Health information

Self care advice and links to helpful resources.

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS...

Get Moving, Get Active, Stay Fit!

Physical activity is well known to not only improve your overall physical health but also your mental well-being by reducing stress and tension and boosting energy levels. Inactivity is a...

Infection Information Leaflets

Please find below infection information leaflets. C Diff Leaflet  ESBL Leaflet Hand Hygiene Leaflet HealthCare Associated Infections Leaflet Laundry Leaflet MDR Leaflet MRSA Leaflet Norovirus Leaflet Scabies Leaflet

Mental health services

Please find some resources below that may prove useful during testing times. If you are worried about your mental health and recognise that it is deteriorating, please do contact the...

NHS App

NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your...

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.    

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

Sexual health services

Locala is our local sexual health service. The Choices Centre 1 High Bank Side Stockport SK1 1HG Contact them via: 0161 507 9492 choicesandcentralyouth@locala.org.uk Phone lines are open: Monday 8.30am-4.30pm...

Weight loss support

The Covid -19 Pandemic has highlighted the importance of weight management. Living with excess weight puts people at greater risk of serious illness or death from a variety of diseases...

Wellbeing and Social Prescribing

At Finney Lane Surgery we are keen to help you with anything that is impacting on your wellbeing and happiness. In addition to medical support, we have a dedicated Wellbeing...

NHS video library

There are lots of information and advice videos on the NHS YouTube channel. The service is provided to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things...

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a...

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Our receptionists can help you decide which is the right person for you to see. Self...

Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 30th October, 2024