Cleobury Mortimer Medical Centre

25/11/2025

Small Choices, Big Difference: ‘Think Which Service’ Returns for Winter

As winter approaches, health and care partners across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin are once again joining forces to help residents stay well and use NHS services wisely.

The ‘Think Which Service’ campaign encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect their health, make informed choices about where to seek help, and play their part in easing winter pressures. It forms part of the wider ‘Think’ initiative, which also includes ‘Think Vaccination’.

How everyone can help:

· Get vaccinated – protect yourself and others against flu and COVID-19.

· Practise self-care – keep warm, eat well, stay active, and keep basic medicines at home.

· Choose the right service – self-care, pharmacy, NHS 111, Minor Injury Units, or GP for non-emergencies; A&E or 999 only for life-threatening emergencies.

· Check in on others – particularly older or vulnerable neighbours, friends, or family.

Small choices can make a big difference, helping our communities stay well and supporting the NHS to care for those who need it most. To find out more, visit: https://www.shropshiretelfordandwrekin.nhs.uk/your-health/our-campaigns/think-which-service/

Or watch Dr Jess Harvey, GP talk about the campaign in the launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569LGukEL3Q

The NHS is here to support you, with local health and care professionals ready to provide the right help at the right time and place. Knowing which service to use means you’ll get the care you need faster, while helping to keep emergency services free for those who need them most. Think which serv...

05/11/2025

👨‍🦱 It’s Movember — Let’s Talk Men’s Health! 👨‍⚕️

This Movember, we’re helping raise awareness for men’s health, including mental health, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Early detection and open conversations can save lives — so this month, take a moment to:

✅ Check in with the men in your life
✅ Book your health check if you’re due one
✅ Learn the signs and symptoms of prostate and testicular cancer

Together, we can change the face of men’s health.

If you would like more information, please follow the link below.
Thank you

https://uk.movember.com/?home

22/10/2025

📢 October is National Cholesterol Month

This month, we’re raising awareness about the importance of managing your cholesterol levels to protect your heart health.

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, but it can significantly increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions. The good news? It’s manageable with the right lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication.

During National Cholesterol Month, we encourage all our patients to:

✅ Book a cholesterol check if you haven’t had one recently
✅ Maintain a balanced, heart-healthy diet
✅ Stay physically active
✅ Avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake

Your health is our priority. If you have concerns about your cholesterol or cardiovascular risk, please don’t hesitate to contact the practice for advice or an appointment.

For more information, please follow the link below.

Thank you

Information and support on ways to manage cholesterol, including healthy living and treatments such as statins by HEART UK- The Cholesterol Charity

14/10/2025

Phone Lines Restored

We’re pleased to let patients know that our phone lines are now fully operational again.

Thank you for your patience while the issue was being resolved.

You can now contact the practice as usual.

13/10/2025

📞 Important Notice – Phone Line Issues 📞

We’re currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines. Our supplier is aware of the problem and has advised that the issue may continue until midnight tomorrow.

This means you may not be able to get through to us by phone during this time.

If you need to contact us, you can use one of the following options:

💻 Submit a form via our website
📧 Email us at cleobury.mortimermc@nhs.net

If you have a medical emergency, please call 999.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to resolve the issue.

Thank you

13/10/2025

Dear patients,

Our phone lines are currently down, and we are aware that you may be trying to contact us. We are working urgently to resolve the issue and restore service as soon as possible.

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

09/10/2025

Sexual Health Drop-In Clinic – Ludlow

We’d like to let our patients know about a free, confidential sexual health drop-in clinic available locally.

The clinic offers advice, contraception, and STI testing — no appointment needed.

For more information, please see the poster below.

Thank you

08/10/2025

26/09/2025

🩺 Winter Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinic – Just 1 Week to Go! 💉

We’re holding our annual Flu and COVID clinic on Saturday 4th October, from 8am to 12pm – and it’s just ONE WEEK AWAY!

✅ If you're eligible and haven't booked yet, please get in touch now to secure your appointment.

These vaccines are a simple but powerful way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the wider community as we head into the colder months. ❄️

📅 Date: Saturday 4th October
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

💬 Not sure if you're eligible? Contact us or check the NHS website – we're happy to help!

📞 Call us today to book – appointments are filling fast!

Thank you

22/09/2025

Download the NHS App – Your Health, Your Way

03/09/2025

**Annual Winter Flu & Covid Vaccination Clinic**

Dear patients, we will be running our annual Flu & Covid Vaccination clinic on Saturday 4th October 2025 from 8am onwards.

Please only contact the practice if you are eligible, the eligibility criteria are as follows:

Flu eligibility:

• Pregnant women (at any stage)
• Adults aged 65+, under-65s in clinical risk groups, care home residents, carers of immunosuppressed individuals, and health/social care staff

COVID-19 eligibility:

• Adults aged 75+
• Care home residents
• Immunosuppressed individuals (6 months and over)

Eligible patients will receive a text message with a link to self-book their appointment online. For patients without a mobile phone, we will contact them directly by either landline or letter to offer an appointment.

Please note: COVID-19 vaccine availability may be limited due to supply constraints. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs, but we cannot guarantee sufficient stock at all times.

Thank you