Eastwood Primary Care Centre

12/09/2025

Local Community Groups.

Please take a look and share with friends and family to help spread the word 💙

11/09/2025

Know your numbers - protect your future health 💙

120/80
An ideal blood pressure is under 120/80mmHg.

6 million
6 million people in the UK have high blood pressure and don’t know it.

350
Every day in the UK, 350 people have a stroke or heart attack that could have been prevented.

Do you Know Your Numbers?

We believe every adult in the UK should know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height and weight. When you Know Your Numbers! you can take steps to look after your blood pressure and lead a long and healthy life

Maggie Kelly from Nottingham, a former Olympic swimmer, shares how undetected high blood pressure led to a former British team mate suffering a stroke, which...

10/09/2025

Sharing from Nottinghamshire Police, great information 💙

***dePreventionDay

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day (10 September), and we're supporting colleagues to help raise awareness of World Su***de Prevention Day and the support available for those who need it.

Between August 2024 and August 2025, we attended 125 deaths where it was believed the person took their own life, 99 were males and 26 were females.

Statistics also show that one in five people have had suicidal thoughts at some time in their life.

Detective Inspector Jackie Price, of our Prevention Hub, said: “Research shows that many of us will struggle at some point in our lives with our mental health.

“It’s vital that people who are experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts are able to speak openly about their mental health and wellbeing and share their concerns with friends, family, or other support networks in a safe environment.

“It is important to seek help when you need it – please don’t suffer in silence. You are not alone and help is available if you need it.

"Maybe you have a family member or friend who may benefit from seeking help or having someone to talk to?

"We hope that by working with our partners to increase awareness of su***de prevention, we will encourage more people to talk to the people best trained to help them."

Here are some tips to help you talk to someone you are worried about:

• Choose a safe, quiet space, and give the other person your full attention
• Ask how they’re doing, using open questions that need more than a yes or no answer, such as “How do you feel?” or “What’s that like for you?”
• Listen without judgement and try not to jump straight in with your advice or opinions
• Don’t be afraid to ask someone if they’re having suicidal thoughts. It gives them permission to tell you how they feel
• Let them know that there is always someone there to listen. They can call Samaritans free day or night on 116 123 or visit https://orlo.uk/dhRRB for other ways to contact them
• If possible, remove all dangers such as prescribed or non-prescribed drugs, this list also includes fi****ms and related items. If you feel the need to remove medications, first seek advice from a doctor or related specialist

Stay Alive App:

This is an app for those at risk of su***de or people worried about someone they believe might be at risk.

It is packed full of useful information and tools to help you, or others stay safe in a crisis.

The app is available via the Google Play Store, you can also access the online version here https://stayalive.prevent-su***de.org.uk/

• Remember - you are not alone. If you’re struggling, you can contact Samaritans for free, day or night, by phoning 116 123 or emailing jo@Samaritans.org
More information is also available via their website at https://www.samaritans.org/

• You can also seek support from your GP or by calling NHS 111 (select option 2)

• The Tomorrow Project, which operates in Nottinghamshire, offers free support to anyone affected by su***de. It offers one-to-one, face-to-face, or remote emotional and practical support for anyone who is in su***de crisis or who has been bereaved by su***de.
You can call them on 0115 880 0280, or email crisis@tomorrowproject.org.uk

• If you’re in a mental health crisis, you can also call the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Mental Health Crisis Line, which is operated by local health workers, on 0808 196 3779.
You can call anytime of the day or night, and they can arrange for you to speak with a mental health professional as well as advising you about other services, which can help you.

• The Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries are a free service and available to offer support, information, and guidance to anyone 18 years or older in or nearing a mental health crisis.
Their team is ready to listen and can be contacted on 0330 822 4100. Their opening hours are from 4pm until 11pm every day of the year, seven nights a week.

• The Shout service is a free, confidential, 24/7 digital text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope. For support, text ‘Shout’ to 85258.

