Welcome to the latest of our weekly newsletters. We regard it as a priority that all patients at our Adlington, Buckshaw, Croston, Eaves Lane Chorley and Lostock Hall surgeries are kept fully informed of news relevant to them. We hope these updates continue to prove useful.
Temporary Surgery Closure
Please be advised that essential training which is being delivered to NHS staff nationwide is taking place next Tuesday, November 11.
On this date all our surgery sites will close at 12.30pm on the day and all phone lines will also be closed from this time.
With the exception of pre-booked evening appointments with our enhanced service, there are no pre-booked appointments on that afternoon.
All surgeries will reopen as normal the following day, Wednesday, November 12, with phone lines open at 8am and doors open at the usual time of 8.30am.
NHS Health Checks
If you are a registered patient, please note we are continuing to offer free NHS health checks and we would urge you to book one of these checks.
This is especially important if you have not seen a GP or other Clinician for some time as it may be that it will pick up an undetected issue for which early treatment would be beneficial.
You will need to have a blood test before the main appointment so if you wish to proceed, please call your surgery and our reception team will be pleased to book you in for the blood test.
They will also book you a follow up appointment for your health check with the practice nurse.
Proof of Address letters
Please could all patients note that we do not provide proof of address letters.
GP surgeries are medical services only and we cannot provide proof of address for:
• Banks
• Housing
• Benefits
• Any other purpose
If you are an asylum seeker, please contact SERCO or your housing provider for proof of address. Thank you for your understanding.
This week is National Ask Your Pharmacist week
You might be surprised at the range of health services offered by your local pharmacy. Please make the most of the NHS and private services available on your doorstep - from flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, contraception, medicines consultations and convenient treatment for minor ailments.
You can get advice and even prescriptions quickly and easily without having to make a GP appointment.