Patterdale Lodge Medical Centre

20/05/2026

Wednesday 20th May

We will close to patients at 12 noon today for staff training and meetings.

We re-open as usual at 8am tomorrow (Thursday 21st).

Thank you.

19/05/2026

Tuesday 19th May (10.30am).

We are having severe computer issues which have been reported as high priority to our system suppliers.

Our website and PATCHS are still fully functional, however, it make take us longer to process your request.

As ever, if your query is not urgent for today and you need to telephone us, please consider contacting us from 2pm onwards to allow those patients with more urgent needs to get through.

Thank you for your continued consideration and patience.

18/05/2026

Healthy Heart Evening

Monday 15th June

St Paul of the Cross, Burtonwood 6.30pm to 8.00pm

21/04/2026

Wednesday 22nd April

All local Practices will close tomorrow afternoon for Protected Learning Time.

We will close our doors to patients at 12:30pm and will re-open as usual on Thursday at 8am.

Thank you

Patterdale Lodge Team

25/03/2026

Half day closing to patients

Wednesday 25th March

We will close to patients at 12.30pm for staff training and clinical update meetings.

Our calls will be diverted to St Helens Rota who will take care of your urgent needs.

We re-open as usual at 8am on Thursday.

02/02/2026

You may have heard in the news about Jess's Rule.

For more information, please go to;

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/jesss-rule-three-strikes-and-we-rethink/

Thank you.

12/01/2026

https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/25751986.free-walk-in-cervical-screening-sessions-across-st-helens/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwdGRzaAPSKm9jbGNrA9IqamV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlxCKybfumWLHv9SgwO3mwRVYvAPLFNLA8rfrV9MnGNgDdQTAEH2zWgam0Jg_aem_pwL-c-WqpqPtxDjmvj8Z8A =1768205209

Free, walk-in cervical screening sessions are being offered to help protect women’s health.

06/01/2026

SMA infant formula recall

A consumer recall of certain SMA infant formulas has been brought to our attention. Please see link below:

https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/media/sma-infant-formula-follow-on-formula-recall

Advice within the communication for affected patients includes the following:

If you have purchased one of these batches, please share a photo of the product and the batch code via https://www.nestle.co.uk/en-gb/getintouch or by calling our careline on 0800 0 81 81 80 (UK) 1800 931 832 (Ireland) and we will refund you.

If you have been prescribed one of these batches listed please destroy the product and speak to your Healthcare Professional for advice on an alternative.

Have feedback? Contact Nestlé for customer support, product information, or complaints. We're here to help with all your questions and concerns.

06/01/2026

Weather and road reminder.

Please take care out there. The weather is freezing with roads and pavements remaining icy.

We can offer telephone, and even video consultations if appropriate, if you would prefer not to attend Surgery.

Thank you and a happy new year to all.

19/12/2025

Please share - you never know who might need this and be too proud to tell you!

Support services over Christmas

In St Helens
Crisis Cafe 110 at Hope House in St Helens is a safe, welcoming space for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or simply finding things hard to manage. You don’t need an appointment or referral just drop in, take a breath, and find understanding and support.

Hope House, 110 Crab Street, St Helens, WA10 2DJ
Phone: 01744 20032
https://hopecentre.org.uk/

Crisis Café 110 Opening times:
22-23 Dec: 4:00 pm - Midnight
24 Dec: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
25-26 Dec: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
27-30 Dec: 4:00 pm - Midnight
31 Dec: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
1 Jan: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Hope House offers a safe space for those experiencing homelessness.
Hope House, 110 Crab Street, St Helens, WA10 2DJ
Phone: 01744 20032
https://hopecentre.org.uk/
Opening times:
Hope House:
22 Dec: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
23 Dec: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
24 Dec: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
25 Dec: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
26 Dec: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
29-31 Dec: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1 Jan: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

St Helens Adult Social Care enquiries: 01744 676767
https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/contactcaresfront

St Helens residents in immediate need of help with fuel or food costs phone 01744 676789 or apply for help online: https://sthelens.gov.uk/article/4751/Urgent-help-with-fuel-or-food

Warrington Support Services open over Christmas: https://www.warringtonva.org.uk/christmas25

Warrington & Halton Support Hub is open every evening for any mental health support over the festive period.
Trained professionals can provide face-to-face, email & video calls for emotional, social & practical support to anyone.
They can support if you are in crisis or feel you are heading toward a crisis situation
Warrington - Wednesday, Friday-Monday, 6pm-midnight Ribban Court, 20 Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG
Widnes - Thursday, 6pm-9pm - Upton Community Centre, Hough Green Road, Widnes, WA8 4PF
Runcorn - Tuesday, 6pm-9pm - Community Centre, Village Square, Runcorn, WA7 2ST
Phone: 07816 269 727
Email: mhm-no2.warringtonandhalton@nhs.net
Messages/emails can be left at anytime and will be picked up during opening hours
https://www.mhm.org.uk/warrington-halton-support-hub?Title=warrington-halton-support-hub

Warrington's "One Front Door" is the single access point for residents needing adult health & social care support. You contact them by calling 01925443322 or emailing: servicereception@warrington.gov.uk

Warrington Domestic Abuse team are closed over the Bank Holidays but open in between Christmas & New Year, other local/ national domestic abuse support services:
https://www.warrington.gov.uk/domesticabuse

When you are unable to speak - dial 999 from your mobile then press 55 when prompted and a police response will be alerted. This is called the silent solution system.

15/12/2025

Fibro Fight Club for support, connection, and community. A group to share experiences, find understanding, and build a network that helps each other through difficult times.

Starting Saturday 10th January 2026 10am - 11am at
Newton Community Centre Park Road South, WA12 8EX

To attend please call 07432 680804 for more details.

Newton-Le-Willows Family And Community Association