Houghton Medical Group

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Better sleep 💤 🛌 boosted energy, less risk of serious disease. Whatever motivates you to cut the booze 🥃 this dry January, the free Try Dry app helps you stay committed through January and beyond

http://bit.ly/43HzUIE

05/01/2026

Our prescription line is open everyday between 10-11am

It’s quick and easy to order through the app, there’s also a comment box ‘Add notes for your GP Surgery’ you could use this box to order any items from acute or what’s required as and when needed that are not on your repeat list of medication along with any comments for the GP

Straight forward, quicker and easier for you and no waiting in a call queue 📞

48 hour turn around to collect from your local pharmacy 🕦💊👨🏻‍⚕️

05/01/2026

HPV is a common virus that many people will have at some point in their life without knowing and it can cause six different cancers. Most people won’t have any symptoms and will never know they had it. Having HPV does NOT mean someone will definitely get cancer.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/

05/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

02/01/2026

As we welcome 2026, everyone at Houghton Medical Group would like to thank our patients for your continued trust and support.

We wish you and your loved ones a year filled with good health, happiness, and peace. Our team remains committed to caring for you and supporting your wellbeing throughout the year ahead.

Thank you for being part of our practice community — we look forward to continuing to care for you in 2026. 💙

02/01/2026

31/12/2025

Receiving a diagnosis of cancer can be life changing.
Even though many people can be cured or live with cancer for a very long time, being diagnosed can create many different fears and emotions.
There is no right or wrong way to feel and there is help and support available

Find out more https://mywellbeingspacenca.nhs.uk/

30/12/2025

*We will be closed Thursday 1st January 2026*

*Re open as usual from Friday 2nd January*

If you need a GP during this time, please use NHS 111 (online or by calling 111) for urgent medical advice or to be directed to the right out-of-hours service.

For life-threatening emergencies (like chest pain or difficulty breathing), call 999 or go to A&E; for minor issues, a local pharmacy can help.

Remember to stay safe this New Year’s Eve whatever you have planned.

30/12/2025

Symptoms of kidney cancer are often vague.
Sometimes there are no symptoms at all and it is detected during tests for other medical conditions.

Find out more https://bit.ly/3xN0TWJ

And visit your GP with any concerns

24/12/2025

A very special thanks to ALL staff working Christmas Day, sacrificing time with family and loved ones for patients.

🎅🏼 Consultants
🎄 Doctors
🩺 Registrars
🧑🏽‍⚕️ Nurses
😷 Health Care Assistants
💁🏽 Cleaners
🚑 Paramedics NEAS
🙋🏽‍♂️ Carers
👩🏽‍💼 Care Home Staff
💉 District Nurses

🚨 Not forgetting our emergency services and those in hospitality 🍽️
Your dedication is truly appreciated

24/12/2025

**Support over the festive season**



No one should feel alone at Christmas