Central Park Surgery

05/05/2026

Happy International Day of the Midwife to all the incredible midwives and student midwives in the North West💙

Thank you for your dedication and compassion as you care for women, babies and families every single day.

04/05/2026

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe.

A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

▶️ nhs.uk/conditions/heart-attack/

04/05/2026

GP practice closed over the Bank Holiday?

You can still get medical advice and support by calling NHS 111, who can connect you to the out‑of‑hours GP service 📞

03/05/2026

Talking about death and dying isn’t always easy. It’s something many of us avoid, or don’t quite know how to begin.

But next week (4–10 May) is Dying Matters Awareness Week. A moment to gently open up those conversations.

This year’s theme, Let’s Talk About Death and Dying, is a simple invitation. Because while it can feel difficult, we know that not talking can make things harder. Many people bottle things up or struggle to find the words and that can leave them feeling more alone when it matters most.

At St Catherine’s, we see every day how powerful these conversations can be. They help people feel heard, understood, and supported.

Throughout the week, we’ll be spending time in the community, hosting GraveTalk sessions, sharing reflections from our team, and creating space for people to come together, talk, and listen.

Because death, dying and grief touch us all. And sometimes, starting the conversation is the most important step.

So this week, if you can, take a moment to talk. With a friend, a family member, or someone you trust. About what matters. About what you’d want. About how you feel.

Because talking about dying matters.

Learn more about how we support local people through death, dying and grief:
https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/our-care/

03/05/2026

01/05/2026

30/04/2026

Don't forget to collect your repeat prescription ahead of the May Day bank holiday weekend, to ensure you don't run out of medication.

Some pharmacies may have reduced opening hours over the bank holiday.

▶️www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies

28/04/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

28/04/2026

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Spotting changes early can save lives. Checking regularly and knowing the signs means testicular cancer is often found early, when treatment is most effective.

27/04/2026

‼️‼️ Surgery Car Park ‼️‼️

Please can we remind all patients to be vigilant when parking in our car park, on a few occasions now , cars have parked over the top of our dropped curb which is then causing difficulty for our disabled patients. We do have posters on our windows and we are also getting the dropped curb re painted for better vision of the dropped curb.

Also just a reminder that you are not allowed to park on this side of the road, please see the sign attached.
Traffic wardens have been round and are giving out fines.

We are aware that the building work going on at the market is causing a knock on effect on our parking here at the surgery. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thank You for your continued patience ☺️

24/04/2026

23/04/2026

Our Social Prescribing Link Worker Dave and our Health & Wellbeing Coach Roger will both be attending the The Eccleston Shed Tuesday 28th April at 10am - Village Hub on Drapers Lane. Come join them to talk about Men's Health!