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Definition of a Carer
June 7th-13th is Carers Week.
Read more about Carers here – who they are and what they do.
Covid Vaccination Pop-up Clinics
If you’re aged 40 or above, get your covid vaccine at your local pop-up clinic clinic
A Beacon of Hope: The UK Vaccine Story
Watch the UK COVID-19 Vaccination Story here
Sunscreen and Sun Safety
Sun Awareness week is 3rd - 9th May. Sun burn can damage vulnerable cells in your skin and increase your risk of skin cancer. As the most common cancer in the UK, with rates continuing to rise, it is vital that we raise awareness and reinforce the need for sun...
Supporting #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and we are Bowel Cancer is the general term used for cancer that begins in the large bowel. Depending on where it starts, Bowel cancer can also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer. Every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with...
Calling all Military Veterans
Did you know? You are classed as a military veteran for serving just one day in the armed forces.
If you, or a family member, are a military veteran then please inform the reception staff at your GP Practice.
Chester Central PCN News
The 4 Steps Workshop – PCN Social Prescriber
Our Social Prescribing link worker, Lorraine Harnett, has organised a virtual support group for those that may be nervous about venturing outside again. Find out more information here.
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
As a PCN and in partnership with other Chester GP surgeries running the St Columba’s vaccination site, we will now only be booking appointments for our patients to receive their 2nd COVID Vaccines.
PPG and Patient Update, March 2021
PPG and Patient Update Better days appear to be ahead as the days get brighter and Boris sets out a roadmap out of lockdown! Our patient’s safety during this period remains our top priority which is why appointment only access to our buildings remains in place....
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
Chester Central PCN have been working collaboratively with Chester East PCN to deliver the vaccination. Since starting in January 2021, our PCN has delivered over 10,000 vaccinations! Fountains Integrated Care Home Service (FICHs), with the support of Home Instead and other volunteers have successfully vaccinated the majority of our patients that reside in care homes. This […]
PPG and Patient Update, December 2020
PPG and Patient Update December 2020 This year the NHS has faced its biggest challenge yet. Coronavirus has led to a number of changes to our lives, homes and communities and has required an exceptional response not only from the practices within our Primary Care...
Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
The Government has asked the NHS to get ready for a Covid-19 vaccination programme so we can begin offering the vaccine as soon as it is available. This is not likely to be in the next few days or week, however, and no time line has yet been set. Although a vaccine...
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