Stockton Heath Medical Centre

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

Thursday 28th May 2026- World Blood Cancer day 🩸 World Blood Cancer Day is celebrated annually on 28 May to raise awaren...
28/05/2026

Thursday 28th May 2026- World Blood Cancer day 🩸

World Blood Cancer Day is celebrated annually on 28 May to raise awareness of blood cancers—such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma—and to encourage people to become blood stem cell donors.

Blood cancer symptoms vary depending on the type of blood cancer, whether it's leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN or any other blood cancer.

The most common symptoms of blood cancer include:

🔴Unexplained bruising or bleeding
🔴Unexplained pain or aching in your bones or joints that interferes with your sleep or daily activities
🔴Unexplained pain, discomfort or feeling full (bloated) in your stomach area
🔴Frequent, persistent or severe infections
🔴Unexplained fever or a high temperature
🔴Unexplained weight loss
🔴Tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest or sleep
🔴Lumps or swelling anywhere on your body
🔴Drenching night sweats
🔴Paleness (pallor)
🔴Shortness of breath
🔴An unexplained rash or itchy skin anywhere on your body that doesn’t improve with treatment.

It’s important to know that not everyone will have the same symptoms, and some people may have symptoms that are not listed so if you have any concerns please contact your GP.

🩺 Dr McCarthy 🩺
26/05/2026

🩺 Dr McCarthy 🩺

The surgery is closed today, Monday 25th May for bank holiday. In the event of a medical emergency, please visit your lo...
25/05/2026

The surgery is closed today, Monday 25th May for bank holiday.

In the event of a medical emergency, please visit your local urgent care centre, closest A&E or call 999.

For advice or help with symptoms during the closure, please contact NHS 111.

We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 26th May, at 08:00am.

Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-related condition that causes high blood pressure. It can have serious complications but th...
22/05/2026

Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy-related condition that causes high blood pressure. It can have serious complications but there are treatments that can help.

Early signs of pre-eclampsia include high blood pressure (hypertension) and having protein in your p*e.

It's unlikely that you'll notice these signs, so you'll be offered regular blood pressure and p*e checks at your routine antenatal (pregnancy) appointments.

Other symptoms include:
➡️a severe headache that does not go away with simple painkillers
➡️vision problems, such as blurred vision or seeing flashing lights
➡️pain below the ribs
➡️sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet
➡️feeling very unwell
➡️heartburn that does not go away with heartburn medicines
➡️being sick (vomiting)

Any of these symptoms can be serious and need to be checked immediately.

Pre-eclampsia is most likely from 20 weeks of pregnancy onwards, but it can happen at any point in pregnancy.

📞 If you're pregnant, call your maternity unit if you have the number.

📞 If you've recently given birth or cannot call your maternity until, call 111.

🩺 Dr Brooks 🩺
18/05/2026

🩺 Dr Brooks 🩺

👶🏼 Weaning 👶🏼 Introducing your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, starts when yo...
15/05/2026

👶🏼 Weaning 👶🏼

Introducing your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, starts when your baby is around 6 months old.

Your baby should be introduced to a varied diet, alongside their usual breast milk or first infant formula.

Visit the below link for information on advice on how and when to know your baby is ready for weaning, safe methods, guides and recipe ideas.

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https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/weaning/?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23464047047&gbraid=0AAAAAowZrsnOb1BWkv6byPY1FWnoyt2KN&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIt_mRisKplAMVXpJQBh2APRoAEAAYASAAEgIWYvD_BwE

Did you know that every day across the NHS, patients are switching medicines to keep treating their conditions effective...
14/05/2026

Did you know that every day across the NHS, patients are switching medicines to keep treating their conditions effectively, whilst helping NHS resources go further?

Help us to get more people the treatment they need, when they need it. 💊✅

Find out more ➡️
www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/MakeTheSwitch

Non-melanoma skin cancer is a common type of cancer that starts in the top layer of skin.The main types are basal cell c...
14/05/2026

Non-melanoma skin cancer is a common type of cancer that starts in the top layer of skin.

The main types are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Non-melanoma skin cancer can often be easily treated.
The main cause is ultraviolet light, which comes from the sun and is used in sunbeds.

Things that increase your chances of getting non-melanoma skin cancer include your age, having pale skin and having had skin cancer in the past.

The main symptom of non-melanoma skin cancer is a growth or unusual patch on the skin.

Any part of your skin can be affected, but it's most common in areas exposed to the sun, such as the:

head, face and ears
neck and shoulders
back
hands
lower legs

The growths or patches can vary in colour, size and texture.

Consult with your GP if you have any concerns over new moles or growths.

We want to encourage anyone struggling with feelings of depression, or anxiety such as excessive worry, panic attacks, s...
13/05/2026

We want to encourage anyone struggling with feelings of depression, or anxiety such as excessive worry, panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, or obsessions and compulsions, to seek help through the range of NHS Talking Therapies services.

Your mental health matters.

Our medical receptionist team are the heart of our practice and the true front line of patient care. Every day they mana...
13/05/2026

Our medical receptionist team are the heart of our practice and the true front line of patient care. Every day they manage busy phone lines, support patients at reception, handle complex admin tasks, and help keep the surgery running smoothly and often under constant pressure.

Taking on the role of a medical receptionist requires patience, compassion, resilience, and professionalism, especially when supporting patients who may be anxious, frustrated, or unwell.

Our receptionist team will always try their best to sign post you in the right direction, whether that be help from within the surgery or elsewhere better suited to your needs.

Our surgery runs on a triage system, requiring our receptionist team to take as much information from you as possible, before passing it to a clinician who will make the decision on the next steps for your care.

Thank you as always to our reception team that face complex situations and circumstances regularly and continue to work hard, maintain professionalism and a caring approach to our patients.

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✨ HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY ✨ A huge thank you to our incredible nursing team. Your compassion, professionalism, an...
12/05/2026

✨ HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY ✨

A huge thank you to our incredible nursing team.

Your compassion, professionalism, and dedication to the surgery and your jobs make such a difference every single day. You are truly brilliant at what you do, and the care and kindness you show is massively appreciated by both the practice and our patients.

Stockton Heath Medical Centre is blessed, with the best, nursing team. 👩‍⚕️💉💊

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The Forge, London Road, Stockton Heath
Warrington
WA46HJ

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Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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