Southport and Formby Primary Care Network

11/12/2025

View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.
Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app

10/12/2025

If you have a GP in Southport or Formby and are due or overdue your cervical screening (smear test) this is your reminder to book your appointment!
Call direct on 01704 395 755 to book your screening.

09/12/2025

⏳ One Day Left to Apply! Join Our Fantastic Pharmacy Team
We’re recruiting for Clinical Pharmacist / Care Home Pharmacist roles within Southport and Formby Primary Care Network.
✅ Benefits include:

6 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Flexible working
NHS Discounts

Deadline: Apply by Wednesday, 10th December 2025
Find out more and apply here:
👉 https://www.southportandformbyhealth.com/vacancies/
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in your community!

04/12/2025

Sefton Pharmacies Open During Christmas and New Year

To ensure patients have access to essential medicines over the festive period, several Sefton pharmacies will be open on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day.

Christmas Day – Thursday 25 December 2025
Woodvale Pharmacy, Ainsdale
Rowlands Pharmacy, Birkdale
Allied Pharmacy, Formby

Boxing Day – Friday 26 December 2025
Allied Pharmacy, Formby

New Year’s Day – Thursday 1 January 2026
Allied Pharmacy, Formby

03/12/2025

We're recruiting, join our fantastic Pharmacy Team!
We're looking for a Clinical Pharmacist/ Care Home Pharmacist to join Southport and Formby Primary Care Network, benefits include:
6 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Flexible working
NHS Discount
Apply by Wednesday 10th December 2025
Find out more about the roles and how to apply on our website: https://www.southportandformbyhealth.com/vacancies/

27/11/2025

The Brighter Living Partnership Social Prescribing Team is here to support you across Southport and Formby.

We’ve been sent some lovely feedback from clients that shows just how appreciated their work is. ❤️

Anna was feeling lost after big life changes – until she met Zoe, her Social Prescribing Link Worker.
With time to talk, local support and gentle encouragement, Anna found purpose again and now volunteers in her community.

Her message to others: “Everyone needs a Zoe.”

https://www.southportformbypcn.nhs.uk/news/everyone-needs-a-zoe/

If you’re struggling, you can be referred to our Social Prescribing team through your GP.

Social Prescribing Sefton

26/11/2025

More than 2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Caring for your eyes can help keep them healthy.

• Eat a balanced, healthy diet
• Get active
• Do not smoke or v**e
• Protect your eyes when the UV Index rises to 3 or more
• Have regular eye tests

Vision matters and National Eye Health Week aims to ensure that everyone takes care of their eyes.

If you have any concerns about your eyes the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries.

Find out more here:

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Community Urgent Eye Care Service (CUES) provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems such as flashes, floaters, vision loss or minor eye injuries.

25/11/2025

We’re recruiting a Clinical Pharmacist / Care Home Pharmacist to join our Southport and Formby PCN team.

You’ll work across our 14 GP practices as part of a friendly multidisciplinary team, supporting safe, high-quality and cost-effective patient care. The role includes structured medication reviews for care home residents, working closely with our Enhanced Health in Care Homes team.

You’ll join our growing group of PCN Clinical Pharmacists, supported by our PCN Clinical Pharmacy Team Manager.

Although this role is advertised as a full time role, part time hours will be considered.

Deadline: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 16th December at our Southport Business Park offices

Find out more here: https://www.southportformbypcn.nhs.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to your application!

20/11/2025

19/11/2025

Understanding the signs and symptoms of lung cancer can help with an early diagnosis. This useful video helps to explain the two types of lung cancer, exploring symptoms, testing, stages and treatment options. https://youtu.be/n6TE-Nkws6Q

Did you know lung cancer can affect anyone, not just smokers? This month is a great opportunity to raise awareness of this devastating disease and to help save lives. If you find that any of the following symptoms are affecting you, and last more than three weeks, make an appointment with your GP:

• Persistent cough
• Coughing up blood
• Chest pain or shortness of breath
• Unexplained weight loss or fatigue
• Repeated chest infections

Early detection saves lives.
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer...lung-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-lung-cancer

18/11/2025

Antibiotic resistance can happen when bacteria are treated with an antibiotic, and some survive. When bacteria become resistant, the original antibiotic can no longer kill them, which can result in infections that are hard to treat.

Resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern. Help preserve their efficacy for when they’re really needed!

• Always take antibiotics as prescribed
• Never miss a dose
• Complete a course in full
• Vaccinate yourself and your family
Keep antibiotics for when they’re really needed. You could save a life.

12/11/2025

If something in your body doesn’t feel right,
don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms