Video highlights hard work of staff during pandemic
SSP Health has produced a video profiling how the organisation has coped with the COVID-19 pandemic across its practices.
The video, narrated by SSP Health CEO David Parry, shows how the surgeries had to quickly change procedures and put into place measures that would help to protect patients and staff from the virus.
This included increasing the number of remote…
New initiative to help our carers
An SSP Health GP practice has improved its support for carers after an in-depth study into how COVID-19 has impacted patients who also look after others.
The initiative – published by clinical excellence body NICE – is an extension of SSP Health’s focus on carers with Carer Champions assigned to all its practices, ensuring those with caring responsibilities have their…
Please do not contact us about COVID vaccine
Please do not contact your GP surgery about the COVID-19 vaccine – when you are required to attend for your vaccination you will be contacted.
The rollout of the vaccines to people is being done on the basis of clinical need, so you will have yours when the time is right.
Initially, it is being given to:
• some people…
Long-serving SSP GP urges people to have COVID-19 vaccine
SSP Health’s Dr Vinod Saksena, one of the country’s longest-serving GPs, is advising people to have their COVID-19 immunisation when it is offered after receiving it himself.
Dr Vinod Saksena, a practising GP until he was forced to stand down and shield when the pandemic hit, celebrates his 84th birthday today, New Year’s Day, and was given the Coronavirus vaccine…
Be aware of COVID-19 scams
There have been reports that people in the North West - who are not SSP Health patients - have received suspicious calls and text messages offering the COVID-19 vaccination.
To protect yourself and your family members from fraud and criminals, remember the following points.
The vaccine is only available on the NHS for free to people in priority groups, and…
Nurse's plea to have COVID vaccination
A SSP Health Practice Nurse is urging patients to have their COVID-19 vaccination when it is offered to them.
Nurse Amanda Bellas – who has been given the vaccine as part of the rollout to immunise those at highest risk of Coronavirus – says that the vaccination will keep individuals, their families and their communities safe from the disease; with…
COVID-19 vaccine now being rolled out
SSP Health practice staff are beginning to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to people this week - but please don't contact us about it.
The Government has said that, like flu, the most vulnerable people will be offered the vaccination first, with larger numbers of people being offered it later in the new year when more vaccine is expected to be…
Order your medication in good time for Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, please could all our patients order their prescriptions early enough to receive them in good time for the holidays.
Please ensure any relatives know to order and pick up their medicines early too.
Your pharmacy may close earlier than usual on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve so don’t leave it too late to collect what…
SSP GP wins prestigious award
AN SSP Health GP has been given a prestigious award for the excellent healthcare he provides to his patients.
Dr Adeyinka Adejumo – Lead GP at Bee Fold Medical Centre, in Atherton – has been named as the region’s Outstanding GP in the Royal College of General Practitioners North West annual awards.
The faculty represents GPs across Greater Manchester, Lancashire…
SSP Health Choir's virtual concert
SSP Health was disappointed that, due to Coronavirus, its choir could not visit care homes and hospices this Christmas to sing for residents and staff – but came up with the next best thing.
Last year, the choir performed festive songs and carols at Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Bolton Hospice and a number of care homes but COVID-19 restrictions meant…