot attend on weekdays

To book an advance appointment please click on the appointments section

The surgeries are both open from 8.15am until 6.30pm. After 6pm the telephones are transferred to voicemail where you can find details of our out of hours service

Announcements

01 Sep - 01 Oct
NHS Smokefree

Find out about all of the free NHS services available to support you as you go try to give up smoking.

01 Aug - 01 Oct
NHS Summer Health

Stay safe in the sun, including sunscreens, sunburn relief, heat exhaustion, eczema and moles. Summer holidays are great fun for children, but can bring risks. Find out more

01 Jul - 01 Oct
Change for Life

Would you like loads of tips and help to make changes for a healthier future? As part of Change4Life, you will receive tons of helpful information, recipes, tools, tips, and games for the kids.

BBC Health

Vitamin B 'puts off Alzheimer's'

High doses of B vitamins may slow the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, a study says.

Hospital boss summoned to inquest

The chief executive of an NHS trust appears at an inquest into an elderly patient's death after she was summoned by the coroner.

NHS IT costs to be cut by £700m

The government has announced £700m of savings in the national IT programme for the NHS in England, cutting the overall cost to £11.4bn.

Second death linked to outbreak

Health officials are investigating a second death which is being linked to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in south Wales.

Vitamin 'may stop' spina bifida

Scientists begin a study to determine if an everyday vitamin supplement could help prevent a common birth defect.

Payout after brain tumour mistake

A former clergyman receives undisclosed substantial damages after a Nottingham hospital fails to diagnose a brain tumour.

Outbreak probe at industry sites

There are now 12 cases linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak, as health officials focus on south Wales industrial sites in the search for the cause.

More obesity ops 'will save cash'

Millions of pounds are lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.

Inquiry to hear from HIV victims

The injury into contaminated NHS blood products in the 1980s will hear from the victims who contracted HIV and Hepatitis.

Statins 'may cut arthritis risk'

Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.

Yahoo Health

FDA warns of deadly side effect with imaging drugs (AP)

AP - Federal health regulators are warning doctors that a class of injectable drugs used in MRI medical imaging scans can cause a rare and sometimes fatal condition in patients with kidney disease.

CDC: Adults eating less fruit, not enough veggies (AP)

AP - An apple a day? Apparently not in the United States.

Study: Flamboyant male dancing attracts women best (AP)

FILE- This is a file photo of John Travolta and Karen Gorney dance in a nightclub scene to disco music in Paramount Pictures 1977 film 'Saturday Night Fever', which explores the restless generation growing up in the 70's. John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study. (AP Photo/HO, File)

AP - John Travolta was onto something. Women are most attracted to male dancers who have big, flamboyant moves similar to the actor's trademark style, British scientists say in a new study.

Doctors see eye hazard in powerful laser pointers (AP)

AP - A 15-year-old boy damaged his eyes while playing with a laser pointer he'd bought over the Internet, say doctors who warn that dangerously high-powered versions are easily available online.

Group backs mandatory flu shots for health workers (AP)

AP - Flu vaccination should be required for all doctors, nurses and other health workers, the nation's largest pediatricians' group says, calling it a long overdue step to protect patients.

CVS Caremark to give away up to $5M in flu shots (AP)

AP - CVS Caremark Corp. said Wednesday it will give away up to $5 million in seasonal flu vaccinations to people without health insurance.

Obesity May Up Death Risk in Older Women With Colon Cancer (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Here's yet another reason to avoid obesity throughout your life: Doing so may improve your chances of survival if you're diagnosed with colon cancer.

Doctors alarmed by HIV risk for European gays (AFP)

Homosexual men in Europe are increasingly failing to adhere to safe sex, according to two new studies. In France, transmission of the AIDS virus

AFP - Homosexual men in Europe are increasingly failing to adhere to safe sex, according to two new studies. In France, transmission of the AIDS virus "seems to be out of control" among men who have sex with men, said a paper published on Thursday in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.

Clinical Trials Update: Sept. 9, 2010 (HealthDay)

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) -- Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of ClinicalConnection.com:

Smoking Could Harm Sperm, Study Finds (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Two new studies provide evidence that smoking can harm sperm - both in smoking men who may become fathers, and in sons born to women who smoked during pregnancy.

MedPage Today

Carotid Stenting Too Risky for Older Patients (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Carotid stenting should be avoided in symptomatic patients ages 70 and older but may be as safe as its surgical counterpart in younger patients, researchers determined.

Money for ESC Research Flows Again, for Now

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that government funding of embryonic stem cell (ESC) research can resume while it mulls a federal district court judge's ruling blocking the funds.

