Northgate Medical Centre

12/10/2025

🛗 **LIFT OUT OF ORDER**
UPDATE WEEK COMMENCING 13th OCTOBER AN ENGINEER WILL BE WORKING ON A REPAIR

🛗 **LIFT OUT OF ORDER**

UPDATE WEEK COMMENCING 13th OCTOBER AN ENGINEER WILL BE WORKING ON A REPAIR

The lift from the car park is currently out of service. This is unfortunately beyond our control, as it is not owned by ourselves or any other medical practice in our building.

We are aware that engineers have been called, and will be working to get this fixed as soon as possible.
Please use the alternative lift on the other side of the car park (you will come out at the Escape Rooms on George St. and will need to cross the courtyard and enter the building through the back door), or allow additional time to take the stairs.

The lift from the ground floor of our building is still in use, and will provide you access to all floors above ground.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

12/10/2025

12/10/2025

You and Your General Practice’: Your guide to the NHS

We know that getting the right help from your GP practice can sometimes feel a little confusing. That’s why we wanted to share a new guide from the NHS called ‘You and Your General Practice’.

This guide is a great way to understand what you can expect from us and how you can get the most from the NHS. It has lots of helpful information, including:

• What happens when you contact your practice to request an appointment

• Who might help you

• How to find and use online services

• The best way to get help when the practice is closed

• How to give feedback or raise concerns.

This guide explains how things work in a clear and simple way, using everyday language. It’s a great resource, full of useful tips for all NHS patients.

WORKING TOGETHER FOR A HEALTHIER YOU

This guide also helps to explain how we can work together as a team. The NHS is here for everyone, and by understanding how our services work, you can help us help you. We are always here to support you and want you to feel confident in getting the care you need.

You can read the full guide on the NHS England website.

Find out more about Find out more about You and Your General Practice https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/you-and-your-general-practice-english/

There is also a link 🔗 to this information ℹ️ on our practice website ~ www.northgatemedicalcentre.nhs.uk

12/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week may bring up some difficult emotions for parents and other family members.

You may find it helpful to talk about your feelings, and NHS support is available. Charities like Sands - baby loss charity, Miscarriage Association and Tommy's are also available to help.

There is no right way to grieve. Be kind to yourself and remember you are not alone 🩷💙

For more help and support with grief, visit https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

12/10/2025

This week is and we’re thinking of everyone affected by pregnancy and baby loss. 💛

11/10/2025

Cold weather reminder ❄️

Colder climes can be tough for people living with dementia – but with the right support, we can help them stay warm, safe, and independent.

Thanks to our Gas Distribution Network partnership, there are several ways to access financial and practical support before the cold weather sets in and things become more urgent.

If you care for someone with dementia, here are just a few actions you can start implementing now to help ensure the coming months are safe, comfortable and affordable:

- Fit & test carbon monoxide alarms regularly
- Get your boiler serviced ahead of winter
- Call our Dementia Support Line for info on local grants for energy costs
- Close curtains at dusk and use draught excluders to keep warmth inside
- Set the thermostat and use timers – aiming for around 18–21°C
- Join the Priority Services Register – a free support service for people living with dementia

[Image description:
A winter-style infographic with a heading that reads: 6 ways to keep someone with dementia safe and warm in winter. Each tip has a small illustration with text underneath that advises the following: setting thermostats and using timers, joining the priority services register, calling our dementia support line, servicing your boiler, testing carbon monoxide alarms, closing curtains and using draught excluders.]

11/10/2025

At Boots, we’ve placed Change + Check reminders in all 1,500 pharmacy consultation rooms across the UK, with our expert pharmacists ready to answer any breast health questions or concerns.

With over 2,200 Boots Macmillan Information Pharmacists and thousands more specially trained colleagues, we’re proud to stand alongside Change + Check in supporting people through every stage of their breast health journey. 💗

Read more here: https://boots-uk.visitlink.me/iOVGJs

07/10/2025

REMINDER 📝

We are closed from 1pm on Wednesday 8th October for staff training. Our on-line Patch’s service will also be closed for clinical requests, any urgent medical requests please ring 111 who will advise and direct you appropriately.

Admin requests on-line will remain open tomorrow 8th October and will be dealt with when we open again Thursday 9th October at 8am.

04/10/2025

04/10/2025

Happy Friday!

Here's next week's highlights of what we have going on - remember to check out our timetable for everything else we have going on 💗

04/10/2025

04/10/2025

Our Flu Clinic is on TODAY “Saturday 4th October” from 9am until 3pm. If you are eligible and had an invite you can still walk in for your vaccine this afternoon before we close at 3pm 🕒 our lovely Northgate team will be there to greet you just ask the reception team who can check you are eligible and then book you in 💉 🏥