Northbrook Group Practice

21/07/2025

Drug-seeking behaviour can be a sign that someone is struggling with addiction – and they may not know how to ask for help. If you or someone you care about is caught in a cycle of dependence, support is available.

🛑 You’re not alone. The first step is reaching out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/

18/07/2025

🦟 Ouch! Bitten or stung? Most insect bites and stings are harmless – but knowing how to treat them can help ease pain, swelling and itching.

🌿 From bee stings to mosquito bites, here’s what to do (and when to seek help):
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/

16/07/2025

Bonding with your baby is about more than cuddles – it’s the start of a lifelong relationship 💞 Whether it’s eye contact, talking, or responding to their needs, every small moment counts.

Discover simple ways to build a strong, loving connection:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/baby-basics/bonding-with-your-baby/building-a-close-relationship-with-your-baby/

15/07/2025

Feeling lonely can affect anyone – at any age, and at any time.
You’re not alone in feeling this way, and support is available 💬🤝

Discover simple steps to feel more connected and look after your mental health:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

09/05/2025

Yesterday, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting a VE day tea party for some of our Veterans🇬🇧🍰
Wonderful reminiscent stories were told along with music and games🎼
Thank you to everyone that attended☺️

25/04/2025

We're still looking for pro-active patients who want to help us make positive changes at the practice to join our PPG.
If that is you, or you know a fellow patient who may be interested, please email northbrook.group@nhs.net.

👥Patient Participation Group👥
We’re looking for likeminded proactive patients from all backgrounds to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG). Join us, have your say and help us make meaningful changes🗣️

25/03/2025

👥Patient Participation Group👥
We’re looking for likeminded proactive patients from all backgrounds to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG). Join us, have your say and help us make meaningful changes🗣️

07/03/2025

Tomorrow, Saturday 8th March marks...
🌺International Women's Day🌺
We want to take this moment in advance to celebrate and thank the exceptional women that work at our practice!
We couldn't do it without you!👏

05/03/2025

🔸 OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 🔸
7,495 cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed each year making it the 6th most common cancer in women. Whilst it is most common in women aged over 50 years old, it can still affect women of all ages. Make sure you are aware of the symptoms.

26/02/2025

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨
You can now find and follow us on Instagram🤩
Just search for ’northbrookgp’

26/02/2025

✨ W E L C O M E ✨

Dear Patients,

Welcome to our page! In order to ensure that we are building a safe and positive online community there are just a few rules that we need to ask all of our followers to respect:

😊 Be Kind: Please use respectful language at all times. Any discourteous language aimed towards staff or fellow patients will not be tolerated.

⛔️ No Personal or Medical Queries: Any queries of this nature raised on our social media channels will not be responded to. You should continue to raise any queries as normal to the practice via our established communication channels (telephone, online services, f2f)

☑️ Protect Your Privacy: As this is a public platform, we kindly ask that you do not share any identifiable data that may compromise the privacy of yourself or others.

The information shared via our social media channels is for information and awareness purposes only. If you have a specific medical concern , always consult a healthcare professional.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation and look forward to building an engaging online community with you.