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01/04/2026

March Update – Knowsley Medical Doctors Surgery 🌼

As we reach the end of our year here at the practice, we’d like to let you know that patient invites and reviews will begin fresh from today. Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past year — it truly means a lot 💙

March has brought brighter days, a hint of spring, and another busy month at Knowsley Medical Doctors Surgery. Our team continues to work hard to care for our community — we appreciate your ongoing patience and kindness.

📊 March at a glance:
📞 2,378 phone calls answered
🩺 1767 appointments delivered
⭐ 97% of patients would recommend us
🚫 78 missed appointments (please cancel if you can’t attend)
🚫 3 patients with more than 1 DNA
📝 98 referrals sent
📋 23 non-NHS reports completed

💉 Vaccinations & Seasonal Care
If you’re eligible for NHS vaccinations, including any remaining seasonal vaccines, please get in touch to book. Staying protected helps keep you and those around you safe.

🌬️ Ongoing Respiratory Support
Support remains available for coughs, breathing issues, asthma, and chest symptoms. Contact us and we’ll guide you to the most appropriate care.

💙 Thank you
We’d like to thank all our patients for your continued support, understanding, and respect for our team.

Please remember — if you can’t attend your appointment, let us know so we can offer it to someone else.

Wishing you a healthy and positive start to the new season from all of us at Knowsley Medical Doctors Surgery 🌼

Wishing everyone a blessed, happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.
20/03/2026

Wishing everyone a blessed, happy and peaceful Eid al-Fitr.

11/03/2026

🌼🤧 Hayfever Season Is Coming! 🤧🌼

As we head into spring, pollen levels will soon be on the rise — and for many people, that means the return of sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion.

If you suffer from hayfever, now is the time to prepare.

💡 Top tips to manage symptoms:
• Start antihistamines early (before symptoms peak)
• Check daily pollen forecasts
• Keep windows closed during high pollen days
• Shower and change clothes after being outdoors
• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes

If your symptoms are severe, persistent, or affecting your asthma, please contact the practice for advice. Our team is here to help you manage your symptoms effectively.

📞 Call the surgery or use our online services to request support.

Let’s stay one step ahead of hayfever this spring 🌷

06/03/2026

💜 International Women’s Day – Sunday 8 March

International Women’s Day celebrates the cultural, political, and social achievements of women around the world. At Knowsley Medical Centre, we see the strength and resilience of women every day—in our patients, our community, and our team—and we are proud to support women’s health at every stage of life.

We offer a range of services dedicated to women’s wellbeing, including:
🌸 Cervical smear tests and reminders
🌸 Contraception advice and reviews
🌸 Menopause support and hormone health
🌸 Pregnancy and post-natal care
🌸 Breast and general health checks
🌸 Mental health and wellbeing support

If you are due a smear, would like to discuss contraception, or have any concerns about your physical or emotional health, please contact reception to book an appointment. Our clinicians are here to listen, offer advice, and help you make informed choices.

Today we celebrate:
🌷 The women who care for families and communities
🌷 The women working across health and social care
🌷 The right of every woman to be heard and treated equally
🌷 Better access to health and opportunity

Knowsley Medical Centre is committed to championing equality and ensuring every woman feels safe, supported, and respected.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women in our community.

02/03/2026

🎗 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month – March

At Knowsley Medical Centre, we care about every part of your health. Ovarian cancer can disrupt the normal function of the ovaries and, if not found early, can affect other areas of the body. The symptoms are often easy to overlook, which is why awareness is so important.

Look out for persistent signs such as bloating, pelvic or tummy pain, feeling full quickly, or changes in bladder habits. If something doesn’t feel normal for you, please don’t ignore it—our team is here to listen and help.

We also want to remind all eligible patients about the importance of cervical smear tests. Smears help detect changes early and are one of the best ways to protect your health. If you’re due or unsure, contact reception and we’ll be happy to book you in.

This March, Knowsley Medical Centre encourages our community to:
💙 Know the symptoms
💙 Attend regular smears and check-ups
💙 Reach out if you have any concerns
💙 Support those affected by ovarian cancer

You are never alone—our team is here for you every step of the way.

27/02/2026

🌍 Zero Discrimination Day – 1 March 2026

At Knowsley Medical Centre, we believe that every person has the right to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Zero Discrimination Day, led by the United Nations and UNAIDS, reminds us that equality in healthcare is essential for healthy, strong communities.

Discrimination can prevent people from seeking help, being heard, or receiving the care they need. Our practice is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all—regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or background.

