Eric Moore Partnership Medical Practice

👤We welcome ALL new patients to join our practice

- You can now complete registration online through our website: https://www.ericmoorepartnership.co.uk/practice-information/new-patients/

- Alternatively, you can visit the practice and collect a registration pack from reception

❤️Do you know the signs and symptoms of a heart attack?❤️

While people act upon chest pain, heart attacks manifest themselves in different ways, and people may not recognise other symptoms, such as a squeezing across the chest, sweating, shortness of breath, feeling weak or lightheaded or a feeling of unease.

‼️ If you think you are experiencing a heart attack - this is a medical emergency and you need to contact 999. ‼️

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts, so don't ignore your invite. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice or local sexual health clinic today.

For more information visit nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

Hospital consultants will be taking a second round of strike action tomorrow, Thursday 24th August at 7am until 7am on Saturday 26 August.

The NHS will contact you if your appointment needs to be rescheduled. If you have not been contacted, please attend your appointment as planned.

For more information visit 🔽
https://ow.ly/rNQw50PBqu7

🐶 Child safety around dogs🐶

what dog breeds are most likely to attack children?

In fact, any breed of dog can bite. And 9 in 10 dog bites to children happen in the home with a dog they know, often a family pet rather than the dangerous dog breeds you read about in the news.

Luckily most bites are preventable.
It’s so important for expectant parents and families with a pet dog to have simple advice about how to keep their children safe.
https://capt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Child-safety-around-dogs-fact-sheet-2023.pdf

🗣 Become a member of our PPG 🗣

We are lucky enough to have a dedicated PPG whose role is to work alongside the practice as “Patient Partners” giving the practice real time support and feedback on current and future services and developments.

Find out more about being a PPG member https://www.ericmoorepartnership.co.uk/practice-information/patient-participation-group/

From 1 Sept, the vaccination programme will change so that teens and gay and bisexual men under 25 yrs will only need a single HPV jab to prevent HPV-related cancers.

More info🔽
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hpv-vaccination-programme-moves-to-single-dose-from-september-2023

In England, nearly 8 million people over the age of 16 can now see new entries to their GP health record on the NHS App. This includes appointment notes and test results.

During your next visit to the practice, ask about accessing your GP health record.
Find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/helpmeapp

From Wednesday 16 August, 6am to Friday 18 August, 5pm A&E at Warrington Hospital will be undergoing estates improvement work, which will require us to close the main entrance to the department during that time.

Please ensure that you follow the signs to access the department from the side entrance (grey door) to the right of the main entrance of A&E. Wheelchair users can access A&E via the Same Day Emergency Care entrance and main entrance follow signs internally for A&E. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience while we carry out these improvements.

If you think your child is not up to date or if they are due their vaccinations, call the practice on 01925 698700 💉

Youth In Mind is a free and discrete service open 7-days a week, offering early intervention support for young people experiencing problems with their mental health or emotional wellbeing.

All sessions are open to 7–19-year-olds, or up to 25 with additional needs. No referral or appointment is necessary, and young people do not have to be members of the Youth Zone to attend.

Drop-in sessions run from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, Monday to Sunday.

Our Key Workers will support the young person to design a Support Plan of wellbeing activities, which they can access in the Youth Zone, or through other services in the community.

🚨Warrington Emergency Department is exceptionally busy🚨

We are experiencing very high attendances at our ED today - as a result, there are very long waits to be seen.

Remember - keep ED free for those who are critically ill or injured.

For options: http://ow.ly/2QV050L6ZQ5

Not everyone needs to see a Doctor👨‍⚕️

Our Patient Care Advisors are highly trained and knowledgeable.
They are the first point of contact for our patients and will ask questions related to your medical query and signpost you to the correct health professional to help with your problem. Many conditions do not require you to see a GP.

☀️ The sun is shining☀️

Remember to stay safe in the sun and hot weather!
Older people, babies and young children are more likely to be unwell from hot weather because their bodies are less able to regulate temperature

The NHS will do everything it can to go ahead with planned procedures during industrial action - especially for patients in greatest clinical need.

If you have not been contacted, please attend your appointment as planned.

84 children drowned over three years in England alone.
Child Accident Prevention Trust are joining the World Health Organization (WHO) to help prevent drowning.

Keep little children in arm’s reach whenever they are in or near water. And, check for ponds, pools and hot tubs if you’re visiting new places.

Talk to older children about the dangers of open water like strong currents you can’t see, very cold water that can cause shock and objects lurking under the surface. And teach them to float.

For more tips on visit: https://capt.org.uk/drowning/

How to Cope With Loneliness During the Summer Holidays If you're worried about feeling lonely during the summer holidays, our blogger shares their advice to help you stay connected and structure your days.

📢Job Vacancies 📢

Central and West Warrington PCN are currently recruiting for a First Contact Physiotherapist and a Senior Clinical Pharmacist.
Find out more about the job roles using the links below:

First Contact Physiotherapist: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0026-23-0064

Senior Clinical Pharmacist: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0026-23-0065

📆Closing Dates: 18th August 2023

Almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not complete it.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

We're reviewing our waiting lists for patients who have outpatient appointments or procedures/surgical treatments as part of a national initiative from NHS England.

