Penketh Health Centre

16/03/2026

🥗 It’s Nutrition & Hydration Week!

Small changes can make a big difference:

✅ Eat more fruit & veg
✅ Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish
✅ Drink 6–8 glasses of water daily
✅ Swap sugary drinks for diet, sugar-free or no added sugar drinks
✅ Cut down on saturated fat and sugar

Click the link for more information on how to make small changes https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/the-eatwell-guide/

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Penketh Health Centre

To every mum, stepmum, foster mum grandmother, and mother figure — thank you for the love, patience, and care you give every day. You are the heartbeat of our community. 💞

Today, we encourage you to take a moment for yourself — your health matters too.

Wishing you a beautiful day filled with joy, gratitude, and self-care. 🌷

13/03/2026

😴💙 It’s World Sleep Day – Let’s Talk About Your Sleep Health!

Good sleep is just as important for your health as eating well and staying active. Poor sleep can affect your mood, memory, heart health, and even your immune system.

This World Sleep Day, we’re encouraging our patients to make sleep a priority:

✅ Aim for 7–9 hours of quality rest each night

✅ Keep a regular bedtime and wake-up time

✅ Limit caffeine and screen time before bed

✅ Create a calm, comfortable sleep environment

If you’re struggling with insomnia, snoring, or feeling tired even after a full night’s rest, our team is here to help. Book an appointment to discuss your sleep concerns – better sleep means better health.

💬 Tell us in the comments – what’s your top tip for a good night’s sleep?

12/03/2026

🌼 March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 🌼

Endometriosis — a chronic condition that affects 1 in 10 women and those assigned female at birth.

Endometriosis can cause severe pelvic pain, heavy periods, fatigue, and fertility issues.

If you’re experiencing symptoms such as:

- Persistent pelvic or period pain
- Pain during or after s*x
- Difficulty conceiving
- Heavy or irregular bleeding

📞 If you’re concerned, call us on 01925 725644 to speak to a GP.

11/03/2026

🚭 No Smoking Day is Today!

Quitting is the best thing you can do for your health – and it’s never too late.

Get free NHS quit support today.
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/

08/03/2026

🌸International Women’s Day 🌸

Today, we honour the incredible women in our community — our patients, colleagues, friends, and family — who inspire us every day with their strength, compassion, and resilience. 💜

At Penketh Health Centre, we’re proud to support women’s health at every stage of life. From routine check-ups to specialist care, our team is here to listen, guide, and empower you to take charge of your wellbeing.

Let’s continue to work together for a future where every woman has access to the care, respect, and opportunities she deserves.

06/03/2026

💙 FREE NHS Health Check – Book Now!

Aged 40–74? Haven’t had a check in the last 5 years?

📍 At Penketh Health Centre
🩺 Quick, simple & could save your life.
📞 Call 01925 725644 today!

For more information down 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check/

04/03/2026

💊 Repeat prescriptions made easy!

Order online via the NHS App – no need to call or visit.

02/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Know the symptoms:

• Persistent swollen tummy or feeling bloated
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• An urgent need to p*e or needing to p*e more often

If you’re concerned, speak to your GP.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/symptoms/

09/01/2026

Facebook post from PPG meeting

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) for the practice will be having its next meeting on Wednesday 14th January at 4.00 pm.

At our last meeting we discussed a number of issues relating to the patients’ experience at the practice.

We received updates from the practice on impending changes to staffing and ways of working.

Overall the PPG felt that, whilst for some access is still mentioned as an issue, there have been significant improvements over the past year. This has particularly related to use of the phone system and links to other services such as local pharmacies.

As a PPG we continue to be interested in any ideas for ways that the practice could communicate with those who either cannot, or choose not to, use technology. Many messages are now communicated via this FaceBook page or the practice website, which are quick, efficient and cost-effective ways of getting information out. However, we don’t want anyone to be disadvantaged by lack of access to these things.

Constructive ideas would be welcomed.

If you would be interested in finding out more about the PPG, or indeed joining the PPG. Please get in touch with me through the practice.

David Tanner (PPG Chair)

09/12/2025

We have flu vaccine available for our eligible patients its not to late to get yours. Call the practice to book.

Cases of flu and RSV are rising at the moment. 🤧

Here's a reminder of how to avoid catching something, and what will help prevent you passing it on if you do.

Visit our blog post to find out more: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/12/02/how-to-avoid-catching-flu-covid-19-and-other-respiratory-illnesses-this-winter/

09/12/2025

We still have flu vaccine available for our eligible patients. Please call 📞 to book.