Halesowen Medical Practice

15/12/2025

Flu cases are higher than they have ever been at this time of year.

An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week. That’s enough flu patients each day to fill more than 3 whole hospital trusts.

If you haven’t already, and you’re eligible, get your flu vaccine.

The flu jab reduces your risk of becoming seriously ill this Christmas, and helps protect those around you.

Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/fluvaccine

14/12/2025

Join us in Halesowen for our Cancer Screening and Health event!

📅Monday 15th December
🕰️10am-2pm
📍Halesowen Cultural Centre - Highfield Ln, B63 4SG

Get information about a range of cancer screening programmes on offer in Dudley.

🍵 Light refreshments will be available for those who attend!

14/12/2025

Looking out for signs and symptoms of breast cancer can save your life. Make sure you check monthly and know what looks normal for you.

Signs to look for include:

• visible lump on armpit
• a lump in the breast
• dimpled or depressed skin
• swelling of all or part of breast
• ni**le changes inversion
• redness and heat
• skin irritation or texture change
• bloody discharge.

If any of the signs are there go to your GP. It may be nothing, but if it is breast cancer the earlier, it’s diagnosed the better.

Keep an eye out for your breast screening letter if you are between 50 and 71 years old, remember, early detection increases the chances of recovery. Learn more about breast cancer screening. https://orlo.uk/OpPkS

10/12/2025

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS:
The Health Visiting service will be open over the holiday period apart from Weekends and Bank Holidays - please do not hesitate to contact us via our contact number 01384 492 615.

Please note below the dates that Well Baby clinic will be CLOSED.

09/12/2025

Flu cases are rising and the NHS is reporting that this year's strain is particularly nasty. Come and get your flu jab while stocks last. Call to book 0121 550 4917 or ask us for an appointment via our website https://halesowenmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/appointments/how-to-make-an-appointment/request-an-appointment-with-a-nurse-or-hca/

07/12/2025

Local pharmacies in the Black Country can now provide you with oral contraception with no appointment necessary.

Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

07/12/2025

Don't get caught short this festive season, get your prescriptions in nice and early to ensure you get what you need in time ❄️

20/11/2025

Following an ongoing personal battle, Nurse Jo is raising funds for the Georgina Unit at Russell's Hall Hospital to help and support many others who will receive life saving care now and in the future.

Read Jo's story below and make a donation if you can 🩷

Iʼm raising money to The Georgina Unit and The Community IV team. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

21/10/2025

Our Information Hub located in the main reception area at Russells Hall Hospital is now open.

Please see the schedule below to see the services and organisations who will be at the Hub this week ⬇️

21/10/2025

Sibling Baby Care Club

29th October
1-2.15pm
Unit 5
https://bookwhen.com/newbabynetwork

This is a fun, hands-on session for children aged 3 to 10 who are about to become older siblings. It gives them a chance to practise caring for dolls, play with baby equipment, and talk about what life with a new baby might be like. The aim is to help them feel included, confident and proud of their new role. Children can come along either before their sibling is born or after the baby has arrived.

What will be covered?

Nappy changing station: practise putting nappies on dolls, see the difference between disposables/reusables

Clothing station: dress dolls in babygros, talk about keeping them warm and cosy

Safe sleep corner: tuck dolls into a cot or crib and talk about why babies sleep differently from older children

Holding station: practise holding a weighted baby doll with parent or caregiver support, learning how to sit safely and be gentle while “helping”

Handwashing and germs station: practise washing hands properly with soap and water to show why clean hands matter when helping with a baby

[ID: the info from this post with the date 29th October, 1-2.15pm, Unit 5 and some baby blocks/nappy/stork graphics]