Alresford Surgery

27/05/2026

ChatHealth is an anonymous and confidential text helpline. Nurses are on hand to reply to your health query, providing information or signposting.

Parents of 0-5-year-olds
Text 07520 615720
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm (exc. bank holidays)

Parents of 5-19-year-olds
Text 07507 332417
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

11-19-year-olds
Text 07507 332160
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm (exc. bank holidays)

22/05/2026

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21/05/2026

Prickly heat (heat rash) is common in warm weather and happens when sweat gets trapped under the skin. It can feel uncomfortable, but it’s usually harmless and clears up on its own.

Common symptoms include:
• Small red or raised spots on the skin 🌡️🔴
• An itchy, prickly or stinging feeling 🤧⚡
• Mild swelling or irritation 💧✨
• Often appears on the neck, chest, back or skin folds 👕🌿

What can help:
• Keep your skin cool and avoid overheating ❄️💙
• Wear loose, breathable clothing like cotton 👕🌿
• Stay well hydrated 💧✨
• Use cool compresses or showers to soothe the skin 🚿🧊

Heat rash usually improves within a few days, but if it doesn’t get better or you’re concerned, seek advice.

Learn more about prickly heat and how to treat it: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-rash-prickly-heat/

Find out about heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria rubra, which is an itchy rash of small, raised spots and a stinging or prickling sensation on the skin.

19/05/2026

Bank holiday closure 25th May

The surgery will be closed for the bank holiday weekend from 6.30pm Friday 22nd May until 8am on Tuesday 26th May.

If you need urgent medical care you can access the Out of Hours service for advice, a face to face appointment or, if it is necessary, a home visit & the number to call is 111.

e-Consults will not be able to be submitted after 6.30pm on Friday 22nd May & will not restart again until 8am on Tuesday 26th May.

19/05/2026

💉COVID- Spring boosters and RSV vaccinations💉

The practice is offering the Covid spring boosters alongside the RSV vaccination for people aged 75 years and over.
We are also overing Covid only vaccinations for those with a weakened immune system or who have already received their RSV vaccination.
If eligible you should be offered an appointment between April and June.
Please do contact us if you believe you are eligible but haven’t been invited.

19/05/2026

The Friends and Family Test (FFT) is an important feedback tool that supports the fundamental principle that people who use NHS services should have the opportunity to provide feedback on their experience. Listening to the views of patients and staff helps identify what is working well, what can be improved and how.
Our Friends & Family Test Result for April:

Very good – 426
Good – 35
Neither – 5
Poor – 4
Very Poor - 5

19/05/2026

Unit12 is pleased to support Dementia Action week
There are lots of activities going on this week, but we think this one is particularly good. Why not pop along and see what it feels like to live with dementia
Our memory lane cafe will be open as always on weds 2pm-4pm, volunteers ready for a chat and a game of cards

19/05/2026

⚠️ Uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure is a major cause of premature death in people under 70 years of age.

Regular monitoring of blood pressure, using a clinically validated device will ensure accurate reading for most appropriate treatment.

18/05/2026

With the spring bank holiday fast approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

You can order repeat prescriptions through the NHS App or at your GP practice.

Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

15/05/2026

This , sign up to explore new skills in a supportive space with our Managing Moods course.

This free, six-week online course gives you practical techniques to help you understand your feelings and behaviours, and how small changes can support your wellbeing.

The course covers ways to break cycles of anxiety or low mood, rebuild your motivation, and how to manage everyday worries.

Join the first of six online sessions on any of the start dates below. Each session takes place on the same day and time each week, for six weeks. Our next courses start on:
Wednesday 20 May, 6pm – 7pm

Tuesday 26 May, 2pm – 3:30pm

Thursday 28 May, 10am – 11am

Tuesday 2 June, 9:30am – 11am

To book your place, choose your preferred start date and complete our referral form on our website: https://www.talkingtherapieshiow.nhs.uk/hampshire