Primary Care 24

30/12/2025

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday. To find an open pharmacy near you, search Find a Pharmacy or see the link in the comments 👇

30/12/2025

An AMBER cold health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency for the until 5th January.

While exposure to cold weather can affect anyone, some people are particularly at risk.

UKHSA has published guidance on staying safe during cold weather.

30/12/2025

The children's flu vaccine helps protect against flu 💉

It's offered to children aged 2 to 3 years, school-aged children (Reception to Year 11) and children with certain long-term health conditions.

For more information visit 🔽
https://ow.ly/SjwC50XQfXQ

24/12/2025

Wishing you a very merry Christmas from all of us here at PC24!🎄

We hope you find time to rest, recharge and enjoy every moment whether you celebrate this season or not!

As we wrap up another year, we want to take this time to thank all our colleagues who will be working hard over the festive period to ensure the care and safety of our patients!

24/12/2025

This week Abbie Williams and Hannah Rahmani visited Light for Life, a local charity organisation that provides a range of services to support vulnerable individuals in Sefton.

They delivered the donated items that had been collected by our Safeguarding Champions Foodbank Appeal along with funds raised from our 'Snacks That Give Back' tuckshop based in our head office.

Thank you to all the colleagues that made this possible!🌟

23/12/2025

This season can be a difficult time but you are not alone, many support services remain open over the festive period.

Speaking to someone can help you feel heard, understood, and less alone.

Professional support is available 24/7. You can call NHS 111 and select Option 2 to speak to a mental health professional, who are available 24/7 or contact one of the helplines below.

Always contact 999 in an emergency.

22/12/2025

If you are struggling to cope, you don’t have to face it alone. Please reach out.

If you’re having thoughts of su***de, talking about it can help.

Call 111 (option 2) for urgent mental health support.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 999.

For more information:
https://ow.ly/MBlU50XMaVw

16/12/2025

Important information about the upcoming resident doctor's strikes below 👇

16/12/2025

Hospital A&E departments are experiencing high demands across Merseyside.

It is encouraged that if you are not experiencing emergency/life threatening situations to utilise services such as:

- Urgent Treatment Centres
- GPs
- Pharmacies
- Walk ins
- NHS 111 (111.nhs.uk)

15/12/2025

We're thrilled to be finalists at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2026! 🎉

Our projects been shortlisted for three awards:

🌟Best Contribution to the Improvement of Urgent & Emergency Care
🌟Most Effective Contribution to Clinical Redesign
🌟Patient Safety Collaboration

For 45 years, the HSJ Awards have been the most prestigious recognition of healthcare excellence in the UK. We're looking forward to celebrating with other fantastic finalists in March!

You can read more about the awards here: https://awards.hsj.co.uk

15/12/2025

15/12/2025

Ahead of the Christmas bank holidays, order repeat prescriptions early (around 7 days ahead) using the NHS App or your GP practice website 💊

If you need an emergency prescription, you can request a limited emergency supply through NHS111 by calling 111 or by visiting: 111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription.