Billinge Surgery Announces Relocation This September as the practice prepares to move to its new home at Garswood Health Centre, 121 Billinge Road, Garswood, Wigan, WN4 0XD. Following approval from NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, the relocation is scheduled to take place in September and is part of the practice’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare for patients. The practice is working to ensure a smooth transition, with services continuing throughout the move and patients receiving regular updates ahead of the relocation.
The relocation represents an important milestone for the practice and will support the continued delivery of high-quality primary care services for patients. The practice is working to ensure services continue with minimal disruption throughout the transition, and patients will receive formal notification letters with further information about the move.
New Practice Location
Garswood Health Centre
121 Billinge Road
Garswood
Wigan
WN4 0XD
The new surgery is located approximately 2.1 miles from the current Billinge Surgery site, which is around a 5-minute drive via Main Street (A571) and the B5207.
Getting to the New Surgery
Patients will be able to access the new location by both public transport and car.
Bus Services
The nearest bus stop is Fernlea, which is served by the following routes:
- 156
- 157
- 657
- 963
These services provide convenient connections to the Garswood Health Centre from surrounding communities.
By Train
Patients can also travel by rail using Garswood Train Station, which is approximately 0.7 miles (around a 15-minute walk) from the health centre.
What This Means for Patients
The practice is carefully managing the relocation to ensure primary care services continue to run smoothly before, during and after the move. Patients are currently being sent formal letters explaining the relocation and providing any information they may need about accessing services at the new site. Appointments, prescriptions and other practice services will continue to operate throughout the transition, with further updates shared as the relocation date approaches. Patients are encouraged to keep an eye on the official Billinge Medical Practice website for the latest news and service updates.
If you are unsure whether you are within the new practice catchment area, have questions about an upcoming appointment, or need advice on travelling to the new location, please contact the practice, where staff will be happy to assist.
