Handbridge Medical Centre

01/04/2026

🌟 April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 🌟

Early detection saves lives — and one of the most effective ways to spot bowel cancer early is through the NHS bowel screening programme.

✅ If you're aged 60–74, you’ll receive a free bowel screening kit through the post.
✅ The test is quick, simple, and can be done at home.
✅ Completing and returning your kit could help detect signs of cancer early, when treatment is most effective.

🔵 If you’ve received your kit, please make time to complete it — it could save your life.
🔵 Want to learn more about how the test works and why it matters? Visit Cancer Research UK’s helpful guide below:

👉 Find out more:
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bowel-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening?gclid=717d064c49931e3cc25f6ffef6f41cb2&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=717d064c49931e3cc25f6ffef6f41cb2

Let’s work together to raise awareness and encourage everyone who’s eligible to take part. 💙

Bowel cancer screening aims to check for bowel cancer or abnormalities that could lead to bowel cancer. There are separate bowel screening programmes for the different countries in the UK.

26/03/2026

🌿 Today is National Social Prescribing Day 🌿

The Social Prescribing service is available at our Surgery.

If you are over 18, finding life’s challenges difficult, or would benefit from being connected with services that can support you, please contact the Surgery to request a referral to our Social Prescribing team.

Our Social Prescribers, Philippa and Fern, can help link you with local services, provide information and guidance, and support you with:
• Caring responsibilities
• Debt or financial worries
• Loneliness or social isolation
• Health and wellbeing concerns
• Many other life stressors

Philippa and Fern are here to listen and empower you to make positive changes.

🎥 Find out more about Social Prescribing:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EX9-CVmo7o

Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. Like loneliness, debt, or stress due to financial pressures or poor housing...

23/03/2026

Cervical screening checks for high-risk types of the HPV virus and is the best way to find out who is at higher risk of developing the cell changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

Don't wait for the post, get your test results easily wherever you are.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

Tap the NHS App📱

11/03/2026

📢 Important Notice
The surgery will be closed today from 13:00 for staff training.
We will reopen tomorrow at 08:00 as usual.

If you need medical advice or assistance while we’re closed, please contact NHS 111 by:
📞 Calling 111 📱Using the NHS App
🚨 As always, dial 999 in an emergency.

Thank you for your understanding!

Services the NHS provides if you need urgent or emergency medical help

24/02/2026

We are supporting the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day.

Taking around 5 minutes to complete, the quiz asks a series of
questions about your lifestyle. You will then receive an overall score
out of 10 and advice on how you are doing in each area. You’ll also
receive personalised recommendations and a wealth of NHS resources including free apps to help you act where it’s most needed.

Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

20/02/2026

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or give book an appointment with our nurse to discuss. www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

05/02/2026

💜 Free Dementia Clinics – Support for Patients and Families 💜
Dementia UK, in partnership with Nationwide Fairer Futures, is offering free, confidential dementia clinics with a specialist dementia nurse (known as an Admiral Nurse) at local Nationwide branches.
These face‑to‑face appointments can provide expert support and advice on:
• Getting a diagnosis
• Understanding symptoms and changes in behaviour
• Practical tips for carers
• Choosing home or residential care
• Emotional support for individuals and families
📅 Appointments are free and confidential
📝 How to book:
➡️ Visit https://www.dementiauk.org/nationwide
➡️ Speak to a Nationwide colleague in your local branch
➡️ Scan the QR code on the poster below
This service may be helpful for anyone affected by dementia, including carers and family members. Please feel free to share with others who may benefit.

04/02/2026

🌈 FREE February Half‑Term Holiday Clubs 🌈
If your child is eligible for free school meals, they may be able to attend FREE Holiday Activities & Food (HAF) clubs across West Cheshire 🍎⚽🎨
✅ Fun activities
✅ For children and young people eligible for free school meals
📲 Booking is essential
Please scan the QR code on the poster below to view the interactive map and contact the relevant provider, or visit:
👉 www.edsential.com/haf-cheshire-west
📞 Need help booking?
Call 01244 977394 or email HAF@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk

02/02/2026

Turn on notifications to get messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can also request and track repeat medication requests, view your test results as soon as they are available and view your medical record.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App