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For those of you unfamiliar with the healthcare system
in the UK, healthcare is provided by the NHS.
It is a free service available to everyone. To be eligible
for this service you must first register with a local
doctor, general practitioner (GP) of
your choice.
The list of GPs appears below. If
you should need specialist care, your GP
will refer you to the appropriate specialist.
It is at this point that you can choose to stay within
the NHS or see a specialist privately. For more information
on the NHS, an excellent booklet is
available at GP practices.
If you need advice you can also call the NHS
direct on 0845 4647 and speak to a nurse.
If you need urgent medical attention you can call
the NHS as above, contact your GP, go to the nearest
hospital (Macclesfield General Hospital) or call 999
for an ambulance.
Macclesfield Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL Tel: 01625 421000
Scroll below for the following sections or click on
the blue section that you are interested in in order
to go directly to that section:
Dentists;
Healthcare Organisations;
Healthcare, other;
Medical practices;
Vets and Animals. |
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Alderley Dental Practice
79 London Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7DY
Tel: 01625 586934
Opening Times: No Saturday opening Surgery closes at 6.00pm
Private treatment
only
Vacancies |
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Altrincham Road Dental Surgery
12, Altrincham Road, Wilmslow SK9 5ND
Tel No: 01625 522999
Opening times: appointments from 8.45am, Monday - Friday
and late appointments up to 5.20pm on Mondays and Thursdays.
Alternate Saturdays: 9am - 1pm.
NHS and private treatment
Vacancies for both available |
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Chris Sugden
64 Manchester Road, Wilmslow SK9 2JY
Tel: 01625 523524
Distance: 1 mile
Opening Times:No Saturday opening. Last appointment: 4.30pm
NHS and private
treatment
Vacancies at present |
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Community Dental Clinic
Handforth Health Centre, Wilmslow Road, Handforth SK9
3HL
Tel: 01625 525689
School referral only. |
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David J. Hilary
Holme Bush, 9 Trafford Road, Alderley Edge SK9 7NN
Tel: 01625 585959
Distance: 2.5 miles
Opening Times: Occasional Saturday opening Last appointment:
5.30pm
Private
treatment.
NHS treatment available for children.
Vacancies |
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Handforth Dental practice
128 Wilmslow Road, Handforth Wilmslow SK9 3LQ
Tel: 01625 523096
Distance: 3 miles
Opening Times: No Saturday opening. Last appointment 5.15pm
NHS and private
treatment.
Vacancies at present. |
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John G. Sullivan
11 Altrincham Road, Wilmslow SK9 5ND
Tel: 01625 527987
Distance: 1 mile
Opening Times: No Saturday opening. Last Appointment:
5.00pm
Children
up to 18 - NHS
Adults: private
Possible NHS vacancies for children
Denplan insurance scheme |
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Laburnum Dental Practice
164 Wilmslow Road, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3LF
Tel: 01625 522023
Distance: 3.5 miles
Opening Times: No Saturday opening. Late night opening
until 6.00pm or 6.30pm.
Private treatment.
Vacancies. |
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N.D.G.Milroy
109 Manchester Road, Wilmslow SK9 2JH
Tel: 01625 520818
Distance: 2 miles
No new NHS or private patients in the forseeable future. |
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Wentworth Dental Practice
Wentworth Villa, 64 Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PA
Tel: 01625 523134
Distance: 0 miles
Opening Times: No Saturday opening. Last appointment:
5.00pm
NHS
and private treatment.
No NHS vacancies. |
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Westgate Dental Practice
75 Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9 1PA
Tel: 01625 523432
Opening Times: Last Appointment: 5.00pm. No Saturday opening
Adults: private
treatment only; NHS treatment for young people up to 18
who are related to existing adult patients. Denplan insurance
available. Current vacancies.
A Denplan Excel practice. |
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Wilmslow Dental Practice
26 Chapel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 5HZ
Tel: 01625 441763
Opening Times: Last Appointment: 6.00pm. No Saturday opening
NHS and private
treatment.
Vacancies for both. |
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| Healthcare Organisations |
Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon ( for families )
Tel: AA 0161 236 6569 Al-Anon 0207 4030888 (National Number)
You are welcome
to phone them at any time if you need help and support. |
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Alzheimer's Society East Cheshire Branch
Tel: 01625 503302
As the leading UK care and research charity for people
with dementia, their families and carers we offer local
support, advice and a drop in centre with 4 part time
Family Support Workers who deliver this unique support
service. We also have fundraising events, social groups
and opportunities to volunteer for the organisation. Contact
the branch for further details. |
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Asthma Campaign (National)
Tel: 0845 701 0203
Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9.00am - 7.00pm
This is a helpline which
is staffed by Asthma Nurses and will give advice on all
aspects of asthma care.
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Bereavement Support Group (Macclesfield General Hospital)
Macclesfield General Hospital, Victoria Rd.
Tel: 01625 661503/4
Opening Times: Available Mon - Fri from 8.30am - 4.00pm
Offers practical
help or someone to talk to. |
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Blind, Talking Newspaper for the Blind
Every Thursday an
edited version of the local newspaper is copied onto cassette
tapes and sent out to the blind people in the area. To
receive a tape or to become a volunteer contact Mrs. Anne
Grace. Tel. no. 01625 528644 |
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Caring for Carers, Crossroads, (East Cheshire)
Sunderland House, Sunderland St., Macclesfield
Tel: 01625 511044
A Crossroads service is about giving time to improving
the lives of carers by giving them time to be themselves
and have a break from their caring responsibilities. The
service employs paid, trained Care Support workers who
provide practical support to carers of all ages.
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Children, NSPCC (National Society for thr Prevention of
Cruelty to Children)
For more information look on their website www.NSPCC.org.uk |
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Citizens Advice Bureau ( Macclesfield & Wilmslow District
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Opening Times: Open Door: Mon 10.00am - 1.00pm, Tues 1.00pm
- 4.00pm, Wed 10.00am - 4.00pm, Thurs 10.00am - 1.00pm
Appointment: Mon 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Tues 10.00am - 1.00pm,
Thurs 1.00pm - 4.00pm
An
independent charity which is part of the Citizens Advice
Service. They help people resolve their legal, money and
other problems by providing information and advice, and
influencing policymakers. They offer tailored advice to
each client, whatever their problem and are able to take
on casework for disability related issues such as specialist
benefits, advocacy, employment and discrimination They
have two types of advice session, Open Door and Appointment
sessions.
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Deafness Support Network
144, London Rd., Northwich Cheshire CW9 5HH
Tel: 01606 47831, Textphone 01606 350823, Videophone 01606
330515
A County
wide resource offering a huge range of services for people
with hearing impairments. These include: advocacy, awareness
training, daycare, deafblind support, information, interpreting,residential
rehabilitation, respite care, sign language courses, social
centres, social work and technical support, volunteer
and youth services. Contact Chris Yarwood on the telephone
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Diabetic Group, East Cheshire ( branch of Diabetes UK)
Meets at St. Mary's Parish rooms,Congleton.
The group meets in Jan.,Mar.,May
July, Sept., Nov. on the last Tues. in the month. Contact
mr. Peter Hall Tel. no. 01260 272277 |
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Disabled Club (Social Club)
Meets At Honford Hall, Handforth
Meets on alternate Mondays from 1.00pm - 3.oopm. It provides
entertainment for the disabled and homebound. Transport
to the Hall can be arranged through Social Services. Contact
Mrs. A. Parkinson, Tel. no. 01625 524846
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Disabled, CHAD (Cheshire Alliance for Disabled People)
This is an organisation of people with physical and sensory
disabilities. It is run by disabled people for disabled
people.
It campaigns for changes in society and the environment
to enable people with difficulties obtain better Care,
Medical Service, Education, Access, Housing and Employment.
One of its aims is to present an informed, collective,
balanced and non political view on all disability issues
to statutory bodies, private and voluntary sectors at
local, county and national levels. Liaison takes place
with government departments and Cheshire MPs. It produces
a quarterly newsletter for its members. It has both individual
and group membership (ie. Age Concern) For more information
Contact Mrs. M. Peach. Tel. no. 01625 828010
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Dyslexia Institute
7, Hawthorn St., Wilmslow, SK9 1AA
Tel: 01625 530158, e-mail wilmslow@dyslexia-inst.org.uk,
website www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk
This is an educational charity for the assessment and
teaching of people with Dyslexia. It has 26 main Centres
and over 140 smaller teaching units throughout the country.
