Whittington Moor Surgery

10/05/2026

📱 Important update from the NHS!

Cervical screening invitations are now being sent through the NHS App, making it quicker and easier to receive important health reminders and updates. 💙

Regular cervical screening helps detect changes early and can help prevent cervical cancer. If you receive an invitation, don’t ignore it — booking your appointment could save your life.

Make sure your NHS App notifications are turned on so you don’t miss important messages about your healthcare.

08/05/2026

06/05/2026

🧠 Dementia Hub – Free Event in Derby 💙

Are you affected by dementia, caring for someone who is, or simply want to learn more? This event is for you.

A welcoming and informative day at the Dementia Hub, hosted by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

📅 Tuesday 2 June 2026
🕙 10:00am – 4:00pm
📍 Pride Park Football Stadium, Derby

✨ What to expect:
• Meet local services and organisations
• Face-to-face support and advice
• Mini tour of Pride Park Stadium

✅ Free entry
🚗 Free car parking
📌 No booking required

For more information, call 📞 01332 866980

29/04/2026

🌷Bank Holiday Closure Notice🌷

📣Please be advised that we will be closed for the upcoming bank holiday, Monday 4th May.

💙We kindly ask that you order your prescriptions as soon as possible to ensure they are processed in time.

🌞Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a safe and pleasant bank holiday.

27/04/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring: Salaried GP (Fixed Term Contract) 🚨

✨Looking for a fresh opportunity where your skills truly make a difference? Join a supportive, forward-thinking practice committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

📩 Apply now or get in touch to learn more. Help shape the future of primary care with us.

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22/04/2026

A third of people in the UK don’t complete their bowel cancer screening test.

Bowel screening helps spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, when it’s more treatable.

This , Bowel Cancer UK want everyone who receives their free bowel cancer screening test to complete and return it as soon as possible.

Let's spread the word together. Get involved today and .

https://bit.ly/4sJYMcT

20/04/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring – Maternity Cover GP (Sessional Role) 🚨

Looking for a flexible GP opportunity in a supportive practice? This could be a great short-term role with excellent pay.

💰 Pay: £11,300 per session
📅 Contract: Fixed term (3 months)
⏰ Working Pattern: 6 sessions per week

✨ About the Role
Join a friendly and dedicated team delivering high-quality patient care in a well-established GP practice. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for flexibility while making a real impact in the community.

✅ What’s on Offer
• Competitive sessional rate
• Supportive working environment

🔎 Reference: A2680-26-0001

👉 Interested? Apply now or find out more here:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2680-26-0001

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17/04/2026

📣Cervical Screening Updates – Important Information📣

From March 2026, cervical screening messages went digital.

✅ If you use the NHS App
• Invitations and results will be sent directly to the NHS App
• You may receive a notification or text reminder
• Results are usually available within 2–3 weeks

📬 If you don’t use the NHS App
• You will still receive a letter in the post

ℹ️ What you should do
• Download the NHS App
• Make sure notifications are switched on
• Keep your address details up to date

Using the NHS App helps you receive information faster and keeps NHS services efficient.

👉 Download the NHS App:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

15/04/2026

👶Little brains grow fast - and how they spend their screen time matters more than you might think. The NHS has pulled together simple, practical tips to help your under-5 build healthy habits from the start.

👉Being a parent of a young child can be challenging. Screens are part of modern life - but knowing what to put on, when to switch off, and how your own screen habits shape your child's can make a real difference to their development. Visit Best Start in Life for practical guidance.

📱Helping your child develop a healthy relationship with screens starts earlier than you'd think. Explore our friendly, practical screen time guidance for under-5s - visit Best Start in Life for more:

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s