Heath Lane Surgery

03/11/2025

30/10/2025

29/10/2025

Today is World Stroke Day.

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.

Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999.

http://nhs.uk/actFAST

24/10/2025

Early detection and better treatments have led to improved recovery and survival from breast cancer.
If you're a woman aged 50 or over, you'll be invited for breast screening every three years up until your 71st birthday.
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/breast-screening-services

24/10/2025

October is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a condition where someone’s brain works differently to most people’s.

The NHS website has more information about symptoms, getting help and how to manage ADHD.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-adults/

21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

21/10/2025

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System Alert: Clinical System Outage

We are currently experiencing a temporary outage with our clinical system. Our team is working urgently to resolve the issue. We apologies for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Thank you for your understanding.

15/10/2025

Catching whooping cough can be dangerous for your baby. Getting vaccinated while pregnant is the best way to protect them.

07/10/2025

Flu can be dangerous for people at higher risk — including children, older adults and those with long-term health conditions.

Getting the free NHS flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and reduce the risk of serious illness.

👉 Book through your GP surgery

03/10/2025

Need help fast and it isn’t life-threatening?

The NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has issued new advice to help you get the right NHS care when you need it quickly and recommends just two simple steps for situations when it isn’t life-threatening.

Step 1: Try to manage the problem yourself or get help from a local pharmacy, NHS 111 online, or the NHS App.

Step 2: If that doesn’t work or the problem is more serious, contact the practice or NHS 111 (when we are closed). We will help arrange the right appointment at the practice or other nearby services, including appointments for the same day if you need it.

Following this advice will help you get care from the right place, with the right health professional, and avoid long waits or trips to walk-in services that might not be suitable. Find out more about at https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/need-help-fast/