It carries out assessments for children and adults who
may be dyslexic, provides tuition and trains specialist
teachers, as well as developing teaching materials and
conducting research. Staff can give advice and information
regarding the help that is available.
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Gamblers Anonymous
Tel: 0161 976 5000 (Phone Line open 24 hrs.), website
www. gamblersanonymous.org.uk |
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Home from Home Scheme
Tel: 01625 534700 ( Social Services )
For parents of handicapped childen. |
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MENCAP (Wilmslow, Bramhall & Cheadle Branch)
This organisation's
primary activity is fundraising, the money thus raised
is used to provide practical help for mentally handicapped
people in the community. It also runs a very popular youth
club in Handforth on the 1st Monday in every month.
Activities at the youth club include :Table Tennis, Badminton,
Bingo and a Disco. Contact Mr. R. Nichols (Chairman).
Tel. no. 01625 522257
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MIND (National Association for Mental health)
3/5 Duke St., Macclesfield
Tel: 01625 500858 / 500644
Its two main aims are : To improve public knowledge of
mental health and to combat the stigma, fear and prejudice
which still surrounds the term "mental illness"
and to work for improved standards and forms of mental
health care support and treatment.
The local group includes users and ex-users of Mental
Health Services, carers and workers in the field of Mental
Health and other interested parties. They raise funds
for local and national projects.
They offer opportunities to develop skills and work experience
through their links with local business, Macclesfield
College and the local TEC.
Drop In & Socials:
The Drop In Centre is open Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm,
Social Evenings Mon & Thurs 5.00pm - 9.30pm
Facilities include and Art Room, Games and Music Room
and a Pool Table.
These facilities are run on a self help basis involving
participation in all aspects including meal preparation,
cooking cleaning and administration.
Meetings are held on 3rd Monday of each month at 7.00pm |
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Multiple Sclerosis Society
This is the local branch of a national society. It offers
emotional and financial help directly to those suffering
from multiple sclerosis.
Contact Ms. Hilary Montgomery. Tel. no. 01625 422798
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Muscular Dystrophy Group (Wilmslow & Altrincham Group)
This group is part
of a national organisation. It fundraises and offers local
support to individuals and families of those suffering
from Muscular Dystrophy. Contact Mrs. Lucas Tel.no. 0161
928 1200 |
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East Cheshire NCT (National Childbirth Trust)
Run by local parents, we offer support, information and
friendship to new parents and parents-to-be. Come and join our
regular drop-in-events - no need to join the branch - we are
always happy to meet you.
We cover the following postcodes - SK9, SK10, SK11, SK12
Please call our general enquiries line for more information on
local events 0870 421 4401 or email
info@eastcheshire-nct.org.uk
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Parkinson's Disease Society
It is a registered charity. They work to encourage and
help individuals, their families, friends and carers.
They welcome anyone with an interest in Parkinsons Disease,
either active members anyone needing contact with someone
who can offer information, advice or a sympathetic ear.
We meet on the last Tuesday in the month at 7.15pm at
the hospital.
They have a welfare visitor who visits patients in their
homes and also have access to a neuronurse at Macclesfield
Hospital.
Contact Mr. G. Ireland Tel. no. 01625 873691
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Relate (previously Marriage Guidance)
47a, Churchside, Macclesfield
Tel: 0870 2404246
It is staffed by Relationship Councillors who help people
in commited relationships who are having difficulties.
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| Samaritans - 2, Bowden
St., Macclesfield SK11 6LL - Tel: 01625 426000 or 01925 235000
(Warrington) or 08457 909090 (National no.) |
Stroke Association Family Support Service
Tel: 01625 612044 (Macc. Disrtrict Gen. Hospital)
A support service
offering information, practical advice and emotional support
to stroke families and single individuals living alone. |
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Victim Support (Cheshire)
Tel: 01270 212155 , website www.safercreweandnantwich.co.uk
Victim Support
is the national charity for people affected by crime.
