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Folly Lane Summer Newsletter

Summer 2026

Folly Lane News

Practice news, useful health information and ways to access support from Folly Lane Medical Centre.

Welcome to our summer update

We hope you find our latest update useful and informative. In this edition, you can meet some of our new team members, find advice for staying well during hot weather and learn more about using the NHS App.

To comment on or contribute to a future update, email cmicb-war.flmcpostbox@nhs.net .

Practice update

Team news

We are pleased to welcome Catherine, our new Operations Manager, and Tracey, our new Reception Team Leader.

Julie, Louise, Jess and Sarah have joined our reception team, and Leanne Saxton has joined our nursing team.

We warmly welcome them all to Folly Lane.

Summer health

Stay well in hot weather

Hot weather can affect anyone, but some people are at greater risk of becoming unwell.

  • Drink plenty of fluids.
  • Limit alcohol.
  • Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day.
  • Stay in the shade where possible.
  • Check on relatives, friends and neighbours who may be vulnerable.
Read NHS hot-weather advice
Online services

Use the NHS App

You may be able to use the NHS App to:

  • request repeat prescriptions;
  • view test results;
  • view parts of your GP health record;
  • check your vaccination history;
  • view NHS messages and appointments; and
  • find local NHS services.
Find out about the NHS App
Practical advice

Keeping cool this summer

  • Plan exercise, gardening and dog walking for the early morning or evening, when it is usually cooler.
  • Avoid direct sunlight where possible, particularly between 11am and 3pm.
  • Wear suitable clothing, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses.
  • Apply sunscreen generously and reapply it regularly.
  • Shade or cover windows that receive direct sunlight.
  • Open windows when it is safe and the air outside feels cooler, such as during the evening or overnight.
  • Turn off lights and electrical equipment that are not being used.
  • Consider cooking during cooler parts of the day.
  • Move to a cooler part of your home, particularly for sleeping, where possible.
  • Know the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke and what action to take.

Important: heatstroke is a medical emergency. Call 999 if someone has signs of heatstroke.

Would you like help using the NHS App?

If you need help getting started on the NHS App using your phone or tablet, please visit Folly Lane and ask our reception team.

Using online services may be quicker than phoning, particularly first thing in the morning when our telephone lines are busiest.

Get started with the NHS App
Meet the team

Meet Catherine and Tracey

Catherine, Operations Manager
Catherine
Operations Manager

Hi, I'm Catherine and I'm the new operations manager here at Folly Lane. I joined the practice in March after 20 years of management in retail. In that time, I'd worked in fashion and supermarkets but always managed a team. I’ve always enjoyed work with people. Coaching, developing, supporting and building a really strong foundation to achieve what we need too.

Out of work I live in Liverpool with my daughter. We enjoy spending lots of time with family and friends and love singing and dancing together.

My working days are Monday to Friday, so when you are next at the practice if you see me about, please say hi.

Tracey, Reception Team Leader
Tracey
Reception Team Leader

My name is Tracey, and I joined Folly Lane at the beginning of June as the Reception Team Leader.

I have worked within NHS Community Services for the past 23 years and have always enjoyed patient-facing roles. I love that no two days are ever the same, with each day bringing new challenges, opportunities, and achievements.

Outside of work, I live in Warrington with my partner, two of my three grown-up children, and our two Labradors, Cooper and Dougie. So far, only my daughter has successfully flown the nest!

You'll find me on Reception Monday to Friday. I'm excited to be part of the Folly Lane team and look forward to meeting our patients.

Have your say

Join our Patient Participation Group

We are always looking for new members to join our Patient Participation Group, commonly known as the PPG.

The group meets quarterly and helps us by sharing patient views, suggesting improvements and supporting patient surveys.

To express an interest, leave your details at reception for the attention of the Practice Manager or email:

cmicb-warr.flmcppg@nhs.net

Contact the PPG
Help us contact you

Are your contact details up to date?

The practice sends many invitations, reminders and other important information by telephone, text message and email.

When you next speak to a member of the practice team, please check that we hold your correct:

  • mobile telephone number;
  • email address; and
  • home address.

Correct details help us provide you with the best possible service.

When the practice is closed

GP out-of-hours services are available from 6.30pm to 8am, Monday to Friday, and throughout weekends and public holidays.

The service is for urgent healthcare needs that cannot wait until the practice reopens.

Call 111 or use NHS 111 online. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999.

Use NHS 111 online
Summer recipe

Refreshing watermelon and lime slushie

This simple summer drink combines watermelon, lime and crushed ice.

Ingredients

  • Seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
  • Lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Optional sweetener, if preferred

Method

  1. Place the watermelon, lime juice and ice cubes into a blender.
  2. Blend until the ice is crushed and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Taste and add more lime juice or sweetener if required.
  4. Serve immediately.

Information published Summer 2026. External links open NHS websites in a new browser tab.

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