Halesowen Medical Practice

26/08/2025

Su***de Prevention (For Families and Carers)

This course, from The Recovery College, explores how to recognise warning signs that someone may be at risk of su***de and how to have direct and supportive conversations about su***de.

You will:

💛Learn how to approach sensitive conversations about su***de with empathy
✍️Create safety plans to help those at risk
🤝Find support through local and national resources

This course is designed for carers and families, but anyone interested in learning su***de prevention skills is welcome to join.

📅Course Dates:

Thursday 16 October 2025
10am-1pm at Walsall Recovery College

Thursday 23 October 2025
10am-1pm (Online)

🔗Find out more: https://ow.ly/ko2m50WIRMS

26/08/2025

RSV is a common virus that can cause serious lung infections, especially for older adults and babies.

Each year, thousands are hospitalised. Don't wait - get protected with the RSV vaccine now at local pharmacies in the Black Country 💉

Who can get vaccinated? ⬇️

Adults aged 75-79
Pregnant women

Find your nearest pharmacy or book an appointment online: https://orlo.uk/ukM99

26/08/2025

Did you know that you can view messages about your care in the NHS App? 💬

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted health care providers.

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date 📲

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/dyto1

25/08/2025

It may be , but you don’t need an A-level in maths or biology to know 2 doses of + 1 dose of = protection from uni-ruining illnesses like or . 🛡️🎓
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ #:~:text=underlying%20health%20conditions-,Important,-If%20you%27re%20starting

25/08/2025

25/08/2025

Have a child in school or one about to start? 🏫👧
Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or contact your GP practice. 📖
🔗 Get more info: www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

25/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Closure

GP practices are closed today – Monday 25th August – for the Summer Bank Holiday.
⏰ Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26th August.

Need help while we’re closed?
📞 Call NHS 111 for medical advice.
🚑 Call 999 in an emergency.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Bank Holiday!

25/08/2025

Pharmacies are here to help you during the bank holiday weekend. See below the opening hours for your local pharmacy on the Summer bank holiday [25th August].

25/08/2025

Whether it’s a cough or cold, hay fever or earache, for expert advice, speak to your pharmacist this Summer Bank Holiday ☀️

Your local pharmacy may have different opening hours, so be sure to check before you set off ➡️ https://orlo.uk/r2h4P

13/05/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

12/05/2025

🎉🎉Today we celebrate and say thank you to all of the nurses working hard to look after us, especially within the NHS.

A special thank you at Halesowen Medical Practice to Practice Nurses Rachel, Jo and Vicky, to Sophie our Nurse Associate and also to Healthcare Assistants Emily and Gemma.

Keep up the good work! 😊