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About Minor Surgery Procedures Minor surgery refers to small medical procedures that are usually done under local anaesthetic. These procedures are typically quick, low-risk, and don’t require a hospital stay. We run regular minor surgery clinics and these appointments can only be arranged following a clinician’s recommendation. Our minor surgery services include the removal of non-sinister cysts, moles, and skin tags—particularly those that are prone to irritation from clothing or at risk of recurring infection. Minor surgery sessions and injections are carried out our qualified clinicians: Dr Hopkins, Dr Collyer, Dr Scammell, Dr Shafafi, Dr Crighton, Dr Sandercombe, Dr Whaley,
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As respiratory virus season ramps up, many patients find themselves asking a familiar question: “Is it just a cold, or is it the flu?”. While both illnesses share common symptoms, they differ in severity, how soon symptoms appear, and how long they last. Understanding the differences can help you decide when to rest at home, and when to seek medical support. What causes the Cold and the Flu? Colds are usually cause by a variety of viruses, most commonly rhinoviruses. Influenza (flu) is caused specifically by influenza viruses. How do they differ? Although both colds and flu affect the respiratory
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Dear Patients, Please note that our phone line options have recently changed. We are no longer able to accept prescription requests over the phone for safety reasons. Prescription requests can be submitted via the NHS app, SystmOnline, or by sending us an eConsult. To learn more, please visit: https://www.mountpleasanthealthcentre.co.uk/prescriptions/ What’s new Option 1 – Speak directly with our reception team to cancel an appointment Option 2 – Speak with reception to request an appointment Option 3 – Speak with reception regarding mental health issues Option 4 – Speak with our admin team about test results, sick notes, or hospital referrals
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When you book an appointment with a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional, that time is set aside especially for you. Attending your appointment, or letting us know in advance if you can’t attend, plays a vital role in helping us provide timely care to everyone in our community. Missed appointments have a real impact. When a booked slot goes unattended, it cannot always be filled at short notice. This means valuable clinical time is lost, while other patients who may need care urgently continue to wait longer for an available appointment. Many patients in our community are waiting to
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Are you concerned about your memory? Do you struggle with memory loss, trying to find the right words, keeping track of dates and times, or getting lost in familiar places? You may be experiencing memory loss related to age, stress, or the early stages of dementia. We can help identify the cause of memory problems and provide information, support, and treatment to help you live independently. For help and advice, ask your GP or a receptionist about the Nexus PCN Cognition Clinic. The Cognition Clinic runs on the first Tuesday of each month. The next session will take place on
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Christmas & New Year’s Opening Hours 2025 Our opening hours will be affected during the Christmas period. Unless stated differently below, our normal opening hours (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm) will apply: Monday 22nd December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Tuesday 23rd December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Wednesday 24th December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Thursday 25th December 2025: CLOSED Friday 26th December 2025: CLOSED Saturday 27th December 2025: CLOSED Sunday 28th December 2025: CLOSED Monday 29th December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Tuesday 30th December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Wednesday 31st December 2025: 8.30AM – 6PM Thursday 1st January 2026: CLOSED Friday
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From 25th November 2025, prescription requests will be managed differently. We will no longer accept prescription requests by telephone. Certain prescriptions will now be reviewed and processed by our PCN Pharmacy Team, who are part of the practice. Your current medications will not change, but the process for requesting them will. For clinical safety reasons:Prescriptions can no longer be issued more than 7 days in advance (including weekends), unless there is a valid clinical justification. The following prescription-related tasks will now be handled exclusively by the PCN Pharmacy Team and not by reception staff: Patients due a Medication Review Patients
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SEASONS GREETINGS I am pleased to report that it has been another busy and successful year for ‘The Friends’ with many successful events, and the refurbishment of the benches in the health centre waiting area. These things could not be achieved without the support of all ‘The Friends’ the sterling help of the volunteers, the overarching support of the Management Committee and Beverley’s hard work. We have also been blessed over the year by kind donations and bequeaths for which we are most appreciative. It remains to say that on behalf of ‘The Management Committee I wish you all a
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Protect Yourself This Winter – Get Your Vaccinations! Flu & Covid-19 vaccinations are the best way to stay protected this Winter. If you’re aged 65 and over, or 18-65 in a clinical risk group, then you can get a flu vaccination for free! To book an appointment, please call 01392 255722 or fill out an eConsult on our website: https://mountpleasanthealthcentre.webgp.com/ Please call 01392 255722 to book your Flu & Covid-19 vaccinations. Flu vaccination eligibility Flu vaccinations will be offered to: those aged 65 years and over those aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups (as defined
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We’re Celebrating Christmas Jumper Day! Today, our teams are proudly taking part in Christmas Jumper Day 2025, and you may notice our staff wearing their brightest, silliest, and most festive Christmas jumpers throughout the day! Christmas Jumper Day is all about spreading a little joy while supporting a wonderful cause that helps children and families around the world. By joining in, we hope to bring a little festive cheer to our patients, visitors, and wider community. Get Involved! We invite you to join us in this festive endeavour and get involved: Wear your Christmas jumper today (or any day this month),
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