WELCOME TO SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Welcome to Swan Lane Medical Centre's website where we hope you will find enhanced convenience, find out our opening times, find out about the member of our practice team, ordering repeat prescriptions, the services we provide and much more. You can also view our Practice Leaflet.
IMPORTANT UGENT PATIENT NOTICE REGARDING MEASLES
NHS England urges those unprotected against measles to come forward for their vaccinations
Measles cases are continuing to rise across England, with a number of unvaccinated children and adults requiring hospital as infections take hold.
This month, millions of parents and carers in England are being contacted by the NHS to book their children in for their missed measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine as part of a major new campaign to protect children from becoming seriously unwell.
NHS figures show almost 3 million children under the age of 16 years are either unprotected or not fully protected and at risk of catching these serious and completely preventable diseases.
Measles is not just a childhood disease and can be serious at any age. If caught during pregnancy it can be very serious causing stillbirth, miscarriage and low birth weight and NHS bosses are also urging young adults to catch up on any missed doses before thinking about starting a family.
Two doses of the safe and effective MMR vaccine are needed for maximum life-long protection, with the first dose given around the child’s first birthday, and the second dose given at around three years and four months old.
However, anyone can catch up at any age on any missed doses and it’s never too late to protect yourself.
If you or your child have not had both dose of the MMR vaccine contact us today to book an appointment as soon as possible and catch up.
ACCESS THE RIGHT HELP & ADVICE FOR YOU SYMPTOMS
Getting ready for the Winter Months
As the leaves begin to fall and the temperatures start to drop, it’s important to prioritise your health and well-being.
During this busy period of seasonal celebrations such as Halloween and Bonfire night, along with the school half-term, is easy to forget the smaller things. But by thinking ahead and re-stocking medicine cabinets, creating a winter first aid kit, and knowing the right places to go for treatments for minor illnesses, people can make sure they are well-prepared for the colder months. And with the handy use of advice via the NHS 111 online or telephone services, you don’t even need to leave the house! Find lots of information over on NHS 111 dedicated webpage by clicking here.
If you need advice for an every-day illness or injury there are other services that you can access, please either contact your local pharmacy for help or click here for self-care advice that’s available on-line from the NHS website.
If you want to check your symptoms, there is an on-line symptom checker available at 111.nhs.uk, click here to access.
Advice on how Parents of Young Children can Prepare to Stay Safe this Winter
Parents of young children can also find help to stay safe and healthy this winter with this handy online guide that can be downloaded, just click here. This booklet is packed full of tips and information on how to keep little ones healthy, what to do if they become unwell, and the best place to go for expert advice and help.
ACCESS THE RIGHT HELP & ADVICE FOR YOUR SYMPTOMS AT SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
At Swan Lane Medical Centre in addition to our GPs we now have a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals you can now access including, 1st Contact Physiotherapist, Paramedic, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist and Social Prescribers.
Mental Health Practitioner
Mental health practitioners in primary care provide GPs and other primary care staff with timely support on the best ways to help people with mental health needs.
Click here to watch an animation that explains the unique features of this role which sees professionals with mental health expertise working within primary care.
1st Contact Physiotherapist
Our 1st Contact Physiotherapists is a highly trained health professional who can help patients with musculoskeletal issues such as back, neck and joint pain by: assessing and diagnosing issues. giving expert advice on how best to manage their conditions. referring them onto specialist services if necessary. To learn more please click here to watch a short video.
Paramedic in General Practice
Our Paramedic is a highly-trained health professional assesses and manages patients presenting with acute illness and those with long-term conditions in same-day service clinics. To learn more please click here to watch a short video.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Our Advanced Clinical Practitioner is highly-trained health professionals who can undertake complex reviews of patients, similar to GPs. They can assess symptoms and build a picture of a patient's condition, treat health problems, infections and prescribe medication where necessary. To learn more about an Advanced Clinical Practitioner click here to watch a short video.
Social Prescriber Link Workers
Our team of social prescribers talk to patients about what matters to them, and what support they need to feel happier and healthier. They know what is available in the community, so connect people to local groups, activities and services that make a lasting difference. To learn more about what a social prescriber can offer click here.
GP Assistant
This is a dual role in which our GP Assistant can handle appointments and tests to free up the GPs time and also to assist with urgent tasks and administrative work. To learn more about a GP Assistant click here.
