Clerkenwell Medical Practice

09/03/2025

Did you know you can visit your local Pharmacy for expert advice with no appointment?

💊 Colds and flu can be treated at home with plenty of fluids and paracetamol.

Pharmacists can prescribe medicines for some minor conditions.

Pharmacy First 👉 https://orlo.uk/K525z

06/03/2025

Think you or your child may have flu?

NHS 111 can help you decide if you can safely care for yourself or your child at home, or if you need medical help.

👉 Visit 111.nhs .uk https://orlo.uk/ALAxt
📞 Call 111
📍 Find services https://orlo.uk/gMpdH

02/03/2025

‘I feel deeply honoured and overwhelmed by this recognition.’

After 36 years in the NHS, Matty, a Sickle Cell Community Matron at

, has been awarded an MBE for her dedication to caring for sickle cell patients.

Huge congratulations, Matty! 💙
https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/mini-apps/news/newsPage.asp?NewsID=2420

23/02/2025

‘My apprenticeship let me work while learning – and learn in a much more practical way.’

Sereita became a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice as she could learn, earn and make a difference.

Discover your own apprenticeship.

➡️ https://healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/nhs-ap

21/02/2025

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If your child missed their vaccination when it was first offered at school, vaccination against HPV is still available on the NHS for all girls under the age of 25 and boys born after 1st September 2006. Contact the GP practice for more information.

18/02/2025

We're urging 1.3 million older people to get their RSV vaccine, to protect themselves from a lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses.

Invites are being sent this week to those aged 75-79 or who turned 80 after 1 Sept 2024.

Read more ➡️ https://england.nhs.uk/2025/02/more-than-1-million-older-people-urged-to-get-respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv-vaccine/

16/02/2025

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only.

You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999.

More info ➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/what-to-do-if-someone-has-a-seizure-fit

14/02/2025

Lots of people feel lonely sometimes, for many different reasons. If loneliness is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.

For helpful advice, head over to the NHS website.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/

12/02/2025

16/01/2025

NHS London worked with London’s Integrated Care Boards on a programme of public and professional engagement to help inform the future of primary care in London.

The report will help shape the future design of primary care services in London. https://england.nhs.uk/london/a-public-deliberation-on-the-future-of-primary-care-in-london/

13/01/2025

If you see someone having a seizure or fit, these 6 simple steps are useful to know. This advice applies to adults only.

You may also need to call an ambulance, so it’s important to know when to call 999.

Find more information. https://nhs.uk/conditions/what-to-do-if-someone-has-a-seizure-fit

10/01/2025

Free online help for parents and carers
It can be really worrying when your child is poorly and you’re trying to decide what to do for the best.

NHS healthcare professionals in Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington are running free 1 hour online advice and information events where parents can get information and ask questions about children’s health and illnesses.

The next events are on Tuesday 14th January 10am and 8pm.

To book your free place, go to www.bit.ly/Childhealth