Everyone is at risk of developing Heart Disease, Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes or Kidney Disease but these disease can often be prevented.
Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death in England aged 50 years and over.
Within the last 5 years, Primary Care in Bolton has successfully undertaken health checks on almost 79% of the target population. Subsequently, 21,000 patients have been identified as being at ‘HIGH RISK’ through having a health check. The health check has identified other undiagnosed conditions: 800 patients were found to have diabetes and a further 2000 patients were found to have Chronic Kidney Disease.
NHS health checks are aimed at people between the ages of 40-74 years that do not already have a history of CHD, Stroke, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Familial Hypercholestrolaemia and Diabetes.
Those patients that do not suffer from the above should have an NHS health check every 5 years.
Please contact reception to make an appointment with a Nurse or Health Care Trainer.
Urgent Dental Care
For out of hours care or patients without a dentist The Urgent Dental Care (UDC) Service continues to operate in primary and secondary care across Greater Manchester. UDC Hubs offer triage, clinical assessment and face-to-face treatment from 8am – 10pm.
Patients should contact the Urgent Care telephony service on 0333 332 3800 for advice and appointment as necessary.
The Urgent Dental Care Hubs can deliver emergency dental treatment to COVID-19 symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Face-to-face consultation and treatment service will only be accessed following remote triage.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided fall outside the scope of the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
Insurance claim forms
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
Private sick notes
Vaccination certificates
Our reception staff will be happy to advise you about appointment availability and applicable charges.
Travel Health
Travel Risk Assessment
Travel Vaccines
Vaccines ideally need to be given at least 6 – 8 weeks before departure if possible. Vaccines need time to take effect and some may require a course over several weeks.