Hart Health Partnership GP Noticeboard

02/02/2026

After what feels like the longest January on record, we can finally say hello to February — and with it, introduce the next member of our Surgery’s Patient Participation Group (PPG): Sue Vincent 🌟

Sue and her family have lived locally since 1998, when she and her husband relocated from London. With a background in Biology and an early career in the pharmaceutical sector, Sue has always had a strong interest in healthcare. Alongside Gill, she has been a member of our PPG for the past three years.

Recently retired, Sue spent 18 years working for local charity Hart Voluntary Action, where she built extensive knowledge of local voluntary groups and services that may be of real benefit to our patients.

Many of you will recognise Sue from our vaccination clinics, where she’s often seen in her yellow hi-vis. You may also spot her out and about in her role as a Community First Responder for South East Coast Ambulance Service🚑

31/01/2026

26/01/2026

Please do your 💩 tests when you are contacted.

This simple test can detect bowel cancer at an early stage.

Today NHS England has announced that it will be increasing the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening to help save more lives.

They estimate that this change will detect an extra 600 bowel cancers early, when treatment is more likely to be successful, each year in England.

We hope to see more developments on early diagnosis such as this in the upcoming National Cancer Plan for England, which is expected to be launched next month.

If you're aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP, you'll automatically get a bowel cancer screening kit (FIT kit) through the post every two years. But it’s important to remember that cancer screening is for people without symptoms. If you notice any changes that are not normal for you, or you spot something unusual in the loo, don’t ignore it - speak to your doctor.

26/01/2026

🥎 🏃‍♀️ 🏏⚽️⛳️🎱🏸🏈🏓🥋🛼

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

25/01/2026

Volunteer Fair: HSC 7 March



Fancy doing a bit of volunteering?

It's good for you!

Come along to the Hart Shopping Centre on 7 March. Talk to various local volunteering organisations who help make Fleet a better place. We'll be there (and helping HVA to organise).

If you want a stall contact Tania.Skinner@hartvolaction.org.uk .

24/01/2026

Get booked in if you’re due for your cervical smear test 🩷💝

Did you know that cervical cancer is almost wholly preventable?
This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week we are helping to raise awareness that nearly all cervical cancers are caused by high-risk strains of HPV.
HPV is a common virus that 80% of people will get at some point during their lives, sometimes it can lead to the development of six types of cancer. HPV vaccination and cervical screening together offer the best protection against cervical cancer developing.
The Eve Appeal has lots of information on preventing cervical cancer, answers to your FAQs and tips to help make appointments easier.

Find out more at https://orlo.uk/kDXIY

24/01/2026

It’s nearly the end of January, but there’s no need for your resolutions to end… is it time to quit smoking? 🚬 Help is available locally

23/01/2026

Support for families with children with additional needs

🫂 Our Family Support Sessions are now FREE for all families!*

We've also removed the diagnosis requirement for most of our sessions, so families can access support earlier than ever before!

Sessions Include:

💜 Language and Communication
💜 Change and Transition
💜 Eating and Nutrition
💜 And more!

Our Family Support Sessions are designed for families of disabled or neurodivergent children, delivered by our team to share knowledge, learn practical strategies, understand and support each other.

Book your session 👉 bit.ly/3ZlOEKK



*up to 2 sessions per family, per year.

22/01/2026

Officers investigating an assault at Fleet Medical Centre have made an arrest.

We were called to a report that a man had entered the centre on Church Road and behaved in a threatening way towards staff at around 3.40pm on 19 January.

A plastic screen was then smashed, and a female staff member was injured. She was taken to hospital to receive treatment.

Officers launched an investigation and made an arrest last night (21 January).

A 62-year-old man from Fleet was arrested on suspicion of:

- Common assault of an emergency worker
- Criminal damage to property – value under £5,000
- Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress

He has been bailed with conditions, to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

22/01/2026

Even if you've had the HPV vaccine, it's very important that you attend your cervical screening when invited.
If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last appointment, don’t wait - contact your GP practice.
Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

21/01/2026

Would you like to know more about Meals on Wheels in your area? Fleet Carers Hub is holding a tasting and information session at the Hub on Thursday 29th January 12.30pm, All Saints Church, 34 Church Road, Fleet. GU51 4NB, Fleet Hub is the last Thursday of the month 12noon-3.30pm
For further information, please call 01264 311680 or email: info@carercentre.com

20/01/2026

🩷CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS WEEK🩷
If you’ve been contacted to have your smear test but not yet booked in, please contact the surgery on 01252 619000 to get booked in.

It’s quick & simple, our FABULOUS nursing team will look after you superbly.