Northgate Village Surgery

20/05/2026

All patients are welcome to our engagement event on Tuesday 2nd June.

Our aim is to help you get the most from your healthcare. Not sure who to speak to? this event will help guide you.

See more information here: https://canva.link/wside2hl91umskf

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/e/1GXyyrpdzt

📣 📣 Patient Engagement Event - Tuesday 2nd June📣 📣

We are holding a patient engagement event on Tuesday 2nd June between 5:30pm and 7pm.

Our aim is to help you get the most from your healthcare. Not sure who to speak to? this event will help guide you.

Take the opportunity to learn more and sign up to our patient participation group (PPG), our PPG collaborate with us by communicating experiences, interests and feedback in order to improve services and facilities offered by the surgery.

We will have stalls for:

Carer support - Home Instead & Carers Trust
Dementia support
Wellbeing Co-ordinators
‘Who we are’
and much more!

Refreshments will be provided.

All patients are welcome - we would love to see you there!

If you are a health organisation/service/charity that would like to get involved, please let us know :)

11/05/2026

Today is the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We’re shouting loudly that great mental health care isn't just clinical, it's human. It’s the kind voice at the end of the phone when you’re worried about rent and too unwell to work. It’s the adviser who listens actively, rather than waiting for their turn to speak. And it's you reminding friends and loved ones that these contact details can save lives. Please share 💙

07/05/2026

We're tackling common myths around switching medications, through our new campaign - 💊 ✅

Across the NHS, huge numbers of patients have been successfully switched to different versions of their medicines to treat their health conditions. But research shows that many people have concerns about switching - often based on misunderstandings about quality, safety, or effectiveness.

MYTH-BUSTING - what patients want to know about switching medicines 👇

❓ If it’s more cost-effective, is it lower quality?
👉 No. All medicines prescribed by the NHS must meet strict UK safety and quality standards. A medicine can cost less simply because it has been produced by a different manufacturer.

❓ Will it work as well as my usual medicine?
👉 Yes, your NHS team will only prescribe a medicine that is right for your health needs, and all medicines are tested to the same standards to make sure they are just as effective.

❓Why does it look different?
👉 Different brands or medicines may use different packaging, medication shapes or colours - but the medicine inside is regulated to the same standards and will only be prescribed if it’s right for you and your health needs.

❓Is it safe if it’s made overseas?
👉 Yes. All NHS‑supplied medicines, wherever they are made, must meet the same strict standards before they are approved and licensed for use in the UK.

Read more - check the link in the comments below. ⬇️

06/05/2026

📣 📣 Patient Engagement Event - Tuesday 2nd June📣 📣

We are holding a patient engagement event on Tuesday 2nd June between 5:30pm and 7pm.

Our aim is to help you get the most from your healthcare. Not sure who to speak to? this event will help guide you.

Take the opportunity to learn more and sign up to our patient participation group (PPG), our PPG collaborate with us by communicating experiences, interests and feedback in order to improve services and facilities offered by the surgery.

We will have stalls for:

Carer support - Home Instead & Carers Trust
Dementia support
Wellbeing Co-ordinators
‘Who we are’
and much more!

Refreshments will be provided.

All patients are welcome - we would love to see you there!

If you are a health organisation/service/charity that would like to get involved, please let us know :)

05/05/2026

MEDICINES RECALL

Some cartons of Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets, manufactured by Amarox Limited, may contain a blister strip(s) of Citalopram 40 mg tablets. All packs of Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets, Batch Number V2500425, are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

If you have been prescribed Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets and have received impacted product (Batch Number V2500425), please check that the carton contains the correct medication. The batch number and expiry date can be found printed on the side of the outer carton.

If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Citalopram 40 mg film-coated tablets, contact your dispensing pharmacy in the first instance.

If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets, you do not need to take further action.

If you have an impacted pack or previously received this batch, (where known) and you believe you have taken the Citalopram 40 mg film-coated tablets that were included in error and are currently experiencing any side effects, then please seek immediate medical advice.

Please take the leaflet that came with your medicine and any remaining tablets with you to your pharmacy or GP practice. If you are unsure or have any questions, please seek advice from your pharmacy or other healthcare professionals responsible for your care.

Amarox Limited is recalling one batch of Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets as a precautionary measure due to an error at the manufacturing site.

05/05/2026

📣 We are now open following the bank holiday.

Please be aware there may be longer than usual wait times on our phone line.

Remember your community pharmacy can provide advice or even treatment for minor ailments.

📱 You can view test results, health records, request medication, and much more via the NHS App.

Alternatively, visit our “Digital Front Door” for administrative or medical requests: https://www.northgatesurgery.nhs.uk/services/contact-the-surgery-online/

01/05/2026

📣 The surgery is now closed for Early May Bank Holiday and will re-open at 8am on Tuesday 5th May.

💊 Some community pharmacies will still be open and can help with advice on medicines and prescribe treatment for some common everyday ailments.
Find opening times here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

☎️ Need help?

* For urgent medical attention that can’t wait, contact 111. Dial 111 or go online at: https://111.nhs.uk
* The GP Out of Hours service is appointment-only, so please call 111 first.

🏥 Please be aware that NHS 111 and hospital emergency departments will be busier than usual.

🤒 For minor illnesses or injuries, self-care is often the best option. You can find helpful advice on NHS online.

01/05/2026

The Living Well Bus delivered by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust visits local communities to offer a mobile health and wellbeing service.

They offer routine UK immunisations, health checks (blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol and more), and mental wellbeing support.

The Living Well bus will be at the following locations across Cheshire West in May between 10:30am and 4pm. No need to book, just drop-in.

Wednesday 6th May - Waggon & Horses Pub, Western Ave, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5PR

Saturday 23rd May - Wickes Chester, Sealand Road, Chester, CH1 4LS

Wednesday 27th May - Lady Heyes, Kingsley Road, Frodsham, WA6 6SU

More information at: www.cwp.nhs.uk/livingwellservice

23/04/2026

Come along to the Grosvenor Garden Centre tomorrow (Friday 24th April) between 10am and 1pm, where our Mobile Research Bus will be visiting for a Falls Prevention Roadshow. 🚌

Staff will be on hand to share straightforward, practical advice on bone health, medication safety, and staying steady on your feet, with the chance to ask questions if you want to.

The bus has been well received so far, with people often dropping by for a quick chat and finding the information helpful and reassuring.

Some also discover they may benefit from extra support, such as a bone density scan or a medication review.

Thanks to everyone involved in making these visits happen. We’re already seeing the difference they make and look forward to welcoming more people along!

22/04/2026

MEDICINES RECALL

Some cartons of Ramipril 10mg Capsules, manufactured by Crescent Pharma Limited, may contain blister strips of Ramipril 5 mg Capsule.

All packs from the impacted batch of Ramipril 10 mg Capsule, (Batch Number GR174091) are being recalled as a precautionary measure.

If you were prescribed Ramipril 10 mg Capsules and have received the impacted product batch (Batch Number GR174091) please check that the carton contains the correct medication. The batch number and expiry date information can be found on outer carton.

If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Ramipril 5 mg capsule, contact your dispensing pharmacy in the first instance. If the carton contains blister strips that are labelled and contain Ramipril 10 mg Capsules, you do not need to take further action.
If you are unsure or have any questions, please seek advice from your pharmacy or other healthcare professionals responsible for your care.

Please take the leaflet that came with your medicine and any remaining capsules with you to your pharmacy.

More information here:

Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling one batch of Ramipril 10mg Capsules as a precautionary measure due to a potential error at the manufacturing site.