Our Services
Clinics and Advice
Texting Service
The Practice uses a texting service to send appointment reminders and for clinical communication to patients who have provided us with an up to date mobile telephone number and who have opted into this service.
If you are not signed up to this and would like to use this service please let reception know your up to date mobile number and confirm that you are happy to be opted in to this service.
Please note that this is not a service by which you can book appointments or contact surgery.
Blood Tests
Our phlebotomy service is provided by Mersey Care NHS trust
Once referred for a blood test, patients can book an appointment through Mersey Care’s Central Management Office, which is open 8.00am until 4.00pm from Monday to Friday on 0151 295 3400 option 4.
The new patient online booking system is live from 1 September 2020 that should provide flexibility, patient choice with time slots and access to different clinic sites. For the patient booking line please access the link www.merseycare.nhs.uk/mybloodtest
If you are no longer able to come to your booked appointment, please access your booking confirmation where you will be able to cancel your appointment and rearrange another more convenient time. This will allow us to offer your original appointment to another patient.
As part of the phased reopening of services, blood tests are available for Sefton booked appointments at the following clinics:
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Bootle Health Centre |
Park Street Bootle L20 3DF
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Monday to Friday
08.30 - 12.30 / 13.30 – 15.30 |
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Maghull Health Centre |
Westway Maghull L31 0DJ |
Monday to Friday
08.30 - 12.30 / 13.30 – 15.30
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Prince Street Clinic |
Prince Street Waterloo L22 5PB |
Monday to Friday
08.30 - 12.30 / 13.30 – 15.30
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Sefton Road Clinic |
67 Sefton Road Litherland L21 9HE |
Monday to Friday
08.30 - 12.30 / 13.30 – 15.30 |
In addition to the above clinic times, GPs are also able to make additional patient appointments Monday to Friday for urgent blood requests that they require within 24 hours. Only your GP Surgery can access these urgent slots so please speak to them if you think you need a more urgent appointment.
You can find out more about this service at: www.nwbh.nhs.uk/sefton-phlebotomy
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(Post Covid 19 -Did you know that you can now walk in for a blood test without the need to make an appointment Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 11.30am. Afternoon clinics are also available 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Monday, Thursday and Friday but you need to book an appointment by telephoning 0151 475 4007 if you want to attend the afternoon clinics. Please see the attached Blood test leaflet for details of the clinics that you can attend to have your bloods taken.)
Blood Pressure
To have your blood pressure taken or for blood pressure related enquiries, please get in touch with your local Practice Nurse. Appointments can be made by contacting reception on telephone: 0151 526 1121
Alternatively you can take your own blood pressure reading with our machine in reception, and pass the reading to the receptionist on duty to update your records.
Cervical Smears
Once you have received your invite for a Cervical Smear screening please contact reception to arrange an appointment with either our practice nurse or a practice nurse in Litherland Town Hall 7 day access.
Travel Vaccinations and Immunisations
If you require a travel review for your next holiday please contact reception 0151 526 1121 for a half and hour appointment with our practice nurse for a full travel review and vaccinations.
* Please note * our practice nurse appointments are booked up 6 weeks in advance. Most travel reviews should be booked 4 - 6 weeks prior to your holiday.
Chronic Disease Management
For advice on Chronic Disease Management, please get in touch with your local Practice Nurse. Appointments can be made by contacting reception on telephone: 0151 526 1121
Pregnancy Advice
Have you just found out you are pregnant?
If so please call 0151 247 4747 to arrange your booking appointment.
We hold weekly clinics with our midwife Kathy Forrester, these are every Thursday 13:00pm - 16:00pm.
If you have any concerns regarding your pregnancy please contact Kathy (midwife) or the surgery.
Child Health Advice
Please contact your local Health Visitor on telephone 0151 247 6810 for child health care advice.
General advice on health problems in children under five can be obtained from the Health Visitor during the above clinic. If your child has recently become unwell, please consult the Medical Centre during normal surgery hours rather than during this clinic this avoids the possibility of spreading infections.
Smoking Cessation
Smoke Free Sefton offer appointments to help you quit.
You can book an appointment by ringing 0300 100 1000.
TEXT "QUIT" to 66777 or go online for more information.
Home Care
Please contact your local District Nurse on telephone 0151 247 6830 for advice on the care of people in their own home.
Long Term Conditions
Please contact your local District Nurse on telephone 0151 247 6830 for advice on the management of long-term conditions.
Medicals
New Patient Medicals are available with the practice nurse by appointment. Insurance and other Medical Examinations are not covered by the NHS but can be arranged by special appointment with your doctor. If there is a fee involved, the receptionist can advise how much this will be.
Your Personal Information
Please click this link for details of the information that we hold about you and how this is used Data Protection Poster
Appointment-Only Clinics
Additional clinics include the following. Please ask at reception if you require any further detail:
- Diabetic
- Dietician (referral by GP or practice nurse)
- Chronic heart disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Nurse Practitioner
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Westway Medical Centre welcomes Amanda Richards a nurse practitioner who has joined our health care team. She is able to assess, diagnose and treat patients. When necessary, and appropriate, she will prescribe medication. Many of the problems dealt with by the nurse practitioner may be perceived by patients as requiring a doctor’s input. We will not ask you to see the nurse practitioner unless we feel it appropriate. The more information you give when arranging appointments the better. The nurse practitioner can also provide health education to patients enabling individuals to better manage their health or condition. What can the nurse practitioner help with?
Care Home News - COVID19
Dear colleagues
Sefton Council has written to care homes across the borough informing them of a limit on visiting arrangements
Letters have also been sent to schools setting out new requirements for visiting adults.
To make people aware of the new measures, the council has today issued a press release, which you can share with your patients.
You will find a copy of the letter and the press release at the following link: https://internal.southseftonccg.nhs.uk/practice-information-and-guidance/practice-information/key-local-and-national-communications/sefton-council-letter-updates-borough-s-care-sector-on-covid-19-measures/
A Government press release explaining the new restrictions set to come into force across Merseyside from Tuesday 22 September can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/restrictions-for-more-areas-in-north-west-west-yorkshire-and-midlands-to-tackle-rising-infection-rates?utm_source=d143935e-235c-41a4-8dec-3b54023d2567&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate
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