The Village Surgeries Group

23/12/2025

A massive shout-out to our committee, especially the tenacious Kathy for proposing a blister pack recycling scheme for our village. Lots of research, meetings and hard work plus the support (financial and ethical) of Cllr Adrian Waddelove , and the support of the parish council. We hope that future funding can be found after the trial period to keep this going as it's not an inexpensive venture. It's great to know that less plastic will be going into landfill. Here we see Kathy and Sue presenting Ash, our local pharmacist with one of the recycling boxes.

23/12/2025

How to access health services over Christmas

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is reminding people of their healthcare options, including where to go for urgent help while their GP practice is closed during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.

For life-threatening emergencies and serious injuries, people should call 999 or go straight to A&E. For all other urgent help, or if you’re not sure what to do, contact NHS 111 by calling 111, visiting https://111.nhs.uk/ or by using the NHS App.

For more information visit:
https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/latest/news/how-to-access-health-services-over-christmas

23/12/2025

Many pharmacies will be closed or operating on reduced hours during the Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day bank holidays. To find your nearest pharmacy and check their opening times, visit https://www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy

Please note that locally both Farndon and Tattenhall Pharmacies are closed.

However, The Village Pharmacy Waverton is open for reduced hours on all three of these days.
Christmas Day: 10am - 2pm
Boxing Day: 12pm - 2pm
New Years Day: 12pm - 2pm

23/12/2025

Please take note of our Christmas and New Year Opening Hours for 2025/26.

For information and advice regarding what to do when the surgery is closed, please visit our website.

https://www.thevillagesurgeriesgroup.co.uk/what-should-you-do-when-we-are-closed

23/12/2025

Help us to help you

Please use A&E wisely.

Consider whether you need urgent or emergency care and go online to NHS 111 to help understand where you can best access the care for your needs.

*If you are feeling unwell with cold, flu, or respiratory symptoms, we kindly ask that you postpone your visit to loved ones in hospital.

22/12/2025

Christmas can be a joyful time - but it can also feel long and exhausting, especially with a young baby.

Before you pick them up, pause and check the 3 Cs:

Calm – are you calm?
Careful – can you be careful?
Caring – will you be caring?

21/12/2025

21/12/2025

Send this to someone who needs to know 💙

Today marks the shortest day of the year, and for some of us, the lack of light can feel overwhelming. It’s common to be affected by changing seasons or weather. But if you’re struggling a lot with the short days, and those feelings are interfering with your everyday life, it could be a sign you have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you think that might sound familiar, head to our website for information and support.

20/12/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

👉www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

20/12/2025

19/12/2025

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. Your NHS is at your fingertips. Search 'NHS App'

19/12/2025

Behind the presents, the parties, the laughter, the cheer, how are you really?

We’re here for you - to stop things sn*******ng. At Christmas and throughout the year.