Did you know there are lots of ways that you can access appointments with healthcare professional through the practice?

A traditional GP appointment at the practice is not always the most appropriate way to get the best treatment.

Please take some time to familiarise yourself with services we have available.

Community Pharmacy Consultation Service –Local pharmacist can treat lots of conditions via a telephone appointment.

• Conditions that could be treated by the pharmacists include the following – Acne, Spots and Pimples, Knee or Lower Leg Pain or Swelling, Allergic Reaction, Lower Back Pain, Ankle or Foot Pain or Swelling, Lower Limb Pain or Swelling, Arm Pain or Swelling Mouth Ulcers, Athlete’s Foot, Rectal Pain, Swelling, Lump or Itch, Bites or Stings (Insect or Spider) Shoulder Pain, Blisters, Skin Rash, Cold or Flu, Sleep Difficulties, Constipation, Sore Throat and Hoarse Voice, Cough, Tiredness (Fatigue), Diarrhoea, Toe Pain or Swelling, Earache, Ear Discharge or Ear Wax, Vaginal Discharge, Eye (Red or Irritable), Vaginal Itch or Soreness,  Eye  (Sticky or Watery) Vomiting, Hair Loss, Wound Problems – management of dressings, Headache, Wrist, Hand or Finger Pain/Swelling, Hip, Thigh or Buttock Pain or Swelling.

Community Pharmacy Minor Ailment Scheme (Self-Referral) No consultation required –

Eligibility Criteria:

• Individuals named on a current HC2 charges certificate.
•  Individual or their partner receives Income Support, Income based Job seekers Allowance or Income related Employment and Support allowance, or the person is a young person under the age of 20 who is dependent on someone receiving those benefits.
• Universal Credit where entitlement to free prescriptions is stated on the Universal Credit award notice.
• Conditions that could be treated by the pharmacists include the following – Allergy 2+, Athletes foot 6mnth+, Atopic Eczema 6mnth+, constipation 18+, Contact Dermatitis 6mnth+, Diarrhoea 1+, Dry Eyes 12+, Ear Wax 12+, Otitis Externa 12+, Fever 2mnth+, Head Lice 6mnth+, Indigestion & Heartburn 18+, Insect Bites & Stings 1+, Mouth Ulcers 1+, Nappy Rash 1mnth-4yr, Pain including teething 3mnth+, Threadworm 2+, Oral Thrush 4mnth+, Vaginal Thrush 16+.

First Contact Physio – We have a physiotherapist in the practice one day a week (this is usually on a Friday). If you are suffering with any of the following conditions you can book in directly with the physio, this will save you waiting to speak to a GP.           

• Conditions that could be treated by the physio include the following –

All soft tissue injuries – upper and lower limb, Sprains, strains or sports injuries, Arthritis – any joint, Possible problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons or bone e.g tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, ankle sprains, Spinal pain including lower back pain, thoracic and neck pain, Spinal pain including arm / leg symptoms +/-, neurological symptoms e.g pins and needles, Mobility changes, Post orthopaedic surgery.

Mental Health Practitioner – We have a Mental Health Practitioner in the practice one day a week (this is usually on a Thursday). If you are suffering with any of the following conditions, you may be booked in for an appointment with our Mental Health Practitioner.    

• Inclusion criteria for treatment with the Mental Health Practitioner –
• 18+ years old and not currently open to secondary mental health services, Mood / anxiety / suicidal thoughts / psychosis / personality disorder / eating disorder, co-occurring MH with LD / Autism, First presentation MH problems.

Minor Eye Condition Service (MECS) (Self-Referral) – This is a service which is run by most opticians, please visit https://primaryeyecare.co.uk/services/minor-eye-conditions-service/ for more information. .

• Conditions that could be treated under this service include the following • Red eye or eyelids • Dry eye, or gritty and uncomfortable eyes • Irritation and inflammation of the eye • Significant recent sticky discharge from the eye or watery eye • Recently occurring flashes or floaters • In-growing eyelashes • Recent and sudden loss of vision • Foreign body in the eye.

