You can order prescriptions and book appointments online. If you do not have access to this service then please inquire at reception for log-in details (This service can not be set up over the phone).
Already registered: visit www.patientaccess.com.
You may want to bring a parent along with you, or you can come by yourself. Anything you tell the doctor is confidential unless we deem you to be at risk of serious harm.
Services
Mental Health
Feeling stressed or anxious or just generally low? Come and talk to us. Approximately 1 in 10 young adults are affected by mental health issues.
Sexual Health
Sexual Health is important. We offer free STI screening and pregnancy testing. Alternatively, see the new RUClear campaign for free and confidential Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea postal testing service for people aged 16 to 24 years.
RU Clear
RUClear is run by the NHS, the tests are of a high quality and are free.
If you would like further information on how to receive a testing kit please request a kit to be sent to your home.
Young Carers
Are you a young carer? Do you have to look after a family member? Let us know, as there are things we can do to help. Use the links to find out more information on the help and support which is available to you.
Signpost for Young Carers
Action for Children
Barnados.org
Carers.org
Young Carers Rights – NHS UK
University
Are you going to university? Here is some useful advice and information to help you prepare.
Download our university leaflet (PDF, 807KB)
Meningitis ACWY Vaccination
If you are 18 to 19 or 18 to 25 and are going to university for the first time, you are eligible for the Meningitis ACWY vaccination. Please contact the surgery to book an appointment or use the link for more information.
Men ACWY – NHS UK
Help with your emotions and mental health
- The Big White Wall – togetherall.com, which offers 24/7 anonymous support via digital emotional wellbeing and mental health service, offers peer support for anyone over the age of 16 as well as support from trained clinicians alongside a range of helpful tools and resources. If you are a Stockport resident, register by using your own postcode.
- The Mental Health Helpline – 0800 138 7276, which is a 24/7 virtual service, providing a safe place for anyone over the age of 18 in Stockport, commissioned by Stockport NHS CCG and provided by the charity Making Space.
- Stockport Mind
Telephone/email/social media support still available, regardless of whether people are already under the service or not, as much as is possible. If the answerphone is on, we will get back to people when able. Staff all working from home except for a rotation system to cover phones in the office on 0161 480 7393 (during opening hours).
- Stockport Psychological wellbeing service 0161 480 2020
For help with mental health problems from trained psychologists
Help with other practical issues such as housing, finances, supplies of household goods etc:
- Wellbeing Navigators
Accessed via GP reception
- The Prevention Alliance
If you would like to speak with one of our keyworkers, our TPA phone line 0161 474 1042 continues to be staffed Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm.
Advice about relationships
- The Prevention Alliance (as above)
- Domestic Violence helpline 0161 477 4294
- Relate 0300 330 5793
Advice about contraception and sexual health
Social Media, activities and virtual get-togethers
- Stockport Mumbler is a group that helps get new parents together and signpost to activities. Obviously this may need to be ‘virtual’ get-togethers at the moment and activities that can be done at home. stockport.mumbler.co.uk/mums/support-groups
- There are lots of local support groups for new parents on social media such as facebook.
- Peanut is an app (endorsed by the NHS) that gives support and local links to groups, advice and other like-minded local women for women’s health including postnatal issues and depression.
- Zoom is a free app that allows you to have get-togethers over video with family and friends.
Child Immunisations and postnatal Checks
Routinely we see babies at 8 weeks to check their health and start their immunisation programme. This will still go ahead to protect your baby. We will do everything we can to ensure that this is done safely. In order to help this process, we may ask that you
- Contact us straight away (don’t turn up) if you or any of your close family members have developed symptoms of coronavirus within 14 days of the planned appointment
- If possible, please only accompany your baby with one adult who has parental responsibility, ideally no siblings
- We may ask you to wait in your car until your appointment time.
Please remember we are here for you, we remain fully open and if you have any concerns, please call.