Boughton Health Centre

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

Still have't had your Flu vaccine?
We are holding some drop in sessions for eligible Boughton Health Centre Patients
For more information on eligibility criteria, please see the link below
www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

20/11/2025

Today is Carer's Rights Day!
This year’s theme ‘Know your rights, use your rights’ is all about making sure more unpaid carers understand their entitlements and feel confident to use them. We’re encouraging everyone to get involved and to find out how carers rights can help you to:

✔ Access support

✔ Juggle care and work

✔ Look after your health and wellbeing

✔ When the person you care for is coming out of hospital Find out more, and get involved in Carers Rights Day at
https://go.carersuk.org/CRD

18/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.
Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.
Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

17/11/2025

Here's all the details of our Carers Rights Day event in Chester.
Please get in touch if you would like to attend. All carers in Cheshire West and Chester are welcome to join us.

14/11/2025

This year, Carers Rights Day is on Thursday 20th November and the theme is
'Know your rights, use your rights.'
As a carer, you have the right to:

Ask your GP practice to identify you as a carer
* Request a free flu jab

* Request a carer’s assessment (from Social Care services)

* Be protected against discrimination or harassment

* Be consulted when the person you care for is discharged from hospital

Working carers also have the right to unpaid carers leave, and to request flexible working.
For more information about your rights as a carer you can visit www.carersuk.org and search for Carers Rights. If you feel your rights are not supported, please contact us for advice.

Locally, they be holding a Carers Rights Day event on Thursday 20th November, an information session with lunch at:
Chester HQ, Nicholas Street, CH1 2NP - 12 - 2pm.

We would love to welcome lots of carers to or Carers Rights Day sessions. If you would like to attend either of these events, please contact us on 0300 102 0008 or email bettertogether@cheshireandwarringtoncarers.org

Or you can book via our website using the below links:

www.bettertogetherwestcheshire.org/events-1/carers-rights-day-lunch-chester-1

14/11/2025

Today is to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes
Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes – we call these the 4Ts. If you spot any of these signs, see a doctor for a test immediately.

www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-1-diabetes/symptoms

10/11/2025

Resident doctors will be striking from 7am on 14 November until 7am on 19 November.
During this period, please do not hesitate to come forward to get the care you need.
You should still call 999 or go to A&E in an emergency when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. But if you need urgent medical help and you're not sure where to go, use NHS 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.
www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/public-urged-to-use-nhs-111-ahead-of-doctor-strikes-2/

03/11/2025

It’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week
You might be surprised at the range of health services offered by your local pharmacy. Please make the most of the NHS and private services available on your doorstep - from flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, contraception, medicines consultations and convenient treatment for minor ailments.

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

31/10/2025

Flu cases have hit earlier than usual and are already three times higher than this time last year – with infections rising fastest among children.
For some people – like children, pregnant women, older adults and those with long term conditions – flu can lead to serious illness.

Getting vaccinated helps protect you and those around you. Book now via the NHS app, or call us on 01244 325421

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/