St George's Medical Centre

21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

19/11/2025

MEDICAL SECRETARY REQUIRED

We are currently looking for a medical secretary to join our experienced team here at St George’s dealing with a variety of tasks.
Do you have a good standard of English and a great knowledge of customer care?
For an informal discussion please contact in person or by phone and ask to speak either Sharon Tuck or Julie Coote.

19/11/2025

Patient notice - We will be closed today for staff training between 2.00-6.30pm.
AskMyGP will be open between 8am-10am for online requests. Phone lines will be open from 8.30am-12.30pm.
For urgent medical assistance during this time please contact 111. As usual, for life-threatening conditions such as chest pain or collapse, please dial 999.

19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

18/11/2025

Patient notice - We will be closed tomorrow for staff training between 2.00-6.30pm.
AskMyGP will be open between 8am-10am for online requests. Phone lines will be open from 8.30am-12.30pm.
For urgent medical assistance during this time please contact 111. As usual, for life-threatening conditions such as chest pain or collapse, please dial 999.

17/11/2025

Patient notice - We will be closed on Wednesday 19 November for staff training between 2.00-6.30pm.
AskMyGP will be open between 8am-10am for online requests. Phone lines will be open from 8.30am-12.30pm.
For urgent medical assistance during this time please contact 111. As usual, for life-threatening conditions such as chest pain or collapse, please dial 999.

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

14/11/2025

A Gentle Reminder to Our Patients

We’re heading into a very busy few weeks, and our nurse appointments are extremely limited. This morning alone, 5 patients did not attend their scheduled appointments — that’s over 1 hour of nursing time that could have been used to help other patients who need care.

💙 We completely understand that plans change and emergencies happen, but if you can’t attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer that time to someone else.

Your cooperation helps us provide the best possible care to everyone in our community.
Thank you for your understanding and support.

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