Padgate Medical Centre

14/11/2025

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

14/11/2025

Join The Living Well Hub and Warrington Children’s Centres and Family Hubs as we collect unwanted Christmas jumpers in time for Christmas Jumper Day on 11th December!

If you have any festive jumpers, you no longer need, we’d love to give them a new home!
Your donations will help families across Warrington join in the festive fun this season.

Drop-off points:
📍 The Living Well Hub, Horsemarket Street
📍 Your nearest Children’s Centre
🗓️ Donations needed by Friday 28th November

We’d be so grateful if you could also help us spread the word — share this appeal with your teams, families, and networks to help us reach as many people as possible.
Together, we can make this Christmas a little warmer and brighter for everyone.

13/11/2025

🌟 Living Well Hub – November in Warrington 🌟
Connecting people, communities and services to support healthier, happier lives.

📍 The Living Well Hub offers weekly drop-in sessions with:
• Healthy lifestyle advice and support
• Services for older people
• Children and family support
• Ageing well, dementia help and wellbeing activities
• Health checks, financial guidance, housing and community support

📆 What’s happening this November:
• Dementia cafés, ageing well groups and falls prevention
• Coffee mornings and social groups to reduce loneliness
• Macmillan Cancer Support, carers support and youth services
• Heart health checks, cycling and walking activities, and the Travel Well Bike Library

No need to book – just drop in for advice, support or a friendly chat.

🕐 Please note: the Hub closes at 1pm on Thursdays.
🌐 Find out more at: https://livingwellwarrington.org/

12/11/2025

Family Christmas Community Event on Friday 5th December, 9:30am – 12:00pm at The Living Well Hub, 26–30 Horsemarket Street, Warrington WA1 1XL.

Join us for a morning filled with festive fun, family connection, and community support!

Here’s what’s happening on the day:
🎨 Christmas Stay & Play Session – Hosted by Warrington Children’s Centres, with a special visit from the big man himself thanks to Warrington VIP!
🎅 Festive activities – Hannah from HAF will be joining us to offer fun activities for both the little (and big) ones.
🧥 Christmas Jumper Swap Shop – We know how expensive the festive season can be, so families can pick up or swap Christmas jumpers at our swap stall.
We’ll also have a range of local services on hand to offer information and support, including:
• Warrington Carers Hub, Youth Division
• Talking Point
• Early Help
• NHS Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
• NatWest Bank
• Mersey Care Perinatal Mental Health Team
• Warrington Disability Partnership Energy Team
• Green Doctor
• Early Years Funding Team

Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with friends and families!

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

12/11/2025

🌟 The Little Orange Book – Essential Advice for Parents and Carers 🌟

Looking for trusted guidance on managing common illnesses in babies and young children? The Little Orange Book, a must-have resource for parents and carers.

📘 What’s Inside?
✅ Advice on managing common conditions like coughs, colds, and fevers.
✅ Recognizing symptoms of more serious illnesses and when to seek help.
✅ The Traffic Light System: Green, Amber and Red indicators for appropriate actions.
✅ Practical self-care tips for home management.
✅ Emergency signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.

🔗 Download your copy today:https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Little-Orange-Book.pdf

Help us spread the word across Warrington by sharing this with other parents and carers!

Together, we can keep our little ones healthy and happy.

11/11/2025

Looking for health, support, or activities in Warrington?

Living Well Warrington is your go‑to guide for everything you and your family might need.

From local services and wellbeing groups to helpful resources for physical and mental health — it's all there in one place.

🔗 Check it out: livingwellwarrington.org

Let’s connect, thrive, and make the most of what’s on offer! 💚

10/11/2025

10/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟

Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.

Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone

Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying

Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

07/11/2025

Looking for support in your community? 🌟 Talking Points is here to help with a wide range of services, from carer support and housing advice to transport and employment opportunities.

Drop in at one of the many locations across Warrington – no appointment necessary! Find a session near you and get the support you need today. 💬✨

Visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/talking-points for more details.

07/11/2025

Meet our Care Coordinator, Kista! 🌟

Kista works closely with healthcare professionals to help coordinate care, especially for children and their families. She supports newly diagnosed cancer patients and their carers, guiding them to helpful services.

Kista can assist with:
• Neurodiversity
• Challenging behaviour
• Friendships and bullying
• Eating habits
• School attendance
• Speech and language

If you’d like Kista’s support, contact your reception to book an appointment.