Northgate Village Surgery

01/05/2026

📣 The surgery is now closed for Early May Bank Holiday and will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 5th May.

💊 Some community pharmacies will still be open and can help with advice on medicines and prescribe treatment for some common everyday ailments.
Find opening times here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

☎️ Need help?

* For urgent medical attention that can’t wait, contact 111. Dial 111 or go online at: https://111.nhs.uk
* The GP Out of Hours service is appointment-only, so please call 111 first.

🏥 Please be aware that NHS 111 and hospital emergency departments will be busier than usual.

🤒 For minor illnesses or injuries, self-care is often the best option. You can find helpful advice on NHS online.

01/05/2026

The Living Well Bus delivered by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust visits local communities to offer a mobile health and wellbeing service.

They offer routine UK immunisations, health checks (blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol and more), and mental wellbeing support.

The Living Well bus will be at the following locations across Cheshire West in May between 10:30am and 4pm. No need to book, just drop-in.

Wednesday 6th May - Waggon & Horses Pub, Western Ave, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5PR

Saturday 23rd May - Wickes Chester, Sealand Road, Chester, CH1 4LS

Wednesday 27th May - Lady Heyes, Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6SU

More information at: www.cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellservice

23/04/2026

Come along to the Grosvenor Garden Centre tomorrow (Friday 24th April) between 10am and 1pm, where our Mobile Research Bus will be visiting for a Falls Prevention Roadshow. 🚌

Staff will be on hand to share straightforward, practical advice on bone health, medication safety, and staying steady on your feet, with the chance to ask questions if you want to.

The bus has been well received so far, with people often dropping by for a quick chat and finding the information helpful and reassuring.

Some also discover they may benefit from extra support, such as a bone density scan or a medication review.

Thanks to everyone involved in making these visits happen. We’re already seeing the difference they make and look forward to welcoming more people along!

22/04/2026

MEDICINES RECALL

Some cartons of Ramipril 10mg Capsules, manufactured by Crescent Pharma Limited, may contain blister strips of Ramipril 5 mg Capsule.

All packs from the impacted batch of Ramipril 10 mg Capsule, (Batch Number GR174091) are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

If you were prescribed Ramipril 10 mg Capsules and have received the impacted product batch (Batch Number GR174091) please check that the carton contains the correct medication. The batch number and expiry date information can be found on outer carton.

If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Ramipril 5 mg capsule, contact your dispensing pharmacy in the first instance. If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Ramipril 10 mg Capsules, you do not need to take further action.
If you are unsure or have any questions, please seek advice from your pharmacy or other healthcare professionals responsible for your care.

Please take the leaflet that came with your medicine and any remaining capsules with you to your pharmacy.

More information here:

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.

22/04/2026

Please take a few minutes to read our Spring Newsletter.

In this issue, we keep you up to date with new staff, give you advice about hayfever, share statistics about our appointments, and much more!

Northgate Village Surgery website by Livi

22/04/2026

NHS detects tens of thousands of bowel cancers thanks to screening programme.

If a FIT kit is sent to you, it's meant for you. Even if you don't have symptoms, it can detect signs of cancer of bowel cancer before you do.

Read more in the comments below 👇

10/04/2026

This we're focusing on early diagnosis.

We want as many people as possible to know that bowel cancer is treatable and curable especially if diagnosed early. Nearly everyone survives bowel cancer if diagnosed at the earliest stage.

Our vision is of a future where nobody dies of the disease. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer by championing early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. But we can't do it alone.

This month we're asking you to help us spread the message and raise vital awareness. Simply sharing this post could help someone else. Get involved and .

10/04/2026

Not sure where to turn? Here’s how to choose well:

🩺 NHS 111 – If you’re unsure, start here. Call or go online for expert advice 24/7. They’ll guide you to the right care – pharmacy, GP, urgent treatment centre or A&E if needed.

💊 Pharmacy – Your local pharmacist can help with common illnesses. No appointment needed, confidential advice provided.

🏠 Self-care – Many minor issues can be treated at home with rest and over-the-counter remedies. Keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet.

👩‍⚕️ Your GP – For ongoing symptoms, prescriptions, chronic pain or long-term conditions. They can also refer you for specialist care.

🚨 A&E – For life-threatening emergencies only.

Right care, right place. Help us help you.

*If you are feeling unwell with cold, flu, or respiratory symptoms, we kindly ask that you postpone your visit to loved ones in hospital.

08/04/2026

The Falls Prevention Bus will be at Grosvenor Garden Centre on Friday 24th April between 10am and 1pm.

08/04/2026

Please see the below timetable created by Tomorrows Women. Lots of health and wellbeing support is available to you throughout April.

07/04/2026

**We are back open after the Easter bank holiday. Please be aware there may be a wait time on our phone lines.**

If you can submit an online request, please do so by visiting our digital front door via the link below.

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call 111, go online (https://111.nhs.uk/) or use the NHS App.

01/04/2026