Danebridge Medical Practice

11/09/2026

10/09/2026

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.

However, for those women and people with a cervix, who have not attended cervical screening following previous invitations, the NHS is offering HPV self-testing as an alternative check for a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV is a common virus and is usually harmless, but some high-risk types can
increase your chance of developing cervical cancer.

If you are eligible, the NHS will invite you to take part in HPV self-testing. Your invite could come through the NHS App, in a text message (SMS), an email or a letter. Once you’ve been invited, it’s easy to order your free kit in the NHS App or through your NHS online account or via the order telephone line.

HPV self-testing is different from cervical screening.

We don’t yet have the evidence to show that switching to HPV self-testing is as
effective at preventing cervical cancer as regularly attending cervical screening,
when invited. But if you haven’t been screened, self-testing is the next best option.

You can still book a cervical screening appointment any time – even if you were
invited for cervical screening months or years ago

09/09/2026

We are saddened to hear that PAPYRUS has entered administration.

Their work over 30 years, has supported so many young people, families and communities and the loss of HOPELINE247 will be felt across the country.

Our thoughts are with every team member, volunteer, fundraiser and family connected to PAPYRUS.

Their mission mattered, their work mattered and their legacy must not be forgotten.

09/09/2026

Danebridge Medical Practice along with other surgeries across Cheshire West, including Northwich, will be closed for colleague training from 1.00pm on Wednesday 9 September 2026. We will reopen at 8.00am on Thursday 10 September 2026.

For information, advice and guidance when we are closed please visit NHS 111 online or call NHS 111. For life threatening medical emergencies phone 999.

For general enquiries you can visit - danebridge.org.uk - or email -
[email protected]

For Prescription requests email - [email protected] - or alternatively submit your request via the NHS App See less

08/09/2026

If you think someone isn’t OK, ask them about it.

When someone feels suicidal their thoughts can become repetitive and overwhelming, leaving the person feeling trapped. Even a small interruption can help to distract someone from the cycle of their thoughts

Source: Samaritans

07/09/2026

04/09/2026

Please support your local GP Surgery by having your NHS Flu vaccination with us.

Our NHS Seasonal Flu vaccination clinics are now available to book. The Covid Autumn booster will be available to those eligible at the same time.

Where possible please use the booking link received by email or text message to book your appointment, this will keep our phone lines free to deal with other medical issues.

We are in the process of sending out booking invites to eligible patients. The booking link will allow you to choose from all our available appointments starting in October. If you are unable to use the link or have received a letter, please contact us on 01606 544544 option 1 for Appointments between 2pm and 5pm.

To check your eligibility for a flu vaccination please visit – https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

To check your eligibility for a COVID booster please visit – https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/COVID-19-vaccine/

03/09/2026

With children going back to school this week, would you know when your child would be too ill to attend to ensure nothing is passed on?

You can find a list of illnesses here and whether your child should be going into school/nursery:

Find out when it's best to keep your sick child at home and when it's OK to send them to school or nursery.