Greenbank Drive Surgery

15/10/2025

What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

Toilet – going for a wee more often, especially at night.
Thirsty – being constantly thirsty and not being able to quench it.
Tired – being incredibly tired and having no energy.
Thinner – losing weight without trying to, or looking thinner than usual.

The 4Ts are the most common symptoms of type 1 diabetes but there are other signs to look out for too.

These symptoms can occur in children, young people & adults.

They could include ge***al itching or thrush, cuts and wounds that take longer to heal, and blurry eyesight. These can all be signs of type 2 diabetes too.
Watch the symptoms of diabetes video on https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/symptoms to find out more.

No individual is the same. You may also experience other symptoms and the symptoms you may have might not exactly match those of another person.

Contact your GP if you or a family member have any of the symptoms.

For more information visit www.diabetes.org.uk/the4Ts

30/07/2025

Are you due your cervical screening but can’t attend your GP surgery?

Pop into the Cervical Screening Mobile Unit Friday 5th September 10:30-16:00 at the carpark of Greenbank Road & Mossley Hill Avenue. No appointment needed!!

If you require any further information on cervical screening this can be found by the link below:

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

30/07/2025

Please contact the surgery if you wish to opt in.

16/07/2025

Getting life long protection against is simple - you just need 2 doses of the vaccine.

If you think you or a loved one isn’t up to date with your vaccinations, contact your GP practice to book a catch up appointment.

Look out for the signs and symptoms and know what to do if you think you or your child has measles.

More information:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

16/07/2025

Measles spreads easily. Make sure you are up to date with vaccinations.

Take advantage of the catch up clinics or contact the GP to book an appointment at the surgery

Help prevent the spread of by taking advantage of summer ‘catch up’ immunisation clinics for children and young people, or visit the Living Well bus.

Find out more by clicking the link.

https://liverpool.gov.uk/measles

11/07/2025

A message From Alder Hey Hospital regarding an increase of patients with Measles.

We can stop the spread of Measles. Get vaccinated now.

If you are unsure if yourself or your child has had an MMR (Measles,Mumps,Rubella) vaccination contact the surgery on 0151 733 5703 to check and get booked in.

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

The NHS Breast Screening Programme saves 1,300 lives every year.

Eligible patients from our practice will now be in the process of being invited for their breast screening (mammogram).

Some things are worth making time for, breast screening is one of them.

For more details visit www.nhs.uk/breast

26/06/2025

We’d love to hear what you think!!

Next time your at the surgery please ask for a Friends & Family survey and let us know what you think or how we could improve our services.

Recently we have received the following feedback:

‘How likely are you to recommend our GP practice to friends & family if they need similar care or treatment’

Answer: Extremely likely - “Excellent service, I got an appointment the next day”

Answer: Extremely likely - “We have nothing but praise for all doctors and staff”

26/06/2025

The vaccine offers long-lasting protection against HPV-related cancers, including cervical cancer. If you or your child missed out, check the NHS website to see if you're eligible for a catch-up. 👇
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/