It is a completely independent organisation, offering
a free and confidential service, irrespective of whether
or not a crime has been reported. It aims to provide support
and assistance to individual victims, witnesses, and their
families and friends. It also aims to raise public awareness
to and recognition of, the effects of crime and promote
victim's rights.
Local Office is open Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 4.30pm |
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Cameron Counselling Group
1st Floor, Rex Buildings, Alderley Road, Wilmslow SK9
1HY
Tel: 01625 500960
Website:
www.cameroncounselling.com
Distance: 0 miles
Cameron Counselling Group brings together the considerable
experience of Pam Drysdale and Joanna Saatchi who, between
them, have 25 years of experience in the counselling field.
They offer a caring and confidential service and are trained
to deal with a wide range of issues including depression;
bereavement and loss; stress and anxiety; relationships;
childhood trauma and self esteem. Pam is a registered
hypnotherapist.
They work individually with clients and couples and run
a series of life skills workshops such as Stress and Relaxation;
Communication and Personal Development
Pam Drysdale, Dip Couns, MBIH
Joanna Saatchi, Dip Couns, BSc(Hons)Psych |
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Physiotherapy - Wilmslow Physiotherapy
Rex Buildings, Alderley Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 1HY
Tel: 01625 530794
Distance: 0 miles
Wilmslow
Physiotherapy is a friendly, professional Sports and Spinal
Clinic in the heart of Wilmslow run by Chartered Manipulative
Physiotherapists Joanne Worthington Bsc(Hons) MCSP and
Howard Turner BSc BAppSc(Phyt) MCSP.
Both have over 15 years experience in providing individually
tailored treatment and rehabilitation for a wide variety
of conditions including back and neck pain, whiplash and
headaches, sporting and work injuries. Other services
include Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Sports Massage, Counselling and Stress Management. |
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| Medical Practices |
Prescriptions on-line
A new free service is being offered by all GP practices to the people of Wilmslow and surrounding areas which will allow them to get their repeat prescriptions on-line.
Patients will be able to order medication without a trip to their GP and the GP practice staff will be able to monitor medicine usage, conduct medication reviews and improve communication.
www.patientgpservices.com |
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Alderley Edge Medical Practice
16, George Street, Alderley Edge
Tel: 01625 584545
Opening Times: Surgery hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am -
6.30pm. Saturday 9.00am -12.00pm ( emergencies only)
5 practice doctors,
5 practice nurses. Community nursing team ( community
nurses, health visitor etc.)
Clinics:
Asthma, Diabetes, Antenatal & Postnatal, Well Baby,
Well Woman and cervical smear tests, Minor Surgery. Smoking
Cessation group, Travel, Family Planning. |
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Handforth Health Centre
Wilmslow Rd., Handforth
Tel: 01625 529412
www.handforthhealthcentre.nhs.uk
Opening Times: Surgery Hours: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 7.00pm,
Fri 8.30am - 6.00pm, Sat 9.00am - 10.00am emergencies
only, Sun 11.00am - 12.00am emergency only
6 practice Doctors, 3 practice
Nurses-plus other Nurses (Midwife, Health Visitor etc.)
2 Physiotherapists, Counsellor.
Clinics: Asthma, Diabetes, Baby, Family Planning, Cryotherapy,
Travel, Well Person, Over 75s, Hypertension, Dietician
Clinic. Other: Minor Surgery.
This is a graduate training practice. Pharmacy next door. |
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Hawthorn Lane Surgery
23, Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 523902
Opening Times: Surgery Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am
- 11.00am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5.00pm -
6.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 10.30am
This is a long established practice in Wilmslow, providing
comprehensive medical services to all member of the community.
As a single-handed practice it offers a friendly personalised
service with emphasis on continuity of care.
Dr W K Chung
Surgery Hours:
Mon to Fri 9.30am - 11.00am
Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri;
5.00pm - 6.30pm
Sat. 9.30am --10.30am
No appointment necessary.
Office hours:
Mon. Tues. Fri. 9.30am - 2.00pm and 4.00p - 6.30pm, Wednesday
9.30am - 2.00pm, Thursday 9.30am - 1.00pm and 4.00pm -
6.30pm, Saturday 9.30am - 11.30am
Practice Nurse
Clinics by appointment:
Asthma, Diabetes, Dietetic, Antenatal, Immunisations including?
