Rainhill Village Surgery

14/11/2025

This , make sure you know the 4Ts.
Type 1 diabetes can present at any age but most commonly presents in children and young people. Make sure you know how to spot the symptoms of type 1 diabetes:
🚽 Toilet – going for a wee more often, especially at night. In younger children this may include new bedwetting, or nappies being heavier than usual
🫗 Thirsty – being constantly thirsty and drinking more than usual
😴 Tired – being very tired and having less energy
📉 Thinner – losing weight without trying to or looking thinner than usual

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

🩺WE ARE WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS🩺
The Practice is open for new patients. Please call into the surgery to collect a form or submit one online at rainhillsurgery.co.uk if you would like to register with us!

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10/11/2025

You can still ask your GP practice for the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine if your child has missed either of their 2 doses.
For more information ➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

07/11/2025

Your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicines without you seeing a GP.

If your condition isn’t covered, or you need further help, pharmacists can signpost you to the right care.

Think pharmacy first.

https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/community-pharmacies-step-into-the-spotlight-this-ask-your-pharmacist-week-bringing-care-close-to-home-across-the-north-west/

05/11/2025

Aged 50-74 and received your testing kit? Doing your FREE bowel screening test at home could catch cancer early – when it’s easiest to treat.
It’s quick, it’s private, it’s easy to do and it only needs a tiny sample. Visit cmcanceralliance.nhs.uk/tiny-bit-of-poo to find out how to do your test or to request a test.

05/11/2025

🩺WE WELCOME NEW PATIENTS🩺
The Practice is open for new patients. Please call into the surgery to collect a form or submit one online at rainhillsurgery.co.uk if you would like to register with us!

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03/11/2025

03/11/2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of the ATTITUDES-W Patient study – a new research project that aims to better understand people’s experiences with gynaecology clinics and weight management discussions.
Your feedback is important! By sharing your thoughts, you can help improve health and wellbeing for people attending gynaecology appointments. If you've visited a gynaecology clinic in the past 5 years, we’d love to hear from you!
Make a difference with us! https://www.qualtrics.manchester.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_davAnc0uqGes9JI

18/09/2025

‼️PATIENT NOTICE‼️

Rainhill Village Surgery will be having its roof replaced over the next few weeks. This work is starting today. The car park has been closed until further notice for safety reasons. The practice will remain open as usual throughout the work however please take care when entering and exiting the building.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

24/07/2025

❗️PATIENT NOTICE: The Practice will be closed for staff training on Thursday 24th July from 1pm and we will re-open at 8am on Friday 25th July.

For any medical emergencies please call the practice and you will be transferred to an alternative provider to support your health care needs.