We can provide some information on accessing covid vaccinations however they are not carried out by Eastlands Medical Practice. For further information, please contact 119.

An X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.

If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.

An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.

You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS website.

A blood test is when a sample of blood is taken for testing in a laboratory. Blood tests have a wide range of uses and are one of the most common types of medical test. For example, a blood test can be used to:

• assess your general state of health
• confirm the presence of a bacterial or viral infection
• see how well certain organs, such as the liver and kidneys, are functioning

A blood test usually involves the phlebotomist taking a blood sample from a blood vessel in your arm. and the usual place for a sample is the inside of the elbow or wrist, where the veins are relatively close to the surface. Blood samples from children are most commonly taken from the back of the hand. The child’s hand will be anaesthetised (numbed) with a special cream before the sample is taken.

You can find out more about blood tests, their purpose and the way they are performed on the NHS Choices website.

Dr Kanakanti is the lead GP for diabetic care.  The clinic is on a Tuesday morning.  Please make an appointment with the receptionist.

The McMillan nursing team provide vital support to the practice, which enables us to provide an excellent palliative care program.  They can be contacted on 0161 861 2527 (Manchester) or 0161 342 7770 (Tameside).

Karen Hughes joined the practice in June 2003.  She is a nurse specialist in respiratory disease (COPD/asthma) and works with the consultants at North Manchester General Hospital.

If you are concerned about the amount of alcohol you consume there is a CAT worker attached to the practice.  An appointment can be arranged by contacting the Community Alcohol Team services direct.  Manchester patients can telephone 0161 223 3770.  Tameside patients can telephone 0161 339 4141.