Travel, Well Person, Well Baby, Heart Attack and Stroke
Prevention. ECG Clinic, Smoking Cessation.
Other:
Minor Surgery, including Cryotherapy, Family Planning,
Phlebotomy cCinic, Post-natal care.
Other attached staff include the Community Nurses, Health
Visitor, Midwife and Dietitian. The services of a Physiotherapist,
Chiropodist and Counsellor are available where appropriate.
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Kenmore Medical Centre
62, Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 532244
Website:
www.kenmoremedicalcentre.co.uk
Opening Times: Surgery hours: Monday - Thursday 8.00am
- 6.30pm. Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday 8.30am - 10.30am
(emergencies only) Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm (emergencies
only)
6 practice
doctors, 5 practice nurses, community nursing team (midwife,
health visitor etc. )
Clinics:
Asthma. Diabetes, Antenatal and Postnatal, Cryotherapy,
Immunisations (including travel), Well Woman.Menopause/HRT,
Epilepsy, Minor Surgery,Smoking Cessation,CHD, Phlebotomy.
In house services: ENT, Dermatology, Clinical Psychology,
Counselling, Chiropody, Physiotherapy.
This is a training practice. There is a pharmacy next
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Wilmslow Health Centre
Chapel lane, Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 548555
Opening Times: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 6.30pm, (Wednesday
12.00am - 1.00pm closed), Saturday 9.00am - 10am (emergencies
only)
3 Practice
Doctors, 3 Practice Nurses plus others (midwife, health
visitor etc.)
Counsellor, Pharmacist. There is a Physiotherapist and
Chiropodist working in the same building. Clinics:?Asthma,
Diabetes, Antenatal, Immunisations including Travel, Well
Person, Well Baby, Heart, Hypertension/
Cardiovascular
Other:?
Minor Surgery (including Cryotherapy) Chiropody, Dietician
available, Postnatal care.
Pharmacy on site.
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Wilmslow Road Medical Centre
166 Wilmslow Road, Handforth
Tel: 01625 523102
Opening Times: Monday - Friday. 8.30am - 6.30pm (except
Wednesday afternoon)
Clinics: Antenatal, Child Immunisation
Other: Asthma, Diabetes, Immunisations inc.travel,
Family Planning, Diet and Weight control, Minor Surgery.
These are by appointment.
This is a training practice. |
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Broom Cottage Veterinary Service
28, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 525175
Opening Times: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8.00am - 7.00pm. Sat.
1.00pm - 4.00pm
Visits:
by appointment only, home visits if required. 24 hour
emergency service. |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
RSPCA National Cruelty Line - 0870 5555
999
Local Branch:- RSPCA (Macclesfield, SE Cheshire &
Buxton) branch finances the care and rehoming of neglected
and abandoned animals across the branch area including
Wilmslow and Alderley Edge. Operated entirely by volunteers,
working closely with national RSPCA inspectors and animal
collection officers. An autonomous charity, under 'umbrella'
of the national RSPCA, the branch is self-funding. Volunteers
are always needed to help with fundraising so that the
branch can continue to help local animals - see web
site.
Web Site - www.rspca-macclesfield.org.uk
Telephone - 01625 669620 |
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Summerfields Veterinary Centre
Dean Row Road, Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 530111
Opening Times: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8.30am - 6.30pm &
1.00pm - 2.30pm closed. Sat. 8.30am - 1.00pm
Visits: by appointment
only, home visits if required. 24 hour emergency service |
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Thorndale Veterinary Centre
19, Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow
Tel: 01625 524422
Opening Times: Hours: Mon .Wed. Fri. 8.30am - 7.00pm Tues.
Thurs. 8.30am - 6.30pm. Sat. 8.30am -12.30am
Visits: by appointment only.
Home visits if required. 24 hour emergency service. |
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Westgate Veterinary Clinic
174, Wilmslow Road, Handforth.
Tel: 01625 533654
Opening Times: Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9.00am - 7.00pm. Sat.
9.00am -12.00pm
Visits:
by appointment only. 24 hour emergency service |
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