Alvanley Practice

What does the research tell us about the role of social prescribing for long-term conditions? There is growing promising evidence to support social prescribing for people living with conditions, such as diabetes, lung-conditions and dementia: ow.ly/woiu50UItuh

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice. Find out about symptoms on the NHS website. ➡️nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

It's #KnowYourNumbers Week! Your blood pressure is very important no matter your age. High blood pressure is not simply a part of growing old. You can take steps to know your numbers & lower them if it’s high no matter how old you are. ⚡So why not POWER UP & make a start today?

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Sharing important news from Dr Gallagher and Dr Idoo. They will be greatly missed. Thank you for all your care, compassion and dedication to the people and community of Woodley and Bredbury. You created “the Alvanley way” long may it continue❤️ facebook.com/share/HKjuUzq4…

Some very important data highlighting the pressures in general practice increasing patient numbers and demand still not matched by capacity.

NHS 75th Birthday with our community today. Thank you to all who joined us and supported the event. Especially our @ViaductCare , Nursing, @startpointsk6 and our Practice Champion colleagues an integrated neighbourhood celebration! @MarkFisherNHS @TraceyVell @SMBC_chiefexec

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & we’re on the turf tonight after a couple of bank holidays ⚽️ Our weekly wellbeing football session @GetOnsideMWF #GetOnside 👍 A chance to clear the head for an hour or so & have a good runout (or stroll!) in the process. Get in touch for info

Great to host @MarkFisherNHS on his visit to #Stockport today with @jaweeda_idoo and @SMBC_chiefexec. Amazing opportunity to showcase Stockport Primary Care and Partnership working #PrimaryCare #SocialPrescribing #Neighbourhoods #Regeneration @ViaductCare @GM_ICP @Alvanleyfp

Great to have you, and we’re sure your time with @grandaddavec at our allotment was useful to. You’ll need to come back when we can cook some of our harvest for you!

Thank you @jaweeda_idoo and your amazing team for hosting a visit to Viaduct Care in Wordley today. Potential for #socialprescribing is immense

Next weeks #warmspaces event ❤️ Join us for free lunch and a singalong next Wednesday. We’re offering warming soups free of charge between 11.30-1.30pm with @Alvanleyfp champions John & Harry hosting the monthly singalong from 2pm. #warmspaces thanks to @StockportMBC #stockport

During January we’re focussing on the members on #teamAlvanley on our Facebook and Instagram - it’s where most of our patients come to hear from us. Today we are hearing from our #GPPartners @jaweeda_idoo and Dr Mark Gallagher head to Facebook.com/alvanleyfamily… to read about them

#TeamAlvanley will be featuring across our Facebook and Instagram during January, showing all the amazing professionals we have working with us, do come and follow us Facebook.com/alvanleyfamily…

OWLS are happy to announce a free 6-week self-defence course The Course will start at Brinnington Lifeleisure on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at 1.30pm - 2.30pm. If you need any further information or to book on, please call 0161 425 6300.

Have a look at our opening times over Christmas and the activities / support available #stockport #socent #warmspace christmas @chattycafe

Great video from our friends at @ViaductCare explaining that you have access to far more than a GP when you phone us for help. Our Patient Services team will help you to find the right person for the symptoms that you have. vimeo.com/775034091

The conclusion of a study published in 2014 found that reported cases of intimate partner violence increased by 38% when England lost & by 26% when they won/drew. If you are worried, if you think you are in danger, if you are ready to leave there are people that will help you

We know that people with financial worries are at greater risk of developing or exacerbating health conditions. So we're joining #TalkMoneyWeek (Nov 7-11). Download the free toolkit to help you manage and improve your mental & financial health. ⤵️ bit.ly/3nACk5A

Save the date! #SocialPrescribingDay returns Thursday 9 March. Click the link below to learn more. socialprescribingacademy.org.uk/social-prescri…