Fir Park Medical Centre

12/08/2026

📢 Halton Residents Aged 55+ – Have Your Say!

Halton Public Health is carrying out a survey to understand the experiences, needs and priorities of residents aged 55+ and how we can make Halton a more age-friendly place to live.

12/08/2026

📣CALLING ALL ST HELENS BASED PROFESSIONALS📣
We would like to invite you and your colleagues to our upcoming All-Age Carer Awareness Training:
📅 Thursday 13th August
🕑 2:00pm – 3:00pm
💻 Microsoft Teams
The session will cover:
• Identifying hidden carers (Young, Young Adult and Adult Carers)
• The impact of caring responsibilities
• Support available through St Helens Carers Centre
• Referral pathways and partnership working
To book a place, please complete the form here: https://forms.office.com/e/jYP0DNpnT3
Or simply scan the QR code on the poster below 😊

12/08/2026

An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from today until 14 August.

During an amber alert, hot weather can put more people’s health at risk – not just those who are usually more vulnerable.

Older people, young children and people with existing health conditions may be particularly at risk.

Take extra care and look out for others who may struggle in the heat.

Find tips on how to stay cool: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

12/08/2026

Learn how to protect your eyes whilst watching the partial solar eclipse!

We probably shouldn’t have to say this, but don’t look directly at the sun. Looking directly at the sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your eyesight – so you need to take care. Remember, your normal sunglasses may look great, but they won't cut it.

Follow the link to learn more about how to watch the eclipse safely!

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/07/23/how-to-watch-the-solar-eclipse-safely-this-summer/

10/08/2026

Our lovely Walk Leader Bernie will be at Pickerings Pasture this Sunday 2pm for a Health Walks and a chat, maybe a cuppa in the new cafe

22/07/2026

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way. Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions:

How to request repeat prescriptions using the NHS App, and have them prepared a pharmacy of your choice.

22/07/2026

If you're eligible, you can now get your free MenB vaccine.

MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and septicaemia.

You may be eligible if you are:
✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
✅ Under 25 and starting university or moving into residential further education for the first time

Eligible 17 to 18-year-olds born between these dates can book online if they’re registered with a GP in England. Eligible under-25s can get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy – no GP registration is needed.

You'll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection.

Find out if you're eligible and how to get vaccinated: https://www.nhs.uk/book-menb

22/07/2026

20/07/2026

*Available at participating community pharmacies*

A one-off, time limited MenB vaccine offer is available for a select cohort of young adults to protect them against the MenB disease.

Those eligible for the MenB vaccination should get their vaccine at participating community pharmacies before starting university or residential further education in the autumn.