Netherfield House Surgery

18/09/2025

Our flu clinics are ready to book for October‼️
If you are….
💉Aged 65 and over.
💉Aged 18 to 64 with an eligible health condition.
💉 Pregnant.
💉 Living in a long-stay residential care home or other long-stay care facility.
💉Living with someone who has a weakened immune system.

17/09/2025

Patient notice ‼️ The surgery will be closed from 12 o’clock midday for staff training. We will reopen as normal tomorrow morning.

18/08/2025

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

07/07/2025

It’s Alcohol Awareness Week - 7th to 13th July.

Around 10 million people in the UK regularly drink alcohol in ways that can harm our health and wellbeing. Alcohol can affect the human body in many ways, not limited to:

Headaches
Hangovers
Sleepless nights
Anxiety and depression

Regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week is considered as posing a risk of damaging your health.

Have you thought about cutting down?

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

15/05/2025

The surgery will be closed for staff training today from 12 midday!

07/05/2025

Some struggle with hearing loss, please see below tips to help to communicate better. 📣

29/04/2025

This week is .

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition which can affect the brain and spinal cord.

There are lots of possible symptoms of MS and everyone with the condition is affected differently.

Find out more ➡️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/

17/03/2025

Nutrition and Hydration Week 💧🍉🍌🍏

Nutrition and hydration are essential for maintaining your health and well-being and help protect against some long term conditions.

As we age this is particularly important as our nutritional needs may change, and you may face challenges that make it more difficult to maintain a healthy diet and stay properly hydrated.

‼️ Adequate hydration can also help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, constipation, and other complications.

‼️ Malnutrition and dehydration can impair cognitive function, leading to confusion and other cognitive problems.

30/01/2025

Stroke Prevention Day! Get your BP checked at your local pharmacy.

Today is Stroke Prevention Day.

High blood pressure significantly increases your risk of having a stroke. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it.

Find out how to get checked and manage your risk. http://nhs.uk/bloodpressure

06/01/2025

Winter infections are spreading, and hospitals are under extreme pressure.

Please avoid A&E for flu-like symptoms.

• Stay hydrated
• Take paracetamol for fever/pain
• Rest at home

Contact your GP practice if symptoms persist or you have a serious illness.

For out-of-hours advice, contact NHS 111 online or call 111.