We have a clinical pharmacist working with the practice, his name is Omar and he is employed by our PCN (a group of GP practices in Hindley, Platt Bridge and Ince working together). If you receive a text message inviting you to have a telephone consultation with Omar, please be reassured he is working with the practice and the message is genuine.
We also have a physiotherapist working at the practice. The Gp will refer you for a consultation if appropriate.
LOCKDOWN JANUARY 2021
CAN WE PLEASE ASK PATIENTS NOT TO ATTEND SURGERY UNLESS IT IS NECESSARY.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES REGARDING PRESCRIPTIONS, APPOINTMENTS OR ANY GENERAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE RING THE SURGERY BEFORE ATTENDING. A LARGE NUMBER OF PRESCRIPTIONS GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR NOMINATED PHARMACY, YOU DO NOT NEED TO COME INTO SURGERY TO CHECK, GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR PHARMACY FIRST. IF YOU ARE UNSURE PLEASE RING US FIRST AND THE RECEPTIONIST WILL BE ABLE TO ADVISE YOU, SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND SURGERY UNNECESSARILY.
FACE MASK IN SURGERY
IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO ATTEND THE SURGERY FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DOCTOR OR THE PRACTICE NURSE, PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE EARLIER THAN 5 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT.
PLEASE WEAR A FACE MASK AT ALL TIMES IN THE BUILDING.
A MEMBER OF STAFF WILL CHECK YOUR TEMPERATURE AS YOU BEFORE YOU CAN COME INTO THE WAITING ROOM.
Please use the link below for information and advice for parents during Coronavirs Pandemic
CORONAVIRUS
IF YOU HAVE A HIGH TEMPERATURE, OR A NEW CONTINUOUS COUGH, YOU NEED TO SELF-ISOLATE FOR 7 DAYS AND MEMBERS OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD NEED TO SELF-ISOLATE FOR 14 DAYS. IF YOU NEED ADVICE OR HELP PLEASE GO ONLINE TO NHS.UK OR CONTACT 111. IF YOU NEED TO CONTACT THE SURGERY FOR ANYTHING ELSE PLEASE RING.
The Partnership
Dr Pye P Tun, Dr Sanjeev Arora, Dr Ganapathy Gopalswamy Dr Hadia Nawaz.
Opening Hours
The Hindley Health Centre
This is open from 8am until 6.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
| Monday |
8.00am - 8.00pm |
| Tuesday |
8.00am - 6.30pm |
| Wednesdays |
8.00am - 6.30pm |
| Thursday |
8.00am - 8.00pm |
| Friday |
8.00am - 6.30pm |
Hindley Health Centre is part of Wigan GP Alliance. Wigan GP Alliance offer appointments with a GP between 6.30pm and 8.00pm weekdays and 10.00am to 4.00pm at weekends. Please ring 01942 482848 to make an appointment.
Extended Hours
In addition to the above opening hours we are able to offer all our patients the convenience of the following extra surgeries held at Hindley Health Centre:
Late evening each Monday and Thursday from 6.30 - 8.00pm (Dr appointments available both evenings from 6.30 - 7.30pm, Nurse appointments available Monday evening 6.30 - 7.30pm).
Online Appointments
You can now book your appointments online! The Practice is pleased to provide patients with access to its Clinical System via a Secure Web Interface.
To use EMIS Patient Access you will need a Practice ID number and Access ID number which is obtained from the practice, and, in conjunction with a password, will be unique to you.
Click here to login to EMIS Patient Access.
Practice Area
Hindley Health Centre is willing to accept patients residing in the surrounding areas; please check at reception. See practice area map.
Practice Policies
Confidentiality of Patient Data (.pdf)
Data Protection Patient Information (.pdf)
Patient Privacy Notice.pdf
How information about you helps us to provide better care
Click here to download the leaftet on how information about you helps us to provide better care (.pdf)
Click here to download frequently asked question on how information about you helps us to provide better care (.pdf)
Disabled Access
Four disabled car parking spaces are available at the rear of Hindley Health Centre, which is accessed immediately by the bus stop on Liverpool Road.
Car Parking
There is a large car park available at Hindley Health Centre.
NHS Greater Manchester
Hindley Health Centre is included in the area governed by the NHS Greater Manchester. In addition to this Dr Tun & Partners is a member practice of Wigan Borough Clinical Commissioning Group.