Culcheth Medical Centre

Culcheth Medical Centre We are Culcheth Medical Centre, based on Jackson Avenue in Culcheth. Welcoming new patients.

25/07/2025

Non-NHS Services — Why We Charge and Why There May Be a Wait

Some services provided by the practice are not covered by the NHS, such as:

Medical reports and letters (e.g. for insurance, employers, schools)

Private sick notes

Some occupational health forms

🕒 Why there may be a wait

Our priority is always to care for our unwell patients and provide NHS medical services.

Non-NHS work is not part of our core NHS duties and must be completed outside of core working hours, which means there may be a waiting time.

💷 Why we charge

The NHS does not fund this extra work. Fees cover the GP’s professional time and administrative costs involved in preparing these documents accurately.

💳 Payment and fees

A full list of fees is available at reception and on our website.
Payment is required in advance before any non-NHS work can be undertaken.

✅ Our commitment

We aim to complete non-NHS work as quickly as possible, but please understand that caring for patients who are unwell will always come first.

Thank you for your understanding and support

25/07/2025

Why Our Reception Team May Ask “May we take a brief description of the problem?”

We understand that you may be asked by our reception team about the reason for your appointment. This is not because we want to be intrusive — it is to help you get the right care, from the right person, as quickly as possible.

This is called Care Navigation.

✅ How it helps you:

Many problems can be dealt with by other highly trained members of our team — such as our Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Pharmacist, practice nurses or First Contact Practitioner ( FCP) — often sooner than seeing a GP.

It makes sure you see the most appropriate clinician for your needs, saving you time.

It helps us keep GP appointments free for patients who really need to see a doctor.

🩺 Advised by our GPs

Our GP Partners have asked our reception team to request a brief description of the problem when you book. This ensures everyone gets the right care at the right time.

💙 Your information is confidential

Our reception staff are trained to handle your information sensitively and confidentially. They are bound by the same rules of patient confidentiality as the rest of our team.

📣 You don’t have to share details if you don’t want to
If you prefer not to say, that’s absolutely fine — but please know it may help us direct you to the best care more quickly.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

25/07/2025

ADHD & ASD Assessments: What Parents & Schools Need to Know

In Warrington, referrals for ADHD and ASD assessments should come from schools, nurseries, or allied health professionals via the Child Development Centre (CDC) — not GPs, unless there’s no school/nursery or an urgent clinical reason.

The CDC handles full assessments and provides feedback to families.

Remember, while NHS Right to Choose lets you pick a provider, GP approval and NHS commissioning rules apply, and GPs aren’t obliged to agree.

We don’t prescribe ADHD meds or share care for children diagnosed privately.

If you’re a parent, start by talking to your child’s school SENCo—they’ll lead the referral process.

For help, contact your school SENCo first.

Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious b...
25/07/2025

Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

💬 Let’s talk openly, support each other, and learn the facts:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!We ar...
23/07/2025

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!

We are here to help veterans get the tailored care and support they deserve. Whether it’s mental health support through Op COURAGE or physical health help via Op RESTORE, registering your service with your GP means better, personalised care.

No matter how long you served or when you left, updating your GP is simple and essential. Help spread the word and look after your health!

Find out more here: www.nhs.uk/veterans

18/07/2025

📣 A gentle reminder for our patients 📣

We know mornings can be busy at the surgery, especially when appointments are released at 8:30am. Please remember you don’t need to come down in person to book an appointment — you can do it easily from home!

✅ Use SystmConnect to request an appointment or send us a query online.
📞 Or use our callback option — no need to wait on hold, and our team will call you back as soon as possible.

By using these options, you help us keep the waiting area calm and make things easier for everyone.

Thank you for helping us to help you! 💙

18/07/2025

The practice will close on Thursday 24th of July at 1pm for PLT.

Protected Learning Time (PLT) is an opportunity for practice staff to address their own learning and professional development needs.

Should you require assistance after this time please call NHS 111 or attend a walk in centre.
In a life threatening emergency - ring 999 or go straight to A+E

18/07/2025

🦟 Ouch! Bitten or stung? Most insect bites and stings are harmless – but knowing how to treat them can help ease pain, swelling and itching.

🌿 From bee stings to mosquito bites, here’s what to do (and when to seek help):
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care. The NHS App is a simple and sec...
17/07/2025

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers.

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

Address

Culcheth

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 7am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441925765101

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