We are proud to:
🤍 Treat every patient with kindness and respect
🤍 Offer equal access to appointments and services
🤍 Challenge stigma around health conditions
🤍 Listen to each individual without judgement

Everyone deserves to feel safe when accessing healthcare. If you ever need support, advice, or someone to listen, our team is here for you.

Together, we can help build a community where no one faces discrimination.

23/02/2026

Right now, at least 1.25 million people in the UK are living with an eating disorder.

This Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026, let’s shine a light on the reality behind the statistics and remind anyone struggling that they are not alone.

Awareness saves lives.
Compassion changes lives.
Support makes recovery possible

If you or someone you care about needs help, please reach out — there is support available. 💜

Domestic Abuse Can Affect Older People Too-Abuse does not stop with age. Many older people experience domestic abuse fro...
12/02/2026

Domestic Abuse Can Affect Older People Too-

Abuse does not stop with age. Many older people experience domestic abuse from partners, adult children, relatives, carers, or others they trust — and it is often hidden.

Abuse can include:
-Emotional or psychological abuse
-Financial exploitation or control
-Physical harm
-Neglect
-Coercive and controlling behaviour

Older people may feel isolated, dependent, ashamed, or afraid to speak out. They may worry about losing their home, care, or family relationships.

Support is available.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you can contact Hourglass — the UK charity dedicated to supporting older people facing abuse. They offer confidential advice, information, and emotional support through their helpline and online services.

No one is too old to be safe.
No one is too old to be heard.

12/02/2026

📢 Accurx Triage at Knowsley Medical Centre

We’ve been using Accurx Triage for the past few months, and we’re pleased to say that many of our patients are happy with the new system 💙

Accurx Triage makes it easier for you to contact Knowsley Medical Centre online — without needing to call or visit the practice.

🕗 On-the-day medical request forms open from 8am and remain available until we reach full capacity or 9am (whichever comes first).

You can use Accurx Triage to:
🔹 Request medical help or advice
🔹 Submit administrative queries
🔹 Get support with prescriptions and sick notes
🔹 Send us non-urgent health concerns

Simply visit our website and click on the Accurx Triage link to complete a short online form. Your request will be reviewed by our team, and we’ll respond as soon as possible in a timely manner.

⏰ Please note: Accurx Triage is for non-emergency requests only. If you need urgent medical attention, please call 999 or 111 as appropriate.
Please also ensure you are using the correct form when submitting your requests.
Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve access to our services.

10/02/2026

💙 Blue Inhalers – What You Need to Know

Many of our patients use a blue reliever inhaler to quickly ease symptoms like wheeze, cough, or breathlessness. These inhalers are designed to relax the airways and give fast relief when you need it.

🚨 If you are needing your blue inhaler 3 times a week or more, or requesting it more often than usual, this may be a sign that your asthma or breathing condition isn’t as well controlled as it could be.

We can help by:
• Reviewing your inhaler technique
• Checking whether a preventer inhaler would help
• Creating or updating your asthma action plan
• Offering routine asthma reviews

Please contact the surgery to book an asthma review with our nursing team. Bringing your inhalers with you to the appointment is really helpful.

Your breathing matters — don’t struggle in silence 💙
— Knowsley Medical Centre, Bury

💗 Supporting Cervical Screening Awareness 💗Yesterday we were delighted to welcome the Supporting sisters to Knowsley Med...
06/02/2026

💗 Supporting Cervical Screening Awareness 💗

Yesterday we were delighted to welcome the Supporting sisters to Knowsley Medical Centre again. Helen spent time sitting with the ladies who attended to talk through smear tests, explaining what they are, why they are done, and why they are so important.

During the discussion, we asked the ladies who joined us about reasons why they may not attend for smear tests. Many shared that this was due to concerns about pain, as well as cultural reasons. These conversations were incredibly important and helped highlight the real barriers some women face when accessing cervical screening.

A smear test (also known as cervical screening) is a simple test that checks the health of the cervix, which is the opening to the womb from the va**na. The test looks for certain types of HPV (human papillomavirus) that can cause changes to cervical cells. These changes often have no symptoms, but if they are found early, they can be treated before they develop into cervical cancer.

Although a smear test can feel a little uncomfortable, it should not be painful and only takes a few minutes. Regular cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect your health and can help prevent cervical cancer before it starts.

Thank you to everyone who attended today and to Helen for providing such important information in a supportive and reassuring way 🌸 If you have been invited for your smear test, we strongly encourage you to attend.

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