The Helsby and Elton Practice has notified patients that they will still need to observe hygiene and social distancing measures while inside the building after Monday 19 July.

In a statement the Practice said: "Throughout the pandemic we have strived to make our two surgeries as safe as possible for our patients and staff.

"We will continue to do this and from the 19 July nothing will change whilst on our premises.

"Patients will still need to wear a mask/face covering, socially distance and use hand sanitiser and all our patient-facing staff will continue to wear PPE.

"We do understand that it can be frustrating but we know that when patients come to us they may be sick and vulnerable.

"Some cannot receive the Covid vaccine due to medical reasons so we feel it would be wrong to not continue with these small precautions that can help to protect the patients and staff at The Helsby and Elton Practice.

"Thank you in advance for your cooperation."