The Market Cross Surgery

12/01/2026

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.

12/01/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days.

You can usually treat yourself at home, but the most important thing is to rest and have lots of fluids.

Visit ➡️ www.nhs.uk/norovirus

09/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the HPV vaccine helps protect young people from the virus that causes most cervical cancers.

If you’re a parent or carer, please look out for the HPV vaccine permission form and return it to the school.

The HPV vaccine protects against more than cervical cancer - it safeguards all young adults, women and men, from ge***al warts and some cancers of the ge***al areas and a**s, as well as some mouth and throat (head and neck) cancers. ♂️♀️

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

09/01/2026

Feeling lonely? An information guide from Age UK

We all feel lonely at times. Sometimes it passes on its own – but sometimes it doesn’t and can it start to have more of an impact on our lives.

Download this guide to find out what helped others and what might help you - https://ow.ly/YE0m50XTV9l

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

New NHS data shows a rise in winter virus cases – including flu – in hospitals last week. Flu can be serious, especially for those at higher risk.

Flu vaccines don’t stop everyone from catching flu, but they do reduce the risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital care or developing complications – especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

Over 18.6 million flu vaccines have been given this season. If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

08/01/2026

You can call Samaritans anytime on 116 123.

08/01/2026

This Thursday - please remember that even a small message or call can brighten someone’s day and remind them they are not alone ✨

Grassroots Su***de Prevention

08/01/2026

Kind Reminder to Patients

Please ensure all samples are dropped into reception by 1:00 PM.
This helps us process the samples and send to the lab for testing on the same day.
Any samples dropped in after this time will be delayed going to the lab.

Thank you.

07/01/2026

DNA (did not attend) Stats for December 2025.
Some improvement compared to November.. however we really need you to cancel your appointment if you are not able to attend!

You can do this through the NHS App, emailing us marketcross@nhs.net or calling on 01638 713109 opt 2.

Lets try and reduce this further in January!

07/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month - January 2026

Cervical cancer leads to approximately 685 deaths in England each year. However, through cervical screening and the HPV vaccination programme, eliminating cervical cancer is more achievable than ever before.

We are providing extra appointments this month to be able to screen our patients who are due their cervical screening. You will be invited directly by us via text message if you are due.

Our wonderful team of nurses will support and guide you through the whole process.

For further information: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/2026/01/05/together-we-can-eliminate-cervical-cancer/

06/01/2026

Not sure what medical help you need? 🤔

If it’s not a life-threatening emergency, NHS 111 can guide you to the right care.

Call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk for quick, reliable support.