Test Results
Patients will be contacted by a member of the surgery team if their results are deemed abnormal, patients will then be advised if they need to book for a GP or Nurse to receive advice regarding their results or directed to the pharmacy if medication is required. Patients can also contact the surgery and speak to a member of the reception team to be advised of their results, although we do ask that you don't contact the surgery before 11am to enable patients who need to see a GP can get through on the telephone lines. You can also access using the NHS app on the link below:-
https://access.login.nhs.uk/enter-email
Medical Certificate - 'Sick/Fit' notes
Medical certificates or 'Sick/Fit notes need to be given to your employer if you have been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken 'sick leave'. If you have been unwell and off for less than 7 days then you can 'self sign' your self sick and you will need to complete a self signing form that should be available from your employer.
You will need to be seen by or speak to a GP to request a 'sick note' if you have been off work for more than 7 days and your employer requires a Medical Certificate as your illness is ongoing. This can be done by sending a request on line or by contacting the surgery on 01204 661600. Alternatively if you need an ongoing 'sick note' please click here to complete an online request form, you may also do this via your NHS APP. If you don't have the NHS app you can do this by visiting your app store on your mobile phone and downloading the free app.
COVID VACCINATIONS
Autumn Covid Boosters:
Please see below for eligible criteria for the Autumn-time Covid 19 Booster
Those who are residents in care homes for older adults
Those aged 65 years.
Those aged 6m to 64 years and in a clinical risk group.
Click here for details of a local walk-in service. For more walk-in clinics, please click here.
PRIMARY CARE NETWORKS
Primary Care Networks (PCNs) are groups of practices that work together with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local areas.
NHS England’s Long-Term Plan outlined the ambition for Integrated Care Systems. The BMA GP (England) committee and NHS England agreed, through national contract negotiations, to develop and roll out of Primary Care Networks (PCNs).
There are nine PCNs in Bolton. Swan Lane Medical Centre is part of the Rumworth Primary Care Network. Rumworth Primary Care Network is comprised of the following 4 practices
Swan Lane Medical Centre, Dr Mirza & Partners, Shanti Medical Centre and Garnet Fold practice. As a Network we work collaboratively to improve patient access and extend the range of services available to you, and by helping to integrate primary care with wider health and community services.
GP PATIENT SURVEY
The surgery is undertaking a GP patient survey and would appreciate your anonymous feedback to support with improving our services by using this QR code and answering 4 simple questions improving our services. Please help us by using this QR code and answering 4 simple questions.
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Many thanks for your help and participation.
CANCER AWARENESS - Want to know more about cancer, are you concerned about symptoms you are experiencing? click the icon below to go to our information and help page.
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DO YOU NEED HELP?
MANY OF US GO THROUGH DIFFICULT TIMES IN OUR LIVES,
HOWEVER HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU
NUPAS NATIONAL UNPLANNED PREGNANCY ADVISORY SEVICE CALL 0333 004 6666 OR CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247 or click here 
to visit their website.
Childline Helpline 0800 1111 or click here 
to visit their website.
NSPCC Helpline 0808 8005000 or click here 
to visit their website.
Mind Helpline telephone 0300 123 3393 or click here 
to visit their website.
Young Minds click here 
for their website.
ICON (babies cry, you can cope) click here 
for their website.
Safelives: Domestic Abuse & COVID click here 
for their website.
Bolton Carer's Support click here 
for their website.
THESE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THE HELP SUPPORT NETWORKS THAT ARE AVAILABLE, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE SURGERY AND SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR RECEPTIONIST WHO ARE READY TO HELP YOU FIND THE HELP YOU NEED.
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Your Good Health
Access to a wide range of healthcare services is a key element of a good local practice. We don’t just want to see you when you’re ill we want to make sure you stay healthy too. Check out how we can cover both bases with our clinics and services.
Best Practice
Our professional team will ensure you receive the best attention at all times whether you’re attending a specialist clinic or a routine appointment. If you’re new to the area registration is easy and comes with the comfort of discretion and confidentiality assured.
NEWSLETTER
Newsletter
Mission Statement
The provision of high quality, effective healthcare for the practice population, whilst promoting an environment enabling personal and professional development.
The Vision
- The key objectives for the practice are:
- Improved patient satisfaction
- Greater patient involvement
- Increased job satisfaction for staff and partners
- Provision of a safe environment for patients and staff
- Continued success in meeting local, government, regional and national targets for the provision of health care services to our patients
- The maintenance of existing services, and thorough identification of local needs, the appropriate expansion of services
- Maximisation of profitability through efficient, effective and innovative use of resources.
CQC Inspection
The Practice was inspected in October 2018 and received an overall grade of "Good". For further information please click the Icon below:-
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(Site updated 05/04/2024)