Village Health Group

Village Health Group VHG is made up of 4 branch surgeries:
East Leake
Keyworth
Church House
Sutton Bonington

Our Mission
The team at Village Health Group are committed to providing high quality, safe, patient-centred care to improve the health, well-being and lives of patients and their families. We aim to provide the best primary care services possible, working within local and national guidelines, governance and resources.

⚠️ WARNING- The following post contains content about su***de ⚠️This World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re sharing one imp...
10/09/2025

⚠️ WARNING- The following post contains content about su***de ⚠️

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we’re sharing one important message: If you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care.

Every 90 minutes, someone in the UK or Ireland dies by su***de and 1 in 4 of us has had suicidal thoughts.

Let’s prevent su***de today. Because tomorrow’s too late.

Remember, you’re not alone. If you’re struggling, you can contact Samaritans any time of the day or night by phoning 116 123 or emailing jo@Samaritans.org

If you’re worried about someone, or want to learn more about interruptions, visit: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-worried-about-someone-else/how-to-interrupt-someones-suicidal-thoughts-guide/

08/09/2025

Know Your Numbers! Week is the UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness event. 🩺

Know Your Numbers! Week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don’t know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.

High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other illnesses. Once you Know Your Numbers! you can get support to bring your blood pressure under control and prevent these diseases.

Around a third of people in the UK have high blood pressure, but most don’t know it. It doesn’t have any symptoms so, the only way to find out is to have a blood pressure check.

The NHS offer a free blood pressure check to everyone over the age of 40 who do not have a long term condition.

If you would like your blood pressure checking you can make an appointment at one of our surgeries or you can attend any local Pharmacy.

05/09/2025

⛔️Sit and Wait clinic at Keyworth will finish at 11:30 today 5th September⛔️

Unfortunately due to staff sickness the Sit and Wait clinic at Keyworth will finish at 11:30.

We apologise for the inconvenience

04/09/2025

Are you a Pregnant Mum? New programme in Rushcliffe coming soon!

Mums and Bumps is run by Your Health Notts and hosted us the Family Hub. This is a fully inclusive session (eg partners, carers and children under 5 etc etc).

Meet other Mums to be: Share stories and advice with other Mums to be in a safe space.

Gentle movement: Exercise delivered by trained staff to prepare you and your body for birth and beyond.

Have a chat: Have a chat with a qualified healthy lifestyle advisor on supporting you through a healthy pregnancy.

For more information or booking please contact Your Health Notts directly (information on the poster).

Contact us (your Family Hub team) if you require additional information about groups/services we run, by:
Phone: 0115 977 3749
Email: FHRushcliffe@nottscc.gov.uk
or just walk in to one of our buildings

Here are our Friends and Family Feedback results for August 👇We would like to thank you again for your time to give us t...
02/09/2025

Here are our Friends and Family Feedback results for August 👇

We would like to thank you again for your time to give us the feedback. The NHS Friends and Family test (FFT) is an important opportunity for you to provide feedback on the services that provide your care and treatment. Your feedback will help Village Health Group to improve services for everyone.

You can also view previous results as well as leave your feedback on our website linked at
https://www.villagehealthgroup.co.uk/practice-information/friends-family-test/

September is Sickle Cell Awareness MonthSickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that ...
01/09/2025

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Sickle cell disease is the name for a group of inherited health conditions that affect the red blood cells. The most serious type is called sickle cell anaemia.

Sickle cell disease is particularly common in people with an African or Caribbean family background.

The main symptoms of sickle cell disease are:
◾️painful episodes called sickle cell crises, which can be very severe and last for days or weeks
◾️an increased risk of serious infections
◾️anaemia (where red blood cells cannot carry enough oxygen around the body), which can cause tiredness and shortness of breath

For more information visit: https://www.sicklecellsociety.org/

01/09/2025

📊 DNA (did not attend) figures for August 2025📅

👇Below is the Number of Missed Appointments in August 2025 for all of our VHG Branches.

This includes, but is not limited to;
Blood Tests, GP Appointments, Nurse Annual Reviews, Physiotherapy Appointments, ECG's, Practice Pharmacy Appointments, Dressings, Child Immunisations and more

✅ 9,304 appointments were made
✅ 298 Appointments were missed.
✅ 5,095 minutes of clinicians’ time was lost.
✅ Approximately £8,940 to the NHS was lost.

We would like to remind our patients to please attend any booked appointments on time. If you are unable to attend, you can cancel/rebook your appointment by:
☎ Contacting Reception
📱 Using the SMS Cancel option if you have appointment reminders via text
💻 Using the Online services

If you need to cancel or rebook an appointment, please try to give as much notice as possible, this can allow other patients to use that appointment time instead which helps during busy periods.

✨Thank You ✨

🚫 Please be aware Village Health Group will be closed for staff training next on:Thursday 11th September from 12.30.✅ We...
01/09/2025

🚫 Please be aware Village Health Group will be closed for staff training next on:
Thursday 11th September from 12.30.
✅ We will re-open as usual Friday 12th September
Our Online Service will also be turned off during our closure and it will re-open from 8am on Friday 12th September
💻 If you require medical assistance during the closure that is unable to wait until Friday, please contact 111 or visit: www.111.nhs.uk
☎ In a life threatening emergency, contact 999.

29/08/2025

👀 We need you help! Toy Appeal Marketplace 2025 👀

The Toy Appeal Market place has gifted new toys to families living in the Rushcliffe district for many years with great success.

Can you help us in anyway so we can support families in 2025. Some ways partners/organisations have supported the toy appeal in past are:

• Donating a NEW toy/s (unwrapped) at your local Family Hub (Bingham or Abbey and Lady Bay) in Rushcliffe.
• Being a collection point for your service/organisation, local area and collect NEW toys on our behalf. We can arrange collection of any toys if required during week commencing 24th November only.
• Donating money or a gift card to appeal or asking us to apply for funding available through your service/organisation.
• Other suggestions on how you could support us are welcome.

To arrange any of these or for further information email: FHRushcliffe@nottscc.gov.uk or call 0115 977 3749.

We want to reach as many people and services far and wide as possible so any help to promote and spread the word would be appreciated.

28/08/2025

⛔️No Sit and Wait blood test clinic at East Leake today Thursday 28th August⛔️.
Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at East Leake today Thursday 28th August due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at Keyworth or attend East Leake tomorrow
We apologise for the inconvenience

22/08/2025

❗️Flu & Covid Clinics Now Open❗️

Our Flu and Covid clinics are now open to book.
All eligible patients will receive a booking link to arrange an appointment for the below clinics 👇

👉Saturday 4th October 8am-1:30pm at East Leake & Keyworth
👉Saturday 11th October 8am-1:30pm at East Leake and Keyworth
👉Thursday 9th October 1:30pm-4:30pm at Sutton Bonington and Church House

Patients who are unable to book via the link will be contacted directly to arrange an appointment.

NHS Guidance advises that getting the vaccines too early may reduce protection later in the winter season.

Book now for October!

22/08/2025

⛔️No Sit and Wait blood test clinic at East Leake today Friday 22nd August⛔️.

Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at East Leake today Friday 22nd August due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at Keyworth or attend East Leake next week

We apologise for the inconvenience

Address

The Health Centre, Gotham Road, East Leake
Loughborough
LE125RP

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441509852181

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