Welcome to Firsway Health Centre
NHS Digital General Practice Data for Planning and Research
NHS Digital will now be commencing daily collection of GP Data from 1st September 2021.
Please click on this link for more information: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research
NHS Digital have provided advice for patients to explain how and why your data is being used, and what to do if you don't want your data to be shared. Please click on this link: https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/data-collections-and-data-sets/data-collections/general-practice-data-for-planning-and-research/advice-for-the-public.
In order to assist in making your decision please see the flow chart below on the National Opt Out and Type 1 Opt Out.
National Opt Out and Type 1 Opt Out Flow Chart
To Register for the National Opt Out, please click on this link and follow the instructions on the page: https://www.nhs.uk/your-nhs-data-matters/manage-your-choice/
If you do not wish your data to be sent to NHS Digital you need to Register a Type 1 Opt Out, please complete the Preference Form (link below) and send to the Practice as soon as possible.
Type 1 Opt Out Preference Form
The easiest and fastest way to get any kind of help from us is with askmyGP. It saves us time too, so please help us to help you.
This service operates from 7:30am until we reach capacity. If the service is closed and you require urgent assistance please contact the surgery on 0161 905 0310.
We endeavour to deal with your request within one working day - please let us know when you submit the request if there is any time when you are not available
All our registered patients are welcome, parents and carers on behalf of patients too.
You can name a GP if you wish (so long as they are working that day and have availability)
You may prefer a telephone, email or face to face response
Do not submit Repeat prescription requests via this system these should be submitted via online access. If require any assistance with a prescription please contact the prescriptions teams.
If you are unable to use AskmyGP, please call the practice and one of our Patient Co-ordinators will be happy to help you with your enquiry or to raise a request on your behalf
Please note that we are extraordinarily busy and calls to the practice are taking longer to be answered. Thank you for your patience. Please also note that all incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
PLEASE ENSURE WE HAVE YOUR MOST UP TO DATE MOBILE NUMBER
With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.
Get Well, Keep Well
Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.
Join In
We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription.
Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.
Access
Entry to the Health Centre is via automatic doors. The Health Centre has 3 dedicated disabled parking bays close to the entrance for the benefit of patients who are holders of a Blue Badge. We also have a lift which enables you to easily access both levels. There are disabled toilets and the reception area is user friendly with a self check-in screen to help you speedily register your arrival for your appointment. There is also a loop system available for patients with hearing difficulties.
(Site updated 23/07/2021)