Sunlight Group Practice at Allport Surgery and Parkfield Medical Centre

01/05/2026

On Thursday 21st May 2026 we have a free drop-in session at Parkfield Medical Centre to help our patients use the NHS App. In the session there will be Digital Champions who will be able to support you with ordering repeat prescriptions, managing appointments, symptom checking and viewing your health records.

This is a drop-in session so no need to book. Please bring your device and photo ID with you.

⏰ 11am-3pm
📆 21st May, 2026
📍 Parkfield Medical Centre, Sefton Road, CH62 5HS

30/04/2026

The practice will be closed on Monday 4th May 2026 for the May bank holiday. The NHS 111 service will be available whilst the practice is closed. In an emergency ring 999.

29/04/2026

It’s World Immunisation Week 2026. 💉

This year’s theme is “for every generation, vaccines work”.

Over the past 50 years, vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives, not by accident, but because ordinary people made the decision to protect themselves, their children and their communities from diseases like measles, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, and rotavirus. Today, newer vaccines against malaria, HPV, cholera, dengue, meningitis, RSV, Ebola, and mpox are saving even more lives. They are developed through rigorous scientific research, carefully tested, and continuously monitored for safety and efficacy.

Are you or your child up to date with your Immunisations and vaccinations? It is important to be protected against disease.

28/04/2026

27/04/2026

It’s Autism Acceptance Month 2026, the month focuses on promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion rather than just awareness. The theme for 2026 is "Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value," emphasizing dignity.

More than one in 100 people are autistic and there are at least 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability.

Led by organisations like National Autistic Society, they offer free toolkits for workplaces, schools and individuals to learn about and support autistic people.

‘Showing up can look like taking little steps to understand someone’s experience of the world. Allowing time for them to process or space for them to regulate. Shifting your expectations and making it clear that’s okay. Advocating for autistic colleagues in the workplace and the world. There are so many simple, everyday ways you can make a huge difference while helping to build a kinder, more supportive world for everyone.’ – National Autistic Society.

➡️ https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/acceptance-and-awareness/world-autism-acceptance-month

24/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month.

Workplace stress is reaching record levels, affecting employees worldwide. Around 1 in 4 workers report feeling unable to cope with stress at work. If you’re feeling stressed, support is available.

Stress Management Society offer a free guide to dealing with stress to help you reset, just fill in your details on their website➡️ https://www.stress.org.uk/stress-awareness-month-2026/

22/04/2026

20/04/2026

When you need help, A&E might seem like the obvious choice. But there are many quick and easy ways to get NHS help for non-emergencies.

Your local pharmacist is trained to manage minor health issues and can offer some prescription medicines for 7 common conditions – including sore throats, sinusitis and UTIs.

Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time – and help free-up emergency services for those who need them most.

17/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer that starts in the large bowel (colon or re**um). It is one of the most common cancers, often developing from small, non-cancerous growths called polyps that turn malignant over time. Key symptoms include persistent changes in bowel habits, blood in stool, and abdominal pain.

If you’ve had a testing kit through the post, don’t forget to send it back. Your next poo could save your life. Find out more: nhs.uk/bowel

13/04/2026

When you need help, A&E might seem like the obvious choice. But there are many quick and easy ways to get NHS help for non-emergencies.

With the NHS App you can order repeat prescriptions, request appointments and more.

Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time – and help free-up emergency services for those who need them most this winter.

10/04/2026

When you need help, A&E might seem like the obvious choice. But there are many quick and easy ways to get NHS help for non-emergencies.

For urgent medical help, you can access NHS 111 by calling, going online or by using the NHS App.

Get the right care, in the right place, at the right time – and help free-up emergency services for those who need them most this winter.

06/04/2026

Sunlight Group Practice are a Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accredited Practice.

Tell us if you’ve ever served in the UK Armed Forces. It could be relevant to your health and means you’ll get the support that’s right for you.

Find out more at nhs.uk/veterans