Whittington Moor Surgery

31/10/2025

🎃✨ Halloween smiles start early — even for the littlest monsters! 🦷

This Halloween, let your kids enjoy the treats, but don’t let the sugar goblins take over. According to the great advice from NHS on caring for baby and toddler teeth:

Start brushing as soon as their first milk tooth appears — up to age 3 use a smear of fluoride toothpaste (at least 1,000 ppm).
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For ages 3-6, use a pea-sized amount and brush last thing at night + once more during the day.
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Keep sugary drinks and snacks to mealtimes, and opt for water or milk rather than juice or fizzy drinks.
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So while the costumes and sweets are spooky-fun, let’s keep those tiny teeth strong and cavity-free 👻🧁💧

https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/how-to-take-care-of-your-baby-or-toddlers-teeth/

Help your little one maintain a lifetime of healthy smiles by teaching them good dental habits, such as regular brushing and not eating or drinking too much sugar.

29/10/2025

Great news! 🎉

From today, women in England can get the morning-after pill free at their local high-street pharmacy — no GP appointment needed. This marks a huge step in making reproductive health easier to access.

💊✨

22/10/2025

🚨 GP workload is on the rise! 🚨

Despite fewer GPs, patient numbers keep growing. In August 2025, there were 63.83 million patients — that’s 2,247 patients per GP, a 15.9% increase since 2015.

Our GPs are working harder than ever to care for our communities 💙

22/10/2025

From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at Best Start In Life.

www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

20/10/2025

🍼Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support?

➡The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.

💜From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child’s development

https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

17/10/2025

🚭 Ready When You Are! 💪

Join the millions who’ve already quit smoking with Stoptober. Whether you're thinking about quitting for the first time or trying again — you're not alone.

✅ Free support
✅ Proven tools
✅ Community encouragement

Let’s do this together. 💬
Let’s quit smoking for good.

👉 Learn more at nhs.uk/stoptober

10/10/2025

⬇️💙

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions?

NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at http://nhs.uk/talk

03/10/2025

📅 144 missed GP appointments in September = 31 hours of wasted clinical time!
🤒 Can’t make it? Please cancel so someone else can be seen.

Cancel via:
📱 NHS App or SystmOnline
📞 01246 456938 (option 1)
🏥 In person at reception

03/10/2025

🗓️ Annual Saturday Flu Clinic – Saturday, 4th October 2025

To help us run the clinic safely and efficiently, please read the important information below:

⏰ Please arrive as close to your pre-booked appointment time as possible to minimise waiting times for everyone.

👕 Wear clothing that can be easily removed. If possible, wear a short-sleeved top for easy access to your upper arm.

➡️ Follow the directions given by our staff on the day.

💉 This clinic is strictly for flu and COVID vaccinations. Staff will not be able to handle other queries during the clinic.

🙏 Please be patient, as the clinic is expected to be busy.

We look forward to seeing you all! 😊

02/10/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring: Registered Nurse Wanted! 🚨

Are you passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives? Join our dedicated healthcare team and be part of a supportive, caring environment!

See the details and apply today by following this link:

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30/09/2025

▶️ General practice isn't failing-it's underfunded, overstretched, and undervalued.

💡We need more GPs, better support, and safe working conditions-not misleading comparisons.

📢 Let's advocate for real solutions.

29/09/2025

❄️Take a simple step this winter❄️

Protect yourself and your community today by checking if you can get a free vaccine this winter ✅

Check here: https://bit.ly/wintervaccines