The Bosmere Medical Practice

09/01/2026

Starting the new year smoke free can make a huge difference to your health, finances and wellbeing. 🚭
Creating a personal quit smoking plan helps you understand your triggers, set clear goals and prepare for cravings so you can quit with confidence and support. Taking that first step today can lead to lasting change. 💪✨
Create your personal quit smoking plan: https://www.nhs.uk/.../ready-to-quit.../personal-quit-plan/
If you would like more support, you can contact your GP practice and they will be able to help you get started on your journey to quit smoking 🚭🌱✨

08/01/2026

🛡️👶 Safeguarding children and adults is something we all need to be aware of. If you’re worried about someone’s safety, start with clear, trusted information:
👉 https://patient.info/.../safeguardi.../safeguarding-children
👉 https://www.childline.org.uk/
For young people, support is just a phone call away: free and confidential via Childline at 0800 1111. https://www.childline.org.uk/get.../contacting-childline/
Together we can help keep everyone safe. 🤝

06/01/2026

Love Your Liver Month is a reminder to look after an organ that works hard for you every single day. Your liver fights infections, removes toxins, stores and produces energy and helps you heal.
Making small changes like reducing alcohol, eating well, staying active and knowing your risk factors can help protect your liver and support long-term health. There are simple tools and trusted advice available to help you take positive steps today. 💚🍎✨
Learn more about Love Your Liver Month: https://ow.ly/fllq50XJHNS
Check your risk with the liver screener: https://ow.ly/YAnq50XJHO0
Read advice on showing your liver some TLC: https://ow.ly/V0tm50XJHNZ

02/01/2026

Dry January is a great reset, but healthier drinking habits can last all year with the right support and mindset. Small changes like planning alcohol-free days, understanding your triggers, and finding alternatives can make a big difference to your wellbeing over time.
Help and guidance are available if you want to cut back, take a break, or rethink your relationship with alcohol. 💪🍃✨
For advice on habits that last for Dry January and beyond, go to: https://ow.ly/rK9k50XJzYq
For support on managing your drinking in the new year, go to: https://ow.ly/3eso50XJzYu
Need support? Visit the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

16/12/2025

Strike action starts from 7am Wednesday 17 December and runs until 7am Monday 22 December. Some NHS services will be affected.
Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇️

12/12/2025

🧬💊 Keeping on top of your medicine cabinet and daily medications is more important than you might realise. From having the right medicines at home to organising your routine and checking expiry dates — it all matters.
Check these helpful guides:
👉 https://patient.info/treatment.../medicines-to-keep-at-home
👉 https://patient.info/.../when-did-you-last-check-your...
👉 https://patient.info/.../how-to-manage-your-medications...
Staying organised means you’re ready, safer and more in control of your health. ✅

09/12/2025

If you are eligible for the flu jab, please remember to book your appointment at the Practice 💉

You can do this online by using your Patient Access account, or by phoning the Practice on 02392 476 941.

Let's keep flu at bay this Christmas! ❄️

Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.

09/12/2025

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.
Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

04/12/2025

Grief Awareness and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.
There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.
If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/.../feelings.../grief-bereavement-loss/

02/12/2025

Don't need it? Can't make it? - Cancel it!

28/11/2025

🩺 If you’re unsure about a symptom, you don’t have to wait — your local GP practice or pharmacist can help and guide you to the right service.
Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Know the signs, keep a diary of your symptoms, and speak to a health professional if something doesn’t feel right.

🔗 www.cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-signs

27/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet
It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