Oak Tree Surgery and Pensilva Health Centre

19/03/2026

There are lots of places where you can get help for illness and injury. Do you know where is best this Spring?
➕ Pharmacy 💚
A pharmacy can help with a wide range of minor illness, and provide all sorts of services and advice. Most now offer the Pharmacy First service which provides treatment for 7 common conditions, without the need for a GP appointment.
Find your nearest open pharmacy 👀⬇️
https://www.nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy
🤕 MIU 🦴
Minor Injury Units and Urgent Treatment Centres are for help with injuries that need urgent attention but are not a life or limb emergency. Always check open times, x-ray and live wait times before you go: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/miu-waiting-times/
Think:
✂️ cuts that need stitches
📷 suspected broken bones
🔥 minor burns and scalds
👁️ eye problems.
Open evenings and weekends, x-ray services, no appointment needed.
💻 NHS 111 online 📱
If you need help for something non-urgent and it can't wait until your GP surgery is open, or if you're unsure of what service you need, use NHS 111 online for help 24 hours a day. You can also call 111.
You will be directed to the most appropriate care, with call back from a clinician if it's needed.
🔗 https://111.nhs.uk
🚑 999 📞
Always call 999 or visit the emergency department if it is a genuine emergency that is life- or limb-threatening, such as chest pain, major blood loss, loss of consciousness.

18/03/2026

Kernow Health are running catch-up clinics across Cornwall (by appointment only) for children in Years 7–11 who may have missed their routine vaccinations, including:
• HPV vaccine – from Year 8 (for both boys and girls)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV) – final booster from Year 9
• Meningitis ACWY – from Year 9

If you’re not sure whether your child has missed a vaccination, please get in touch. Their team can check their record and book you into a clinic if needed.
To check your child’s vaccination status or book an appointment, contact:
📞 01872 221105
📧 kernowhealthcic.schoolimmunisation@nhs.net

15/03/2026

Illnesses such as measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them and others. To check if they are missing any vaccines, look in their red book or complete an online admin triage form to query with our Surgery. www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

13/03/2026

It's Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! 💜
Share this post today to help spread the word and empower others to recognise the symptoms of ovarian cancer early.
If you’re worried about symptoms or just need someone to talk to, a nurse-led support line is here for you with free, confidential, expert advice from Target Ovarian Cancer
📞 0808 802 6000
🕒 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
Let’s raise awareness together. Every share matters this .

11/03/2026

This week is Safer Sleep Week. Below is the basic safer sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust.
This advice explains the steps you can take to reduce the risk of cot death, now known as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). It has saved the lives of almost 32,000 babies since 1991.
Read the safer sleep advice in full ➡️ https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/about-us/our-campaigns/safer-sleep-week

11/03/2026

Kooth are offering webinar dates for parents, carers and family members who are supporting children through exams this year.
How you can support your child to manage exam stress:
Join Kooth for a free 45 minute webinar and you’ll hear from one of their community engagement team, alongside a clinician from Kooth.
They will offer expert tips on:
- When to take action
- Share practical ideas to help children manage their anxiety
- Discuss how Kooth can provide extra support.

Book 16th March:
7:00pm: 🔗https://connect.kooth.com/events/event/exams-families-16mar

10/03/2026

07/03/2026

You matter. Samaritans are here day or night on 116 123 📱

07/03/2026

🦷‼️Need urgent dental treatment?
Contact your own dentist first, they may be able to offer urgent advice or help.
Don’t have a dentist? Call Smile Together on 0333 405 0290, Cornwall’s emergency dental service.
Office hours Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
Outside of these hours, call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for advice and support.
Please do not go to the Minor Injuries Unit or Emergency Department at your local hospital unless it is a life-threatening emergency.

04/03/2026

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, sexual assault or r**e, Safer Futures offers confidential help and support.
Support is available for women, men and children - you are not alone.
Email saferfutures@firstlight.org.uk to get in touch.

01/03/2026

Need urgent medical help?
Urgent Treatment Centres and Minor Injury Units can treat a range of minor issues.
Please help keep Emergency Department clear for those who are in need of it.