SandbachGPs

31/03/2026

Today we say a big farewell to Dr Dickinson. We would like to thank Dr Dickinson for her years of service and we wish her a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.
https://www.sandbachgps.nhs.uk/2026/03/31/good-luck-to-dr-dickinson-on-her-retirement/

30/03/2026

Our clinical trials team are happy to announce we have a 2 new studies starting in the next couple of months. Both are testing anew weight loss drug. One is for people who are overweight and do not have diabetes, the other is for people with diabetes who are overweight who have well controlled blood sugars. We currently can’t give out more info about the studies other than you can’t be on another study or have taken weight loss drugs in the 3m prior the study.

If you are interested in taking part in the research you can register your interest by filling in the research form on our digital front door on our website. We will be approaching individuals anyway and all studies have strict rules so we can’t promise anyone will be guaranteed a place but it’s useful to know who’s interested.

Click on get started on our webpage and select the research option

29/03/2026

Please note that the practice will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April for the Easter Bank Holidays. We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

If you need urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

27/03/2026

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App?

26/03/2026

Location, Location, Location!

CRY-Sandbach are grateful to Ashfields Primary Care Centre for offering to host this year's cardiac screening sessions for the young.

Thank You Ashfields Primary Care Centre
SCREENINGS - Will take place on Saturday/Sunday, 20th/21st June 2026

The appointments will become available in the coming weeks via CRY for residents aged 14-35 years and living in the CW11 postcode area

Please do not contact Ashfields Primary Care regarding this event

DONATIONS
- You can donate to support this event at
https://www.justgiving.com/page/ann-nevitt-1

26/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students have taken part across the world.
Every year, we have joined together to hold events, share ideas and highlight the impact of social prescribing on people and communities. Together, we want to raise awareness of what social prescribing is, how it works, and how it changes lives.

Find out more: www.socialprescribingacademy.org.uk

26/03/2026

Check on someone you know❤

25/03/2026

Join us for our Coffee and Chat session, open to all carers registered with us at the Hub! 🙂
Cheshire East’s carers group

24/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. About 7,400 women are diagnosed with cancer of the o***y (ovarian cancer) each year in the UK.

Whether you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or support someone with this diagnosis, there is support for you:

Macmillan Cancer Support - https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month

NHS.uk - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/help-and-support/

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you are directly affected by Ovarian cancer, or you just want to find out more, we have information that can help.

23/03/2026

Health Support for Farmers

To talk to a sympathetic person who understands farming and rural life:

CALL 03000 111 999
Calls will be answered in person from 7am to 11pm every day of the year.

I need help with:
Stress
Depression
Isolation
Long term illness
Accidents
Alcohol or drug dependency
How FCN can help with health issues:
Stress
As the problems mount and the solutions seem to become further out of reach, mental stress will simply add to the difficulties and can make even the simplest business decision seem very hard to make.

Depression
Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness can begin to take over as the stress mounts. This affects both physical and mental health and can affect one’s ability to make decisions.

Isolation
While many urban dwellers look with envy on the peace and tranquillity of the countryside, they lose sight of the fact that farming is a seven-days-of -the-week job and the opportunities for a social life or even a chat with a neighbour can be few and far between. Adding loneliness to your problems does not make them any easier to bear.

Long term illness
Coping with a long term illness is a challenge in itself. It takes a good deal of managing and planning to keep the business functioning as you would like and enable you to feel you still have something to offer.

Accidents
We all know that farming is a dangerous occupation and despite everyone’s best intentions, accidents do happen. The results are devastating not only for the individual concerned but will lead directly to the way the farm business is run and managed.

Alcohol or drug dependency
This is not confined to the young people of the inner cities. This is a real and dangerous problem whoever you are, whatever your age and wherever you live.

Remember:
If you recognise the danger signs of the problems listed (above) or if you have spotted them in someone you know, doing nothing is not an option.

Act now. FCN volunteers will listen and provide support. They can’t provide a cure for all ills but they can point you in the right direction and they can walk with you as you take the steps towards recovery.

There are far too many cases of farmers who feel that they cannot see a future, a way out of their predicament or become overburdened. Please don’t struggle – talk to FCN before you reach that point.

Please call our Helpline 03000 111 999 – we may be able to help.

All calls to the Helpline are treated confidentially and whatever difficulties you face, the first step is to talk to someone.

If you would like further information and support please contact Ashfields on 01270 446560 or email David.crosthwaite@nhs.net

21/03/2026

Sandbach Communicare needs your support.

A wonderful community organisation that supports so many,
Sandbach Communicare needs your support.

They are a group of local volunteers who work with Ashfields Health Centre to provide transport to GP and hospital appointments for those who would otherwise find it difficult to attend … and we need your help!

Are you a car owner with a clean licence?
Can you spare a few hours every couple of weeks?
Do you like meeting new people?
Are you able to lend a hand to someone in need of help

If you are a driver and have a few hours a week and would like to help others, please get in touch with David at Ashfields on
01270 446560 option 3
or email on David.crosthwaite@nhs.net

21/03/2026

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age here.
https://nhs.uk/health-assessment.../calculate-your-heart-age