Fountains Medical Practice Chester

11/03/2026

We will be closed for training from 1pm today. If you need any medical attention during this time please call 111, we will be reopen on Thursday at 8am.

09/03/2026

05/03/2026

📣Patient Announcement 📣

We will be moving to a new online system from the 18th March called BLINX PACO taking over PATCHES.

We understand not everyone can use this system called so you can still call this practice to book appointments and speak to reception.

If you need a reminder of your NHS Number please follow the below link
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/find-nhs-number/

03/03/2026

There is a rise in measles in some parts of England, vaccinations are the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

NHS England are encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations by checking red books or contact us to check for you!

27/02/2026

There is a new In-Person Peer Support group from Long Covid Support national charity!

25/02/2026

We're hiring! We are looking for a Receptionist / Administrator to join our friendly and forward thinking team.

Main duties of the job

-Answering the telephone
-Dealing with patient queries
-Processing prescriptions
-Scanning & read coding
-Summarising patient notes
-Patient registrations
-Being the first point of contact to our patients
-Booking appointments

Qualifications
Essential
-Excellent communication skills
-Good IT skills
-Ability to follow policy and procedure

Desirable
-Experience of using EMIS Web

Please apply through NHS Jobs or the following link: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4483-26-0004?location=ch1%204ds&distance=5&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en

23/02/2026

Norovirus cases are rising!

It is important you are washing your hands with warm and soapy water to stop the spread. You should stay at home for 48 hours after experiencing any symptoms as you are still infectious.

20/02/2026

Many of life's problems can make you feel unwell. Well-being Coordinators can help to explore extra services hat can help you. Think this might help? Get in touch with us and we can do a referral!

18/02/2026

We are looking for an apprentice!

If you or you know someone that is interested please email us your CV at fountainsmedicalpractice@nhs.net

02/02/2026

We will be closed for training on the 3rd February from 1pm and will be open on the 4th at 8am as normal. During this time if you need medical assistance please call 111 or 999 in an emergency.

30/01/2026

During the Winter it is recommended that everyone take a daily vitamin D supplement of 10 micrograms. You can get these from Pharmacies and some shops!

28/01/2026

From February we will no longer have appointments being released at 12pm. All our on the day appointments will be released at 8am for the day.