The Croft Practice at Eastergate Medical Centre

28/10/2025

🌟 A Very Exciting Day at The Croft at Eastergate Medical Centre! 🌟

Today our incredible team came together to celebrate our brand-new surgery, to share what it means to each of us, reflect on how far we’ve come, and look ahead to the exciting plans for our future. 💙

This new chapter isn’t just about a building, it’s about creating a space where our patients feel cared for, our staff feel proud, and our local community feels supported. 🌿

We’re so grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey and can’t wait to continue growing, innovating, and building stronger links within our community.

Here’s to new beginnings, teamwork, and the future of primary care at The Croft at Eastergate Medical Centre! 💫

27/10/2025

You're stocked up on sweets and costumes are ready. Now it's time to protect your tiny terrors from the flu!

Make sure you have given consent for them to have the free flu vaccine at school, book them in at the GP practice or, for 2-3 year olds, ask about the flu nasal spray at your local pharmacy.

https://orlo.uk/cAKdP

25/10/2025

🌸 Cervical Screening Walk-In Clinic 🌸

We’re holding a special walk-in clinic for cervical screening on Saturday 15th November 2025 from 8:00am – 12:30pm at Eastergate Medical Centre.

✅ No appointment needed – just come along
✅ For patients of The Croft Practice only
✅ Please note: you must be eligible and have already received your invitation to attend a cervical screening

Taking the time for your screening is one of the best ways to look after your health 💙

24/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

22/10/2025

21/10/2025

🩺 Important Patient Update

We’re currently experiencing a high level of staff sickness across the practice this week. This means our response times may be slower than usual, and appointment availability is more limited.

We understand this can be frustrating, and we really appreciate your patience and kindness towards our team during this time. Everyone is working hard to maintain safe and effective care for our patients.

Thank you for your understanding 💙

20/10/2025

We are recruiting a Receptionist 😀 we want to hear from you!

The Croft Practice

20/10/2025

🩺 Why we ask you to discuss one problem per appointment.

To make sure every patient gets safe, high-quality care, GP appointments, especially urgent on-the-day ones are for one illness or concern only.

This allows your doctor or nurse to give enough time to assess, treat, and document your condition properly.

If you have another issue that’s non-urgent and unrelated to the concern you are visiting for, your GP may ask you to book a separate routine appointment. This ensures both problems are managed safely and without delay for other patients who also need urgent care.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep appointments fair and efficient for everyone.

18/10/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, contact NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​

This means you could save a trip to the hospital and you will help ease the pressure on our busy local services.

Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ https://orlo.uk/SXAxG

13/10/2025

🩸 Today is World Thrombosis Day! 🩸

Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot that can block blood flow and lead to serious health problems like stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism. Recognising the warning signs early can save lives.

Learn more about the symptoms, types, and prevention of thrombosis by visiting

WorldThrombosisDay.org

10/10/2025

💊 Do you know when to use your local pharmacy?
Your pharmacist can help with:
• Coughs, colds, and sore throats
• Minor skin conditions
• Stomach issues
• Hay fever, allergies, and more

They’re highly trained healthcare professionals and often available without an appointment.

Let’s keep GP appointments for those who need them most.