Causeway Medical Centre

28/11/2025

💊 Heading to the hospital? Don’t forget your medication.
Bringing your medicines with you helps hospital staff provide safe, seamless care - and prevents unnecessary waste.

And remember: never throw unused medicines in the bin.
Take them to your local pharmacy so they can be disposed of safely and responsibly. ♻️

Together, we can reduce medicine waste and protect our environment.

28/11/2025

🩹😣 Got a splinter? Whether it's a tiny piece of wood, glass, or metal, a splinter can be surprisingly painful - and if left untreated, could lead to infection 🦠

👉 In this helpful video, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to remove a splinter safely using tweezers
✔️ Tips to prevent infection
✔️ When to get medical help

💡 Don’t ignore it! Even a small splinter can cause problems if not removed correctly.

🧼 Always wash your hands and clean the area before & after removal.
If redness, swelling, or pus appears - seek medical advice 🧑‍⚕️

📚 Learn more about treating cuts, grazes & minor wounds:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/

👍 First aid essentials for your home:

🌟 https://patient.info/news-and-features/essential-first-aid-items-for-your-home

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.

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

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.

25/11/2025

Feeling lost, lonely or unsure where to turn after the passing of a loved one?

A gentle, welcoming space is available for anyone who would like to share their thoughts and feelings – or simply sit, listen and be around others who understand.

📅 Wednesday 17th December
⏰ 1:30pm – 3:30pm
📍 Eric Moore Partnership, Tanners Ln, Warrington WA2 7NJ

A safe space to connect, reflect and support each other.

25/11/2025

📢 Now Hiring: Pharmacy Technician – Central and West Warrington PCN

Central and West Warrington Primary Care Network is recruiting a Pharmacy Technician to join the existing team supporting seven local GP practices.

📆 Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
💬 Interviews: Thursday 18 December (face to face, Warrington)

This role involves:
• Providing technical medicines support across CWW PCN
• Helping patients get the best from their medicines
• Supporting Clinical Pharmacists with medication queries
• Implementing medication changes safely
• Carrying out medicines audits and safety checks
• Supporting national vaccination and health promotion programmes

The post includes working across multiple practices as part of a friendly, skilled team. CPPE Primary Care training will be required if not already completed.

If you’re passionate about supporting high-quality patient care and have the relevant Pharmacy Technician qualifications and experience, this could be the role for you.

👉 Apply here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A4999-25-0008

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 💚

21/11/2025

Hey all,
we are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care Network.

Here is the job application link, anyone interested please apply.

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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. 💫

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. 💚

20/11/2025

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App?

You can see recent test results that have been added to your online GP health record, without having to phone your GP practice.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app