Market Harborough & Husbands Bosworth Surgeries

06/05/2026

01/05/2026

📆May Bank Holiday 📆

Please note that the surgeries will be closed on Monday 4th May
Re-opening on Tuesday 5th May

If you require medical assistance during this time, please phone 111. In an emergency, always phone 999 📞

23/04/2026

🌟 Good News from Market Harborough Medical Centre 🌟

We’re pleased to share some positive updates with our patients:

❄️🔥 Improved Comfort in Our Waiting Area
We have recently installed air conditioning in our waiting area at Market Harborough Medical Centre. This will help keep the space cooler during the summer months and warmer in the winter, ensuring a more comfortable environment for everyone visiting us.

🩸👩‍⚕️ Welcome to Our New Phlebotomist
Introducing our new practice phlebotomist, Emma, who has joined us this week. We are aware that our wait time for routine bloods had increased to 4 weeks and are pleased to announce that thanks to Emma joining the team, this has now come back down again to only 1 week.

Thank you for your continued patience and support.

20/04/2026

20/04/2026

💙🩺NHS Health Checks 💙🩺

NHS Health Checks are free for anyone aged between 40 and 74 years of age and does not already have a pre-existing condition. Patients can have a check once every 5 years.

It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, stroke and dementia.

We will contact you if you are eligible.
If you have received an invite but missed it then please get in touch.📞

16/04/2026

💉Protect your child with routine NHS vaccinations💉

Childhood immunisations are a safe and effective way to protect your child from serious illnesses such as measles, mumps and whooping cough. Vaccines are offered free of charge on the NHS and are an important part of keeping your child healthy.

Your child will be invited for vaccinations at the recommended ages. It’s important to attend these appointments on time to ensure they are fully protected.

If you think your child has missed a vaccination, it’s not too late – please contact the practice to arrange an appointment.

📞 Get in touch with our reception team to book or check your child’s immunisation status
👩‍⚕️ Speak to a clinician if you have any questions or concerns

By keeping up to date with vaccinations, you are helping to protect your child and others in the community.

You can check when vaccinations are due via the link below.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

15/04/2026

💙 New Wellbeing Programme: Thorpey’s Bat & Chat 💙

In partnership with Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Mind, this 12‑week wellbeing programme starts Wednesday 15 April at Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

⚠️ Only 12 spaces available.

🕑 Wednesdays | 2–4pm

• Gentle, low‑pressure cricket
• Guided chat & social connection

Open to adults experiencing stress, low mood or isolation.

No cricket experience needed, just come as you are

13/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

08/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month 💙

Stress is something we all experience, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can start to affect both our mental and physical health.

You might notice signs like:
• Feeling anxious, irritable or low
• Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue
• Headaches, muscle tension, or changes in appetite
• Difficulty concentrating

The good news is—there are ways to manage stress, and support is available.

Simple steps that can help:
✔ Take regular breaks and make time for yourself
✔ Stay active—even a short walk can boost your mood
✔ Talk to someone you trust
✔ Try relaxation techniques like deep breathing or mindfulness

For trusted advice and self-help tools, visit the NHS Every Mind Matters stress page:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/stress/

You can also find support through NHS Talking Therapies (you can self-refer without seeing a GP):
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service

📞If stress is affecting your daily life, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at the surgery. The NHS offers a range of support, including talking therapies and self-help resources.

Let’s take a moment this month to check in with ourselves and each other 💙

If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.

30/03/2026

🐣Opening hours over Easter Bank Holiday Weekend🐣

Please note that the surgeries will be closed on the following days -

Friday 3rd April - Closed

Monday 6th April - Closed

Re-opening at 8:00am on Tuesday 7th April

If you require medical assistance during this time, please phone 111. In an emergency, always phone 999 📞