Rainbow Medical Centre

23/07/2026

❗Please note❗
Both surgeries will be closed from 1pm today 23 July 2026 for staff training: -
Please note patients will still be able to seek medical advice if needed by calling the usual number or via the practice website. Alternatively you can ring 111 direct until 6:30pm.
After 6:30pm you can contact our usual number, where you will be transferred to the out of hours direct.

22/07/2026

Sunscreen and Sun Safety Advice
Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. Please visit the attached link for further advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

06/07/2026

Women's Wellbeing Day
Monday 13th July 10am - 4pm
at Salvation Army, Tickle Avenue

20/05/2026

Breast Cancer UK Prevention Week
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.
Please visit the attached link for information and useful resources

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

07/05/2026

My COPD App
Gives you access to myCOPD, a free, easy to use app that helps you manage your COPD from home.
Simply register using the link below and access my COPD on your smartphone, tablet or computer. It’s designed to be simple, even if you’re not confident with technology.

08/12/2025

Simple Things Winter Health Campaign 2025-26 now live
For the fourth year, Champs Public Health Collaborative is delivering its creative communications campaign 'Simple Things', running throughout November 2025 – February 2026 across Cheshire and Merseyside.
This is a behaviour change campaign, developed to prevent the spread of winter illnesses amongst our population through simple actions. Visit the attached link for more details about this year’s campaign.
For the landing page and partner toolkit please visit: https://www.simplethings-
nhs.com

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26/11/2025

❗Please note❗
Both surgeries will be closed from 1pm tomorrow 27th November 2025 for staff training: -
Please note patients will still be able to seek medical advice if needed by calling the usual number or via the practice website. Alternatively you can ring 111 direct until 6:30pm.
After 6:30pm you can contact our usual number, where you will be transferred to the out of hours direct.

25/09/2025

Rainbow Medical Centre Practice Patient Group (PPG) Needs YOU !

Do you have an hour every 3 months to meet with the Group?

Rainbow Medical Centre has had a PPG since 2008

The group was formed to:
Contribute to the improvement of the practice
Improve communication between the practice and its patients
Help patients to take more responsibility for their health
Provide practical support and help as the practice implements change

Since its conception it has:
Helped the practice lobby for equipment to improve patient care
Been consulted with when the practice introduced electronic consultations, changed opening hours and added a telephone queuing system amongst other things
Identified issues that patients face with the practice and came up with solutions to address them
In summary; the group has helped the practice improve the patient experience

The Practice is always changing and evolving – due to the patient needs, expectations of the wider NHS and internal practice improvements etc. We need you to help influence the changes

The Patient Group is not:
A forum for complaints
A fan club for the practice

If you can challenge but in a constructive way and if you can work with us to implement changes – we need you

If interested: please pass you contact details to a member of our reception team – Name, address, phone number plus email address if you have one

17/09/2025

STOPTOBER
Lets Quit Smoking Together
Stoptober is back! Join thousands of other smokers committing to quit smoking this October.
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.

Please visit the attached link for useful information and resources

With a whole calendar of both 'ready to use' and localisable resources, you will have the means to tailor this campaign to your specific audiences, from mid-September through to 31st October.

08/09/2025

👶👶We have had a number of infant immunisation clinics recently with high levels of non-attendance. On one session last week NO children were brought to their appointments. This is not only a waste of valuable NHS resources but leaves many children of St Helens vulnerable to preventable serious diseases. Please ensure your children's vaccinations are up to date and always contact the surgery if you are unable to attend yours or your children's appointments. 👶👶Thank you.