The Pump House Surgery

13/11/2025

NHS Mid & South Essex ICB are starting a New School pilot to support good oral health.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/who-can-get-free-nhs-dental-treatment/

12/11/2025

Keep warm and get help with heating

Keeping warm over the winter months can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression.

Heat your home to a temperature that's comfortable for you. If you can, this should be at least 18°C in the rooms that you regularly use, such as your living room and bedroom. This is particularly important if you have a health condition. It's best to keep your bedroom windows closed at night.

Check your heating and cooking appliances are safe. Contact a Gas Safe registered engineer to make sure they're working properly. You can find an engineer from the Gas Safe Register website.

Make sure your home is fire safe. For fire safety advice specific to you and your home, visit the online home fire safety check website to complete a safety check for your home.

Make sure you're getting all the help that you're entitled to. There are grants, benefits and advice available to make your home more energy efficient, improve your heating or help with bills.

Find out more about ways to save energy in your home from GOV.UK, or call the government helpline on 0800 444 202.

You can also find out more from GOV.UK about benefits and financial support if you're on a low income.

12/11/2025

Colne Valley PCN

Not sure what’s wrong? The NHS App can help.

With the built-in health checker, you can quickly and conveniently check your symptoms, understand what might be going on, and get advice on the best next steps.
It’s a simple way to get the right care, at the right time – all from your phone.

Download or open the NHS App today and take control of your health: https://orlo.uk/IgrQl

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to peace will never be forgotten.

06/11/2025

29/10/2025

🩺 Living with Diabetes? You’re Not Alone.
Join the Diabetes Forum App – the UK’s largest diabetes community with over 305,000 members!
💬 Ask questions
🤝 Get support from people who understand
📊 Track your progress
📚 Learn how others manage their condition
Real results:
✔️ 71% better understand their diabetes
✔️ 35% improved their HbA1c
✔️ 48% feel more confident managing their health
📱 Available FREE on iOS & Android

Join the largest Diabetes Forum in the UK on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and any Android device with the new FREE Diabetes Forum App.

29/10/2025

https://essexfrontline.org.uk/

The Community Falls Strength and Balance exercise service is ideal for patients looking to feel safer and steadier on their feet. Covering most of Essex, this is an incredibly beneficial service - and you can easily refer via Frontline!

Find your area at https://essexfrontline.org.uk/and search 'Community Falls' to make a 1 minute referral.
NELFT

29/10/2025

🧸 Lost & Found Alert!
These cuddly friends were found waiting patiently at the surgery! 💕
They’ve had all their observations checked and are fit and healthy — ready to be reunited with their owner.
If they belong to you, please pop in to collect them!

28/10/2025

In collaboration we can help you to support your child!...

27/10/2025

👟 Slipper Swap Events – Coming to Your Area!
Say hello to the Healthwatch Essex team and pick up a FREE pair of slippers!
No need to bring your old ones – we’ve got you covered.
📍 Where & When?

07 Nov – Queens Hall, Halstead, CO9 2BY (12pm–1:30pm)
11 Nov – 75 Swan Street, Sible Hedingham, CO9 3HT (1:30pm–4:30pm)
14 Nov – Silver End Congregational Church, CM8 3QF (10am–1pm)
15 Nov – Bocking Village Hall, CM7 5LA (10am–12pm)
19 Nov – Braintree District Council, CM7 9HB (2pm–4pm)
21 Nov – Witham Town Hall, CM8 2FE (10am–12pm)
26 Nov – Earls Colne Recreation Club, CO6 2NG (10am–1pm)
28 Nov – Kelvedon United Reform Church, CO5 9AE (10am–1pm)
12 Dec – Steeple Bumpstead Village Hall, CB9 7EA (10am–12pm)

✅ Why join?

Free slippers for better comfort and safety
Friendly chat with our team
Learn more about local health and wellbeing

📢 Spread the word and bring a friend!

25/10/2025

Looking for local health and wellbeing services in Essex? 🏡
Whether it's mental health, housing, benefits advice, bereavement support, or more—Essex Frontline is your FREE one-stop shop to find help fast.
✅ No login needed
✅ Self-referral available
✅ Over 200 services listed
✅ Secure and easy to use
🔗 Explore now and find the support you or someone you care about needs today. https://essexfrontline.org.uk/

24/10/2025

🌸 Join us for Dementia Drop-In 🌸
📅 First Friday of every month
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Queens Hall, Chipping Hill, Halstead, CO9 2BY
A welcoming space for anyone affected by dementia – carers, family, and friends.
✅ Free refreshments (thanks to East of England Co-op)
✅ Helpful information and support services available
Come along for a chat, a cuppa, and community support. 💙