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In June 29 appointments were missed due to patients not attending there scheduled appointments.

In England, nearly two women die a day from cervical cancer. Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite, and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice today. Cervical screening saves lives. For more information visit http://nhs.uk/cervicalscreening. #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

In May 39 appointments were missed due to patients not attending there scheduled appointments.

In April 37 appointments were missed due to patients not attending there scheduled appointments.

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and every year, Lyme Disease UK runs a national Wake Up To Lyme campaign!  Lyme disease is a bacterial infection, usually caused by the bite of an infected tick. Our campaign aims to raise awareness of how to prevent tick bites, how to safely remove ticks, and the importance of early treatment for people […]

In total 36 Appointments were missed In March due to patients not attending there scheduled appointments.

When individuals leave the UK Armed Forces, it’s important for themto register with an NHS GP practice and tell them they’ve served. Thismeans their GP can better understand their health, particularly anyhealth problems relating to their time in Service.This does not always happen though, meaning some veterans may notbe getting the support that is right […]

Measles symptoms to be aware of include: Anyone with symptoms that could be measles is advised to stay at home and phone their GP or NHS 111 for advice, rather than visiting the surgery or A&E. This is because measles spreads very quickly and easily and so it is important to try and prevent the […]

Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greatest risk. 553 new cases were confirmed in England during January 2024, compared with 858 cases for the whole of 2023. Young babies with whooping cough are often very unwell and many are likely to need hospital […]

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, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care. Highly trained pharmacists at more […]

What is Social Prescribing Day? Social Prescribing Day is a celebration of social prescribing, demonstrating the amazing impact it can have on people’s health and wellbeing. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone – like loneliness, isolation, or stress due to financial pressures or poor housing.? Social prescribing […]

In total 49 Appointments were missed In February due to patients not attending there scheduled appointments.

link The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get a blood pressure test to lower your risk of a fatal heart attack, stroke, kidney disease or vascular dementia. The campaign encourages all adults aged 40 and over to get a blood pressure check. It’s a free, simple and a non-invasive […]

In total 34 Appointments were missed In January due to patients not attending there scheduled appointments.

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What is measles? It’s a viral illness that can be serious and sometimes fatal. Spending 15 mins with someone with measles is enough to get the virus. Symptoms of measles: include high fever, runny nose, cough, red and watery eyes, small red spots with a bluish-white centre inside the mouth. A rash can appear later, […]