Kingsway Surgery

25/07/2025

Hot weather and transdermal patches

In this hot weather, if you use any form of prescription transdermal patch (e.g., pain relief or contraceptive, or HRT), it’s important to keep the area cool.

Elevated temperatures can cause the patch to release too much medication over a quicker period of time, so it’s important to keep it out of direct heat, and watch for any side effects.

If you’re concerned, please seek medical advice.

23/07/2025

We are looking for a reliable gardener to do the front driveway and back garden of the surgery. There is no grass cutting involved it is pulling out weeds, trimming the hedges back and once done, then generally maintaining it for us, monthly.

23/07/2025

General weight loss

Losing weight can feel challenging, but there are two ways that we can better manage our weight.
A healthy, calorie-controlled diet can be part of the answer for weight management or weight loss.
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/healthy-eating-when-trying-to-lose-weight/

Increasing your levels of activity is a brilliant way to improve overall health and increase the number of calories that you burn.
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/ -active

Find out how to eat a balanced diet when trying to lose weight, and see our tips, tricks and advice to help you stick to one.

22/07/2025

22/07/2025

Resident doctors will be striking from 7am on 25 July 2025 until 7am on 30 July.
During this period, please do not hesitate to come forward to get the care you need.

GP practices will still be open, and there are many other healthcare options available.
https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/posts/public-urged-to-use-nhs-111-ahead-of-doctor-strikes-1/

22/07/2025

Wellbeing workshop at Strand By Me on the 30th July. See attached flyer. This is open to everyone.

The Reach Mens Centre Strand By Me

22/07/2025

Resident doctors will from this Friday 25 July to 30 July, some services may be affected 💙

Unless you've been told otherwise, continue to attend your appointments and accessing services as usual. Use for non emergency healthcare needs📱

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/Resident-Doctors-Strikes

22/07/2025

Prescriptions

Going away this summer? Please remember to order enough of your medication, at least five days in advance of your holiday. Running out of regular medication where you’re unable to source more could cause serious side effects. Enjoy your holiday; request your medication early!

Prescription ordering information below:

We do not class Saturday or Sunday as a working day. Please allow extra time for any bank holidays.

If you post the repeat prescription form with a stamped addressed envelope, the prescription will be posted back to you. Repeat prescriptions will generally be provided for up to one year before you are asked to see your doctor to re-authorise further supplies. Please make an appointment in good time so that you can be reviewed by your usual doctor.

We DO NOT accept prescription requests via the telephone as this method is prone to error and misinterpretation and is therefore dangerous.

21/07/2025

School holidays

A healthy diet is essential for growing children! During the summer holidays, if your children are entitled to free school meals, you’ll be able to access free meals over the break.

(Share a list of local places that offer free meals, e.g., look at supermarkets and local cafes.)

It can be challenging to think about healthy snack ideas on a daily basis through the summer. The NHS has some easy suggestions whether you’re at home or on the move!

Discover loads of simple ideas for home-made snacks, as well as tips to help you snack smarter and pick up healthier snacks in the shops.

20/07/2025

Childhood immunisation

The UK childhood immunisation schedule is changing from July 2025.

Your baby will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at their one-year appointment

The second dose of MenB will be brought forward to 12 weeks

The first dose of PCV13 will be moved to 16 weeks

Find the full schedule here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule

If you’d like more information, please speak to the Practice Nurse or your Health Visitor.

Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.

19/07/2025

Attention for anyone who will be attending Broadgreen Hospital.

ADVANCE NOTICE FOR PATIENTS/VISITORS - LOCAL ROADWORKS

We have been informed that essential electrical cabling works will be undertaken on Queens Drive and Thomas Drive, involving lane closures and traffic controls outside the hospital site.

These extensive works will be carried out by the contractors in a staged way, beginning on Wednesday 23rd July and to be completed by 5th November.

During this period, some travel disruption in the surrounding area of the hospital site (eg Broadgreen and Childwall) is inevitable with delays and queuing traffic anticipated.

Considerations:
* Please allow extra journey time when attending appointments on the hospital site and/or when visiting relatives.

* Please plan your journey accordingly.

* We understand that no public transport timetable changes or route changes have been planned so far.

18/07/2025

Dehydration

When the weather is very warm, you may be at risk of dehydration if you don’t adequately replace the fluid you lose through sweating and p*eing. Babies, children and older adults are most at risk. You can help to minimise the risk of dehydration by ensuring you drink enough to keep your p*e a pale-yellow colour. You can increase your fluid intake by eating foods that are high in liquids, such as jelly, ice cream, melon, cucumber or soup.

Dehydration is when your body loses more fluid than you take in. Find out what the symptoms of dehydration are, how to prevent it and when to get medical help.