Houghton Medical Group

28/05/2026

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28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Blood cancer is the 5th most common type of cancer in the UK, and the third biggest killer. But what is blood cancer? This is a film by Blood Cancer UK, the...

28/05/2026

Don't wait until it's too late! Early detection of lung cancer saves lives. If you're a current or former smoker and invited for screening, take up the offer. It's quick, easy, and can make all the difference.

24/05/2026

There are heat health alerts across a lot of the country.

Consider this your bank holiday weekend checklist…

🔲 Sunscreen
🔲 Hat
🔲 Water
🔲 Read advice on the NHS website

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

24/05/2026

21/05/2026

A healthy mouth helps you achieve better physical health and mental wellbeing, with your diet playing a crucial role in your oral health.

Get some advice from here 👉bit.ly/3ErLcaN

21/05/2026

Working in a GP practice involves far more than the 10-minute appointments patients see day to day. Behind every consultation and phone call is a dedicated team managing increasing demand, complex clinical care, and a significant amount of “hidden” workload to keep patients safe and services running smoothly.

While clinics are taking place, our staff are also continuously:

* Reviewing and processing test results
* Managing urgent and routine prescriptions, including appliance and care home prescriptions
* Handling safeguarding concerns and confidential information
* Arranging referrals and follow-up care
* Supporting multidisciplinary team (MDT) working
* Responding to urgent clinical queries and emergencies
* Coordinating care with hospitals, pharmacies, district nurses, and community services

Some of the hidden workload undertaken every day includes:

* Processing paper and electronic documents
* Managing inbound and outbound emails
* Handling E-Consults (including E-Consult Lite)
* Answering and making phone calls
* Completing recalls and health checks
* Signposting patients to the most appropriate services
* Responding to pharmacy medication queries
* Coding and summarising medical records
* Processing safeguarding forms and information
* Attending MDT and safeguarding meetings
* Making referrals, including District Nurse and Wound Hub referrals
* Handling samples and urgent laboratory results
* Reviewing and actioning test results
* Completing insurance reports and private medicals
* Managing SAR (Subject Access Request) requests
* Carrying out home visits and ward rounds
* Supporting patients during medical emergencies
* Monitoring medications and long-term conditions

Every member of the practice team works hard to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care for our patients 👩🏽‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️🩺👨🏽‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️🩻

So, the next time you are sat in the waiting area and your appointment is running a few minutes behind, please remember there is often a great deal happening behind the scenes that patients may not see.

21/05/2026

The bank holiday weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher, with temperatures forecast to climb into the 20s☀️🕶️🥵

Stay safe, hydrated and protect your skin!

Not sure if a mole has changed? You’re not wasting anyone’s time by getting it checked.
Trust your instincts and speak to your GP. Early action saves lives.

21/05/2026

Today we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD).

We are committed to making healthcare information and digital services more accessible and inclusive for all patients.

If you need support accessing our services or information in an alternative format, please contact our team.

20/05/2026

Got enough meds to last you this bank holiday weekend?💊

Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions on:
• the NHS App
• via your NHS account
• or contact your GP practice or pharmacist

Find out more by visiting the link in the comments⬇️
https://ow.ly/sNCX50YYQAn