Park Leys Medical Practice

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day and this year, the theme is “Changing the Narrative.” We're focusing on encouraging open conversations about su***de, letting people know that support is available, and that reaching out can save lives. Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK or Ireland dies by su***de, and 1 in 4 of us have had suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives. Contact the surgery to make an appointment if you are struggling with your mental health to see how we can help support you.

If you are struggling to cope and need to talk to someone about how you are feeling, there are various support options available, including:
• Calling Samaritans for free on 116 123
• Text SHOUT for free on 85258
• The Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line is for Coventry and Warwickshire residents, if you are feeling low, anxious, stressed, or having a difficult time coping and need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service. Call 0800 161 171. Available 24/7, 365 days a year

If you or someone you are with is in a mental health crisis and needs urgent support, call 111 and select the mental health option. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or go straight to A&E.

For more advice and support, please check the comments for links to other services that can help.

02/09/2025

If you are pregnant you can now book an appointment with Nurse Tara or Nurse Harriet to receive your Winter 2025 Flu Jab.

We are also able to offer appointment for those eligible for child nasal flu starting from 16th of September 2025.

For all other eligible patients you will be able to book for your Winter 2025 Flu Jab from the 1st of October, this includes:
• those aged 65 years and over
• those aged 18 to 65 with certain long-term health conditions
• care home residents

For more information please visit our website, linked in the comments.

From today, pregnant women can get the flu vaccine to help protect themselves and their baby.

Contact your maternity service, GP surgery or community pharmacy to schedule yours.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/flu-jab/

29/08/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

22/08/2025

Park Leys will be closed for the Monday 25th August bank holiday.

We will be open until 6pm on Friday 22nd August and will re-open on Tuesday 25th August at 8:30am. Please ensure you have enough medication to last you over the long weekend. In the event you need to order more, please use online services such as the NHS app or come into the practice to complete an order form - regretfully, repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered over the phone.

If you require medical attention while we are closed please seek help via the walk-in centre (CV1 4FS) or by calling 111/999 in an emergency.

19/08/2025

Since July there have been a few changes to cervical screening (smear), with the frequency of tests and now how the NHS will contact you both changing. We recommend all patients download the NHS app in order to keep up to date with any outstanding invitations. You can also order repeat medication, book appointments, and view your medical history directly from the app. For more information on smears and how to get started using the NHS app please check our website or check our comments for a link.

13/08/2025

05/08/2025

🌸 Wellness and Wisdom: A Women’s Health Coffee Morning 🌸This is a free event open to members of the public at a Birmingham based private hospital. You can enjoy coffee, cake and conversation while hearing from expert consultants as they share insights on menopause and breast health.

Join us for a warm and welcoming morning focused on women’s health at The Harborne Hospital. You can enjoy coffee and cake while hearing from expert consultants as they share insights on menopause and breast health.

Topics include:
- From fog to clarity: Navigating the menopause transition together – Miss Evi Bakali
- Breast health matters: Awareness, action and answers – Professor Amtul Carmichael

🗓 Saturday 13th September 2025
🕘 9:00am – 11:30am
📍 The Harborne Hospital, Mindelsohn Way, B15 2FQ
🚘 Free car parking onsite (located on Wolfson Drive)

This is a free event open to patients and members of the public. Please RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1427967421999?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to welcoming you!

22/07/2025

After an overwhelming response from our first session, we have now added more dates for: First Aid for Under fives. Training delivered by St John’s ambulance. Please register your interest by scanning the QR code or clicking on the link below. Confirmation of your booking will be via email.
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15/07/2025

Power has been restored, thank you all for your understanding and a big thank you to all our staff for handling the situation so well.

Service disruption: we are currently experiencing a power issue at our main surgery. For pre-booked appointments, please be aware this may affect clinicians ability to print & send prescriptions and our reception team at this site will be unable to answer phones or access records at this time. We are asking for patience as our Bennetts Road North team (CV7 8LA) will continue to answer incoming calls as they are unaffected, they will be with you as soon as they can.

11/07/2025

With an amber heat alert issued across England, remember that vulnerable people are more at risk from higher temperatures.

Make sure elderly family and friends keep hydrated, and wear sunscreen if going out. Visit the NHS website for helpful advice.

☀️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

08/07/2025

Today marks International Paramedics Day 2025! Paramedics play a crucial role in keeping communities healthy and cared for in the worst of times.

We are fortunate enough to have Paramedic James Farrington on staff to help our housebound patients when they require a home visit and to assist with local care homes. We also are very lucky to have Wayne Parker our Emergency Care Practitioner who moved into primary care 6 years ago after 22 years with West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Park Leys would like to take a moment to celebrate and thank all paramedics 🚑

Did you know this fun fact about paramedicine?

Today, International Paramedics Day will honour and celebrate the essential role of paramedics, first responders and all those that support them.

Find out more about IPD2025 and how to get involved on our website: https://www.internationalparamedicsday.com/

04/07/2025

With all the recent sunny weather it's more important than ever to use proper skin protection and to check your body frequently for any changes. If you have a mole or skin issue that needs checking, contact the surgery for an appointment with Wayne Parker (ECP) or Dr Smithers.