Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Thursday 27th March will be closed for essential staff training from 12 noon on Thursday 27th March. We will open again as normal on the morning of Friday 28th March. You can find all our future training dates and Bank Holiday closures on our Opening Times page. If … Continued
Spring is in the Air – and so are Allergies! After a long winter, we’re finally seeing the first real signs of spring – longer days, more sunshine, and the first flowers blooming. It’s a welcome change for many. But for some, spring also brings sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and a constant battle with tissues. … Continued
Pharmacy First: Your local pharmacist can help with common illnesses. You don’t need an appointment or to see a doctor first.
Winter infections are spreading, and hospitals are under extreme pressure.
askmyGP During Very Busy Periods The Christmas and New Year period is always one of the busiest times of year for the NHS. In general practice, seasonal pressures increase the number of people who need help. Respiratory illnesses like colds, flu and COVID increase in colder months. Germs pass more easily, and it’s harder for … Continued
Getting Help Over Christmas and New Year The last thing any of us want at Christmas is to get ill. Here’s how to get medical help over the festive period, especially when GP practices are closed. Think Pharmacy First On top of everyday coughs, colds, aches and pains, local pharmacies can treat seven more common … Continued
In Case You Missed It…. A recap of this Summer’s news stories and useful health updates. Summer Health Travelling abroad, hay fever, and keeping you and the kids safe this summer. In General Practice Bank Holiday arrangements, exploring the resources on our website and an update on the BMA campaign and collective action. Your Health … Continued
Think Pharmacy First This Summer Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns this summer. Your local pharmacies offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP. Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess … Continued
Think Pharmacy First Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns. 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 … Continued
Quick help for more conditions at your local pharmacy Your local pharmacist can now help you and your family with even more common illnesses and ailments. Launched last week, the new scheme, Pharmacy First Advanced, means you can get help directly from a community pharmacy for seven more conditions. Scroll down for full details, or … Continued
