Steady On Your Feet- a new website offered by NHS and Cheshire East Council- whch includes a self-assessment tool- to help prevent a fall.

Visit https://cheshire.steadyonyourfeet.org/ to find out more

Please use the NHS App whenever possible

Covid-19 Vaccine Information

Oct 24- For Congleton and Holmes Chapel Patients for Winter 2024 a collaborative approach with Lawton House Surgery and Readesmoor Group Practice plus  a 3rd party provider (Remedi Solutions)  will be providing Covid-19 vaccines, for patients aged 18 and over.

No need for anyone to contact them though as they are contacting patients.

Patients can still use the National Booking Service to book a Covid Vaccine:

The National Booking Service:  https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

Or find a walk in site: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/covid-19-vaccination-services/find-a-walk-in-covid-19-vaccination-site/

Thinking about changing your lifestyle- to become more healthier?

Please check out the support available via "Lifestyle on Prescription" sign posting support - which is a Cheshire East Council/NHS/Partners initiative.  Lots of tips and thoughts about how to make some changes to your lifestyle to the benefit of your physical and mental health. 

Lifestyle on prescription (cheshireeast.gov.uk)

Sight Loss Information Line

Cheshire Sight loss information line on 01244 478910

National Lottery Funding Enables Launch of Sight Loss Information Line

Vision Support, in partnership with East Cheshire Eye Society, NHS England, Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester Councils bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of sight loss. They are pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated Sight Loss Information Line. This vital resource has been made possible through generous funding from the National Lottery, ensuring that individuals facing vision challenges receive the support they need.

The Sight Loss Information Line is a pioneering initiative designed to provide comprehensive assistance and guidance to those living with sight loss, their families, and caregivers. People can get information over the phone, request information packs and if they require face to face support, an appointment can be made at The Blue Coats in Chester or the advisors can make a home visit if this is necessary.

Support is offered to people of all ages either with or at risk of sight loss and their families, giving the information and signposting to other services that they need to manage their eye health and remain as independent as possible.

Vision Support has a long history of working with people with Vision Impairments and they strive to ensure that their beneficiaries are at the centre of the development of the organisation. This project has originated from a survey which highlighted that people with sight loss had struggled to get information when they needed it which left people feeling lost and disempowered. Having a service available to people of Cheshire where they can get the information that they need and when they need it will improve people’s confidence and over all wellbeing through being able to access support.

The information line advisors will be able to sign post people to services and support in their local areas and if necessary, they will be able to make referrals on behalf of people with sight loss with their permission.

The Information Line will be open from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm on Friday, with an answering machine service for out of hours enquiries. These will be responded to during normal working hours. For further information contact the Cheshire Sight loss information line on 01244 478910

Where to find a Community Pharmacy who offer a free Blood Pressure Check.

A new service finder on NHS.uk allows healthcare professionals and patients to search for and find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks. The tool explains who is eligible to go to a pharmacy to get their blood pressure checked and can be searched using a postcode, with the nearest pharmacy listed first.

Start for Life

In the first 5 years of your child's life their brain develops faster than at any other time. Make the most of every moment by making eye contact, chatting and engaging with what they're interested in.

NHS have launced a new website which covers giving children lots of opportunity to grow and develop.

Ink to website: Early learning and development - Start for Life - NHS - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

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