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How to book GP appointments on evenings and weekends in Sefton

A range of GP appointments are available on weekday evenings and weekends for all residents registered with a GP practice in Sefton.  The ‘enhanced access’ service provides patients with access to pre…

15 Nov 2022
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Caring for People with Long Covid

Maggi Bradley, Nurse Clinical Lead at Sefton Training Hub has written a blog about caring for people with Long Covid for the Queens Nursing Institute: Caring for People with Long Covid – The Queen's…

3 Nov 2022
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Ask Your Pharmacist Week

It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week (31 October-7 November). The theme this year is ‘now at your local pharmacy’ – highlighting the new NHS services that have been introduced in community pharmacy…

1 Nov 2022
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We’re Here for You Evenings and Weekends

Our 7-Day GP Service has extended its opening hours so you can now book routine appointments on Saturday between 9am – 5pm as well as the usual hours of 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.…

6 Oct 2022
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7-Day GP Welcome Tour

If you're unsure about using our services at The Family Surgery, because you don't know the location or whether or not the building will meet your needs, then we are able to offer a welcome tour so th…

23 Jun 2022
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Maggi is on The One Show

We were delighted to see our team member, Maggi Bradley, and her colleague Audra Parker on BBC's 'The One Show' last night. Showing how, during lockdown, they have developed Video Group Clinics (VGC’s…

22 Jun 2022
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Cervical Screening Week June 2022

This Cervical Screening Week (20-26 June), we are encouraging everyone who is eligible to get their cervical screening test as soon as they are invited. All women and people with a cervix, aged 25 to…

21 Jun 2022
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Southport & Formby Health's New Look

We’re so excited to launch our new look! We’re proud to serve the local community and we have big ambitions to provide more services as we grow. Our new brand reflects our commitment to provide the be…

16 Jun 2022
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Celebrating International Nurses Day 2022

This International Nurses Day, we are celebrating all the good work our nurses do for the local community. Working across the 7 Day GP Service, Community Cardiology, Enhanced Health in Care Homes and…

12 May 2022
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New website provides reliable health apps to Southport and Formby

People in Southport and Formby can now help themselves to live healthier, happier lives using accredited health applications included on sefton.orcha.co.uk. Health and care partners across the NHS, lo…

11 Apr 2022
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022

This International Women’s Day, we’re proud to be celebrating all of the amazing women who work for us. As a family friendly company with flexible working in place, we’re working towards breaking the…

8 Mar 2022
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Marking World Cancer Day with Cancer Support for All Southport and Formby Residents

This World Cancer Day, as a service provider for Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN), we’re celebrating the partnership with Southport Macmillan Information and Support Centre. With the PC…

4 Feb 2022
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Maggi Bradley crowned Practice Nurse of the Year

There were further celebrations for our Sefton Training Hub in December as team member Maggi Bradley was announced as Practice Nurse of the Year at the annual 13th Annual General Practice Awards in Lo…

10 Jan 2022
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Services available over the festive period

Alongside the NHS, we will be here for you over the festive period. Make sure you know where to get help if you need it. Our 7 Day GP Service is open, including Christmas Day. 7 Day GP Service Festive…

21 Dec 2021
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NHS To Offer Booster Booking To Every Adult by End of December

The NHS vaccination programme will offer every adult the chance to book a covid-19 booster vaccine by the end of the year in a race to protect the nation against the Omicron variant. As part of the bi…

13 Dec 2021
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Sefton urged to keep safe and well during cold snap

With the Met Office issuing a weather warning for the North West, healthcare leaders in Sefton are sharing advice for keeping safe and well this weekend. The weather warning means that from Friday eve…

26 Nov 2021
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