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Tim Dalton

The construction of the new Aspull health and wellbeing centre back in September

Health and well-being centre to open its doors Sian Jones

Standish Medical Practice

Wigan community group claims health bosses 'failed' under-pressure GP practice Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Call for Wigan men to take bowel cancer screening test that could save lives Gaynor Clarke

People are being urged to order any repeat prescriptions they may need

Health chiefs urge Wigan residents to order prescriptions before Easter weekend Gaynor Clarke

Patients could not contact GP surgeries by phone this morning

Phone problems hit half of GP surgeries in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Crucial health checks on dementia patients missed Federica Bedendo

The earlier cancer is diagnosed, the better the prognosis

News The tragedy of Wigan cancer patients' late diagnoses Joanna Morris

Dr Tim Dalton

Warning that surge in omicron cases in Wigan is 'inevitable' over coming days Gaynor Clarke

Wigan’s GP chief is urging people to get the Covid-19 booster

Wigan GP chief urges people to get Covid-19 booster as soon as possible Amos Wynn

More than half a million vaccines have now been given in Wigan

Milestone as more than half a million Covid-19 jabs are given in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Even more patients expected by busy NHS staff this winter in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Wigan health chief asks for patience as GP surgeries face unprecedented demand Gaynor Clarke

Contact your GP if you have any potential cancer symptoms

Wiganers urged not to hesitate to seek help over cancer fears Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Urgent mental health referrals in Wigan rose by nearly one-third in pandemic Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Wigan health chief defends GPs as patients demand face-to-face appointments Gaynor Clarke

The effects of being sent far from their loved ones can be devastating particularly for young people

News Vulnerable Wigan patients treated miles away due to beds shortage Joanna Morris

Professor Kate Ardern and Dr Tim Dalton

Wigan health bosses speak about high Covid-19 rate Andrew Nowell

Looking after your health is key to helping the borough’s health services avoid an overwhelming surge of Coronavirus admissions

Wigan's top doctors urge residents to keep on top of their health to aid Covid-1... Liam Soutar

Dr Tim Dalton

Wigan project to help care home residents wins award Gaynor Clarke

Volunteers at the vaccination centre in Hindley

Praise for volunteers who have been crucial in rollout of coronavirus vaccine in... Gaynor Clarke

Wigan Infirmary's number of Covid cases has been dropping

Wigan's top doctors thank public for helping reduce hospital Covid admissions Liam Soutar

The vaccine team at Hindley

Landmark day for Wigan Covid vaccine project Charles Graham

Hundreds of local patients have missed out on vital check ups because of the pandemic

Top Wigan doctor issues apology for missed check-ups Joanna Morris

Wigan MP Lisa Nandy meets health bosses and staff involved in the vaccine roll-out

Wigan MP and residents praise vaccination centre staff for work in Covid-19 figh... Andrew Nowell

Practice nurses Sarah Madden and Rachel Smith

Inside a Covid-19 vaccination hub in Wigan Andrew Nowell

Wigan Infirmary

Wigan's hospital 'in dire situation' as Covid-19 admissions rise, doctors admit Liam Soutar

More than 7,000 vaccinations have been done so far in the borough

All over-80s and care home residents in Wigan to receive Covid-19 vaccine by end... Joseph Timan

A Covid-19 vaccine being given

Health bosses speak as Wigan roll-out of Covid-19 vaccine continues Andrew Nowell

Pfizer vaccine

Wigan's top doctors call for patience and caution as first vaccine roll-out begi... Liam Soutar

Bryn ward at Wigan Infirmary

News Fewer Covid-19 admissions at Wigan Infirmary as vaccination rollout continues Gaynor Clarke

Coronavirus testing has been carried out on the Chapel Lane car park

Tens of thousands of Wigan residents have already had flu jab this winter Gaynor Clarke

Bryn Ward at Wigan Infirmary

Wigan doctors urge public to follow lockdown rules to reduce strain on health se... Liam Soutar

Dr Tim Dalton

Thousands of patients to get flu jabs at coronavirus-safe clinics in Wigan Gaynor Clarke

There has been a massive fall in face-to-face GP appointments in 2020

Face-to-face appointments with GPs plummet Andrew Nowell

Dr Tim Dalton

Health Wigan healthcare workers urged to get flu jab to protect themselves and patients Gaynor Clarke

Testing at the centre on Chapel Lane in Wigan

Wigan's coronavirus testing centre feels impact of high demand for tests across ... Gaynor Clarke

High levels of medication were prescribed in Wigan as lockdown started

Prescription of antidepressants in Wigan rose as lockdown began Andrew Nowell

Dr Tim Dalton, local GP and Chair of NHS Wigan Borough CCG

Planned transfer of mental health services in Wigan revealed Staff reporter

Routine smear tests are being carried out again

Routine cervical screening resumes in Wigan after worrying drop in number of tes... Gaynor Clarke

Delia Clarke

End of an era as practice nurse retires after caring for Wigan patients for 47 y... Gaynor Clarke

Dr Tim Dalton

Celebrate healthcare workers in Wigan on International Nurses' Day Gaynor Clarke