Northgate Village Surgery

01/10/2025

**LIFT OUT OF ORDER**

The lift from the car park is currently out of service. This is unfortunately beyond our control, as it is not owned by ourselves or any other medical practice in our building.
We are aware that engineers have been called, and will be working to get this fixed as soon as possible.

Please use the alternative lift on the other side of the car park (you will come out at the escape rooms on George St. and will need to cross the courtyard and enter the building through the back door), or allow additional time to take the stairs.

The lift from the ground floor of our building is still in use, and will provide you access to all floors above ground.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

30/09/2025

Get Online Week is Good Things Foundation's annual digital inclusion campaign. It's been held every year since 2007 and is back for 2025 from October 20-26th!
As part of Get Online Week 2025, we are holding a drop-in session at the surgery to help our patients get onto the NHS App!

📅 Visit the surgery on Friday 24th October, between 10am and 12pm.

We will support you to sign up and use the App to order your repeat prescriptions, view your health record and test results, and book appointments.

Please bring photo ID and proof of address with you.
Refreshments will be provided.

17/09/2025

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.
Make sure your child is protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure they are up to date with their MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccinations.
➡️ nhs.uk/MMR

12/09/2025

11/09/2025

High blood pressure rarely shows symptoms. But if left untreated, it can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk at nhs.uk/bloodpressure

09/09/2025

**We will be closed today, Tuesday 9th September, from 1pm for staff training. We will re-open on Wednesday 10th September at 8am.**

If your problem is urgent, and cannot wait until we re-open, please dial 111 or visit the NHS 111 website: https://111.nhs.uk/

Our phone lines may be busy when we re-open, please bear with us during this time.

05/09/2025

📢Changes to NHS Cervical Screening Results from September 2025 📢

Starting today:
✅ If your cervical screening (smear test) results are normal (negative), you’ll receive them directly through the NHS App – fast, secure, and right at your fingertips.
📩 If the message isn’t read within 72 hours, a letter will still be sent as a backup.
📬 Abnormal result letters will continue to be sent by post for now.

This follows the successful rollout of digital invitations and reminders in 2025 — where 9 out of 10 are now sent digitally! 📲

✅ Download the NHS App now
✅ Turn on notifications so your results are delivered straight to you

It only takes a few minutes to set up – and from now on, you’ll get your results quicker than ever.
📲 Download the app and be ready for your next screening
🔗 www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

05/09/2025

Back-to-school means back to seeing their friends every day, but can also mean spreading common winter germs.
The good news is that our children’s do amazing work battling the bugs. 💪
Children with a normal immune system and up to date immunisations will usually recover from a sore throat just as quickly WITHOUT antibiotics.
Get prepared by learning how to help them recover at home, and know the signs and symptoms you should look for to seek medical help: cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/super-bodies

28/08/2025

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more 👉 https://cwac.co/ukPjg

22/08/2025

Some GP services will be available over the bank holiday. If you have a health concern, contact your GP practice or use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help.

22/08/2025

PRESCRIPTIONS OVER THE BANK HOLIDAY

Please be aware that your usual pharmacy may be closed or have amended opening times over the bank holiday weekend.

If you get your medicine with a repeat prescription, you should usually allow 5 working days to request your prescription and get your medicine.

When this is not possible and you’ve completely run out, you can use the 111 online emergency prescription service.

They'll ask some questions, including where you are and when you are due to take your medicine so they can suggest the best way to get it.

They may refer you to a pharmacy to get your medicine.

If your medicine is not prescribed as a repeat prescription, you can get help from 111 online or call 111 to discuss your options.