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…
All you need to know about the flu vaccine
Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu. It’s a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly.
Colds are much less serious and usually start gradually with a stuffy or runny nose and a sore throat. A bad bout of flu can be much worse than a heavy cold.…
Flu vaccinations for the over 50s
From December 1, 2020, people aged 50 to 54 can get a free flu vaccination on the NHS.
Your GP surgery will contact you to book an appointment for it.
If you are eligible for a free flu vaccination, you may get a phone call from the NHS Immunisation Management Service reminding you to have your jab.
Please don't ignore…
Plans for Coronavirus vaccinations
SSP Health is working with local health authorities to get ready for the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations through GP practices.
We don’t currently know when the Covid-19 vaccines will be available, but our GP practices are working with the NHS and local agencies to be ready from the start of December to give it to priority groups.
The Government has…
SSP in awards spotlight
SSP continues to impress in healthcare awards, with our Newton Medical Centre and Leigh Family Practice being highlighted recently.
Newton Medical Centre has been named Practice Of The Year. The honour was given by the University of Liverpool GP Society for the ongoing support that the Newton-le-Willows surgery gives to medical students.
The society said when announcing the award: “This…
SSP's commitment to the armed forces
SSP Health has shown its commitment to our armed forces and veterans by pledging to support them in its GP practices across the North West.
SSP has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, which supports regular, reservist and former personnel and their families, ensuring they are not disadvantaged in the services they require and giving special consideration to their…
Our surgeries are very much open for patients
A SSP Health lead GP has urged people not to neglect their health and to contact their surgery with medical concerns despite the new Coronavirus restrictions.
Dr Atif Shafique said GP surgeries were ‘open for business’ despite the new tiered restrictions beginning today in many areas of the North West.
Dr Shafique said: “Despite the new rules in place, GP…
National recognition for SSP Health
SSP Health has been recognised nationally for its success in improving GP practices.
The GP federation was shortlisted in the BMJ Awards, the UK’s premier healthcare awards which reward inspirational work done in the sector.
SSP Health was a finalist in the Primary Care Team section of the awards, organised by the British Medical Journal, after making significant improvements to…
Patients' Charter is updated
SSP Health has updated its Patients' Charter, which outlines the responsibilities our patients have when attending our surgeries during the pandemic.
Please read it. Thanks!
SSP HEALTH COVID-19 PATIENT CHARTER
During this current crisis, our practice and SSP Health takes the protection and safety of our staff and patients very seriously.
May we politely request that to help…