A well run, friendly practice which makes visiting the doctor a more pleasant experience…read more The Range Medical Centre is conveniently located on Withington Road, and is easy to access from Chorlton, Hulme or Whalley Range via bus. The reception and admin staff are polite and courteous, making efforts to accommodate your appointment and work around your schedule, often calling you back if a more convenient slot becomes available. They are very professional and maintain patient confidentiality, and speak about patients respectfully when talking to each other (which I have seen reception staff fail to do in so many other practices). The waiting rooms are clean and comfortable, displaying useful information and calling you to the surgery rooms via a large screen. There is even an electronic check-in desk where you can sign in for your appointment when the reception desk is very busy. All of the doctors and practice nurses I have seen have been professional and caring, and I would recommend this surgery to anyone living in the catchment area.

I've been going to the family planning walk-in centre at Withington Community Hospital for all my…read morecontraceptive needs for about three years now, and even though I no longer live in Withington, I still make the trip, rather than go to one closer to home. It seems silly, I know, but the service here is really fantastic. The clinic offers every aspect of family planning and sexual health; contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, sexual health screening and much more. They offer all types of contraception; jab, pills, coils and implants, as well as handing out great bags of condoms to anyone who stands still long enough. Free pregnancy testing is also on offer here, as well as abortion advice. They also offer the RUclear? chlamydia and gonnoreah testing on a walk-in basis, which is great; you just give them your pee and they text you a few days later telling you the result. Though it's mainly a walk-in centre, some of the services are appointment only, including vasectomies, menopause counselling and treatment for some STIs. I'd recommend giving them a call before you go, if you're not sure if you'll need an appointment or not. The staff here, from the receptionists to the nurses and doctors who will see you, are all highly professional and very friendly. They don't judge, no matter what the issue, and they work long hours delivering this great service. And remember, they're here to help. So if you have a problem, these people will listen and give you the best advice possible.

Withington Community Hospital isn't really in Withington. It's in West Didsbury. I was a bit…read moresuspicious when I was referred to this hospital as in my experience any establishment with the word 'community' in it has had zero sense of community and on the contrary has been pretty rough. However, this NHS hospital is large, modern and welcoming with nice artwork on the walls - or so my boyfriend tells me. The dermatology department, which I was referred to, is located in a little old portacabin just down the road. Every time I've been there I've had to wait for at least 20 minutes after my appointment time. The walls are covered in little posters warning patients not to abuse staff if they're running late, which made me think that my experiences were not uncommon. When I was finally seen the treatment I received was absolutely excellent, the nurse was always so friendly and didn't give the impression she was rushing through (probably the reason for the wait). On one visit I also saw a specialist Dr who was just as friendly and helpful. You can park free for 30 minutes (which would be enough to drop someone off but not for an appointment), there is a pay and display machine for longer visits and the 84 bus stops right outside the hospital. There isn't an A&E, so this is only really a hospital you would visit on referral from a GP, but there is also a walk-in centre in the main building.

I have never seen Willington Community Hospital. I looked it up on the internet because I had hoped…read moreto find someone there that would look for information on my grandmother Rose Annie Baldwin (nee Gibson), - grandfather Leonard Edward Baldwin - who gave birth at the hospital to my mother Rose Anne Baldwin on June 27, 1925. Does anyone know if they still have the old records there, or were they moved to another location? Thanks Dale PS I cannot look it up because I live in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Interesting comments from the previous reviewer. I' m registered here and just thought medical…read morecentre was the posh Didsbury phrase for Doctors. In 14 years I' ve had to visit here on 8 occasions, each time seeing my regular doctor. Perhaps I've just been lucky. Given it 4 stars as they are prompt in seeing you , and on the occasions they are a.bit late my gp always apologises. Like most NHS you quite often have to book an illness in advance before you can be seen though ....

Nice Drs, good location, however it is almost impossible to get through on the phone lines. They…read morereally need to sort this out. Wait at the surgery on my last two visits was approx 45 mins

I was so nervous for my appointment as I have never been to one like it. I was having my coil…read morefitted for the first time. Staff were so friendly and talkative which made me feel at ease. Many struggle to take my bloods but the nurse was amazing and got it first time. I had a very pleasant experience and would fully recommend. ( sorry I didn't get any names )

The Hathersage Centre is *the* place to go for any issue relating to sexual health. The only things…read moreyou need to book in advance for are the HIV clinics. For everything else you simply drop in, write down your name and date of birth for the receptionist and wait your turn in the queue. The centre is modern - in fact it's brand spanking new - and the staff are friendly and professional. They will give confidential advice (which won't be passed to your doctor or anybody else without your consent), free contraception including condoms, the pill, injections, the IUD and emergency contraception, test for STIs and give information about abortions. On Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays they run clinic especially for under 25s - check the website for times.

