Brockwood Medical Practice

Brockwood Medical Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

This summer, just think Pharmacy First. 🌞💊Your pharmacist can provide some prescription medicines without you needing to...
30/08/2025

This summer, just think Pharmacy First. 🌞💊

Your pharmacist can provide some prescription medicines without you needing to see a GP.
If you have any of these common conditions, speak to your local pharmacy first:
- UTI (women aged 16–64)
- Sore throat (5 years and over)
- Sinusitis (12 years and over)
- Earache (1–17 years)
- Impetigo (all ages)
- Shingles (18 years and over)
- Infected insect bite (all ages)

✅ Private consultation rooms available

Save time, get expert advice, and start feeling better sooner.

🤰 Just found out you’re expecting? Start your pregnancy care today! You can now refer yourself directly to NHS maternity...
29/08/2025

🤰 Just found out you’re expecting? Start your pregnancy care today! You can now refer yourself directly to NHS maternity services using a simple online form—no GP appointment required. If you're over 10 weeks, it's still absolutely okay to apply.

A midwife will contact you to set up your first appointment (ideally by 10 weeks, but sooner is always better).

Find your nearest service and get started here:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

27/08/2025

☀️ Prickly heat got you feeling uncomfortable?
Heat rash can cause small, itchy red spots—often in skin folds or under clothing.

💡 Top tips to prevent & soothe:
👕 Wear loose, light clothes
❄️ Stay cool & dry
🚿 Take cool showers
💧 Drink plenty of fluids

Keep safe in the heat & look after your skin.
More info from the NHS 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-rash-prickly-heat/

25/08/2025

🐜 Got Head Lice? Here’s What You Need to Know

Head lice are common, especially in children, but they’re not a sign of poor hygiene. They can be tricky to get rid of without the right treatment.

Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent head lice effectively:
https://ow.ly/sous50WK6Lc

Patient Info Learning - https://ow.ly/jAQP50WK6KH
Video - https://ow.ly/QnnU50WK6KG

Stay informed and keep those pesky lice at bay!

⚠️ The practice is closed today, Monday 25th August, for the Summer Bank Holiday.Need urgent medical help?- Visit NHS 11...
25/08/2025

⚠️ The practice is closed today, Monday 25th August, for the Summer Bank Holiday.

Need urgent medical help?
- Visit NHS 111 online or call 111 (free of charge)
- Remember: A&E and 999 are for emergencies only

💊 Check local pharmacy opening times here:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2025/08/Surrey-25-Aug-2025-BH-Pharmacy-Opening-Times.pdf

Thank you for your understanding.

Need Urgent Medical Help This Bank Holiday Weekend?If you need medical attention for sprains, bites, wounds, or other ur...
23/08/2025

Need Urgent Medical Help This Bank Holiday Weekend?

If you need medical attention for sprains, bites, wounds, or other urgent but non-life-threatening issues, you can visit your local urgent care services:
- Urgent Treatment Centres
- Walk-in Centres
- Minor Injury Units

💡 For emergencies, always call 999.

Stay safe and plan ahead this August Bank Holiday!

🎓 Students Moving Away for University? Don’t Forget to Register with a GP!If you’re starting university or moving to a n...
22/08/2025

🎓 Students Moving Away for University? Don’t Forget to Register with a GP!

If you’re starting university or moving to a new area for your studies, it’s important to register with a local GP. This means you’ll have access to medical care when you need it.

Find out how to register and what to do if you need care while away from home:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/getting-medical-care-as-a-student/

Stay healthy and prepared during your student life!

⚠️ The practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Summer Bank Holiday.Need urgent medical help over the weeke...
21/08/2025

⚠️ The practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

Need urgent medical help over the weekend?
- Visit NHS 111 online or call 111 (free of charge)
- Remember: A&E and 999 are for emergencies only

💊 Looking for an open pharmacy? Check the local pharmacy opening times here:
https://ow.ly/YBlq50WIKlv

Thank you for your understanding.

20/08/2025

NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp channel enabling the service to share trusted health information directly with the public.

The channel will allow the NHS to provide messages, including:

• public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
• health alerts and seasonal advice
• key NHS updates and announcements
• myth-busting and fact-checking content

Followers are also encouraged to forward content directly to their family and friends within WhatsApp.

If you’re reading this message on your phone, click here https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g to follow the NHS WhatsApp channel.

Or open WhatsApp and click on the ‘Updates’ tab at the bottom of the screen. From there, search ‘NHS’ and follow the channel.

This summer, remember — your local pharmacy is here to help first!Got a sore throat? It’s usually nothing serious and of...
19/08/2025

This summer, remember — your local pharmacy is here to help first!

Got a sore throat? It’s usually nothing serious and often clears up within a week. If you need relief, your pharmacist can recommend suitable treatments.

With private consultation rooms available, you can get expert advice comfortably and quickly — no need to wait for a GP appointment.

Make the smart choice this summer: visit your pharmacy first!

🌟 Thinking about a rewarding career in healthcare? 🌟Join us for the Dorking PCN Clinical Careers Student Experience!📅 Tu...
18/08/2025

🌟 Thinking about a rewarding career in healthcare? 🌟

Join us for the Dorking PCN Clinical Careers Student Experience!
📅 Tuesday 28 October (full day) & Wednesday 29 October (half day)

This one-and-a-half-day programme is designed for Sixth Form students eager to explore careers in:
👩‍⚕️ Medicine
👩‍⚕️ Nursing
🏃 Physiotherapy
🩻 Radiology
📊 Healthcare Management

✨ What to expect:
✔ Inspiring talks from healthcare professionals
✔ Guidance on the university application process
✔ Real-life stories from current students
✔ Certificate of completion to boost your CV

Lunch and refreshments provided!

📌 Spaces are limited – register today: http://bit.ly/45jy5TL

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning SignsHot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustio...
18/08/2025

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning Signs

Hot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustion can affect anyone and, if untreated, may lead to heat stroke – a serious medical emergency.

👀 Watch out for symptoms like heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

📌 Learn how to spot the warning signs of heat stroke and protect yourself:
https://ow.ly/4HJj50WF8Pk

🩺 Find out how to recognise and manage heat exhaustion:
https://ow.ly/K0ZG50WF8Pr

Stay cool, stay safe – especially during hot spells.

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Brockwood Medical Practice, The Surgery, Tanners Meadow, Brockham
Betchworth
RH37NJ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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