Tag: General practice

NHS Greater Manchester is launching an ambitious five-year plan to improve access to primary care services.

NHS leaders and Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell have unveiled a new medical centre with a wide range of health services for Manchester city centre residents.

Hawkley Brook Medical Practice in Wigan has become the first health and care employer in Greater Manchester to achieve membership of the Good Employment Charter, in recognition of their work improving employment standards within the practice.

Former Bolton health boss Dr Wirin Bhatiani has been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Extra evening and Saturday Appointments at GP Practices are launching in Stockport. Appointments will now be available on weekdays from 6.30pm – 8pm, and Saturdays from 9am – 5pm. GP practices will be working together on a rota basis with other local practices in their local area, known as Primary Care Networks (PCNs), to offer the extra appointments.

Patients in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale will continue to benefit from GP and nurse appointments in the evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays after the launch of a new national contract with GP practices.