The Christie Hospital is probably a hospital most people travel from afar to get too because it is…read morean international leader in cancer research and development and was founded in 1901, joining the NHS in 2007 and has since gone on to become one of the largest cancer treatment centers n Europe, being located in the Withington area of South Manchester, on Wilmslow Road. I came here today for a medical appointment, it is worth noting that in Department 30 where I visited and it seems they operate this across the hospital, they have 15 minute timeslots but of course they often go over, so do expect delays on your appointment time but do get there on time, I had to wait for 1/2 an hour over before my appointment lasted 10 minutes over what they allowed it for, and taken around 27 minutes. I normally don't like to review hospitals as I don't like it affecting my care, but after being discharged today I feel that I'm in a more comfortable posision to do so. Most of the consultants here and staff I spoken to seemed nice, there even was a really nice, older lady who has been there for many years, a voulenteer who helps make tea, coffee and cordial for free while you wait, there is a cafe serving Starbucks coffee at the other side of the hospital, but it isn't great, it isn't a proper Starbucks and I doubt they even do everything up to brand standards, and I would advise if you want a coffee to go down the road, as 1/2 a mile just a right turn from the car park, on your left is a Starbucks Coffee and opposite there, there is a nice looking Nando's, Wetherspoons and Starbucks Coffee. This hospital is quite big, so it often can take a while to walk to your appointment if you come in at the wrong enterence, I found parking at The Christie Multi-story easier, despite having to go up until the top 12th floor to find a space, there is lots of parking put on, outside from the hospital but they are barely advertised and isn't as nice to park, and often you can go in and out and find nowhere to park at all. Overall, this is quite a nice hospital and does deserve 3 stars, it has good phone signal too and is a nice thing to have in Manchester, as it is a leading hospital not just in the country, but in the continent, sadly I don't feel it deserves over 3 stars due to certain issues such as how appointments are dealt with and the situation in general regarding the cafe, and even car parking and public transport options to get directly here.

My dad has started treatment here and so far i am finding it a worry. Drs & Nurses contradicting…read moreeach other about doses and side effects.

The newly built Vallance Centre was desperately needed to replace the crumbling Brunswick Health…read moreCentre. The Vallance Centre is purpose build for the needs of local people and it really shows. Whereas the Brunswick Health Centre felt rushed and under pressure, the Vallance site appears sleek and calm. You can sign up in a couple of days and most people won't have to give a full medical although they may take some blood and urine samples for their records. There is also a useful online booking service. The centre is modern and clean, but if you want a more family oriented practice I'd head to Surrey Lodge which has a more 'traditional feel'. Most people who live in the University/Ardwick area will find they are within the geographical zones for both. They also now offer the following services: Accupuncture Asthma Clinic Cardiovascular Screening Clinical Smears Child Health Counselling Diabetic Clinics Dietary Advice District Nursing Drug Clinic Health Visiting Maternity Medical Services Minor Surgery Nurse Triage Over 75 Checks Physiotherapy Private Medicals Screening Services Smoking Cessation Travel Clinic Well Person Clinic Wart Clinic

For a doctors surgery which draws a lot of students, the Vallance Centre is certainly out of the…read moreway. If you had a weight problem, you could burn a fair few pounds off walking to the Surgery from some of the less central halls of residence. I signed up to be a patient here in my first week of University, and have only had to visit once, and that was when I was taking care of a friend. From her account, the care taken by the staff and partners here was exemplary, and she enjoyed the experience as much as she could, considering her circumstances! From my point of view, sat in the waiting room, I thought that the venue was a fantastic choice for a Surgery. It does not feel overly 'surgical', and it definitely works in the favour of the partners, as there is not a pressured atmosphere when waiting for an appointment. You can book appointments online through their website, which is very handy when you are planning for an appointment in advance. Otherwise, the schedule can become very busy, and you may have to wait a while for an emergency appointment. The Centre also offers a wide range of different medical-related services, including Acupuncture. Hopefully, I wont have to visit the Vallance Centre much, although, if I do, at least I know where it is, and know that it is not like a small extension of God's Waiting Room. For a surgery, it is as good as it could be.

Fantastic nursing team and a brilliant group of doctors. The fastest and most reactive treatment…read moreI've ever received for my mental health issues and super efficient at taking bloods from my awkward veins! Most of the reception staff are friendly, helpful and considerate (4 and not 5 * because I have had the occasional rude/abrupt interaction over the phone). Great service! :)

Wow, this is *handy*. When I followed the directions on my iPhone-fuelled Google maps (thanks…read moretechnology) I couldn't find this place for the life of me. It was pointing me towards the car park of my local Sainsburys. Was it mad? No! It was completely sane. My new doctor is accessible via the car park of my local Sainsburys. Whaddya know. Bodey Medical Centre is clean, sleek and looks all shiny and new. So there are the usual waiting times, the hanging around, the boredom, but both my experiences here have made up for any bureaucratic annoyances. Basically, twice I have visited Bodey, twice for unpleasant things which are necessary to female health and well-being, and twice I have been impressed. My first appointment was with a female doc, second with a nurse. Both women were calm, friendly and most comforting, and both the nicest people ever to venture quite so intimately about my person apart from the obvious. My first appointment led to a hospital consultation which was handled quickly and efficiently - she said my appointment letter may take up to two weeks to arrive but it appeared in less than one. Similar story with nursey, who said results might take around three weeks but reached my letterbox in a few days. Bodey, seriously! Trinity Medical what-now? Call me fickle but my affections are totes transferred.