Extended/ Enhanced Access Appointments – We are working with other local practices in the Withington & Fallowfield area to offer general practice appointments in the evenings and at weekend’s – please ask for these if they are more convenient.

• Monday Evening appointments available via telephone or face to face here at the practice.  
• Thursday Evening appointments available face to face with a GP at Burnage Health Centre.
• Friday – Sunday telephone appointments at another practice in the area (face to face can be arranged if required during telephone appointment)
• Evening & Weekend Face to Face Health Care assistant appointments for blood tests

The practice offers an enhanced specialist sexual health service. This includes screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, HIV and Syphilis and Hepatitis B and C if appropriate.

We provide education around sexual transmitted infections (STI’s) and advice about how to avoid them. Our service is confidential and is provided by specially trained nurses and doctors experienced in sexual health.

We offer on the spot treatment for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea and have established links with Manchester Centre for Sexual Health in order to ensure prompt referrals and continuity of care if needed.

If you require a sexual health screen please contact the practice to make an appointment with one of the Practice Nurses, alternatively there are other centres which can provide further services.

• The Palatine Contraception and Sexual Health Services at the Hathersage Centre
• Withington Community Hospital Sexual Health

The Bodey Medical Centre has been established in the Fallowfield area of Manchester for over 40 years. Increasingly the Fallowfield area of Manchester has become populated by students from The University of Manchester and the Manchester Metropolitan University.

Student residences at Owens Park, Oak House, Richmond Park, Ashburne Hall and Woolton Hall form a large proportion of this cosmopolitan area of Manchester.

We provide GP Doctor consultations as well as nurses appointments for everyday medical problems. We run a dedicated sexual health service as well as an ‘on the day’ clinic for urgent clinical needs.

Students at the university are reminded that they are required to register with a local GP doctor when studying and staying in Fallowfield Manchester.

Although a large proportion of our local Fallowfield population is student we do still provide GP doctor and General Practice medical surgery services to other members of our community just like any other GP surgery, so all members of the community are welcome to register.

Manchester Skin Clinic

Manchester Skin Clinic launched in November 2016 and is a private cosmetic service, running from the surgery premises.

Wrinkle-Reducing Injections and Dermal Filler treatments are offered and administered by fully trained and qualified GPs.

For more information please visit the Manchester Skin Clinic website.

Walk-in assessment and treatment for red, sore or itchy eyes through your local optometrist.

Free service available to all patients over the age of 12 years who are registered with a Manchester GP.

provides a patient experiencing recently occurring red eye conditions with appropriate treatment closer to home or work.

For more information please see our Manchester Red Eye service page.

We run a coil and implant clinic weekly in the surgery where an appointment can be arranged through the practice nurse.

These clinics are usually held every Thursday.

The contraceptive pill is available from any of the Practice Nurses. An appointment is necessary for the nurse to check your health and provide any advice. Please book an appointment with one of our practice nurses to discuss starting, changing or carrying on your pill.

We also offer the Depo injection, which is also available from all Practice Nurses.

We offer Health Visitor Drop-In Sessions and Other Clinics at:

• Old Moat Children’s Centre (0161) 448 8677
• Burnage Health Centre (0161) 443 0610
• Rusholme Health Centre (0161) 861 2230
• Chorlton Health Centre (0161) 860 2916
• Darley Avenue Sure Start Centre (0161) 245 7013

Please contact the centres directly for Drop-in Session times.

The doctors at the surgery can offer advice and treatment needed for drug and alcohol problems as well as refer you to outside agencies for further support and treatment.

Minor operations are carried out at the practice on a regular basis. Certain more complex procedures may be referred onto other clinics or hospitals. Commonly, we perform operations on skin lesions and cysts.

If you suffer from one of the above conditions you will receive annual review reminders asking you to book an initial appointment with one of our Health Care Assistants where she will carry out the background checks such as blood pressure, height, weight and often take a fasting blood test.

An appointment will then be made for a review with a practice nurse who will discuss the blood results and any further management of the condition that may be needed.

We strongly advise that you attend for your reviews as this may prevent you developing complications from your condition.