Littlewick Medical Centre

04/02/2026

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.

Know what's normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes.

Read more about cancer symptoms ➡️ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

03/02/2026

📢 Patient Notice: Surgery Closure

Our surgery will be closed on Wednesday 11th February 2026 from 12pm for staff training.
We will reopen as normal on Thursday 12th February.

☎️ For urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
🚨In an emergency, dial 999.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

03/02/2026

30/01/2026

📢 Patient Reminder: Car Parking

Please note, the underground car park is for staff only.

Patient parking is available behind the practice, off Orchard Street, with spaces for disabled patients.

Cars are left at the owner’s risk, and CCTV is in operation, though not all vehicles can be monitored.

Thank you for helping us ensure staff can park and provide care.

28/01/2026

📢 Patient Reminder: Ordering Repeat Prescriptions

You can request your repeat medication in the following ways:

✔ Online - via the NHS App, or by completing a Rapid Health admin request on our website
✔ Medicines Order Line (MOL) - call 0115 855 0260 between 8:00-15:00
✔ Paper request forms - hand in at Reception

Please try to order when you have around 7 days of medication remaining. Early requests may be declined.

We are unable to accept prescription requests over the practice phone line.

Most prescriptions are ready to collect from your nominated pharmacy after 3 working days.

For more information, please visit: littlewickmedicalcentre.co.uk/health-information/prescriptions/

20/01/2026

📢 Patient Notice: Carers Coffee Morning ☕

We warmly invite carers to our monthly Carers Coffee Morning on Thursday 29th January, 9:30-11:00am at the practice.

This is a relaxed space to meet other carers, share experiences, and find support in a friendly environment.

If you, or someone you know, would like to join us, please call the practice on 0115 932 5229 for more information.

We look forward to seeing you there!

20/01/2026

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

16/01/2026

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

MMRV replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

15/01/2026

🔵Critical incident stood down at NUH, but pressures remain 🔵

This morning, we stood down the Critical Incident that was declared on Tuesday due to the severe and sustained pressure on our hospitals.

Although pressures have eased, we remain at our highest escalation level short of declaring a Critical Incident. Our hospitals remain busy.

While numbers are lower, patients are still experiencing long waits in A&E, and demand for beds remains extremely high. Many wards continue to care for more patients than usual.

Please continue to help by only using A&E for emergencies or serious accidents. For all other health concerns, please call 111 first so you can be directed to the most appropriate service.

We again want to apologise to those who have been impacted by the pressures and thank our communities for their ongoing support. We would also like to thank our colleagues, whose response throughout this Critical Incident has been remarkable.

14/01/2026

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.

Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth

13/01/2026