Causeway Medical Centre

Pharmacy opening times in Warrington if needed over the next couple of days

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Christmas Bank Holiday Closures

Please note that Causeway Medical Centre & Great Sankey Health Centre will be closed on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th December 2022. We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 28th December
2022.

If during this time you require medical advice or treatment you can:

Visit your pharmacy. Your local pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints. Opening times for local Pharmacies can be downloaded or you can visit NHS Choices.

Access NHS 111. To access the service online simply visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and enter your age, s*x, postcode and main symptom, and then you will be guided through a series of questions about your health problems.

To access the service via phone, simply dial 111 from any mobile or landline
free of charge and you will be put through to an operator who will run through
a few questions regarding your health problem in order to get you the right
care.

A&E or 999. For a genuine medical emergency including; loss of consciousness, acute confused state and fits that are not stopping, persistent and or/severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding that cannot be stopped call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111 Parts of the NHS will be on strike on 15, 20, 21 and 28 December. Urgent care services are likely to be very busy with longer waiting times than normal. Help will always be available in an emergency.

Opening hours for both surgeries 🎄

If you order prescriptions via postal pharmacies please remember the total mail strikes happening during December and ensure that you order your prescriptions on time

Wired Carers Service Carers Rights Day
Thursday 24th November from 10-2pm
Please see poster below for further information

Please see below, if anyone is happy to help please note that we will be collecting at both sites - Wilderspool Causeway & Great Sankey - just advise the receptionist that they are for the Wolves Foundation and we will deliver them to Warrington Wolves on Tuesday 6th December 2022.

Thank you in advance.

We are launching an appeal to collect Selection Boxes for local young people who may find Christmas difficult, and we would massively appreciate any donations! 🍫

If you would like to make a donation to this project, please pass them on to one of our WireZ, or drop them off in the Warrington Wolves Shop.

If you are aged between 12-21 and interested in making a difference in your local community, please email [email protected]

Healthcare for the armed forces community

Today we reflect on the service of our armed forces, and remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities.

If you're in the British armed forces or are a veteran, a reservist, or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served, help is available - please ensure you tell us at the GP Practice.

Find out more about healthcare services that can support you: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/

Causeway Medical Centre
Armed Forces Veteran Accredited GP Practice

Healthcare for the armed forces community How the NHS can help if you're in the British armed forces, a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served.

Diabetic Eye Test for anyone over the age of 12 available. Call the number below to book a test.

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This has now been posted on Warrington together.
Further updates will be posted here

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We currently have no access to our clinical system.
Please bear with us if you are calling. If it is not urgent please call this afternoon.
Messages are being out in our phone system and we will post updates on this page.

This is affecting ALL practices in Warrington and some practices have NO phone system either.

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Our Primary Care Network is looking for a First Contact Physiotherapist.

Please see advert below.

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Do you want a part time job working in the NHS?
Our Primary Care Network is looking for a Cantonese Speaking / Reading Care Co-ordinator due to the increase in people arriving from Hong Kong into the area
Please see job advert below.

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Pharmacies that are open on Bank Holiday Monday 19th September

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Get medical help - NHS 111

Following the sad passing of our Queen Elizabeth II, the Doctors and Staff at Causeway Medical Centre would like to send our condolences to all the Royal Family.



The funeral of Her Majesty the Queen will be taking place on Monday 19th September and this has been designated a Bank Holiday. In order for as many people, including our staff, to mark the funeral the practice will be closed. Staff will be contacting patients to rebook any appointments that have already been made for that day.



If you are unwell and need medical advise or treatment on the bank holiday, please contact NHS 111 (www.111.nhs.uk or call 111) so you can be signposted to the right service for your needs.



Please ensure you have ordered any repeat prescriptions in good time.

Get medical help - NHS 111

World Su***de Prevention Day - Saturday 10 September 2022

If you're in crisis and need to talk there are a number of helplines staffed by trained people ready to listen. They won't judge you, and could help you make sense of what you're feeling.

• Samaritans - 116 123 (24 hours).

• SANEline - on 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).

• National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 689 5652 (open 24/7).

• Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight every day).

• The Mix. If you're under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (3pm–midnight every day).

• Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you're under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call - 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm).

• Switchboard. If you identify as gay, le***an, bis*xual or transgender call 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day).

Shout. If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.

If you feel that you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call the police on 999 or visit your local A&E department.

Don’t leave it too late to order any repeat prescriptions ahead of the Bank Holiday next week

It can take a couple of days for a repeat prescription to come through & we don’t want you to run out
Use the NHS app to put in a request, or email [email protected]

When stroke strikes, Act F.A.S.T.

You could save your own or someone else's life, or help limit the long-term effects of stroke, by learning to think and Act F.A.S.T.

Most of us have experienced motion sickness whilst travelling. But did you know there are quite a few things you can do to prevent it or relieve the symptoms?

We’re here to help.

Find out more ⬇️

nhs.uk/conditions/motion-sickness/

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The next Bereavement Café will take place on Tuesday 9th August from 9.30-11am, at The Pavilion, Alexandra Park, Stockton Heath, WA4 2UT.

This is a drop in session open to everyone anyone who has been bereaved to call in and chat to our staff and trained volunteers, and enjoy refreshments.

No booking is necessary – just drop in at any time between 9.30 and 11am.

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Have you served in the Armed Forces - even for a day- have you told us??

You maybe entitled to preferential treatment.

Please send us an email with your details including your service number to: [email protected]

Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather

It's Hot Hot Hot !!

We hope that everyone is taking time to enjoy the summer sunshine.

We have attached useful guidance from NHS England on how to stay safe.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

Please do stay well and look after those who may be vulnerable, which includes your pets!

Heatwave: how to cope in hot weather Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and how to recognise the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Keeping your baby safe in the sun

Keeping your baby safe in the sun Babies and young children can become ill during very hot weather. Their health can be seriously affected by dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke, and sunburn.

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Walk in COVID-19 vaccination clinic open this morning 💉
Stockton Heath Medical Centre
🕘 9am - midday 🕛

❗ Over 12s only

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We are looking for Patient Care Advisors at Causeway medical Centre, if you are interested or know of anyone, please share the link below.

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we are currently looking for a practice nurse to join the team at Causeway Medical Centre.

Please see link below.
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Please remember alternatives to A&E.
we are closed from 6.30 tonight until Monday. If you are unsure where to go please call 111

Have a great jubilee bank holiday.

If your injury or illness isn’t too serious, it’s likely you’ll be seen, treated and discharged at your local Urgent Treatment Centre faster than at A&E, even with travel time.

We really need to make sure our A&E teams are available to treat those most in need of our care.

This Jubilee Bank Holiday; let’s do it together.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and conscientious Practice Nurse to join our team at Causeway Medical Centre, Warrington, Cheshire. The hours and days are flexible however you will be expected to work one Saturday every other month.

We are a practice with 2 sites and a population of 9200, and growing.
We have 2 partners, 2 salaried doctors and currently 2 nurses (although one retiring) and a Health Care Assistant.
We are part of Central and Weat Warrington PCN and have attached roles such as Paramedic, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, MSK Practitioners and Care Co-ordinators who all work together to support and give our patients the best possible care.

The successful candidate should ideally be experienced in Primary Care with key skills to include management of all long term conditions, (inc diabetes) childhood immunisations and cervical cytology with a focus on delivery of the highest quality care to our patients.

We welcome practice visits to meet our team.

For more info please contact the practice manager Christine Brierley via email:

[email protected]

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Are you a paramedic (or do you know one) Who would like to work within primary care as part of Central and West Warrington PCN.

Please click the link below for more information.

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