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Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Work can be challenging when health issues get in the way – but you don’t have to face it alone. For more information visit bewellwigan.org/WorkWell

Did you know that antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health? Every time antibiotics are used unnecessarily or incorrectly, bacteria become stronger and harder to treat. You can make a difference. By signing up as an Antibiotic Guardian, you pledge to use antibiotics responsibly and help spread awareness about their proper use….

It’s World AMR Awareness Week, 18th to 24th November 2025, a global campaign to raise awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance. Both the NHS and health organisations across the world are trying to reduce the use of antibiotics, especially for health problems that are not serious. The video linked below explains why antibiotics do not…

You and your general practice (YYGP) has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice and how they can get the best from their GP team.

We’ve had a number of queries recently about changes to the way prescriptions are ordered. Please be aware – this change is not unique to our surgery, but is being introduced across Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership. The aim of this campaign ‘Patient Led Ordering’ is to: Give patients more control…

We are offering the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine catch-up vaccination campaign to ensure that anyone who may have missed their earlier dose has the opportunity to be protected. HPV is a common virus that can cause certain types of cancer and other diseases later in life. The vaccine is a safe and effective way to…

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