Barwell & Hollycroft Medical Centres

03/05/2026

We are closed tomorrow for Bank Holiday and will re-open Tuesday 5th May.

If you need urgent medical help during this time:

📞 NHS 111 – call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for advice and guidance
🚨 In an emergency – call 999 or go to your nearest A&E
💊 Local pharmacies can help with minor illnesses and provide expert health advice
🏥 Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) – open every day for urgent, but not life-threatening, care

For mental health support:
📞Crisis Team - Call NHS 111 and select mental health option
📞 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
🌐 www.nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth

Wishing all our patients a safe and healthy Bank Holiday 🌼

01/05/2026

👨‍⚕️ Men’s Health Hub Clinic 👨‍⚕️

The Men’s Health Hub Clinic offers a confidential, supportive space to discuss common men’s health concerns with experienced clinicians.

✅ Prostate health
✅ Erectile dysfunction
✅ Testosterone concerns
✅ Urinary symptoms
✅ Mental wellbeing and more

Early conversations can make a real difference. Whether something is new, ongoing, or just not quite right, the Men’s Health Hub is here to help.

🕢Appointments are held out of hours to make access easier. Clinics run Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
📍Available at The Centre Surgery LE10 1DS and Newbold Verdon Medical Practice LE9 9PZ
🔒 Discreet, professional, and supportive care
👉 Find out more or book an appointment: https://hbmagpfederation.co.uk/services/mens-health

30/04/2026

🌈 Helping children feel prepared for hospital 🌈

Going to hospital can feel scary for children – but imagine if they could explore the journey before they arrive. 💛

University Hospitals of Leicester has launched The Little Journey app, a free, child‑friendly app designed to help children (and their families) understand what to expect when coming into hospital. Through videos, animations and stories, children can see the environment, meet staff and feel more confident and reassured ahead of their visit. 🏥✨

It’s a wonderful way to reduce anxiety and help children feel more in control of their care.

👉 Read more about the app and how it’s being used in Leicester here:
🔗 www.uhleicester.nhs.uk/news/helping-children-feel-prepared-for-hospital-with-the-little-journey-app/

30/04/2026

Are you eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine this spring?
If you’re not sure if you or anyone in your care is eligible, or where to get a vaccination, telephone 119 or go to: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/how-to-get-your-vaccine/
and protect yourself this spring.

29/04/2026

With the bank holiday coming up beginning of May, make sure you don’t run out of your regular medications, please order your prescriptions early.

✔ Order online through the NHS App
✔ Allow extra time for processing and for the pharmacy to prepare your medication
✔ Check that you have enough of your usual medicines to last over the long weekend

Thank you for helping us help you. 💙

28/04/2026

🌸 Did you know about the Women's Health Hub? 🌸

The Women's Health Hub is a new service designed to improve access for patients with non-urgent health concerns.

🕢Appointments are held out of hours to make access easier. Clinics run Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

📍Available at The Centre Surgery LE10 1DS and Newbold Verdon Medical Practice LE9 9PZ

🔗 Find out more: https://hbmagpfederation.co.uk/services/womens-health

27/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined Dr Jacinta Jackson during the 3rd Menopause Yoga session🌿

It was wonderful to see so many of you taking time out to pause, breathe, and reconnect. We hope the session gave you some practical tools to help manage anxiety and feelings of overwhelm, and reminded you to be kind to yourselves in the midst of busy lives.

A huge thank you to Dr Jacinta Jackson for guiding such a calming, supportive session, and to everyone who took part and helped create such a welcoming, safe space. 💚

The final menopause yoga session is:
📅 Sunday 24th May and will be focussing on low mood and fatigue

✨ To book or for more information:
📧 Email jaz.yoga73@gmail.com

Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit 💜

27/04/2026

We are closed next Monday for Bank Holiday and will re-open Tuesday 5th May.

If you need urgent medical help during this time:

📞 NHS 111 – call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for advice and guidance
🚨 In an emergency – call 999 or go to your nearest A&E
💊 Local pharmacies can help with minor illnesses and provide expert health advice
🏥 Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs) – open every day for urgent, but not life-threatening, care

For mental health support:
📞Crisis Team - Call NHS 111 and select mental health option
📞 Samaritans – Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
🌐 www.nhs.uk/urgentmentalhealth

Wishing all our patients a safe and healthy Bank Holiday 🌼

25/04/2026

Do you know about OpCOURAGE?💚

If you’re a serving member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or a family member, OpCOURAGE is here to offer support with mental health and wellbeing. Asking for help takes strength, and reaching out can be the first step towards feeling better.
Support is confidential, understanding, and tailored to you. Whether you’re struggling now or just want to talk things through, help is available.

📞 Find out more or access support here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists/

🤝 Please like, share, or tag someone who might benefit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8G5InGfABs

In this film, hear directly from veterans who share their experiences of using Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, and how this has...

24/04/2026

🌍 World Immunisation Week | 24–30 April 💉

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and our wider community from serious illnesses. Routine immunisations help prevent diseases like measles, flu, whooping cough and shingles, keeping people of all ages healthier for longer.

You can check your vaccination history on the NHS App.

Together, we can help protect everyone. 💙

23/04/2026

Have your say on new same-day GP appointments

Patients in Leicestershire are being asked to share their views on what they think about the new same-day GP appointments that have been available in the evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays since 1 April. The appointments may be offered when you contact NHS 111 as normal with an urgent health need.

🗨️ Your feedback will help shape the service for the future.
👉 Take the short questionnaire: https://bit.ly/sda-leics

Survey closes 14 June 2026.

Share your views on improvements to same-day appointments in Leicestershire The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is making improvements to same-day GP appointments, available during evenings, weekends and bank […]

23/04/2026

Have an eye emergency?
Our Emergency Eye Referral Service (EERS) offers expert telephone triage to assess and prioritise your condition.

✅ Call 02476 964800 to speak to our team
✅ Book an urgent triage appointment at www.uhcw.nhs.uk

Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 9:00am–1:00pm & 1:30pm–5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am–12:00pm

For eye emergencies outside of opening hours, please visit the Minor Injuries Unit.

Need help finding our eye clinic? Watch our video here:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RurXjlnz_TU