Chester Drain Site Investigation Works: Update

Over the coming weeks Cheshire West and Chester Council are undertaking preparatory site investigations along the route for the forthcoming city centre drainage tunnel. These investigations are necessary infrastructure works prior to the main works starting later in the autumn. Cheshire West and Chester Council’s highways teams are working very closely with the contractors to […]

Face Coverings

With immediate effect and until further notice, ALL patients that attend the practice MUST wear a face covering. This does not have to be a surgical mask. A scarf, etc. will be sufficient. Children under 5 years old will not be expected to wear a covering but where possible we would encourage children over 5 […]

NHS Diabetes Advice Helpline

NHS England and NHS Improvement have launched a new helpline in response to disruption to normal diabetes services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and response. The service is for adults living with diabetes who use insulin to manage their condition and require immediate clinical advice. Whether you or a member of your household have caught […]

Coronavirus symptoms? Get tested.

Important information about the coronavirus (COVID-19)

The NHS in Cheshire and Public Health England (PHE) are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal. The latest information on symptoms of Coronavirus infection and […]

Patient Access – Medical Record

Following a Safety Advisory Notice received from our clinical system supplier, the practice has temporarily disabled the option for patients to view their medical documentation via Patient Access. This will only affect patients that have completed the Medical Records Patient Questionnaire and had their access approved by a GP. The practice will re-enable document viewing […]

GP Average Earnings 2018-19

All GP practices are required to declare the mean earnings for GPs working to deliver NHS services to patients at each practice. The average pay for GPs working in City Walls Medical Centre in the last financial year was £49,097 before tax and National Insurance. This is for 1 full-time GP, 10 part-time GPs and […]

Mental Health Matters – New Counselling Service

We have an exciting new service called Mental Health Matters. This new service will allow patients access to a counsellor. The service will run between our Primary Care Network sites, so you can attend at either City Walls Medical Centre, Western Avenue Medical Centre, Handbridge Medical Centre or Lache Health Centre. When a patient contacts […]

Works on Hunter Street and Town Hall Square: February 2020

We would like to make you aware of works taking place on Hunter Street and Town Hall Square in February. The east part of Hunter Street will be closed during February for approx. 4 – 6 weeks as works on utility diversions such as gas, electric, BT and new drainage works for the Northgate Development […]

Coronavirus – Advice

If a member of the public has concerns that they may have been exposed to or become infected with the novel (new) coronavirus they should telephone NHS 111. They should not visit A&E or their GP Practice without guidance. Additional information is available from the Public Health England Blog.