Uplands Medical Practice

21/10/2026

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines help protect you from serious illness during autumn and winter.

You might be eligible if you:
• Are aged 65 or over
• Have certain long-term health conditions
• Are pregnant
• Are a carer
• Work in frontline health or social care
• Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

Please book when the NHS or practice invites you.

Regular handwashing, keeping rooms ventilated and staying home when you feel unwell also help reduce the spread of winter illnesses.

Check our website for vaccination updates.

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19/10/2026

Not sure where to get medical help?

• Pharmacy: Advice and treatment for common conditions
• GP practice: Ongoing symptoms, health concerns and routine care
• NHS 111: Urgent help when you are unsure what to do or the practice is closed
• A&E or 999: Serious injuries and life-threatening emergencies

Choosing the right service helps you receive suitable care and keeps emergency services available for those who need them most.

If you are unsure, visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. Always call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.

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16/10/2026

Your local pharmacist offers advice and treatment for several common conditions through Pharmacy First.

These include:
• Sinusitis, age 12 and over
• Sore throat, age 5 and over
• Earache, ages 1 to 17
• Infected insect bites, age 1 and over
• Impetigo, age 1 and over
• Shingles, age 18 and over
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women aged 16 to 64

The pharmacist will assess your symptoms and provide suitable treatment where appropriate.

Visit a participating pharmacy or contact us for guidance.

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14/10/2026

📰 Our October 2026 Patient Newsletter is now available!

This month’s edition includes:

• Flu and COVID-19 vaccination information
• Stoptober support and advice
• Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Updates on improving appointment access
• September’s patient feedback and missed appointment figures
• Seasonal health advice and local support

Please take a few minutes to read the latest news from The Uplands Medical Practice:

🔗 https://bit.ly/4zuZZrU

We hope you find it helpful. Please share it with family, friends and other patients who might benefit.

14/10/2026

Finding it difficult to attend the practice during standard opening hours?

Extended-hours appointments are available on behalf of the practice at sites in Prestwich and Bury.

Appointments are available:
• Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm
• Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm

Appointments with GPs, nurses, healthcare workers and pharmacists are available.

These times offer extra flexibility for people who work, have caring responsibilities or need an on-the-day appointment.

Submit an online consultation or call reception on the day to ask about availability.

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12/10/2026

Need help from the practice but struggling to call during the day?

Our website gives you access to useful information and online services.

You may use it to find out about appointments, prescriptions, test results, health services and support available in your local area.

For medical requests, give clear information about your symptoms, how long you have had them and anything you have already tried. This helps the team direct your request to the right person.

Visit our website to view the options available.

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09/10/2026

Running low on your regular medication?

You may order your repeat prescription through the NHS App or NHS website. It is quick, secure and available at any time.

Please order before your medication runs out and allow enough time for the practice and pharmacy to process your request.

Only request the medicines you need. This helps reduce waste and keeps your medication record accurate.

Open the NHS App to place your request or visit our website for prescription information.

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07/10/2026

During August, 55 appointments at The Uplands Medical Practice were missed without being cancelled.

This represented 3.1% of the 1,798 appointments booked.

We understand plans change. If you no longer need your appointment or cannot attend, please cancel it as soon as possible.

Cancelling means we may offer the appointment to another patient who needs care.

Use the cancellation option in your appointment reminder, contact us through the available online services or call reception.

Thank you for helping us make every appointment count.

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05/10/2026

The NHS App gives you a simple way to manage your healthcare from your phone or tablet.

Depending on the services available to you, you may use it to:
• Order repeat prescriptions
• View parts of your health record
• Check test results
• Manage hospital appointments
• Find trusted NHS advice

It is free to download from the App Store or Google Play.

Need help getting started? Visit the NHS App section of our website or speak to our reception team.

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💻 https://www.theuplandsmp.nhs.uk/

04/10/2026