Throckley Primary Care.

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. You’ll be directed to the right support.

Find out more Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option. You’ll be directed to the right support.

Find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/

02/09/2025

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

Follow this advice on when you should keep your child at home.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

29/08/2025

The NHS bowel cancer screening kit can detect signs of cancer before you notice anything is wrong.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

28/08/2025

Struggling with unwanted thoughts?😟

📲You’re not alone. Text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 for free, confidential mental health support by text message, in partnership with Shout

25/08/2025

21/08/2025

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!

We are here to help veterans get the tailored care and support they deserve. Whether it’s mental health support through Op COURAGE or physical health help via Op RESTORE, registering your service with your GP means better, personalised care.

No matter how long you served or when you left, updating your GP is simple and essential. Help spread the word and look after your health!

Find out more here: www.nhs.uk/veterans

Read about support for veterans, service leavers and non-mobilised reservists, including physical and mental health, disability support and financial support.

21/08/2025

NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp channel enabling the service to share trusted health information directly with the public.

The channel will allow the NHS to provide messages, including:

• public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
• health alerts and seasonal advice
• key NHS updates and announcements
• myth-busting and fact-checking content

Followers are also encouraged to forward content directly to their family and friends within WhatsApp.

If you’re reading this message on your phone, click here https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g to follow the NHS WhatsApp channel.

Or open WhatsApp and click on the ‘Updates’ tab at the bottom of the screen. From there, search ‘NHS’ and follow the channel.

19/08/2025

Some local pharmacies may have different opening hours over the bank holiday weekend.

To find an open pharmacy near you, visit https://nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

19/08/2025

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

To find out how to do this, visit https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

17/08/2025

16/08/2025

Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed?😟

📲Talk silently and anonymously to a mental health professional by texting the word ‘CALMER’ to 85258.

We’re pleased to be working with Shout to offer free, confidential support by text message, 24/7.

15/08/2025

In hot weather, babies and toddlers are more at risk of dehydration.

If you notice any signs of dehydration, contact your GP or call 111.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/