Greenbank Drive Surgery

16/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Each year more than 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK.

Don’t ignore your invite ✉️
Check your NHS App or contact the surgery to check if you are due your cervical screening

Visit https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/cervical-cancer-awareness for more information

16/01/2026

Measles can be fatal.

Do you know its symptoms?
🔴 Rash that starts on the face and spreads over the body
🔴 Fever
🔴 Cough
🔴 Red and watery eyes
🔴 Small white spots inside the cheeks

Seek health care if you suspect you or your child has measles

16/01/2026

January 2026 Newsletter

14/01/2026

Struggling to cope?

You don’t have to face it alone. Reach out.
If you’re having thoughts of su***de, talking about it can help.

Call 111 (option 2) for urgent mental health support.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger dial 999.

For more information:
www.kindtoyourmindliverpool.co.uk/reach-out-su***de-prevention

14/01/2026

14/01/2026

Terminal Illness Discount: Council Tax Reduction Scheme

Liverpool City council have made a decision to have reduced Council tax for terminally ill people who have had an SR1 issued.

Who can apply?

You may qualify for a council tax discount if:
you're terminally ill
your partner is terminally ill
a family member, including a child, is terminally ill

Your property must be within the Liverpool City Council area and be billed for council
tax by Liverpool city council.
You must also have been issued with an SR1 (Special Rules 1) form, which confirms a
terminal illness diagnosis.

For more information you can visit the Liverpool council website: https://

You can apply for a council tax discount if you have a terminal illness diagnosis or live with someone who has.

14/01/2026

UPDATED CHILDHOOD VACCINATION SCHEDULE:

From 1 January 2026, the NHS is introducing MMRV vaccination - measles, mumps,
rubella, chickenpox (varicella) - into the routine childhood vaccination schedule to
replace the MMR vaccination.

The new routine MMRV vaccine schedule will offer 2 doses with the first dose
recommended at the 12-month appointment. The second dose will be offered at the
new 18-month appointment. Older children will receive a second dose at 3 years 4
months.

14/01/2026

Take Control - Ci******es don’t have to control your life🚬
No matter how many years you’ve smoked, quitting does improve current and future health and wellbeing!

Want help quitting? Contact Smoke Free Liverpool on:

💻 www.smokefreeliverpool.co.uk

📲 Text QUIT1 to 61825

☎️ Call 0151 374 2535

24/12/2025

The surgery will be closed from Wednesday 25th December and will be back open Monday 29th December at 08:00am.

If you require any medical advice please contact 111 or in cases of emergencies 999/attend A&E.

24/12/2025

19/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell