Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery

Helston Medical Centre & Porthleven Surgery We are open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm. Please visit our website for more information.

16/01/2026

During National Obesity Awareness Week, the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme highlights the support available to help people achieve and maintain a healthier weight. This free, online programme is designed for eligible adults and focuses on practical tools for healthier eating, increasing physical activity and making sustainable behaviour changes that last. 🚶‍♂️💙

Taking part can help improve confidence, boost energy levels and support both physical and mental wellbeing over the long term. Support is flexible, accessible from home and built around real-life routines, making healthier changes more achievable. 🥗✨

Learn more about the NHS Digital Weight Management Programme: https://www.england.nhs.uk/digital-weight-management/

You can get oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from participating pharmacies, without needing a pre...
14/01/2026

You can get oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from participating pharmacies, without needing a prescription or GP appointment. This makes accessing contraception quicker and more convenient, helping you stay in control of your s*xual health. Trained pharmacy teams can offer confidential advice and support to help you choose the right option for you. 💊🩺

Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected s*x (s*x without contraception or when contraception might have failed). If you need emergency contraception after having unprotected s*x, speak to your local pharmacist as soon as you can. You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected s*x. ✨

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

Digital Help Sessions – Free support to help you get online and manage your health digitally🗓️ Reminder:These sessions t...
14/01/2026

Digital Help Sessions – Free support to help you get online and manage your health digitally

🗓️ Reminder:
These sessions take place every last Wednesday of the month.

📍 Helston Library, Trengrouse Way, TR13 8AG
🕐 Drop in any time between 13:00–16:00

Get help with:
• Setting up and using the NHS App
• Ordering prescriptions online
• Viewing your GP health record
• Using library computers if you don’t have a device at home

💡 No need to book – just drop in!

Please share with friends, neighbours, or loved ones who aren’t on Facebook – everyone is welcome! 💙

Living well is about taking care of your health in ways that fit into everyday life, and trusted NHS advice can support ...
12/01/2026

Living well is about taking care of your health in ways that fit into everyday life, and trusted NHS advice can support you at every step. 💙✨

Whether you want to eat a more balanced diet, reach or maintain a healthy weight, move your body more, improve your sleep, quit smoking or cut down on alcohol, there is practical guidance to help you make lasting changes.

Support is also available for addiction and s*xual health, helping you look after both your physical and mental wellbeing. Making small, positive changes today can lead to a healthier, happier future. 🌱💪

Explore NHS Live Well advice on healthy eating, exercise, sleep, addiction and s*xual health: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/

Starting the new year smoke free can make a huge difference to your health, finances and wellbeing. 🚭 Creating a persona...
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/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/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 🚭🌱✨

💨🌬STORM GORETTI UPDATE🌬💨Many of our staff have been affected by the weather and come from varying places in Cornwall. St...
09/01/2026

💨🌬STORM GORETTI UPDATE🌬💨

Many of our staff have been affected by the weather and come from varying places in Cornwall. Staff are trying to safely navigating getting to work, but we will be running on a skeleton team for now.

Please only call us if it is urgent, or you need to cancel an appointment. If your query can wait until Monday, then please call us then.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this very rare time of adverse weather conditions.

We hope you all manage to stay safe out there!

Due to storm Goretti and a rare danger for life red Met Office warning we will be closing our front doors for the surger...
08/01/2026

Due to storm Goretti and a rare danger for life red Met Office warning we will be closing our front doors for the surgeries at 4pm today.

This is to protect our patients and our staff from undertaking unnecessary travel during the period of peak winds.

Thank you for your patients and understanding

📢 Severe Weather Update: Important Patient InformationDue to the forecast of extremely high winds starting from 5:00 PM ...
08/01/2026

📢 Severe Weather Update: Important Patient Information

Due to the forecast of extremely high winds starting from 5:00 PM this Thursday through Friday morning, we are taking steps to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

Please be aware of the following changes:

Reduced Services: We may operate a reduced on-site service during this period.

Remote Appointments: Where possible, appointments may be moved to telephone or video consultations.

Contacting You: If you have a face-to-face appointment, we may call you to rearrange or convert it to a remote session.

Stay Safe: Please do not travel to the surgery if conditions are unsafe.

Need Advice? 📞 Call the surgery as normal. 🚑 For urgent issues, contact NHS 111. 🚨 In a life-threatening emergency, always dial 999.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep everyone safe! 💨

07/01/2026

Colds are very common in babies and toddlers, and while they can be worrying, most get better on their own with simple care.

Keeping your child comfortable with fluids, rest and age-appropriate remedies can help ease symptoms, and knowing when to seek medical advice is important for peace of mind. Trusted guidance can help you support your child safely at home. 👶🤧💙

NHS advice on colds and infections in young children: https://ow.ly/szOc50XKcZy

Patient advice on coughs and colds in children: https://ow.ly/rlUA50XKcZv

Do you have a disability, impairment, or sensory loss and need to receive information in a way that’s easier to understa...
06/01/2026

Do you have a disability, impairment, or sensory loss and need to receive information in a way that’s easier to understand? 💬

The practice can provide information in different formats, including:
• Large print
• Alternative languages
• Via email
• Support for hearing impairment
• Other support, such as British Sign Language (BSL)

If this would help you, please let reception know so the right support can be arranged.

⚠️ Helston Car Park ClosurePlease be advised that due to the current weather conditions, our Helston Car Park is current...
06/01/2026

⚠️ Helston Car Park Closure

Please be advised that due to the current weather conditions, our Helston Car Park is currently closed while we work to make the area safe.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation in keeping everyone safe. ❄️

Please check back for updates on when the car park will reopen.

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Trelawney Road
Helston
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