Danebridge Medical Practice

27/03/2026

Do you have a Lasting Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a way of giving someone you trust the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf if you're no longer able to make them yourself – or if you don't want to.

There might come a time when you're no longer able to make or communicate your own decisions. Having a power of attorney set up in advance can make things much easier – so it's worth considering now.

A power of attorney is a legal document that appoints someone – your 'attorney' – to make decisions on your behalf.

There are a number of reasons why you may need someone to make decisions on your behalf. It may be a temporary measure, if you're going into hospital and need help with everyday financial tasks like paying your bills. Or it may be part of long-term planning – if, for example, you've been diagnosed with dementia and want to plan ahead in case you lose mental capacity to make your own decisions in the future.

For further information visit: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/legal-issues/power-of-attorney/

26/03/2026

23/03/2026

Free NHS Health Checks - Thursday 26 March 2026

Northwich Community Hub, Barons Quay

20/03/2026

Make or update your simple Will for free

Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple Wills written or updated free of charge by using solicitors in selected locations across the UK.

For further information visit: https://freewillsmonth.org.uk/

18/03/2026

We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

We’re encouraging parents to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. Check your child's red book or speak to their GP practice.

More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

16/03/2026

Kingsmead Shopping Centre, Northwich

We have been advised that car park relining work will be taking place on Wednesday 18th March 2026 at Kingsmead Shopping Centre. To minimise disruption the contractor has set out the following plan:

• Only one third of the car park will be cordoned off at a time to allow lining to be completed in stages while maintaining maximum availability of parking spaces.

• The onsite contractors will manage all vehicles entering the car park to advise individuals of the works and to ensure straight parking, enabling the lining team to continue smoothly.

13/03/2026

If you or a loved one has been affected by dementia, here are the dementia support services in the Northwich/Cheshire area:

Alzheimer's Society
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
They offer local dementia support, carers’ groups and a helpline. Services can be searched by postcode.

Age UK
https://www.ageuk.org.uk
Provide advice, support and local groups for older people, including dementia support. Local branches can advise on nearby services.

St Luke's Hospice
https://www.slhospice.co.uk
They run dementia support and carer groups within the community.

11/03/2026

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s important to know the signs and symptoms – especially as risk increases with age. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older and prostate cancer is more common in Black men.

Prostate cancer often develops slowly, so there may be no symptoms for many years.
Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Contact your GP if you notice any changes in your body or something doesn’t feel right.

Find more information on prostate cancer. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

11/03/2026

Danebridge Medical Practice along with other surgeries across Cheshire and Merseyside will be closed for colleague training from 1.00pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026. We will reopen at 8.00am on Thursday 12 March 2026.

For information, advice and guidance when we are closed please visit NHS 111 online or call NHS 111. For life threatening medical emergencies phone 999.

For general enquiries you can visit - danebridge.org.uk - or email -
Danebridge.Surgery@nhs.net

For Prescription requests email - DanebridgePrescriptions@nhs.net - or alternatively submit your request via the NHS App.

27/02/2026