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NHS Lung Cancer Screening for people who live in Sale

NHS Lung Cancer Screening

Lung Cancer Screening will be offered to eligible people in Sale starting from 13 April 2026. The appointments will take place on a mobile clinic, based at either Planet Ice on Oakfield Road, Altrincham, WA15 8EW or Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Entrance 1 Talbot Road, Manchester M16 0PX. (Patients will be told which in their…

Our online GP request form has been updated

New: Our online GP request form has been updated   When you submit an online GP request through our website or the NHS App, you may be offered suggestions about other NHS services that can offer direct advice or treatment.   We have made this change to show you more options to help you manage…

Did Not Attend March 2026

In the month of March 2026 We had 124 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians. 60 of the 124 appointments missed were with the Nursing team and were all 20 minute appointments. That is over 20 hours of  Nurse appointments not attended in 1 month. Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you…

Local Primary School Visit

Yesterday ( 18th March) we had some visitors from a local primary school who were on a Local Area Walk. The children meet Sister Bergin, Dr Polson and had a behind the scenes tour meeting the staff! Thank you for your visit and for your wonderful questions!  

Toilet access request letters for school aged children. March 2026

Toilet Access Requests for School-Aged Children Information for Parents and Schools At our practice, we occasionally receive requests from parents or schools asking for a GP letter to confirm that a child should be allowed to use the toilet when needed during school hours. We would like to clarify that such letters are not required….

Patient Feedback February

After each appointment – our patients receive a ‘friends and family’ text. This asks for your feedback on your appointment. February 2026 results: Over 97% percent of the 506 responses we had rated us as very good or good!

Did Not Attend February 2026

In the month of February 2026 We had 107 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians. 46 of the 107 appointments missed were with the Nursing team and were all 20 minute appointments. That is over 15 hours of  Nurse appointments not attended in 1 month. Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you…

Mile Shy Meet Up Sale

Join a free drop in mental health support sessions. Free to attend one (or all) On Thursday’s 5-7pm At Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre, Sale, M33 4ND  

Patient feedback January

After each appointment – our patients receive a ‘friends and family’ text. This asks for your feedback on your appointment. January 2026 results: Over 98% percent of the 547 responses we had rated us as very good or good!

ECO4 Flex Scheme information

The ECO4 FLEX (Flexible Eligibility) scheme allows Local Authorities to refer private households for energy efficiency improvements. These households are typically in fuel poverty or are particularly vulnerable to the effects of cold living conditions, but do not meet the usual eligibility criteria of receiving means-tested benefits. The FLEX scheme is a referral mechanism that…

‘Tea and Tech’

Struggling to learn digital skills for things like the NHS APP? Did you know there are sessions held at Partington Library and Coppice Library?  

December Did Not Attend figures

In the month of December  2025 We had 100 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians. Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you appointment as soon as possible.

Patient feedback November

After each appointment – our patients receive a ‘friends and family’ text. This asks for your feedback on your appointment. November 2025 results: Over 97% percent of the 373 responses we had rated us as very good or good!

Did not attend November 2025

In the month of November  2025 We had 133 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians. 78 of the 133 appointments missed were with the Doctors and were all 10 minute appointments. That is over 13 hours of  GP appointments not attended in 1 month. Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you appointment as…

Cardiovascular risk video

The North West Coast Cardiac Clinical Network has made a set of easy-to-understand videos to help you learn about heart health. These videos were made by doctors, nurses, patients, charities and other helpers. They worked together to make sure the videos are helpful and friendly for everyone. ​ The videos talk about important heart topics,…

Patient feedback October 2025

After each appointment – our patients receive a ‘friends and family’ text. This asks for your feedback on your appointment. October 2025 results: Over 97% percent of the 362 responses we had rated us as very good or good!

Did not attend October 2025

In the month of October  2025 We had 330 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians.   Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you appointment as soon as possible.

Patient First Aid Course

On Tuesday 21st October we held a joint BLS First Aid course with Sale Moor Community Partnership.   Please head over to our Facebook page for some information and pictures!

Did Not Attend September 2025

In the month of September 2025 We had 118 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians. 57 of the 118 appointments missed were with the Doctors and were all 10 minute appointments. That is over 9 hours of  GP’s  time in 1 month. Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you appointment as soon…

Patient feedback September 2025

After each appointment – our patients receive a ‘friends and family’ text. This asks for your feedback on your appointment. September 2025 results: Over 98% percent of the 370 responses we had rated us as very good or good!

Did not attend August 2025

In the month of August 2025 We had 93 DNA appointments this includes all our clinicians. 42 of the 93 appointments missed were with the Nurses and were all 20 minute appointments. That is over 14 hours of nurses time in 1 month. Please contact the surgery on 01619731151 to cancel you appointment as soon…

Patient feedback August 2025

After each appointment – our patients receive a ‘friends and family’ text. This asks for your feedback on your appointment. August 2025 results: Over 97% percent of the 310 responses we had rated us as very good or good!