• Young people struggling with their mental health can also help by calling Childline which is a free, private, and confidential service where you can talk about anything at anytime. Call them on 0800 1111 if you need support.

08/09/2025

Andys Man Club Nottingham is tonight at Bulwell Academy 7pm!

WE ASKED OUR MEMBERS TO DESCRIBE WHAT AMC MEANS TO THEM IN 3 WORDS, here’s what they said…

Hope, Strength, Brothers

Saved My Life

Brotherhood, Calmness, Supported

Safe, Empathetic, Sanctuary

Purpose, Stability, belonging

A safe space

Heard, Accepted, Supported

Recovery, Reset, Relax

I’m still here…

Sound like something that you’d like to experience? We are open Every Monday at 7pm except Bank Holidays in 300+ locations and online! No fees, no bookings, no referral needed…just turn up and have a brew and biscuit!

Email info@andysmanclub.co.uk for more info or check the website www.andysmanclub.co.uk for your nearest group!

31/08/2025

26/08/2025

In our Summer Newsletter you can find info on:

Winter Flu, Shingles, RSV & Pneumonia jabs
NHS Health Checks
Pharmacy First
Changes to our appointment system
Patient home visits
Staff updates
Email communications

22/08/2025

It was great to meet up with the Eastwood Parkinson’s Exercise Group at their local event at the Dog & Parrot: Real Ale House this weekend.

John and Nigel, who both have lived experience of Parkinson’s, run the weekly sessions with other volunteers. Their friendly exercise and social group is designed for people with Parkinson’s, focusing on:
✨ Balance
✨ Breath control
✨ Muscle strength
✨ Self-confidence

The group meet at Plumptre Hall, Eastwood
Every Wednesday, 11:15am – 12:30pm
£5 per session (first session is FREE)

A warm welcome is guaranteed. If you have Parkinson’s, or know someone who does, why not pop along and give it a try?

Or for more info, contact Nigel on 07847 367997

Don't let Parkinson's slow you down!

15/08/2025

If you are a person with a learning disability,
or a family member/carer of someone with a learning disability,
or a service provider for people with learning disabilities
please complete this survey to help shape future services in Nottinghamshire.

15/08/2025

It’s great to see our local Parkinson’s Group hosting an event this weekend!

Join them on Sunday from 12–4pm at the Dog & Parrot: Real Ale House, a great opportunity to learn more about Parkinson’s and the support available in our community.

If you, a friend, or a family member are affected by Parkinson’s, why not pop in for a friendly chat and find out how the group can help?

14/08/2025

FLU/COVID VACCINATION CLINICS - AUTUMN 2025

From September, vaccinations will be available for:
• Pregnant women
• Children aged 2–3 (on 31 August 2025)
From October:
• All other eligible patients can receive their vaccinations.

We have a clinic scheduled for Saturday 4th October.

For patients with mobility issues who are able to travel by car to the surgery, we will once again be offering car-side vaccinations. If you require this service, please let us know when booking your appointment.

SUPPORT YOUR SURGERY - BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW!

The funding our practice receives for delivering this vaccination programme helps us to continue offering a free NHS GP Service. By getting vaccinated through your GP surgery, you’re helping us support all of our patients.

For more information:
Flu vaccine - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/
COVID vaccine - https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/26/whos-eligible-for-the-2025-covid-19-vaccine-or-autumn-booster/

13/08/2025

The next Friendship Club for deaf people with learning disabilities in this Friday at Rumbletums Cafe

12/08/2025

Hot weather can be dangerous — especially for older adults, young children, and people with serious or long-term health conditions.

✅ Drink plenty of water
✅ Keep your home cool (close curtains, use fans)
✅ Avoid the sun between 11am–3pm
✅ Wear light, loose clothing
✅ Check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours

Let’s look out for each other 💛

Find out how to keep cool and safe in a heatwave, and who is most at risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.