Andover Health Centre Medical Practice

08/10/2025

It's Stoptober 🛑

Make it to 28 days smoke-free and you're 5 times more likely to quit for good. There's no need to go it alone. There are a number of free resources and support.

Visit:
https://smokefreehampshire.co.uk/

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

06/10/2025

COVID and flu vaccinations have begun

Our first Saturday clinic saw 803 patients vaccinated. Well done team AHC!

If you have a scheduled appointment in the upcoming weeks and are eligible for a flu vaccine there is no need to book a separate appointment.

Any questions about COVID vaccinations? You can call the COVID helpline on:
0300 561 0018

24/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

Had an invite and not yet booked your cervical screening test?

This quick procedure is an essential tool for people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 to help prevent cervical cancer

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

19/09/2025

Are you a carer or know someone who is?

Then this event on the 10th October in the Health Hub can help with advice on energy bills.

13/09/2025

Today is World Sepsis Day.

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection. It happens when the immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage the body’s own tissues and organs.

It can be hard to spot, so know the symptoms.

Think S.E.P.S.I.S in adults:

S – Slurred speech/confusion
E – Extreme shivering/muscle pain
P – Passing no urine in a day
S – Severe breathlessness
I – It feels like you are going to die
S – Skin mottled or discoloured

And T.I.M.E in children:

T - Temperature — higher or lower than normal
I - Infection — signs and symptoms of an infection
M - Mental decline — sleepy, difficult to rouse, confused
E - Extremely ill — severe pain, discomfort, shortness of breath

10/09/2025

It is world su***de prevention day.

Su***de can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of su***de around the world.

If you are struggling, help is out there and always someone to listen.

Samaritans: 116123
NHS 111
Or if you are in immediate danger 999

08/09/2025

It's know your numbers week.

High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer” — it rarely causes symptoms.
Around 1 in 3 UK adults has high blood pressure, but many don’t know it.
Left untreated, it greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.

Healthy Blood Pressure Targets
Ideal: 120/80 mmHg
High: 140/90 mmHg or above (or 150/90 mmHg if over 80 years old)
Low: 90/60 mmHg or below

We would encourage all patients to keep an eye on their blood pressure. We have 2 blood pressure machines available to use without an appointment, and should you have any concerns please make contact with the surgery via Anima.

05/09/2025

It can be difficult to know when to keep your child home from nursery or school.

If your child is unwell you can find useful information on the Healthier Together App or on their website: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/

And at: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

As always, if you are concerned about your child please contact us or NHS 111 if we are closed.

05/09/2025

Next week is Mental Health Focus Week

Learn more about the week of training days for Parents/Carers and Professionals provided by Hampshire CAMHS on a wide variety of subjects by visiting the Hampshire CAMHS website

04/09/2025

Any questions about menopause and HRT?

You can self refer to the virtual group clinic using the QR code below or visiting the website:
https://www.midhampshirehealthcare.co.uk/group_menopause_clinic.htm