H1N1 School Closures 'No Problem' for Most Families

(MedPage Today) -- School and day care closures due to the 2009 pandemic of H1N1 flu weren't a big problem for most parents, researchers found.

E-Cigs Need Approval, FDA Says

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has sent letters to five manufacturers of electronic cigarettes warning that they are in violation of federal law by claiming their products help smokers quit.

Most Americans Skip Fruits and Vegetables

(MedPage Today) -- Fruit and vegetable consumption increased significantly in only one state during 2009, and all 50 states and the District of Columbia continued to fall far short of recommended daily intake, according to a study from the CDC.

Kidney Just 'Latest' Organ for Some Transplant Patients (CME/CE, with audio)

(MedPage Today) -- The kidney transplant list is increasingly populated by patients who've already beat the odds by receiving other organ transplants, researchers found.

Winter Olympics a World of Hurt

(MedPage Today) -- More than one out of every 10 athletes from around the world who competed in last winter's Olympic Games in Vancouver sustained an injury, researchers have found.

Weight Loss May Release Stored Toxins (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Environmental pollutants trapped in fat cells could be released back into circulation when people lose a lot of weight, researchers said.

FDA Recalls Balloon Catheter

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- The FDA has issued a class I recall -- its most serious -- of a balloon catheter due to possible separation during use, which may lodge fragments in coronary arteries and result in serious injury or death.

Little Support for Morning Sickness Therapies (CME/CE)

(MedPage Today) -- Treatment for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting has little high-quality supporting evidence in the medical literature, despite multiple randomized clinical trials, authors of a systematic review concluded.

Opening Hours

Appointments

House Calls

Out of Hours

Telephone Advice

Both Surgeries Are Open From:

	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	08:15 - 13:00	13:00 - 18:30
Tuesday	08:15 - 13:00	13:00 - 18:30
Wednesday	08:15 - 13:00	13:00 - 18:30
Thursday	08:15 - 13:00	13:00 - 18:30
Friday	08:15 - 13:00	13:00 - 18:30
Saturday	08:30 - 11:45 AT SHAW HEATH ONLY	closed

Heart And Scope

Click here to access the appointment system

Appointments can be made by ringing:

Shaw Heath 426 9350
Bramhall 426 9700

Appointments can be made by ringing the number above from 8.15 a.m. onwards. Urgent appointments will be given priority on the same day. Book well in advance if you wish to see one particular doctor.

Appointments are generally for 8-10 minutes, if you have more than one problem to discuss or you think that more time may be needed then you are at liberty to book a longer appointment.

Click here to request an advance appointment

PLEASE MAKE ONE APPOINTMENT FOR EACH PERSON WISHING TO BE SEEN

Early Morning Appointments

We are now offering appointments between 7 and 8 AM on weekdays at Bramhall Park. These appointments must be pre booked. If you would like to book an appointment please contact reception.

Saturday Morning Surgery

From Saturday 5th April 2008 we can offer pre booked appointments at our Shaw Heath surgery for working adults only who are unable to attend during normal surgery hours Monday to Friday. Please telephone your normal surgery to book your appointment. THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE – MASTERCALL WILL STILL DEAL WITH ALL EMERGENCIES.

If you are unable to keep the appointment , please ensure that you cancel it in order for the time to be allocated to another patient. It is the responsibility of the patient to keep or cancel appointments.

Missed appointments cost the NHS many millions of pounds a year. In order to ensure equity amongst our patients if 3 appointments are missed and NOT cancelled in one calendar year the practice may remove you from its list.

House Calls

Doctors are available for house calls for those who are too incapacitated and infirm to come to surgery.

Generally lack of transport is not a valid reason for a home visit. If you require a home visit this can be requested by phoning 480 2270.

PLEASE TELEPHONE BEFORE 10.30 A.M.

Please remember that several patients can be seen in the practice in the time that it takes to make one home visit. There are also better facilities for examining and treating patients at the Health Centre.

Out of Hours

At weekends and evenings the doctors provide a service through MASTERCALL

THIS IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY.

However, the service is happy to give advice including whether or not a visit is appropriate telephone 0161 476 2299

With effect from 1st December 2004, Stockport Primary Care Trust will be responsible for out of hours medical cover.

Telephone Advice

If you wish to speak to a doctor on the telephone the receptionist can generally advise you of when the best time is to call.

This will usually be between 11.00-11.30 a.m. and 3.30-4.30 p.m.

The practice nurse may also be able to advise you on some medical matters.

Practice Information

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct