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 – Thank You
Thank you to all our patients for their patience and understanding when our surgeries and phone lines were closed on Tuesday afternoon for staff training.
This was essential NHS training and we hope it will help us in our aim of offering the best service possible at all times.
Norovirus
We are now into the norovirus season and while the latest figures show cases both nationwide and locally remain within expected levels, we would urge all patients to stay alert and help keep the number of cases under control.
Commonly known as the ‘winter vomiting bug,’ norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhoea and can be very unpleasant.
Symptoms also include body aches, a high temperature, stomach pain and headaches, and it spreads rapidly through contact with infected persons or contaminated surfaces.
Although most people recover fully within a couple of days, the virus can cause dehydration, particularly in the very young, the elderly or those with compromised immune systems.
If you or your child contracts norovirus, the most important thing is to drink plenty of fluids to prevent this dehydration.
Regular hand washing with soap and warm water is advised, and keep surfaces such as toilet flush handles, taps and door handles clean.
Also avoid preparing food for others where possible, and don't share towels, flannels or cutlery.
It is also recommended you stay at home for 48 hours after symptoms have cleared.
Homeless and Ukraine Appeals
Are you having a pre-Christmas clear out?
If so and you have any decent, clean clothing you’re ready to throw out, why not drop the items off at any of our surgeries during opening hours and we can transport them to the Chorley Support for Ukraine Group and The Chorley Homeless Group?
As winter kicks in, both appeals are particularly keen to accept coats and outer garments, but are also accepting sanitary products, toiletries, shoes, clean duvets, towels and non-perishable food items.
Please mark your bags accordingly if you have a preference as to which appeal you wish them to go to.
A Day Late!
Apologies but due to logistical reasons, the newsletter has been published a day later than the usual Thursday publication time. Back to normal next week.