West Derby Medical Centre

09/09/2026

08/09/2026

04/09/2026

This month is Urology Awareness Month!

Symptoms you shouldn’t ignore include:
• Blood in your urine, even if it only happens once
• Changes in how often you need to pass urine
• Difficulty starting or stopping when urinating
• A weak or interrupted urine stream
• Pain or burning when passing urine
• New or persistent pain in your lower abdomen, back or sides
• Changes in your testicles, such as a lump, swelling or persistent discomfort

Some urinary symptoms are caused by common and treatable conditions, but occasionally they can be a sign of something more serious. Getting symptoms checked early can make a real difference.

If you notice a new or persistent change, please fill in a blinx form via our website

👉 https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/impact-achievements/campaigns/urology-awareness-month-2026/

Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign running in September to raise awareness of urology diseases. We have exciting plans for 2026!

03/09/2026

27/08/2026

We would like to congratulate our Care Navigator, Sophie, on being awarded staff of the month for August!
You may have met Sophie on the front desk, or she may have helped you with any queries over the phone. She was awarded this due to her ongoing commitment to patient care and support, and her willingness to develop her skillset.
Well Done Sophie! 🎉

24/08/2026

You may have recently received an invitation from us for your annual long term condition review. But what actually happens when you come in?

Your annual review is a chance for us to check how you’re doing, make sure your condition is well managed and give you an opportunity to ask any questions or discuss any concerns.

Depending on the condition you’re being reviewed for, your appointments may include:

🩺 Checking your blood pressure, weight or other routine measurements
🩸 Blood tests
💊 Reviewing your medications and making sure they’re still right for you
💬 Talking about any symptoms, concerns or changes in your health
📋 Checking that your care and monitoring are up to date
❤️ Offering advice and support to help you stay as healthy as possible

You may be asked to have blood tests before your review appointment, so please check the information in your invitation carefully.
If you've received an invitation, please don't ignore it, as attending your review helps us monitor your health and can pick up any changes early.

If you're unsure what your invitation means or what you need to do, please contact the surgery and we'll be happy to help.

Thank you for helping us look after your health🌱

20/08/2026

Please also note that we offer appointments with our nurse who can discuss your asthma and offer help and advice with managing this condition 🫁

Please call us on 0151 317 6310 to book in

⚠️Thunderstorm warnings are in place across Northern England from 7pm tonight until 10am tomorrow morning.

This can trigger symptoms in those with lung conditions, like asthma. ⛈️

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.

20/08/2026

Remember believing the wildest playground rumours? 🤪 Sadly, measles spreads even faster than the gossip.

Keep your child protected by staying up to date with their vaccines. 💉✨

🔗 NHS.uk/ChildhoodVaccinations

18/08/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

17/08/2026

Tired of calling at 8am?

Whatever time works for you between 8am-6:30pm weekdays, you can fill in an online health form using a secure and confidential form found on our website: https://westderbymc.nhs.uk/
Once on our website, click the button shown below to be taken to the form. All you need is your NHS number and date of birth.

This is perfect for when you're:
🍳 getting ready for the day
🏙️ out and about in the day
☕ taking a break for a cuppa
🚶 commuting home from work

We aim to respond within 48 hours, so you may not get an appointment on the day.