Yearly Archives 2025

Everyone eligible aged between 16 years and 25 years are being invited into the surgery to catch up on their missed HPV vaccine from when they were in school. The HPV vaccination is given to boys and girls in year 8 at school, but some people may have missed it at the time. If you were offered the vaccine in school and missed it, you can catch up anytime until your 25th birthday. The HPV vaccine helps protects against a common infection called HPV, that in some cases can lead to some types of cancer, such as cervical, head and
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The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) confirms taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children. Paracetamol should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet. For more information, please vist the GOV.UK website. NHS Website For further details about paracetamol and pregnancy, please visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/ Page Created: 23rd September 2025 Page Updated: 23rd September 2025
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This week we are celebrating Organ Donation Week, a time where people can come together to celebrate the profound effect of organ donation and inspire others to join-in the life-saving movement. Organ donation is the gift of an organ to help someone who needs a transplant. Thousands of lives in the UK are saved or transformed each year by organ transplants. Organs that can be donated by people who have died include heart, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, liver and small bowel. Tissue such as skin, bone and heart valves can also be used to save and improve people’s lives, and corneas
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Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases. By keeping up to date with the recommended schedule, you give your child the best chance to stay healthy. Why Vaccinations Matter Vaccination is the most important way we can protect ourselves and our children against illness. Vaccinations prevent millions of deaths worldwide each year. Since vaccines were introduced in the UK, diseases like Polio, Tetanus and Smallpox are either now gone or seen very rarely. Before vaccinations were used, these illnesses could kill or make people seriously ill. Vaccinations prevent serious illness and
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The NHS App lets you receive secure messages from your GP practice. These messages are safe, reliable, and aren’t limited to certain character limits like traditional SMS messages. To make sure you don’t miss messages from your GP practice, turn on notifications in your NHS app. Open the NHS App on your smartphone Tap account Settings (top right corner) Scroll down to settings and tap on notifications Tap go to device settings Tap notifications Enable notifications Once enabled, you will receive messages from your GP practice whenever there is an important update about your healthcare. For more information about the
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Today marks the start of Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Week (15th – 19th September 2025), a time used to raise awareness of the condition and tackle any misconceptions by providing accurate information about what Rheumatoid Arthritis is. The theme of this year’s campaign is focussing on symptoms and raising awareness. What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. It most often affects the hands, feet, and wrists. Those who have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis may experience periods where symptoms become worse, known as ‘flare-ups’. Although flare-ups can be hard
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Do you know the early signs of a heart attack? A heart attack is a serious medical emergency whereby the supply of blood to your heart is suddenly blocked. If you suspect a heart attack, call 999 immediately. If you’re heart doesn’t get enough blood, it may lead to serious damage that can be life threatening. Symptoms of a heart attack chest pain – a feeling of pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across your chest pain in other parts of the body – it can feel as if the pain is spreading from your chest to your arms (usually the left
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Blood Pressure Awareness Week 2025 This week, we’re raising awareness about high blood pressure, often called the “silent killer”. High blood pressure usually has no obvious symptoms, but if left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems such as stroke and heart attack. Did you know? Over 1 in 4 adults in England are affected by high blood pressure. In fact, at least half of all heart attacks and strokes are linked to it. That’s why it’s so important to know your numbers. You can have your blood pressure checked at: Your GP surgery Your local pharmacy At home
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The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and that you do not need to take any further action. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts. You can opt out of the Emergency Alerts, including the national test, but you should keep them switched on for your own
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NHS England has launched their official NHS WhatsApp Channel to share trusted health updates and information directly to the public. The WhatsApp Channel will provide short messages on: public health campaigns (e.g. Flu, COVID-19) health alerts and seasonal health advice NHS updates and announcements myth-busters and fact-checking content Over 70,000 people have already sign-up to the new WhatsApp Channel – click the button below to sign-up today. Sign up on WhatsApp Page created: 19th August 2025 Page updated: 19th August 2025
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