We will be contacting these patients and therefore, you may soon receive a letter ✉️ or text message 📲 asking you to provide us with some more information.

This is about whether you would like to remain on the waiting list or no longer wish to go ahead with your appointment or
treatment.

If you receive a text message it will be from WHHNHS with a link and a pin code to use.

If you are contacted by us, please provide the requested information.

You can find out more about the waiting list review by visiting our website 🔽
https://ow.ly/1w0s50Plr8a

We have Clinical Pharmacists in our . They can help by:

💊reviewing your medicines
💊 agreeing and making changes to your prescriptions
💊 advising about medicines and possible side effects

Do you have PCOS and are trying for a baby?

Eric Moore Partnership are currently taking part in the LOCI trial investigating the effectiveness of different drugs on fertility, pregnancy and successful births.

Scan the QR code below or visit the website for further information.

Today is . 💙

Take a moment to reflect on your wellbeing. It’s important to make time for yourself and the things that help improve your mood.

Here are a few tips you can try: nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips

📢Job Vacancies 📢

Central and West Warrington PCN are currently recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician and a Social Prescribing Link Worker. Find out more about the job roles using the links below:

Pharmacy Technician: https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0026-23-0050

Social Prescribing Link Worker:
https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0026-23-0039

📆Closing Date: 4th August 2023

Have you got a child that is moving from primary school to high school? Make some time to talk to them about it.
Here are some tips on how to ease any worries or anxiety they might have:

🧍🏽‍♂️Chat about how they are feeling and how it will be different from primary school - for instance bigger site, new people, changing teachers and rooms for subjects, more homework.

🧍‍♀️ Reassure them that nerves about starting something new are normal, as is some sadness at leaving familiar things, and that these feelings usually get easier with time.

🧍🏿 Be careful not to impose your own worries. Instead, try and focus on exciting opportunities - new subjects, activities and friends.

🧍🏻‍♀️Celebrate the milestone of finishing primary school, and all the ways they have grown. This can help to boost their self-esteem and confidence.

For more advice and support with children and young peoples mental health visit

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

Its that time of year when insect bites and stings are most common. 🐝🦟Most bites and stings can be treated at home with simple over the counter medicines from your local pharmacy.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/ for more information on how to treat insect bites and stings and when you might need further medical advice/treatment

Join us on Wednesday 19th July at 6.30pm for our Women’s Supper Club, meeting in The Gateway Café for 6:30pm.

Connecting with others is one of the 5 ways to wellbeing, and social relationships are really important for our mental wellbeing, so come why not come along for some delicious food and wonderful company?

🚨Places are limited and booking is required. Please email [email protected] or call us on 01925 246888🚨

This week, some services will be affected due to strike action.

Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

☑️ A lump in your throat
☑️ Difficulty swallowing
☑️ A sore throat or cough for longer than 3 weeks
☑️ A red sore or ulcer in your mouth
☑️ Hoarseness or change in your voice
☑️ Blood in you spit
☑️ Significant weight loss over a short period of time

If you are suffering with one or more of these symptoms make sure you arrange an appointment to get this checked out.
Knowing the symptoms of possible Head & Neck Cancer can save a life!

Celebrating 75 years of the NHS in the practice today💙🎉
Even the patients got involved 🤩

Our Friends & Family Test results are in for June 2023... 70% of our patients had a very good experience at the practice.

We received some lovely patient feedback including these kind words below...

"One is treated correctly by all concerned at the practice, from the reception staff to the staff carrying out the treatment whether it is advice or practical. They always have time for a person"

The practice is in the process of upgrading our telephone systems. As a result, from Monday 3rd July 2023 we will have a temporary telephone number.

Please use this when trying to contact the surgery until further notice.

The telephone lines may be busier than usual but we are open as normal.

Thank you for your patience during these essential upgrades.

‼️IMPORTANT‼️

Tomorrow, Friday 30th June is Warrington Walking Day and road closures will be in place around the procession routes.

⛔️Roads closed between 9.30am and 1pm⛔️
Rhodes Street, Buckley Street, Legh Street, Edgworth Street, Bewsey Street, Orford Lane, Pinners Brow, Tanners Lane, Midland Way, Legh Street and Bath Street

Please plan your route and leave plenty of time if you have an appointment tomorrow

Everything you need to know about Warrington Walking Day 2023 THIS Friday will see the return of Warrington Walking Day.

❗️REMINDER❗️

Both our practice sites will be CLOSED from 1.00pm today 28th June 2023 for staff training.
We will open as normal at 8.00am tomorrow.

If you require medical help whilst we are closed, please contact NHS 111. If it is a medical emergency, call 999.

Job Alert 📣

The Central and West Warrington PCN are looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team.
📆Closing date - 4th July 2023.

For more information about the job role visit: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/M0026-23-0022