The Elms Medical Practice

20/01/2026

19/01/2026

BOSS YOUR ALCOHOL-FREE GOALS
Better sleep, boosted energy, fuller wallet? Whatever motivates you to cut the booze this , the free Try Dry® app helps you stay committed through January & beyond: http://bit.ly/43HzUIE
Dry January Alcohol Change UK

19/01/2026

Sinusitis can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as facial pain or pressure, a blocked or runny nose, headaches and reduced sense of smell. While many cases improve on their own, treatments like pain relief, nasal sprays, steam inhalation and self-care can help ease symptoms, and medical advice may be needed if symptoms last longer or worsen. Knowing the signs and treatment options can help you manage sinusitis more effectively and understand when to seek help. 🤧💧🩺✨

Read detailed clinical information on sinusitis: https://patient.info/doctor/ear-nose-throat/sinusitis-pro

Get NHS advice on symptoms and treatment: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/

18/01/2026

Although it is uncommon, children who have recently had chickenpox are more vulnerable to forms of Group A Strep. 🦠
Read the blog post on Group A Strep 🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/.../group-a-strep-what-you.../

18/01/2026

🔥 If you need somewhere to stay warm this winter, ask your local council if they have information about nearby ‘warm spaces’.
These are public places that anyone can use to stay warm - for example a community space like a library.
Find out more ⤵️
https://bit.ly/2SQOVm7

17/01/2026

It’s Love Your Liver Month. 💚

In support of the British Liver Trust .info are sharing the foods to eat and avoid if you're managing fatty liver disease: https://patient.info/.../diet-and-nutrition/fatty-liver-diet

16/01/2026

Next week is Health and Wellbeing Week.

Once again, our libraries will be offering a wide range of free activities to help improve your mental and physical wellbeing, from Monday 19 to Sunday 25 January.

Click the link to find out what's going on at your library: https://cwac.co/3JEBg

For all bookable events visit: https://cwac.co/xPvAr

16/01/2026

During National Obesity Awareness Week, the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme highlights the support available to help people achieve and maintain a healthier weight. This free, online programme is designed for eligible adults and focuses on practical tools for healthier eating, increasing physical activity and making sustainable behaviour changes that last. 🚶‍♂️💙

Taking part can help improve confidence, boost energy levels and support both physical and mental wellbeing over the long term. Support is flexible, accessible from home and built around real-life routines, making healthier changes more achievable. 🥗✨

Learn more about the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

15/01/2026

Struggling with feeling depressed, worrying a lot, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions? NHS Talking Therapies are here to help.
You don’t need a diagnosis to get support. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can help you feel better.
Talking Therapies are free, and confidential. You’ll be treated by trained clinicians, online, on the phone, or in person.
Your GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

14/01/2026

Age UK have been allocated extra funds to support our vulnerable residents. The Household Support Fund is open and accepting referrals for Cheshire West and Chester residents aged 65 and over.
Current eligibility criteria:
Single person: weekly income below £349 and savings of £4,000 or less
Couple: weekly income below £525 and savings of £5,000 or less

14/01/2026

Know your units, know your limits.
There isn’t a completely safe amount of alcohol you can drink, but you are at lower risk of harm if you drink 14 units or less a week.
Tracking your units helps you stay in control.
ℹ️ https://nhs.uk/.../alcohol-advice/calculating-alcohol-units/