Local Information for Practitioners
in Ashton, Leigh & Wigan
Interpreting Services
A telephone interpreting service is available for NHS Primary Care practitioners in Aashton, Leigh and Wigan. Full details are in the guide:
Download pdf Language Line Guide
You should use the following codes:
Parent Account ID Code Practice Name
Wigan Locality L20525 Opticians, Wigan PCG
Ashton Locality L20521 Opticians, Ashton PCG
Leigh Locality L20523 Opticians, Leigh PCG
Hydroxychloroquine-induced retinal toxicity screening service
Wigan NHS Locality have commissioned a “Hydroxychloroquine-induced retinal toxicity screening service” which is being provided by WWL Eye unit. Therefore, should a patient who is taking either Hydroxychloroquine or Chloroquine medication state that they are not under the screening program, optometrists should tell the patient to speak to their prescribing clinician who will arrange the screening at the required time/interval.
Please note that due to local shared care protocols the prescribing clinician may be either the rheumatologist or the patient's GP. Patients should be aware who is issuing their prescriptions, and this is the person that they will need to contact.
Patients' Wellbeing
Patients with a GP in the Wigan NHS locality who require support to manage their mental and emotional wellbeing can be directed to contact the Therapeutic wellbeing centre “Compassion in Action”. The patient can self-refer by telephoning 01942 418830.
A self referral leaflet can be downloaded here:
Download pdf ALW Therapeutic Wellbeing Centres self-referral leaflet
For Information on:
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GM Area Team
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Electronic referral forms
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NHS Mail contacts
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GOS matters
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•Vouchers for 2nd pairs
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•GOS 4 for adults
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And other GM-wide issuesk
See the links below for more detail:
Click Here Practitioner General Information Page
Click Here GOS Information Page