Charnock Primary Care Centre

04/12/2025

01/12/2025

Systems update: MONDAY 1/12/25
Our clinical systems are back online via a temporary fix, but are running slowly.

We are working as quickly as possible to get back to full capacity. We apologise for any difficulty this is causing and thank you for your patience.

01/12/2025

🚨 URGENT NOTICE – INTERNET DOWN🚨

MONDAY 1.12.25

We are currently experiencing a major internet outage, which means we are unable to access our clinical system and cannot respond to enquiries at this time.

Our service provider is investigating the issue as a matter of urgency.
Unfortunately, we are unable to contact any affected patients.

We will be in touch as soon as we are able to access our systems.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

28/11/2025

Systems update:
Our clinical systems are back online via a temporary fix, but are running slowly. As a result, we aren't able to process as many requests as usual. Please contact us for urgent problems only.

We are working as quickly as possible to get back to full capacity. We apologise for any difficulty this is causing and thank you for your patience.

28/11/2025

🚨 URGENT NOTICE – INTERNET DOWN🚨

We are currently experiencing a major internet outage, which means we are unable to access our clinical system and cannot respond to enquiries at this time.

Our service provider is investigating the issue as a matter of urgency.
Unfortunately, we are unable to contact any affected patients.

We will be in touch as soon as we are able to access our systems.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

28/11/2025

Antibiotics do not treat viral infections such as colds and flu 🤧.

Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional before taking antibiotics.

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24/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

Antibiotic resistance is a global problem. Here's why your doctor won't give you antibiotics and why antibiotics should not be overused.

24/11/2025

The latest respiratory report shows influenza activity has again increased across all surveillance indicators.

Flu is spreading, you can help stop the spread by:
• Washing your hands regularly
• Catching coughs and sneezes in a tissue
• Minimising contact with others
• Getting vaccinated if you are eligible

For further information on the flu vaccine see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

The PHA surveillance reports are available at www.pha.site/Respiratory-surveillance-report / www.pha.site/Vaccine-uptake

24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

Diarrhoea and vomiting are common in adults, children and babies. Find out how to treat and avoid spreading them, and when to get medical help.

18/11/2025

Tomorrow is the start of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November).

Antibiotics don’t work on viruses like colds or flu. Self-care is often the best choice to treat minor illnesses.

Pharmacists are qualified to give advice about different health matters, including minor illnesses, so consider speaking to a pharmacist before going to your GP.

Also if eligible get your flu and COVID-19 vaccine.

Find out more at www.pha.site/antibiotics

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18/11/2025

📢 Practice Closure Today – Staff Training

Please be aware that the Practice will be closed today from 1.00pm as part of our annual staff training programme.
Extended Access appointments from 6.30pm at the Hub remain unaffected.

Training is an important part of our role to ensure we continue to improve and provide the best care for our patients.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, you can:

● Visit our website for information and guidance
● Visit your local pharmacy for health advice and medication where appropriate
● Call the Practice and you will be transferred to our out-of-hours service

The Practice will reopen tomorrow at 8.00am.

Thank you for your understanding. 💙

23/09/2025

📣 Use of paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Paracetamol remains the NHS-recommended painkiller during pregnancy, when used as directed – which is at the lowest effective dose, for the shortest time needed.

Our advice is based on rigorous assessment of the best available evidence, and we continuously monitor new data to ensure our recommendations remain safe and up to date.

If you ever suspect a side effect from any medicine, please report it to us through the Yellow Card scheme – this helps us keep medicines safe for everyone.

Read the full announcement ➡️

Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet