East Barnwell Health Centre

01/03/2026

27/02/2026

East Barnwell Health Centre Garden Information

Earth & Mind and East Barnwell Health Centre are partnering to bring you a new gardening for wellbeing project!

It is very important to us that our new project is based on the wants and needs of the patients and staff at East Barnwell Health Centre. These sessions will allow us to co-create the garden, and gather your feedback to shape the upcoming garden project. Thank you for joining us!

Date: Thursday 2nd or 16th of April @ 10am-12pm.

Meeting place: Outside the entrance on the grass at East Barnwell Health Centre (the session will take place in the garden).

These sessions are for patients who are registered at East Barnwell Health Centre and staff.

If you have any questions please contact Emily: contact@earthandmind.co.uk

Here is a link to the sign-up form for the co-creation sessions: https://forms.gle/JV8YzLceZj6viD9r5

26/02/2026

Measles is a very infectious viral illness that is spread by coughs and sneezes. If you are not protected and have even passing contact with someone who has measles, the chances are that you will be infected too. If you catch measles you will probably feel very
poorly and be off school or work for around 10 days. There is no treatment or cure for measles.

Symptoms of measles include
fever, sore red eyes, and rash. It can be a very serious infection for
some people. Complications are more likely to occur in certain groups including people with weakened immune systems, babies under one year old and pregnant women.

Complications can include chest and ear infections, fits, diarrhoea,
encephalitis (infection of the brain) and brain damage. Those who
develop complications may need to be admitted to hospital for treatment.

25/02/2026

Cervical screening can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to. J

Join us for a free, supportive session designed around your comfort, your questions and your pace. No pressure, no judgement, just clear information and a safe space to talk.

We have 2 events coming up, claim your free ticket here:
9th March at Quy Mill Hotel & Spa
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-body-your-pace-cervical-screening-tickets-1983774640351?aff=oddtdtcreator

16th March at Brownsfield community centre
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-body-your-pace-cervical-screening-tickets-1983108825882?aff=oddtdtcreator

Your Body, Your Pace: Cervical Screening is a relaxed, safe space to discuss how cervical screening can be tailored to your body, your pace

22/02/2026

Did you know that East Barnwell health Centre is a `Safe Surgery`?

`Safe Surgeries` recognise the barriers to healthcare access that exist, particularly for migrants in vulnerable circumstances, and believe that small changes in practice can make a difference. They are willing to lead by example and work to ensure that nobody in their community is excluded.

A Safe Surgery commits to taking steps to tackle the barriers faced by many migrants in accessing healthcare. At a minimum, this means declaring the practice a ‘Safe Surgery’ for everyone and ensuring that lack of ID or proof of address, immigration status or language are not barriers to patient registration and healthcare.

22/02/2026

Measles
Vigilance is key as Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, then a rash develops on the face and behind the ears. Occasionally small spots also develop in the mouth.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

The BEST way to protect you and your family is to get vaccinated. Measles is spreading because parents are making the decision not to vaccinate their children.
Once you are 16 you can make your own decisions about vaccines so please contact us if you are overdue any vaccines

Find out about measles, a highly infectious viral illness that can be very unpleasant and sometimes lead to serious complications.

13/02/2026

East Barnwell Health Centre achieves Gold in the Pride in Practice Awards.

The Pride in Practice LGBT Foundation’s award-winning programme works with primary care services to ensure LGBTQ+ people receive inclusive, high-quality healthcare. Endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, it helps practices create welcoming environments and tackle health inequalities. LGBTQ+ people often face barriers to healthcare, leading to poorer outcomes. Pride in Practice helps break down these barriers, ensuring everyone feels respected and understood when accessing care. Part of the programme includes embedding posters and action plans, staff training, and patient engagement.

• Practices accredited by Pride in Practice have undergone training to understand LGBTQ+ health needs and provide affirming care.
• A Safe Environment. Look for inclusive signage and policies that show the practice is committed to equality.
• Better Communication from staff trained to use inclusive language and avoid assumptions about gender, sexuality, or relationships.
• An overall better experience. Patients at Pride in Practice-accredited surgeries are more likely to feel their needs are met and less likely to experience discrimination

East Barnwell Health Centre undertook a period of staff study, provided specific information on the website and social media, held a STI drop in clinic during HIV awareness week and provided enhanced inclusive screening and there are plans for a LGBTQ+ drop in session in March.

Each practice is assessed on the requirement of the programme and following the assessment is then awarded Bronze, Silver or Gold.

12/02/2026

HIV testing is free, quick and easy.

Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.

Free STI Walk in service TODAY 10:30 till 2:30 today at the surgery

11/02/2026

Testing is the only way to know your HIV status, and now’s the perfect time test – order your FREE test kit today bit.ly/3KzpQLD

We have iCASH in teh surgery on Thursday for walk in STI testing between 10:30am and 2.30pm.

