Highwoods Surgery

26/03/2026

Be a good egg - order and essential medications you're running low on in good time before the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Many GP surgeries require at least 3 working days to process repeat prescriptions so hop to it to make sure you're covered.

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

11/03/2026

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme, helping thousands of patients benefit from changes to their care and potentially saving lives.

Martha's Rule helps detect deterioration in hospital patients early. It gives patients and families the right to call for a rapid review if they are worried a loved one’s condition – or their own – is getting worse.

Staff can also ask for a review from a different team if they are concerned any appropriate action is not being taken.

Read more ➡️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/03/over-10000-calls-to-marthas-rule-in-first-16-months-to-trigger-urgent-review-of-care/

10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

The NHS app has more than 40 million registered users

03/03/2026

Did you know that should see all of your recent test results that have been added to your GP health record on the NHS App? 📲

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services.

Find out how to download and register today ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Opfs8

03/03/2026

There’s another way to contact your GP practice, by simply sending your symptoms and requests through their website or the NHS App.

Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it.

For more info ➡️ http://nhs.uk/GPOnlineForms