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Wilmslow Health Centre Wilmslow's largest GP practice — now accepting new NHS patients. Trusted advice from our GP team.

04/11/2026

Identifying early symptoms of abdominal cancer is notoriously difficult because they often seem minor. A new AI-powered blood test trial aims to change that, potentially catching 13 types of cancer much sooner. If successful, this could be a major game changer for patient outcomes.

03/11/2026

Got an NHS lung health letter? Please open it 💌

If you smoke or used to, a letter about your lungs can feel like the one you'd quietly rather leave on the side. We understand. But this one is genuinely good news.

The NHS is inviting people for a free lung health check. In England, if you're aged 55 to 74, registered with a GP, and smoke or used to, you may be invited as it's rolled out area by area. It starts with a simple chat by phone, online or in person about your breathing and your history. If you're at higher risk, you'll be offered a low-dose CT scan. The whole point is to catch lung cancer early, when it's far more treatable.

Please make sure we know if you smoked in the past, so you're on the list.

And don't wait for a letter if you already have symptoms like a cough lasting more than 3 weeks, coughing up blood, chest pain or getting breathless. Come and see us.

It's Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Opening that envelope could be the kindest thing you do for yourself this year.

General health information, not personal medical advice.

29/10/2026

"Get your PSA done." It comes up in the group chat, down the pub, at the barber's, and plenty of men nod along without being totally sure what it is 🥸

With Movember starting on Sunday, here's a GP's honest answer.

The PSA is a simple blood test, and a raised level can be a sign of early prostate cancer. But the NHS is clear it isn't a perfect test. It can be raised for reasons that aren't cancer, like an enlarged prostate, a urine infection, or even a hard bike ride or s*x in the days before. Some cancers also hide behind a normal result.

A raised PSA usually means more tests, starting with an MRI scan and sometimes a biopsy. It can also find slow-growing cancers that might never have caused a problem.

That's why there's no screening programme for all men in England. This year the UK National Screening Committee recommended targeted screening only for men with a BRCA2 gene change and a family history of cancer.

If you're a man over 50, you can ask your GP for the test after a proper chat about the pros and cons. Early prostate cancer often has no symptoms, so don't wait to feel unwell. It's your informed choice.

General health information, not personal medical advice.

27/10/2026

You're getting ready for bed, your hand brushes your neck, and there it is: a little lump you're not sure was there yesterday 😮‍💨

First, take a breath. Most lumps like this are completely harmless. Your lymph nodes often swell up to fight off an infection, like a cough or a sore throat, and settle again over a week or two.

The NHS says the signs worth knowing are a painless lump in your neck, armpit or groin, night sweats, weight loss you can't explain, a persistent itch, or feeling exhausted for no reason. Together these can occasionally point to lymphoma, a cancer of the lymph glands.

Most people with these symptoms don't have lymphoma. But if a lump is still there after a few weeks, keeps growing, or comes with those other signs, please get it checked. We would far rather see you and put your mind at rest. That's what we're here for.

General health information, not personal medical advice.

26/10/2026

While resting seems natural after a cancer diagnosis, gentle movement can be surprisingly beneficial. Cancer Research UK notes that staying active during and after treatment is safe for most and can ease fatigue, lift mood, improve sleep, and rebuild strength. Even a short walk or gardening helps. Always check with your cancer team first to find a safe level of activity.

26/10/2026

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23/10/2026

That cough that won't quit? If it's lasted over 3 weeks, it's time for a chat with your GP. Most often it's nothing serious, but getting checked is important, especially if you smoke. Don't delay – book that appointment.

23/10/2026

That little bottle of hand gel in your bag? Against the winter vomiting bug, it's a lucky charm. 🧼
That isn't us being dramatic. "Alcohol hand gels do not kill norovirus" is a direct quote from the NHS website. What the NHS page doesn't explain is why, so we have. It comes down to a coat that most bugs wear and norovirus doesn't.
On how bad it is out there, UKHSA's report of 15 October says the whole season so far is running about 28% above average. But the last two weeks on their own were below average. Busy start, then it calmed down. Their own verdict is that activity remains within expected levels. Both things are true, and only one of them makes a headline.
Plus the practical bits before half term: how long to stay off, what temperature to wash the bedding, and when to ring 111.
Our list is open to new patients in Wilmslow and the surrounding area. Register here: https://gp-registration.nhs.uk/N81086/gpregistration/landing
⚠️ General information, not advice for you personally.

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Chapel Lane
Wilmslow
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Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 8:15am - 12pm

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