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💚 Support is always available – you are not alone 💚The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether y...
24/12/2025

💚 Support is always available – you are not alone 💚

The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, money worries, loneliness, bereavement or family challenges - there is help available 24/7.

Below are national helplines offering free, confidential advice and someone to talk to this winter ⬇️

Samaritans – 24/7 listening support
📞 116 123 (free) | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org | 🌐 samaritans.org

Shout – 24/7 crisis text support
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258 | 🌐 giveusashout.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – su***de prevention and support
📞 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily) | 🌐 thecalmzone.net

Combat Stress – support for veterans
📞 0800 1381 619 (24/7) | 🌐 combatstress.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends – for bereaved families
📞 0345 123 2304 (10am–4pm & 7–10pm daily) | 🌐 tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Support – help after a loss
📞 0808 808 1677 | 🌐 cruse.org.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS)
📞 0300 111 5065 | ✉️ support@uksobs.org | 🌐 uk-sobs.org.uk

Age UK (England)
📞 0800 678 1602 (8am–7pm daily) | 🌐 ageuk.org.uk

The Silver Line – for anyone aged 55+
📞 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7) | 🌐 thesilverline.org.uk

Beat Eating Disorders

📞 0808 801 0677 (England) | 📞 0808 801 0433 (Wales)
🕒 Mon–Fri, 3pm–8pm | 🌐 beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
📞 0808 2000 247 (24/7) | 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line
📞 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm) | 🌐 mensadviceline.org.uk

LGBT Foundation
📞 0345 3 30 30 30 | 🌐 lgbt.foundation
🕒 10am–10pm, every day

The Trussell Trust (Foodbanks)
📞 0808 208 2138 | 🌐 trusselltrust.org

NHS 111 (England) – urgent mental health or medical advice
📞 111 | Text relay: 18001 111 | 🌐 111.nhs.uk

Please share this post to help others find the right support this winter.

💚 No one should face things alone — help is just a call or message away.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas.Please note that the surgery will open during the festive period, except for the follo...
23/12/2025

We wish you all a Merry Christmas.

Please note that the surgery will open during the festive period, except for the following dates when we will be closed:

Thursday 25 December
Friday 26 December
Thursday 1 January

If you require medical assistance during these times, please use NHS 111. Call 111 or go online at www.nhs111.co.uk for urgent advice. In case of a life-threatening emergency, always dial 999.

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌You can request an em...
22/12/2025

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌

You can request an emergency supply of your usual medication through the NHS 111 online service. It’s quick, secure and available when you need it most. 🌐💙

👉 https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

This service is ideal if you’ve completely run out of a regular medicine and can’t wait for a routine prescription. Always double-check with your pharmacist if you’re unsure. 🩺✨

19/12/2025

🤧🦠 Cold or flu - knowing the difference might not seem urgent, but it can help you act right. A cold often develops slowly and stays mostly around your nose and throat, while the flu tends to hit fast, affects your whole body and leaves you feeling really unwell.

👉 Check what to expect and when to seek help:
https://patient.info/features/infections/difference-between-cold-and-flu
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/

Rest well, keep hydrated and if things feel worse than “just a cold”, don’t hesitate to seek advice.

17/12/2025

💊✨ Did you know your local pharmacy can do far more than just hand out prescriptions? Under the Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can now help with a range of common conditions — often without needing a GP appointment! 🙌

💬 They can offer advice, treatments and even prescribe for minor illnesses. So next time you’re under the weather, head to your local pharmacy first.

Find out more here:
👉 https://patient.info/features/general-health/pharmacy-first-getting-the-most-from-your-pharmacist
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

Pharmacists are healthcare experts right on your doorstep. 🌟

Industrial action is taking place this week, and NHS services across Surrey are already extremely busy.Surrey’s Joint Ch...
16/12/2025

Industrial action is taking place this week, and NHS services across Surrey are already extremely busy.

Surrey’s Joint Chief Medical Officer is asking residents to use NHS services responsibly, choose the right service for their needs, and help protect care for those who need it most.

🔹 Consider Pharmacy First for minor illnesses
🔹 Use NHS 111 for advice and guidance
🔹 Only use A&E for emergencies

This time the impact of industrial action is expected to be exacerbated by the high demand for services already being experienced, with cases of flu peaking earlier and predicted to grow, amid mounting concerns over what is expected to be one of the worst flu seasons the NHS has seen.

https://www.surreyheartlands.org/news-centre/icsnewsindustrialactiondecember2025-3804

15/12/2025

The festive season is a time for fun, family and celebrations - but it’s also easy for drinking habits to creep up. Being mindful can make all the difference to your health and safety.

🎄 Here’s how to keep things balanced:
👉 Tips for drinking sensibly this festive season: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-drink-sensibly-over-the-festive-season
🚗 Check if alcohol or medication could affect your ability to drive safely: https://patient.info/doctor/primary-care/fitness-to-drive
💬 Need advice or support? The NHS has great resources: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

Enjoy the celebrations — just do it safely and stay in control.

Be prepared this Christmas with the following important information… REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS over the festive periodFor Chr...
14/12/2025

Be prepared this Christmas with the following important information…
REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS over the festive period
For Christmas:
To allow for us to turnaround repeat prescriptions in 3 working days, please can all prescription requests be with the practice by Friday 19th December.

For New Year:
To allow for us to turnaround repeat prescriptions in 3 working days, please can all prescription requests be with the practice by Monday 29th December.

If you find you have run out of medication over the festive period please contact NHS 111 who can prescribe a limited emergency supply of medicine you have completely run out of . Please note that this service is only available for medicine you are prescribed regularly through a repeat prescription:

https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

SURGERY OPENING TIMES over the festive period:
Mon 22nd December: 8am – 6.30pm
Tues 23rd December: 8am – 6.30pm
Weds 24th December: 8am – 6.30pm
Thurs 25th December: CLOSED
Fri 26th December: CLOSED
Sat 27th December: CLOSED
Sun 28th December: CLOSED
Mon 29th December: 8am – 6.30pm
Tues 30th December: 8am – 6.30pm
Weds 31st December: 8am – 6.30pm
Thurs 1st January: CLOSED
Fri 2nd January: 8am – 6.30pm
Sat 3rd January: CLOSED
Sun 4th January: CLOSED

** Appointment request forms are open from 8am. Please see our website:
https://www.springfieldelstead.nhs.uk/

OUT OF HOURS HELP
If you require medical assistance on dates we are closed, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999
https://111.nhs.uk/

Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.If your child is 2 or 3, they can get ...
12/12/2025

Flu can be very unpleasant for young children and sometimes cause serious illness.

If your child is 2 or 3, they can get a free NHS nasal spray flu vaccine.

👉 Book now at your GP surgery

More info ➡️https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

As winter approaches, it’s more important than ever to take action to avoid slips and falls — especially for older adult...
12/12/2025

As winter approaches, it’s more important than ever to take action to avoid slips and falls — especially for older adults. 👣❄️

Knowing the risks and making small changes can make a big difference. Check out these helpful guides:
👉 https://patient.info/signs-symptoms/dizziness/prevention-of-falls-in-the-elderly
👉 https://patient.info/features/general-health/step-to-take-this-winter-to-avoid-falls
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/falls/

From improving lighting and removing trip hazards to building strength & balance, it’s all about staying steady and safe. Let’s keep moving with confidence this season. 💪🧤

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