10/02/2026

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐕 𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊?
𝖭𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇𝖺𝗅 𝖧𝖨𝖵 𝖳𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖶𝖾𝖾𝗄 𝗂𝗌 𝖺𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝗇𝗎𝖺𝗅 𝖼𝖺𝗆𝗉𝖺𝗂𝗀𝗇 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗆𝗈𝗍𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖾𝗇𝖼𝗈𝗎𝗋𝖺𝗀𝖾 𝗋𝖾𝗀𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗋 𝗍𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝖼𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗌 𝖤𝗇𝗀𝗅𝖺𝗇𝖽. 𝖨𝗍 𝗂𝗌 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖼𝗎𝗅𝖺𝗋𝗅𝗒 𝗍𝖺𝗋𝗀𝖾𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖺𝗍 𝗀𝗋𝗈𝗎𝗉𝗌 𝗆𝗈𝗌𝗍 𝖺𝖿𝖿𝖾𝖼𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝖻𝗒 𝖧𝖨𝖵, 𝗂𝗇𝖼𝗅𝗎𝖽𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗀𝖺𝗒, 𝖻𝗂𝗌𝖾𝗑𝗎𝖺𝗅 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗆𝖾𝗇 𝗐𝗁𝗈 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗌𝖾𝗑 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗆𝖾𝗇 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗁𝖾𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗈𝗌𝖾𝗑𝗎𝖺𝗅𝗌 𝗈𝖿 𝖡𝗅𝖺𝖼𝗄 𝖠𝖿𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖺𝗇 𝖾𝗍𝗁𝗇𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗍𝗒.

𝖣𝗎𝗋𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗐𝖾𝖾𝗄, 𝖧𝖨𝖵 𝖯𝗋𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗇𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇 𝖤𝗇𝗀𝗅𝖺𝗇𝖽’𝗌 𝗅𝗈𝖼𝖺𝗅 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗇𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗐𝗂𝗅𝗅 𝖽𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝗈𝗎𝗍𝗋𝖾𝖺𝖼𝗁 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖼𝗈𝗆𝗆𝗎𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝖧𝖨𝖵 𝗍𝖾𝗌𝗍𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖺𝖼𝗋𝗈𝗌𝗌 𝖤𝗇𝗀𝗅𝖺𝗇𝖽, 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝗐𝗂𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗄𝖾𝗁𝗈𝗅𝖽𝖾𝗋𝗌 𝗂𝗇𝗏𝗂𝗍𝖾𝖽 𝗍𝗈 𝗉𝗋𝗈𝗆𝗈𝗍𝖾, 𝗉𝖺𝗋𝗍𝗂𝖼𝗂𝗉𝖺𝗍𝖾 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝗌𝗎𝗉𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖼𝖺𝗆𝗉𝖺𝗂𝗀𝗇.

𝖶𝖾 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝗌𝗈𝗆𝖾 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐡𝐞𝐚 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝗅𝖾𝖺𝖿𝗅𝖾𝗍𝗌 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝗌𝗎𝗋𝗀𝖾𝗋𝗒. 𝖶𝖾 𝖺𝗅𝗌𝗈 𝗁𝖺𝗏𝖾 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝖿𝗈𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗌𝖾 𝗎𝗇𝖽𝖾𝗋 𝟤𝟣 𝗒𝖾𝖺𝗋𝗌 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝖺𝗏𝖺𝗂𝗅𝖺𝖻𝗅𝖾

𝐎𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐈 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
On 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 our colleagues from iCASH will be on site between 𝟏𝟎:𝟑𝟎𝐡𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟒:𝟑𝟎𝐡𝐫𝐬 offering walk in STI testing.

30/01/2026

Insulin pens
* Always dispose of the needle immediately after each injection using a sharps bin.
* Never store your pen with the needle attached. Keep your sharps bin in a safe place so it’s not a risk to other people and is out of the sight and reach of children.
* Sharps bins must not be disposed of in household waste.
* Discuss with your healthcare professional the procedure for disposing of sharps bins in your area.

For those that use the Novo Nordisk pens, you can request a box via this link:

Order a PenCycle return box. This site is intended for people in the UK who are prescribed pre-filled Novo Nordisk pens for diabetes, weight management, or Growth Hormone treatment.

30/01/2026

Pride in Practice

East Barnwell Health Centre is supported by LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice service to improve the experiences of LGBTQ+ people accessing primary care services.

We are open to all and are dedicated to protecting diversity and equality.

We are here to listen to suggestions and feedback from our LGBTQ+ patients on their experiences with us.
If you have something you want to share or feel would help us in this process, please let us know.

It is important to us if you feel you feel able to share your sexual orientation, gender identity and trans status with us so that we may be able to offer the most appropriate support to you within our practice and refer you on to any relevant services if you may need them.

Please be assured that you can speak to any member of the team about this in complete confidence.

For more information on support and services available from LGBT Foundation please check out:

A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.