The Surgery, Tyldesley

Patient Information

Here you can find out how to register at our practice and read other important information for patients.

You can find out more by clicking on the links.

Access to medical records

The practice is registered and complies with the Data Protection Act 1998. Any request for access to notes by a patient, patient’s representative or outside body will be dealt with ... [continue] Access to medical records

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers

Complaints and compliments

We aim to provide an efficient, accurate, friendly service first time and every time, however mistakes can sometimes happen.  If we do make a mistake and we know about it ... [continue] Complaints and compliments

Future relocation into a new Health & Wellbeing Centre

What is happening? We are delighted to share that we are working with NHS Wigan Borough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), Flexdane and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Teaching Foundation Trust ... [continue] Future relocation into a new Health & Wellbeing Centre

How to register

The practice accepts patients within a 3 mile radius of the surgery. If you wish to register with The Surgery call in for the necessary forms. You will need to ... [continue] How to register

Patient confidentiality

We respect your right to privacy and keep all information confidential and secure. It is important that the NHS keeps accurate and up-to-date records about your health and treatment so ... [continue] Patient confidentiality

Patient rights and responsibilities

Our responsibility to you: You will be greeted courteously You have a right to confidentiality You have the right to see your medical records subject to the limitations of the ... [continue] Patient rights and responsibilities

Physical Activity

Exercise is the miracle cure we’ve always had, but we’ve neglected to take our recommended dose for too long. Our health is now suffering as a consequence. This is no ... [continue] Physical Activity

Summary Care Record

The Summary Care Record (SCR) is a programme of work to allow visibility of key GP information about you shown to people who care for you in urgent and emergency ... [continue] Summary Care Record

Updating your details

Please inform the surgery with any change of name, address or telephone number as soon as possible.  

Violent or abusive behaviour

This Practice adopts a ZERO TOLERANCE approach to violence and aggression. Aggressive and violent behaviour is considered to be any personal, threatening or abusive language (cursing or swearing), gestures (including ... [continue] Violent or abusive behaviour

When We Are Closed

Do you need an appointment when the Surgery is closed, in the evening or over the weekend? If you need to see a GP or a Nurse in the evening, ... [continue] When We Are Closed

Date published: 8th October, 2014
Date last updated: 15th November, 2014