Knutsford Medical Partnership

16/02/2026

💙 Support Your GP Surgery – Try Pharmacy First 💙

Did you know you can get treatment for a range of common conditions without needing a GP appointment?

The Pharmacy First scheme allows your local community pharmacist to assess you and provide medication (where clinically appropriate) — quickly and conveniently.

✔️ No appointment needed
✔️ Expert advice from trained pharmacists
✔️ Helps reduce pressure on GP services
✔️ Fast access to treatment for common conditions

Our reception team can refer you to this service, but you can also access it directly by visiting your local pharmacy.

📍 Find your nearest pharmacy here:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

By choosing Pharmacy First when appropriate, you’re helping keep GP appointments available for those who need them most. Thank you for your support!

13/02/2026

Here are some details of research studies we are currently taking part in.

If you would like more information please contact our reception team or visit the research page on our website: https://knutsfordmedicalpartnership.co.uk/our-work/research/

11/02/2026

From 1st April 2026, funding for SMS messages will be significantly reduced across Cheshire. As a result, we’ll be changing how we contact patients.

Where possible we will now be contacting you through email or the NHS App, but text messages will continue to be sent when these options are not available, and we will continue to contact patients without a mobile phone by landline or post.

Please could you help support the practice to get information to you by downloading the NHS App and turning on notifications and make sure we have your up to date email address.

For more information, please visit the news section of our website: https://knutsfordmedicalpartnership.co.uk/changes-to-how-patients-will-receive-messages-from-1st-april-2026/

02/02/2026

💚Kidney Cancer Awareness Week – 2nd - 6th February 2026

Its Kidney Cancer Awareness Week, helping to raise awareness of a cancer that often has early symptoms that can be easy to miss.

⚠️ Symptoms to look out for include:
• Blood in your urine
• Persistent lower back pain (on one side)
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Night sweats

These symptoms don’t always mean cancer, but it’s important to get them checked. Early diagnosis can make a real difference.

If you have any concerns or notice changes that don’t feel right, please don’t hesitate to contact the practice for advice or an appointment.

More information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-cancer/
https://www.kcuk.org.uk

27/01/2026

Request your repeat prescription quicker than you can say it. When it suits you.

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

📱Tap the NHS App

22/01/2026

20/01/2026

Its Cervical Cancer Prevention Week!

Cervical screening saves lives. It can help stop cancer before it starts by detecting certain types of HPV (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes to the cervix. These cell changes are easily treated, preventing cervical cancer from developing.

If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last screening, please don’t wait – book an appointment with us now.

15/01/2026

Have your say!
Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) gives patients the opportunity to share ideas, provide feedback, and help us improve our services. Patients of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. If you’d like to get involved or find out more, please email knutsfordppg@outlook.com

12/01/2026

Can you help us to reduce medicines waste in Cheshire and Merseyside? Pharmacist Emad explains the simple steps we can take to help us all stay well, stay safe, stay green and stay organised, with our prescription medications.

www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/medicines-waste

08/01/2026

📱 Have you downloaded the NHS App yet?
The NHS App is a quick and easy way to manage your health – all from your smartphone or tablet!
With the NHS App you can:

✅ Order repeat prescriptions

✅ View your medical record and test results

✅ Check messages from your GP surgery

✅ Access NHS 111 online

It’s secure, free, and available 24/7 – helping you save time and avoid unnecessary phone calls or visits to the surgery.
Download the NHS App today from the App Store or Google Play and take control of your healthcare.
If you need help getting started, please contact the surgery and we will be happy to assist. 😊

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/about-the-nhs-app/

24/12/2025

🎄Happy Christmas from everyone at Knutsford Medical Partnership! 🎄
We wish all our patients a happy, healthy, and peaceful festive season.
The surgeries will be closed
Thursday 25th December
Friday 26th December
Thursday 1st January
If you require any urgent help or advice on these days, please contact NHS 111