Fountains Medical Practice Chester

07/07/2026

Water Safety - Stay Safe This Summer

Float to Live is the 5 simple steps from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution on what to do if you fall in water or find yourself in difficulty.

1. Tilt your head back submerging your ears
2. Relax and control your breathing
3. Move your hands and legs to help you stay afloat
4. Your legs may sink - that's ok everyone float differently
5. When calm, call for help

Stay safe near water
- Never jump straight into open water
- Avoid swimming alone
- Do not mix alcohol with water activities
-Always supervise children closely
-Follow safety signs and local advice

Know the risks!
- Water is colder than it looks
-Hidden currents or deep water may be present
-Edges can be uneven or slippery

03/07/2026

Hay fever is a common allergy that causes sneezing, coughing and itchy eyes. This isn't something that can be cured, but there are things you can do to help symptoms.

Some ways to treat hay fever yourself is
- put Vaseline around your nostrils to trap pollen
- keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
-shower and change your clothes after you have been outside

You can also speak to a pharmacist for advice on best treatments such as antihistamines drops, tablets or nasal spray.

For more information check out the NHS website for Hay Fever

10/06/2026

We will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday 10th June. Please contact NHS 111if you are in need of medical attention.

28/05/2026

This May 28 – International Day of Action for Women’s Health

This May 28 – International Day of Action for Women’s Health – activists and social justice movements across the globe are mobilizing in collective resistance to defend and advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and justice for all. We demand that governments fulfil their obl...

25/05/2026

How healthy is your lifestyle? Take the quiz to find out!

You'll get NHS apps and advice to show you how to make changes where they matter most.

Take our quiz to see how you could improve your health and wellbeing. Take the first step today – let's do this!

22/05/2026

Find information and services to help you manage your health.

Find information and services to help you manage your health.

22/05/2026

Pre-eclampsia isn’t a UK problem it’s a global issue, with most deaths occurring in low
income countries. Nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies worldwide lose their lives to
pre-eclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy every year.

World Pre-eclampsia Day Find out more Pre-eclampsia: A global problem with local consequences Pre-eclampsia isn’t a UK problem it’s a global issue, with most deaths occurring in low income countries. Nearly 76,000 mothers and 500,000 babies worldwide lose their lives to pre-eclampsia and related...

20/05/2026

You are not alone when it comes to improving your numeracy. Millions of people across the UK lack confidence when it comes to numbers. But that can change and a bit of mutual encouragement and support from your community can make a world of difference.

On Wednesday 20 May 2026, join thousands of communities for a Big Number Natter to build brighter futures for all through number know-how.

National Numeracy Day is a national campaign that takes place every May, encouraging adults and children to build their confidence and skills with maths and numbers.

18/05/2026

Every year, Breast Cancer UK dedicates a week to sparking conversation and sharing evidence-based tools that everyone can use to reduce their breast cancer risk.

This year, we're shining a spotlight on EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals); harmful chemicals found in cosmetics, food packaging, cleaning products and more, which can interfere with our hormones and may increase breast cancer risk.

Join us for Breast Cancer Prevention Week, when we turn the spotlight on breast cancer prevention and how you can reduce your risk.

15/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it's the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others' mental health.

We are the home of Mental Health Awareness Week. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and others' mental health.