Mather Avenue Surgery

07/07/2025

23/06/2025

There have been some reports in the media about Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) becoming available via the NHS.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) is NOT currently available via the NHS in Liverpool. Its likely to become available via specialist weight loss clinics but we cannot confirm when this will be.

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) is not available to everyone right away. It will be rolled out gradually across England, starting with people who have the most urgent clinical needs. Eligibility is based on Body Mass Index (BMI) and certain health conditions.

To be eligible, you must have FOUR or more of the following health conditions. All conditions must be confirmed by a healthcare professional;
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Heart disease caused by narrowed or blocked arteries (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease)
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)

We know that managing weight can be incredibly challenging, and many people are asking about Mounjaro (tirzepatide) after hearing about how effective it can be in helping with weight loss.

If you would like support with weight loss, we can refer you to our amazing health and wellbeing team. Please speak to a receptionist for further information...

19/07/2024

There is an international IT issue you may have seen on the news. This is affecting practices using EMIS, the patient management software used by all Liverpool practices. We are seeing people booked in but have no access to results, letters etc. Please bear with us while we wait for the boffins to sort the Internet.

11/03/2024

28/02/2024

Measles cases in Liverpool are on the rise.

Phone us 0151 427 6239 to book a MMR vaccine, if you or you child need one.

You can send us a patch if you are not sure if you are due the vaccine and we will check.

22/02/2024

20/02/2024

Earache? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

➡️ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

03/02/2024

Patients suffering with any of these conditions can be treated with an appropriate antibiotic/antiviral medicine at participating community pharmacies.

Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection
Shingles
Acute Otitis Media
Acute Sinusitis
Infected insect bites
Impetigo
Acute Sore Throat

03/02/2024

More than 3 million unvaccinated children are at risk of catching measles in England.

Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations. You can make an appointment with your GP practice to catch up on missed doses.

For more info ➡️ http://nhs.uk/MMR

01/02/2024

When your Makro pick up is so big you need to send two cars! Make sure you pop down to St Columba’s, Hunts Cross, 11-12 Friday with big bags and an empty freezer - how much can you save!

29/01/2024

Almost two thirds of people don’t know that you can self-refer to NHS talking Therapies online to access treatment for anxiety and depression.

The service is effective, confidential and free.

You can refer yourself or talk to your GP: nhs.uk/talk.