Oaklands Health Centre

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day 🌍💫

Mental health - 111 option 2 24/7 helpline 🩶
Mind - 0300 123 3393 - helpline🧡
Shout - Text shout to 85258 - 24/7 text service 💙
Samaritans 116 124 - 24/7 helpline 💜

09/10/2025

Just found out you’re expecting? Start your pregnancy care today! You can now refer yourself directly to NHS maternity services using a simple online form—no GP appointment required. If you're over 10 weeks, it's still absolutely okay to apply.
A midwife will contact you to set up your first appointment (ideally by 10 weeks, but sooner is always better).
Find your nearest service and get started here:
https://www.nhs.uk/.../refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy.../

09/10/2025

Please note, the surgery will be closed for protected learning time this afternoon after 12.30pm today. During this time, we encourage you to use our eConsult service by visiting www.oaklandshealthcentre.com where your eConsult will be responded to within 48hours of submission.
Please be advised that there are no clinics operating this afternoon and clinical advice is best accessed via the Web at 111.nhs.uk
If you have a medical emergency involving difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, chest pain or a stroke please dial 999.

Stade Street, Hythe, Kent, CT21 6BD Tel: 01303 235300…

08/10/2025

October is National Cholesterol Month — an important reminder to take control of your heart health.

High cholesterol often has no symptoms but can increase the risk of serious conditions such as heart attacks and strokes. The good news is that there are steps you can take today to protect yourself.

Here’s how to begin:

• Choose heart-healthy foods and reduce saturated fats
• Maintain regular physical activity
• Get your cholesterol levels checked and know your numbers
• Understand your personal risk factors and take proactive steps

For reliable information, visit:
• heartuk.org.uk

• nhs.uk/conditions/high-cholesterol

• patient.info/heart-health/high-cholesterol

If you’re managing high cholesterol and eat out often, here are helpful tips:
• patient.info/new.../eating-out-with-high-cholesterol

Small changes make a big difference in protecting your heart health.

08/10/2025

Do you know what happens at your breast screening appointment?
Knowing what to expect in your appointment can help you feel more at ease.
The staff (mammographers) will always be female and are trained to help you feel more comfortable and give you support.
Find out more info ⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/.../what-happens-at-your-breast.../

06/10/2025

Under 65's Tomorrow! 5pm-7:30pm Please attend in your allocated slot.

SAVE THE DATES

Please see the following information regarding this season’s flu campaign at Oaklands Health Centre:

• Eligible patients will soon receive an invitation via either text message or letter. Please bring this to show a member of staff on the day. The invitation is only intended for the named person on the letter or text message.
• Patients eligible for a free flu vaccination will be given a time slot to attend on one of the above dates. Please only attend the date and time slot allocated to you to avoid overcrowding in the surgery.
• If you are unable to make the date, you do not need to let us know that you are unable to attend, there will be limited appointments available to book in one of our catch up clinics. You will receive further information on how you can book an appointment when we have more details on when these will be held.
• If you are housebound, we will arrange for one of our nurses to administer the vaccine to you at home.

The vaccination is free and recommended yearly for those most at risk from flu. This includes:
· Everyone aged 65 years and over
· Children aged 2 to 3 years old on 31 August 2025
· Pregnant women
· People aged 18 – 65 years old in clinical risk groups (as defined by the Green Book, Influenza chapter 19)
· People who receive a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if the carer gets sick
· Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
Primary school aged children and secondary school children in Years 7 to 11 will be offered the vaccine at school.
If there is someone you rely on to care for you, please ask them to contact their own GP Practice as they may be eligible for a free flu vaccination.
Frontline health and social care workers can get a flu vaccine through their employer

01/10/2025

08/09/2025

This week is Know Your Numbers Week.

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.

Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/blood-pressure-tool

04/09/2025