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NHS App

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. Watch a short video to show how you can set up an NHS account and how you can use the NHS App.

Mounjaro for Weight Loss

You many have seen the news regarding the Mounjaro injection and GP practices now prescribing for weight loss. Please be aware that this has not yet been commissioned for GP practices to prescribe for weight loss. When this becomes available there will be strict guidelines on who will be eligible and we will keep our…

Have you missed an appointment?

We are aiming to reduce missed appointments and need your help. Please cancel an appointment if you no longer need it or are unable to make it. You can cancel appointments through your reminder text, the NHS App or by logging into SystmOnline or you could telephone the practice. Many thanks.

Coming soon there will be a new way to make an appointment and more

We are excited to share with you that we are working hard to make it easier to manage your healthcare needs from our website. Currently, via SystmConnect, you can request a sick (fit) note and register with the practice. Coming soon you will be able to request an appointment, view your test results, request repeat…

Results of Friends and Family Test – March 2025

Thank you to all the patients that completed the survey. The results for March 2025 are: 78.5% of patients reported a very good service 14% of patients reported a good service 3% of patients responded with neither good or bad 3.5% of patients reported poor service 1% of patients reported a very poor service

Prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing

Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health conditions. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your community, even if you qualify for free prescriptions. The team of health professionals at your…

Breast Screening Awareness Campaign

NHS England will be launching a breast screening campaign from 17th February 2025 – The national campaign aims to target all women of breast screening age (50 to 71 years) because regular breast screening can find breast cancer before you notice any signs or symptoms.

Mpox information

Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) is a rare infection most commonly found in west or central Africa. There has recently been an increase in cases, but the risk of catching it is low. Mpox in the UK – Although more people have been diagnosed with it recently, only a small number of people in the…