Cockhedge Medical Centre

03/08/2026

Women's Health Evening

We are delighted to welcome Dr Sangeetha Steevart, GP Clinical Lead for Warrington, to St Paul of the Cross Church for an informative evening dedicated to women's health.

📅 Thursday 17th September

🕡 6:30pm – 8:00pm

📍 St Paul of the Cross Church, Burtonwood

💷 £3–£5 donation to Church funds

Dr Steevart will cover a range of important women's health topics, including:

🌸 Menopause & Perimenopause

🌸 Pelvic pain

🌸 Heavy menstrual bleeding

🌸 Prolapse Uterus

🌸 Bladder problems

There will also be a Q&A session, giving you the opportunity to ask questions!

Places are limited, so please book your place using the link below ⬇️

We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be an informative and empowering evening 😊

20/07/2026

A one-off, time limited MenB vaccine is available for all 17 and 18 year olds and for under 25 year olds heading to residential college or university for the first time.

17 and 18-year-olds can book via the NHS National Booking Service for appointments at community pharmacies: https://www.nhs.uk/.../book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

Other eligible people can contact a participating pharmacy to book an appointment: https://www.nhs.uk/.../find-a-pharmacy-that-offers.../

Two doses of the vaccine are needed for protection at least 28 days apart.

Bacterial meningitis can result in long term complications such as hearing loss, seizures, problems with movement or coordination, memory and concentration, and in some cases can be fatal.

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

• NHS App - Prescriptions
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 www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

06/07/2026

• Alcohol Awareness Week 6th – 12th July
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 : alcoholchange.org.uk/check-your drinking

18/06/2026

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week

Loneliness doesn’t always mean being alone — it can be the feeling of being disconnected or unsupported, even when around others. It can impact both our emotional and physical wellbeing, and it’s something many people experience at different times in life.

This week we’re encouraging everyone to reach out, connect, and take small steps toward feeling more supported.

Ideas to connect:

• Say hello to a neighbour

• Catch up with a friend or family member

• Join a local group or activity

• Talk to someone you trust about how you’re feeling

Support is available

If you’d like to find local help and activities to improve wellbeing and reduce feelings of loneliness, visit Living Well Warrington — a free service that connects you to people, communities and services in Warrington: https://livingwellwarrington.org/

Our Social Prescribing Link Worker may also be able to help connect you with local groups, activities and support within the community. If you would like to arrange an appointment with Jenny, please contact the surgery as you normally would.

Living Well Warrington connects you to people, communities and services in Warrington. Supporting Warrington residents to live well.

18/06/2026

The Living Well Bus will be in Warrington over the coming months to offer drop‑in cervical screening (only) for anyone who is eligible and may have missed, delayed, or not yet booked their appointment. No booking is required, and screenings are carried out by trained female staff in a private, welcoming, fully accessible setting.

Screenings take under five minutes, with visits usually lasting around 10 minutes. Cervical screening checks for HPV and early cell changes that can help prevent cervical cancer. It is offered every 5 years to women and people with a cervix aged 25–64.

Dates & Locations (10:30am–4pm):

Wed 1 July – Living Well Hub, 26–30 Horsemarket Street, WA1 1XL
Thu 30 July – Living Well Hub
Thu 1 September – Living Well Hub

Step aboard the Living Well Bus for your cervical screening.

09/06/2026

Cervical screening updates? They’re in the NHS App.

From invitations and reminders to routine screening results, important communications are now available in one place.

Turn on notifications so you don’t miss communications about your screening.

If your screening result needs further follow-up, you’ll also be contacted directly by the NHS.

Search ‘NHS cervical screening results’ to find out more.

02/06/2026

Diabetes Awareness Week

Every two minutes someone finds out that they have Type 2 diabetes, a potentially serious health condition that can cause long-term health problems such as sight loss, kidney failure, and can make you at least twice as likely to have a heart attack or stroke.

Common symptoms can include feeling very thirsty, needing to pass urine more often (especially at night), feeling very tired, unexplained weight loss, or blurred vision.

It’s important that you find out if you are at high risk of Type 2 diabetes so you can get support to lower your risk. The Diabetes UK risk tool can help you find out if you’re at risk of developing the condition. It takes just a few minutes and could be the most important thing you do today. Click here to get started Check Your Risk | | Healthier You | Diabetes Prevention

If you’re concerned about symptoms or your risk, please contact the surgery to arrange a review – we’re here to help.