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May Bank Holiday Closure
We will be closed on Monday 29th May 2023 for the May Bank Holiday.
If during this time you require medical advice or treatment you can:
Visit your pharmacy. Your local pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints. Opening times for local Pharmacies can be downloaded or you can visit NHS Choices.
Access NHS 111. To access the service online simply visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and enter your age, sex, postcode and main symptom, and then you will be guided through a series of questions about your health problems.
To access the service via phone, simply dial 111 from any mobile or landline free of charge and you will be put through to an operator who will run through a few questions regarding your health problem in order to get you the right care.
A&E or 999. For a genuine medical emergency including; loss of consciousness, acute confused state and fits that are not stopping, persistent and or/severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding that cannot be stopped call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
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Closed for Bank Holiday Monday
We will be closed on Monday 8th May 2023 for the Bank Holiday to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.
If during this time you require medical advice or treatment you can:
Visit your pharmacy. Your local pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints. Opening times for local Pharmacies can be downloaded or you can visit NHS Choices.
Access NHS 111. To access the service online simply visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and enter your age, sex, postcode and main symptom, and then you will be guided through a series of questions about your health problems.
To access the service via phone, simply dial 111 from any mobile or landline free of charge and you will be put through to an operator who will run through a few questions regarding your health problem in order to get you the right care.
A&E or 999. For a genuine medical emergency including; loss of consciousness, acute confused state and fits that are not stopping, persistent and or/severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding that cannot be stopped call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
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Closed for May Bank Holiday
We will be closed on Monday 1st May 2023 for the May Bank Holiday.
If during this time you require medical advice or treatment you can:
Visit your pharmacy. Your local pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints. Opening times for local Pharmacies can be downloaded or you can visit NHS Choices.
Access NHS 111. To access the service online simply visit https://111.nhs.uk/ and enter your age, sex, postcode and main symptom, and then you will be guided through a series of questions about your health problems.
To access the service via phone, simply dial 111 from any mobile or landline free of charge and you will be put through to an operator who will run through a few questions regarding your health problem in order to get you the right care.
A&E or 999. For a genuine medical emergency including; loss of consciousness, acute confused state and fits that are not stopping, persistent and or/severe chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe bleeding that cannot be stopped call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
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The surgery will be closed on Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April
The surgery will be closed on Friday 7th April and Monday 10th April.
Remember to order your repeat prescription in time for the Bank Holiday Easter weekend.
Either drop in your request to the surgery, order through your usual pharmacy or use the NHS app.
Please allow 48 hours for processing the prescription request, which will be sent to your nominated pharmacy.
Thank you
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Christmas Bank Holiday Closures
Please note that we will be closed on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th December 2022. We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 28th December 2022.
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New Year Opening Times
Please note that we will be closed on Monday 2nd January 2023 for the New Years Day Bank Holiday. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
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Breast cancer – do you know the signs and symptoms
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when we talk about the causes of breast cancer, what symptoms to look out for and what support is available.
The first symptom of breast cancer that women notice is a lump or area of thickened tissue in their breast. Most breast lumps are not cancerous, but it’s always best to have them checked by a doctor.
You should see a GP if you notice any of the following:
- A new lump or area of thickened tissue in either breast
- A change in size or shape of one or both breasts
- A discharge from either nipple
- A lump or swelling in your armpit
- A change in the look or feel of your skin, such a puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness
- A rash or itchy skin or redness around or on your nipple
- A change in the appearance of your nipple
Breast pain is not usually a symptom of breast cancer.
The first symptoms of breast cancer in men can include:
- A lump in the breast
- The nipple turning inwards
- Fluid oozing from the nipple
- A sore or rash around the nipple
- The nipple or surrounding skin becoming hard, red or swollen
- Small bumps in the armpit
You can find more information at:
Breast Cancer Now – https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/have-i-got-breast-cancer/signs-symptoms-breast-cancer
Cancer Research UK- https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/breast-cancer/symptoms
Macmillan Cancer Support – https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/breast-cancer/signs-and-symptoms-of-breast-cancer
Check for Cancer – https://www.check4cancer.com
nhs.uk – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer/symptoms/
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Know your numbers week
Know Your Numbers Week, an annual awareness initiative by Blood Pressure UK to promote the importance of regular blood pressure checks, especially for the over 40s.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) affects over 6 million people in England. One in four premature deaths are caused by CVD and it is a leading cause of disability.
This year, the NHS is raising awareness of the access points that people can get their blood pressure checked, including community pharmacies. Our latest figures show that between October 2021 and 1 July 2022 the NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service has delivered over 275,000 blood pressure and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring checks to people aged 40 and over.
To date around 8,423 pharmacies are set up to deliver the service across England and we estimate that 4,400 lives could be saved in the next five years by increasing the number of checks carried out.
Please help us to support the public to get their blood pressure checked for free at an NHS community pharmacy, an NHS Health Check appointment offered to adults in England aged 40-74, at home or at their local GP surgery. Find resources and more information at NHS UK and the British Heart Foundation website.
Click here to download social media images for this year’s campaign.
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Know Your Numbers
Know your numbers is an annual campaign raising awareness of high blood pressure, encouraging all UK adults to get a blood pressure check. To find out more information and to find out how you can lower your blood pressure, visit https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/
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Patient Survey
Thank you for taking part in our Patient Survey.
This survey is being carried out by the Patient Participation Group of Wetmore Road Surgery and your answers should only relate to your experiences at Wetmore Road Surgery, and not the wider NHS.
Your responses will be used to help improve services at Wetmore Road Surgery.
All responses are anonymous. Please only respond once per patient.