We will be using this website to keep you informed of all the latest news and events happening at the practice. We hope this helps improve your experience of our services.
We are dedicated to providing you with a friendly, caring , safe and efficient family health service.
Even if you enjoy good health, you will probably need our services at some time. This leaflet tells you the way we run our practice and the full range of services that are available to you.
We work from two surgery premises, our main surgery is Hulme Hall Medical Group - Handforth. We also have a branch surgery Hulme Hall Medical Group - Cheadle Hulme.
Both surgeries have ramps for wheelchair access. Please inform the receptionist when you make your appointment if you require any assistance into the surgery from your vehicle and they will be pleased to help.
Please do not book a GP appointment or attend your GP Practice if you’ve visited or travelled through mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, or Thailand and have symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath within 2 weeks of returning, or if you have symptoms of cough, fever or shortness of breath after being in contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus.
Please call NHS 111 instead.
Please be aware that this is an evolving situation. This information is correct as of 17:50 on 7/2/20 and may be subject to change.
We are introducing a new annual review recall process. We hope the new process will be more efficient and less time consuming for patients. We want to give our patients with Long Term Conditions, the best outcomes and guidance that we can. To do this we need to ensure that we have an organised process or reviewing our patients on at least an annual basis. For more information visit our surgery news page.
Please be aware that we are currently undergoing building work to our Handforth Surgery, this will be going on for a few weeks and may cause some disruption in the waiting room. Please keep this in mind when attending the Hand forth Surgery.
Due to the increase pressure on appointments, patients who need to be seen urgent on the same day may be directed to master call healthcare to see a GP at:
Master Call International Healthcare, Pepper Road, Hazel Grove, SK7 5BW.
Flu Season is upon us!
Are eligible for a Flu Jab this year? Find out further information about the Flu Jab.
Protect yourself this winter! Call the surgery and make your appointment now!
GPs and patient volunteers to work together on Hulme Hall Medical Group’s exciting new project to tackle loneliness and help people look after their health. See the Practice Community Champions document for further details.
All patients registered with a GP Practice in Stockport can now book a routine appointment, up to two weeks in advance, in the evenings and Saturday & Sundays.
You may not be able to see your own GP but you will be seen by a suitably qualified health professional such as another GP, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or practice nurse.
You can book an appointment up to two weeks in advance by calling the main number of your own GP practice.
Appointments
Further information about the Extended Hours Appointment Service
Have you recently been referred to the hospital and wondering why you have not heard anything? This document provides a list of numbers for the Hospitals that you can call to find any information regarding this.
You can get the help you need from a variety of services which you can access without seeing a GP. See our Self Referrals page for details.
We are changing the way we share information about your health and care to help improve individual care,speed up diagnosis and treatment and deliver better local services. See the Say YES Poster for further details.
Self Care Coordinators help you manage the things in life that may affect your health and wellbeing, If you need someone to talk to who can explore options for you that will help you work towards your goals, book an appointment today. See the Wellbeing and Selfcare Services poster for further details.
Each GP Appointment missed cost the NHS.
There were 80 GP appointments missed in December. This costs £35 an appointment.
There were 108 Nurses appointments missed in December. This costs £12 an appointment.
These missed appointments have cost the surgery £4,096 for this month alone.
Please inform the receptionist if you cannot attend.
Alternatively you can sign up to our Patient Access Online System to Access, book and cancel your appointments.
Please speak to the Receptionist to register.
The impact of bereavement through suicide is devastating - for family - for friends - for the community.
The Suicide Bereavement Information Service has been set up to help answer your questions, whether it is seeking advice on immediate issues that need addressing or making you aware of ongoing support services.
Please see the Suicide Bereavement poster for further details.
Would you like to increase your fitness levels? Or would you like some company when walking? If so, you may wish to join Hulme Hall Medical Group’s Walking Group. The group will meet on the last Thursday of every month at 10:30am at our Handforth site and the walks last for 1 hour. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time, and wear comfortable footwear and clothing.
All age groups are welcome
For more information, please contact the practice
0161 426 5844
Want to join our Patient Online Access but not sure how or struggling to use it? See our Patient Online Access poster for further details.
In April there were changes in who provided community services (mainly District Nursing and podiatry) which involved Stockport District Nurses and Podiatrists providing the service for all our patients.
There have not been nor will be, any changes to the GP Practice based services that we provide and both sites will remain fully functioning.
7 Day Access provides appointments for patients out of GP hours including weekends. This is to reduce the strain on practice resources whilst ensuring patients can see a GP 7 Days a week. The appointments available through this service are GP appointments for non-urgent problems, Practice Nurse appointments and Healthcare Assistant appointments. These appointments are held at various locations including Bramhall, Cheadle, Marple and Stepping Hill.
'Choose' Well by choosing the right service. Further details can be found on the Choose Well leaflet. The short video below is all about Choosing the Right Service.
You can now book your next appointment,order your repeat prescription and view allergies and medications online using Patient Access.
Whether you are at home or work you can quickly log on to view, book and cancel appointments and order repeat prescriptions via the internet. Available 24 hours a day, it's especially useful when the practice is closed or telephone lines are busy.
Please bring your photo ID into the reception & we can give you your online user details so you can begin straight away.
We have now set up a new text messaging system for appointments and health campaigns.
Please update us with your current mobile numbers so we are able to contact you.
111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It's fast, easy and free. Call 111 and speak to a highly trained adviser, supported by healthcare professionals.
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