Stockton Heath Medical Centre

Stockton Heath Medical Centre Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

Family Christmas Community Event on Friday 5th December, 9:30am – 12:00pm at The Living Well Hub, 26–30 Horsemarket Stre...
26/11/2025

Family Christmas Community Event on Friday 5th December, 9:30am – 12:00pm at The Living Well Hub, 26–30 Horsemarket Street, Warrington WA1 1XL.

Join us for a morning filled with festive fun, family connection, and community support!

Here’s what’s happening on the day:
🎨 Christmas Stay & Play Session – Hosted by Warrington Children’s Centres, with a special visit from the big man himself thanks to Warrington VIP!
🎅 Festive activities – Hannah from HAF will be joining us to offer fun activities for both the little (and big) ones.
🧥 Christmas Jumper Swap Shop – We know how expensive the festive season can be, so families can pick up or swap Christmas jumpers at our swap stall.
We’ll also have a range of local services on hand to offer information and support, including:
• Warrington Carers Hub, Youth Division
• Talking Point
• Early Help
• NHS Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
• NatWest Bank
• Mersey Care Perinatal Mental Health Team
• Warrington Disability Partnership Energy Team
• Green Doctor
• Early Years Funding Team

Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with your friends and families.

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COP...
26/11/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

🌟 The Little Orange Book – Essential Advice for Parents and Carers 🌟 Looking for trusted guidance on managing common ill...
26/11/2025

🌟 The Little Orange Book – Essential Advice for Parents and Carers 🌟

Looking for trusted guidance on managing common illnesses in babies and young children? The Little Orange Book, a must-have resource for parents and carers.

📘 What’s Inside?
✅ Advice on managing common conditions like coughs, colds, and fevers.
✅ Recognizing symptoms of more serious illnesses and when to seek help.
✅ The Traffic Light System: Green, Amber and Red indicators for appropriate actions.
✅ Practical self-care tips for home management.
✅ Emergency signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.

🔗 Download your copy today:https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Little-Orange-Book.pdf

Help us spread the word across Warrington by sharing this with other parents and carers!

Together, we can keep our little ones healthy and happy.




🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch...
24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

Looking for support in your community? 🌟 Talking Points is here to help with a wide range of services, from carer suppor...
21/11/2025

Looking for support in your community? 🌟 Talking Points is here to help with a wide range of services, from carer support and housing advice to transport and employment opportunities.

Drop in at one of the many locations across Warrington – no appointment necessary! Find a session near you and get the support you need today. 💬✨

Visit https://www.warrington.gov.uk/talking-points for more details.

🎄 Reminder: Christmas Jumper Donations Needed! 🎄Join The Living Well Hub and Warrington Children’s Centres and Family Hu...
21/11/2025

🎄 Reminder: Christmas Jumper Donations Needed! 🎄

Join The Living Well Hub and Warrington Children’s Centres and Family Hubs as we collect unwanted Christmas jumpers in time for Christmas Jumper Day on 11th December!

If you have any festive jumpers you no longer need, there’s still time to donate - we’d love to give them a new home! 💚
Your donations will help families across Warrington join in the festive fun this season.

📦 Drop-off points:
📍 The Living Well Hub, Horsemarket Street
📍 Your nearest Children’s Centre

🗓️ Donations needed by Friday 28th November

Please help us spread the word - share this reminder with your teams, families, and networks.
Together, we can make this Christmas a little warmer and brighter for everyone. 💫

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyon...
21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

🎄 Family Christmas Community Event 🎄📅 Friday 5th December🕤 9:30am – 12:00pm📍 The Living Well Hub, 26–30 Horsemarket Stre...
19/11/2025

🎄 Family Christmas Community Event 🎄

📅 Friday 5th December
🕤 9:30am – 12:00pm
📍 The Living Well Hub, 26–30 Horsemarket Street, Warrington WA1 1XL

Join us for a morning filled with festive fun, family connection, and community support!

Here’s what’s happening on the day:
🎨 Christmas Stay & Play Session – Hosted by Warrington Children’s Centres, with a special visit from the big man himself thanks to Warrington VIP!
🎅 Festive activities – Hannah from HAF will be joining us to offer fun activities for both the little (and big) ones.
🧥 Christmas Jumper Swap Shop – We know how expensive the festive season can be, so families can pick up or swap Christmas jumpers at our swap stall.

We’ll also have a range of local services on hand to offer information and support, including:
• Warrington Carers Hub, Youth Division
• Talking Point
• Early Help
• NHS Stop Smoking During Pregnancy
• NatWest Bank
• Mersey Care Perinatal Mental Health Team
• Warrington Disability Partnership Energy Team
• Green Doctor
• Early Years Funding Team

✨ Please help us spread the word by sharing this event with your friends and families!

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!Did you know ...
19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

🌍 World COPD Day 💙Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of people, but early diagnosis and the r...
19/11/2025

🌍 World COPD Day 💙

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects millions of people, but early diagnosis and the right support can make a big difference.

Today we are raising awareness of COPD and highlighting the importance of early diagnosis.
Small lifestyle changes, treatment and ongoing support can have a positive impact on daily life.

Common symptoms may include:
• Breathlessness, especially during everyday activities
• A persistent cough
• Frequent chest infections
• Wheezing
• Increased mucus or phlegm
• Feeling unusually tired
• Chest tightness

Small steps can make a big difference:
• Stay active
• Take medicines as prescribed
• Attend reviews
• Stop smoking (support is available)

If you’re concerned about your breathing or have ongoing symptoms, don’t ignore them – contact your GP.

💙

🌟 Living Well Hub – November in Warrington 🌟Connecting people, communities and services to support healthier, happier li...
18/11/2025

🌟 Living Well Hub – November in Warrington 🌟
Connecting people, communities and services to support healthier, happier lives.

📍 The Living Well Hub offers weekly drop-in sessions with:
• Healthy lifestyle advice and support
• Services for older people
• Children and family support
• Ageing well, dementia help and wellbeing activities
• Health checks, financial guidance, housing and community support

📆 What’s happening this November:
• Dementia cafés, ageing well groups and falls prevention
• Coffee mornings and social groups to reduce loneliness
• Macmillan Cancer Support, carers support and youth services
• Heart health checks, cycling and walking activities, and the Travel Well Bike Library

No need to book – just drop in for advice, support or a friendly chat.

🕐 Please note: the Hub closes at 1pm on Thursdays.
🌐 Find out more at: https://livingwellwarrington.org/

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause ...
17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

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The Forge, London Road, Stockton Heath
Warrington
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Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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