We will send you an invite if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, please do not call us. Vaccinations have begun for all eligible cohorts. The campaign end date will be 17 June 2025. The announced and authorised cohorts for the spring 2025 programme will cover: For more information click on the link here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/
Note: Surgery Closed for Protected Learning Time Please note we will be closed from 13:30 to 17:30 on the dates below for Protected Learning Time: Please call 111 if you need medical assistance between these times or 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
As the days get longer and the flowers begin to bloom, many of us look forward to enjoying the warmer weather. However, for some, this beautiful season can bring with it the unwelcome symptoms of hay fever.
We will send you an invite if you’re eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, please do not call us. Vaccinations have begun for all eligible cohorts. The campaign end date will be 17 June 2025. The announced and authorised cohorts for the spring 2025 programme will cover: For more information click on the link here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/
Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great. And so does getting your breast screening sorted.
The NHS App is no longer accessible as a mobile app for anybody using older devices. If you cannot use the NHS App on a mobile device, you can log in through the NHS website.
The first sign of a stroke might not seem serious. Like not being able to raise your arm, or struggling to smile, or slurring when you speak.
When you quit smoking, good things start to happen. You’ll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.
We last wrote to you in June 2021 during the pandemic. We thought it would be a good idea to write to you once more to update you on what is going on in General Practice and the wider NHS.
If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
We are pleased to bring you our next health talk, specifically related to Gynaecological health and cancer awareness. Gynaecological health covers many topics and we will be covering areas such as an awareness of symptoms and predisposing factors to enable early diagnosis, proactive care and management including lifestyle. We would also like to raise awareness
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK’s biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event.
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.
Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.
When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
We are working to improve the difficulties patients are experiencing but please bear with us and treat staff with respect.
While you are waiting for a hospital appointment, we wanted to let you know that there is more support available to you.
Prostate cancer is not always life-threatening. But when it is, the earlier you catch it the more likely it is to be cured.
