Birchwood Medical Centre

10/08/2026

A new Diabetes UK Support group is available in Warrington for adults (18 and over) living with or affected by diabetes.
The group meets monthly on Wednesdays at the Living Well Hub, Warrington, WA1 1XL.

🗓️ Next session being held on Wednesday 12th August 6:30pm – 7:50pm!

Meetings are free and informal, and provide an opportunity to meet others with diabetes, share experiences, and hear from guest speakers about local services.

For more information visit 👉 https://volunteer.diabetes.org.uk/teams/warrington-diabetes-support-group

06/08/2026

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Apologies unfortunately we are experiencing some technical difficulties at this moment in time. This is effecting all off Warrington primary care patients.
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14/07/2026

Did you know you can manage your prescriptions in the NHS App?

Easily request your repeat prescription, see your medicines and change your pharmacy, without having to call the GP

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

10/07/2026

☀️ July is UV Safety Month ☀️

Warmer weather means more time outdoors, but don't forget to protect your skin from the sun.

The NHS recommends you:
🧴 Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and 4 or 5-star UVA protection.
🕶️ Wear sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
👕 Cover up with suitable clothing where possible.
🌳 Seek shade between 11am and 3pm, when UV rays are strongest.

Remember, sunburn can happen even on cloudy days and increases your risk of skin cancer.

If you notice any changes to a mole or unusual patch of skin, don't ignore it—contact the practice for advice.

Stay safe, stay protected, and enjoy the sunshine!

08/07/2026

You don’t always have to make big changes to your drinking to start feeling the benefits.

Cutting back on alcohol, even a little, can lead to better sleep, clearer thinking, more energy, and improved overall wellbeing, with the positive effects reaching far beyond ourselves.

This take a moment to Check your drinking – it’s quick, free and non-judgemental : https://alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/interactive-tools/check-your-drinking

06/07/2026

🌟 We're Hiring – Join the East Warrington PCN Team! 🌟

Although you're seeing this on our practice page, this opportunity is to work across all three GP practices within East Warrington Primary Care Network (PCN), supporting patients across our local community.

We're looking for a Care Coordinator to help patients access the right health and care services. This role has a particular focus on our neurodevelopmental and cancer care pathways, alongside other clinical pathways.

📍 Role: Pathways Care Coordinator
📍 Employer: Quay Healthcare on behalf of East Warrington PCN

If you're compassionate, organised, and enjoy working across practices and partner organisations, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 See the full job advert for more information and how to apply: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/B0491-26-0011?country=GB-ENG&location=Warrington&distance=5&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en

Please only complete the application form if you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. Please note, CV's cannot be accepted.

Please like, share or tag someone who may be interested!

Applications close 14th July.

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30/06/2026

Understanding Your Test Results on the NHS App 📲

More patients are now viewing their test results through the NHS App, and we want to help everyone understand what to expect.

🔎Why results may appear before you hear from practices:

Some test results are released automatically to the NHS App. This means you might see them before your GP or clinician has reviewed them. This is completely normal.

📞When to contact the practice:

You don’t need to call us about your results unless we have asked you to.
If anything needs follow up, we will contact you directly.

👤What you can expect from us:

✅ Every result is reviewed by a clinician.
✅ If a result needs action, we will get in touch.
✅Not all results require a phone call or appointment.
✅Some results may look unfamiliar or technical, this doesn’t mean they are concerning.

❓Why this matters:
By reducing unnecessary calls, we can keep our phone lines free for patients who need urgent help and ensure everyone receives timely care.

Thank you for using the NHS App and helping us improve access for all patients.

29/06/2026

29/06/2026

Understanding Your Test Results on the NHS App
More patients are now viewing their test results through the NHS App, and we want to help everyone understand what to expect.

Why results may appear before you hear from practices
Some test results are released automatically to the NHS App. This means you might see them before your GP or clinician has reviewed them. This is completely normal.

When to contact the practice
You don’t need to call us about your results unless we have asked you to.

If anything needs follow up, we will contact you directly.

What you can expect from us
Every result is reviewed by a clinician.
If a result needs action, we will get in touch.
Not all results require a phone call or appointment.
Some results may look unfamiliar or technical, this doesn’t mean they are concerning.

Why this matters
By reducing unnecessary calls, we can keep our phone lines free for patients who need urgent help and ensure everyone receives timely care.

Thank you for using the NHS App and helping us improve access for all patients.