The Health Centre
All services are provided from Tonge Fold Health Centre, the premises are owned by the doctors. There is wheelchair access to all areas, and disabled toilet facilities. The centre is all on one level. Baby changing and feeding areas are available, please ask at reception. There is air-conditioning for patient comfort. We are very easy to find and there is always plenty of space to park. For other access needs, please speak to our reception team, who will try to help you.
Who are GPs?
GPs are self-employed independent contractors to the NHS. They work together to employ staff in GP practices to provide services to patients. We operate within Bolton, an area of the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership. For some things, we collaborate with other local practices, as part of the Breightmet and Little Lever Primary Care Network (PCN).
Latest Patient information
We announce the retirement of Dr Lowe (Dr Jane) from the practice, on 30th September 2024.
Dr Lowe has served the patients of the practice for over 40 years and we wish her well in her retirement.
Online contact
For certain conditions and administrative queries, e.g. prescription requests, sicknotes, letter requests, you can contact the surgery using an online form: link to contact the surgery using an online form. We endeavour to respond to these requests within 2 working days; these are not for urgent queries.
You can also use the NHS app, more information is available here: Information on the NHS app.
The NHS provides information about many conditions, so that you can understand what to expect and when to seek help: NHS condition checker.
Test results
When a doctor has reviewed your results, they will ask the reception to contact you, if the doctor needs to speak to you, or to arrange a repeat test. This may be by text message, phone, email or letter. We do not contact you regarding normal test results. If you are expecting to be contacted, and have not been, you should contact the surgery, please do this in the afternoon, to allow for urgent appointment requests.
Out of Hours and Emergencies
For health information and advice, or if you need medical help fast when we are closed, call NHS 111. NHS 111 is the number to call when you need medical help fast but it’s not a life threatening emergency.
In life threatening emergencies such as chest pain and severe shortness of breath you should call 999
Extended Access Surgery
Extended access is now provided in the evenings and on Saturdays.
This includes, doctor, nurse and blood test appointments, This is operated from Tonge fold Health Centre, our surgery building.
Appointments for this service can be booked through the surgery reception.
Local and NHS services
The surgery works in partnership with local and NHS service providers and groups.
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Your feedback
We welcome feedback, especially when things go well, however, we know that this is not always the case.
We know that complaints and dissatisfaction often arise from miscommunication.
If you have a complaint or any feedback, good or bad, our practice manager, Elaine Leatham, is always happy to speak to you and to try to address your concern.
Please contact the reception to arrange to speak to her.
If she is not able to resolve your concern in the first instance, she can inform you of the next steps to raise your concern further.
If your complaint or concern is regarding our practice manager, please contact the reception, who will arrange for you to speak to one of the practice partners.