We provide a wide range of services for our patients at our PCN practices.
You can find out more by clicking on the links.
Cancer Screening
One of the NHS services that can really change your life is early screening for cancer. You can find out all about this service, who can benefit from it and...
Care Coordinators
Care Co-ordinators provide extra time, capacity, and expertise to support patients in preparing for clinical conversations or in following up discussions with primary care professionals. They work closely with the...
Clinical Pharmacists
Our clinical pharmacists have expert knowledge of medicines for particular diseases. They work with the healthcare teams in our GP surgeries to help patients with long-term conditions. Clinical pharmacists carry...
Community Link Workers
A Community Link Worker provides advice and support on many social issues that may be affecting your health and wellbeing. They have a wide range of knowledge on local services...
COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments
Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment: Visit NHS Vaccination and booking services How it works The service will check if you need a vaccination before you book. You’ll...
Extended Hours Hub
Wigan GP Alliance Providing patients access to clinicians across the Borough of Wigan and Leigh for residents that require non-urgent treatment out of surgery operating hours. For an appointment call...
Find NHS Services Near You
Are you looking for a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS Service by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator.
Find your NHS number
Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS...
First Contact Physiotherapists
A first contact practitioner (FCP) is an experienced physiotherapist who has the advanced skills necessary to assess, diagnose and provide appropriate treatment or referral for musculoskeletal problems when they visit...
GP Assistants
GP Assistant role General Practice Assistants (GPAs) provide essential support to GPs and the wider clinical team by undertaking a combination of administrative and basic clinical duties. This role is...
Gynaecology Service
Our PCN GP Led Gynaecology service delivered by Dr V Holme and Dr J Gatenby and is based at Pennygate Medical Centre in Hindley. The service provides investigation of and/or...
Local Services
We collaborate with a wide range of local service providers to ensure comprehensive support for our community. Discover more about these services here. Be Well Wigan – Visit the Be Well...
Mental Health Team
Our Primary Care Network (PCN) Mental Health Team is here to support your emotional wellbeing with compassion and expertise. The team includes dedicated Mental Health Practitioners who offer tailored support...
NHS - While You Wait
If you, or someone you care for are waiting on delayed medical care, you are likely to have concerns and questions. WWL Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | While You...
NHS App
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS App to: get...
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z.
NHS Live Well
NHS advice about healthy living, including eating a balanced diet, healthy weight, exercise, quitting smoking and drinking less alcohol. Use NHS Live Well for information and advice on healthy living.
NHS Video Library
The NHS YouTube channel can help you make choices about your health. There are videos on lifestyle decisions about smoking, drinking and exercise. You can also see how to find...
Pharmacy First
Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and suggest medicines that can help. They may also be able to offer treatment and prescription medicine for some conditions,...
Date published: 28th August, 2014
Date last updated: 3rd December, 2021