We are excited to announce that we have moved to our new online consultation provider PATCHS which offers secure two way messaging, video consultations and more. We are recommending patients create an account.   

To submit an online consultation, please click the "Consult with Your Doctor Online" picture at the top of this page.

PATCHS is an online consultation service that allows you to quickly and easily access GP services.  Answer a few simple questions and PATCHS will get you the help you need. 

Patients can read further information on the PATCHS website here.

We are extremely busy at the moment please consider all health options that are available in the community if you think you need to see a health professional.  Click here for further information

Please contact the practice to book an extended hours appointment at Highfield Hospital. Appointments are available weekday evenings and Saturdays, appointments to see GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners; Practice Nurses and Health Care Assistants are available. To book or cancel an appointment ring the surgery during opening hours.

https://www.widneshighfieldhealth.co.uk/

Due to increased waiting times for outpatient appointments, we have seen a rise in patient requests to “expedite” their appointments.  Please click here for futher information before contacting the practice.

My Planned Care gives you advice and support while you wait and helps you to prepare for your hospital consultation, treatment, or surgery. This includes giving you information about waiting times at your hospital and other supporting and local services while you wait.  Please access the website to find waiting times support and guidance.

https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/

If you are waiting for a Radiology appointment at St Helens or Whiston Hospital, you can access current waiting times using the link below.

https://sthk.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/our-services?service=38

Halton Borough Council has published cost of living information support on their website. To access, please visit their website.

It is important that we have up-to-date contact details for you, so we can let you know about screenings, vaccinations and appointment reminders.

If you have changed your mobile number or email address recently, you can add it to your NHS record by following the guidance about managing your NHS account.

You may also receive a text or email from the NHS asking you to do this.

If you are unable to update your details online or through the NHS App, please get in touch with us and we’ll update your records for you.

If you’re not sure what condition you have, or how severe it is, you can use the NHS 111 symptom checker. The checker will:

1. Answer questions about your main symptom.
2. Help you find out when and where to get help.
3. Arrange for you to be contacted by a nurse, if needed.

To use the checker, click here: https://111.nhs.uk

GP practies are working with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and voluntary services in their local areas in groups of practices known as primary care networks (PCNs).

We are working as part of the Widnes Primary Care Network "WA8 Collaborate".

To learn more about Primary Care Networks, please click here.

We are asking our patients to download the NHS app, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone or tablet.

Click here to learn more.