Oakwood Medical Centre

25/09/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.
http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

Many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that!

https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/ has a wealth of information on how best to look after your eyes and what to do if you have any sight related worries.

20/09/2025

It's common to sweat during the night if your room or your bedding is making you too hot.

If you regularly wake up with soaking wet sheets, you should see a GP.
More information https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/night-sweats/

15/09/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/.../refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy.../

15/09/2025

Pharmacy first scheme can see insect bites

12/09/2025

From September, pregnant women can get the flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their baby.

Contact your maternity service, GP surgery or community pharmacy to schedule yours.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/flu-jab/

11/09/2025

THE LIVING WELL SERVICE

Saturday 13 September 2025 - 10:30 - 16:00
Barons Quay, 31 Leicester Street, Northwich, CW9 5LG

09/09/2025

With the new school year underway, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

Follow this advice on when you should keep your child at home.
https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school