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News
January 2024 – missed appointments
Last month, around 600 patients didn’t attend a pre-booked appointment at the Practice. This included GP appointments, nursing appointments, vaccinations and more. If you no longer need your appointment please … [continue] January 2024 – missed appointments
Find out what the NHS App has to offer
Did you know you can easily order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App? Ordering via the App saves getting in touch with us by phone and you can do this … [continue] Find out what the NHS App has to offer
It’s not too late to get protected against flu
It’s not too late to get protected against flu. Eligible patients can book their flu vaccination at the Practice via the NHS App in the Appointments or Services tab (depending … [continue] It’s not too late to get protected against flu
December 2023 – missed appointments
Last month, around 490 patients didn’t attend a pre-booked appointment at the Practice. This included GP appointments, nursing appointments, vaccinations and more. If you no longer need your appointment please … [continue] December 2023 – missed appointments
Who’s who? At your GP Practice
This Greater Manchester information campaign aims to improve awareness of the different professionals working in a General Practice, including the skills, experience and … [continue] Who’s who? At your GP Practice
Service availability over the festive period
Our team would like to wish all of our patients a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year Enhanced Access General Practice appointments are available through the Enhanced Access Service … [continue] Service availability over the festive period
More appointments now bookable via the NHS App
Patients due an annual review with a nurse to help with the management of a long term condition can now book their appointment via the NHS App. Annual reviews are … [continue] More appointments now bookable via the NHS App
November 2023 – missed appointments
Last month, around 550 patients didn’t attend a pre-booked appointment at the Practice. This included GP appointments, nursing appointments, vaccinations and more. If you no longer need your appointment please … [continue] November 2023 – missed appointments
October 2023 – missed appointments
Last month, around 700 patients didn’t attend a pre-booked appointment at the Practice. This included GP appointments, nursing appointments, vaccinations and more. If you no longer need your appointment please … [continue] October 2023 – missed appointments
More appointment types bookable via the NHS App: flu vaccinations, smear tests, asthma and COPD reviews
In addition to non-urgent GP appointments, patients can now book a flu vaccination, a smear test, an asthma review or a COPD review via the NHS App. Patients will hopefully be … [continue] More appointment types bookable via the NHS App: flu vaccinations, smear tests, asthma and COPD reviews
New nursing role now delivering care to Tower patients
Introducing our new Nursing Associate Tower Family Healthcare is proud to introduce a new type of clinical role to our team of health care professionals. The role of Nursing Associate … [continue] New nursing role now delivering care to Tower patients
New: Book a non-urgent GP appointment via the NHS App
Patients can now book a non-urgent GP appointment via the NHS App. Having listened to patient feedback, in a bid to reduce the telephone waiting times and to provide an … [continue] New: Book a non-urgent GP appointment via the NHS App
Direct access to chest x-ray (self-referral)
Information taken from the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance website. Chest x-rays are a useful way for us to find out if you have any problems with your lungs that might … [continue] Direct access to chest x-ray (self-referral)
28 August 2023 Summer bank holiday
Enhanced Access General Practice appointments are available through the Enhanced Access Service at the weekend and on bank holidays. The service operates from three locations across Bury. If you contact … [continue] 28 August 2023 Summer bank holiday
Now booking flu vaccinations
In this video Practice Nurse Sophie Hayes, and GP Dr. Ajay, talk about why flu vaccination is important and how to book in with the Practice to get protected ahead … [continue] Now booking flu vaccinations
Catch up on the latest video update from the Practice
Find out more about the Practice in this short video clip, which covers: How to get in touch about a health concern or other enquiry. How to order a repeat … [continue] Catch up on the latest video update from the Practice
Practice update July 2023
In this video, Dr. Ahmad Ali, GP, provides an update about some changes we hope will improve your experience when accessing our services.
National shortage of some medications for type 2 diabetes
There is a shortage of injectable and oral GLP-1 analogue receptor agonist (GLP-1s) medicines for type 2 diabetes. These include Dulaglutide (Trulicity®), Exenatide (Byetta® or Bydureon®), Semaglutide (Ozempic® or Rybelsus®), … [continue] National shortage of some medications for type 2 diabetes
Happy 75th birthday to the NHS!
To celebrate this key milestone, athletes from Team GB, Paralympics GB and Special Olympics GB have come together to pay tribute to the NHS on its 75th birthday, including our … [continue] Happy 75th birthday to the NHS!
Research trial for women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are trying to conceive
News story posted on behalf of: The University of Birmingham and the Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research* *We are looking for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who are … [continue] Research trial for women with polycystic ovary syndrome who are trying to conceive
Support for people wanting to reach a healthier weight
There is lots of free help and support available for people wanting to lose weight safely. If you are looking for advice on eating more healthily, getting a bit more … [continue] Support for people wanting to reach a healthier weight
Covid-19 spring booster vaccinations – updated 1 June 2023
Covid-19 is more serious in older people and those with certain underlying health conditions. Eligible patients are now being contacted by the Practice starting with those at the highest risk. … [continue] Covid-19 spring booster vaccinations – updated 1 June 2023
29 May 2023 Spring bank holiday
Enhanced Access General Practice appointments are available through the Enhanced Access Service at the weekend and on bank holidays. The service operates from three locations across Bury. If you contact … [continue] 29 May 2023 Spring bank holiday
Measles – are you protected?
Getting lifelong protection against measles is simple, you just need to have two doses of the MMR vaccine. If you think you or a loved one isn’t up to date, … [continue] Measles – are you protected?
Service availability – bank holidays taking place on 1 and 8 May 2023
The Practice will be closed on the following bank holidays: The Early May bank holiday, Monday 1 May 2023. The bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III, Monday … [continue] Service availability – bank holidays taking place on 1 and 8 May 2023
Join our Patient Participation Group and get involved
We would like to welcome our patients to join our Practice wide Tower Family Healthcare Patient Participation Group (PPG). What is a PPG? A PPG is a great example of … [continue] Join our Patient Participation Group and get involved
Service availability over the Easter period
Our team would like to wish all of our patients a happy and healthy break over the Easter bank holiday weekend. The Practice will be closed on the following bank … [continue] Service availability over the Easter period
Managing current demand – Service availability – Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April 2023
Managing current demand As is the case with other General Practices and the wider NHS, we continue to be under significant pressure with an extremely high number of requests for … [continue] Managing current demand – Service availability – Monday 3 to Thursday 6 April 2023
A message for our patients from Dr. Simon de Vial
My retirement from General Practice Dear Tower Family Healthcare Patient After more than three decades of being a GP in Bury, I will be taking my retirement at the end … [continue] A message for our patients from Dr. Simon de Vial