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Patients continue to face difficulties accessing routine NHS dental care

Getting to the root of dentist appointment woes

A cocker spaniel running through long grass will need to be checked for seeds when he gets home

Vet warns of grass seed injuries surge in dogs

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm.

Drivers are most likely to break the law at 8:27am and 7:15pm

Ad Feature Register now: Two Wigan GP surgeries taking on new patients

Exam season can be a very stressful time for your youngsters

A psychology expert’s top tips to support a child through exam stress

Established in 2004, Federal Management has grown from a single office to a nationwide operation

Award-winning debt collection agency celebrates 20 years

A study of 500 SME owners and decision makers highlighted that not having enough time to focus on all their expenditure is costing them nearly £350 each month on average

Small business owners say lack of time is costing them money

Blend until you have a paste, before adding EEVO and water.

I attempted to recreate the vegan pesto I had at an Italian restaurant

Great Ormond Street Hospital has launched an urgent review after concerns were raised over the practice of a former surgeon.

Family question hospital after teen's death amid surgeon probe

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North West burnout: majority of workers won't be able to switch off this summer

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

Premier Health Team achieved 76 per cent of very good ratings by patients.

Family doctors: the 12 general practices with the best borough patient ratings

Zaman based at Worsley Mesnes Health centre was rated 97 per cent for overall patient experience
Marus Bridge based at Chandler House was rated 94 per cent

The best-rated GP surgeries

GP appointments face major change with millions affected - how does this affect you?

Breaking Major change to GP appointments set to affect millions

Dozens of dentists could close

Breaking Bupa to close 85 dental care practices across UK

Patients at some doctor’s surgeries in Wigan have to wait far longer for appointments than at others

The GP surgeries with the longest waits for appointments in Wigan
Patients at some doctor’s surgeries in Wigan have to wait far longer for appointments than at others, NHS figures show.
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At Rivington Way Surgery, based at Claire House, 37 per cent of people responding to the survey rated their overall experience as bad

Revealed: the worst GP surgeries in Wigan - as rated by patients

The first local vaccination services run by family doctors and their teams will open across Lancashire this week

Lancashire and South Cumbria GPs begin offering Covid vaccine as part of biggest...

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Soaring numbers of Wigan residents head to hospital for dental problems

Patients will still need to call their GP in advance (Photo: Shutterstock)

GPs have been told face-to-face appointments must be made available to patients

Are you in need of a dentist?

Gradual return of dentists from today

Will my repeat prescription be available during the coronavirus crisis - and sho...

NHS funding's north-south divide: why the 'sicker' north gets less money

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