Newquay Health Centre

17/08/2025

12/08/2025

With miles of coastline and more than a quarter of the region designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are perfect places to spend the summer. Whether you’re lucky enough to live here, or you’re visiting on holiday, if you find yourself or a family member is unwell or injured, Cornwall’s NHS wants to help you know ‘Where is best’ to get the treatment you need.

https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/2025/07/18/helping-residents-and-visitors-stay-well-this-summer-know-where-is-best-and-remember-your-sun-cream-on-top/?mc_cid=8349e36d64&mc_eid=e5c41d1c2d

22/07/2025

🌿 Exciting Update for Ramblers Wellbeing Walks! 🌿

Due to the school holidays, Newquay Ramblers won't be able to hold the Wellbeing Walks at the Zoo. But don't worry, they've got a fantastic alternative lined up! For the next 6 weeks, starting Friday, 25th July, the wellbeing walks will be at the beautiful Newquay Orchard.

20/07/2025

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age ➡️ www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age

12/07/2025

Alcohol Awareness Week (7th-13th July)
The theme for this year’s Alcohol Awareness campaign is ‘Alcohol and Work’.

If your mental or physical health is making it difficult for your to go to work or stay in work, and you're relying on alcohol when pressures build up, it might be worth talking to a WorkWell coach.

They can offer free, confidential, friendly support and advice.

Request a call back via a referral on the website:
https://cornwallvsf.org/connecting/services/welcome-to-workwell/

04/07/2025

🚭If you would like support to stop smoking, we can help!
Contact the surgery by completing an online request to book an appointment at Newquay Orchard with a Stop Smoking Advisor or self refer at www.healthycornwall.org.uk

25/06/2025

🤒💡Many people get faster health advice and treatment at their local pharmacy.
🏥🩺There are over 90 pharmacies across Cornwall that can offer medical advice and help with 7 common conditions. You don't need to see a GP and they can even provide some prescription medications.
👂👃🦟🥓🤧😷🤒
• Earache for young people (age 1 to 17)
• Sinusitis (age 12 and over)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Infected insect bite (age 1 and over)
• Impetigo, a skin infection (age 1 and over)
• Shingles (age 18 and over)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women (age 16 to 64)
🧭To find local pharmacy locations and opening times visit: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy
By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.
Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think Pharmacy First and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

24/06/2025

Here’s a snapshot of last month’s activity here at Newquay Health Centre. We hope this provides assurance to our patients about the hard work our team puts in each day to meet the full range of clinical and administrative needs. While there’s much more happening beyond the summary above, it gives you an idea!

24/06/2025

🤒💡Many people get faster health advice and treatment at their local pharmacy.

🏥🩺There are over 90 pharmacies across Cornwall that can offer medical advice and help with 7 common conditions. You don't need to see a GP and they can even provide some prescription medications.

👂👃🦟🥓🤧😷🤒
• Earache for young people (age 1 to 17)
• Sinusitis (age 12 and over)
• Sore throat (age 5 and over)
• Infected insect bite (age 1 and over)
• Impetigo, a skin infection (age 1 and over)
• Shingles (age 18 and over)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women (age 16 to 64)

🧭To find local pharmacy locations and opening times visit: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.

Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think Pharmacy First and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

24/06/2025

📢 Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) – Who Can Get It on the NHS?
We've had many questions about Mounjaro®, the weight loss injection. Here's what you need to know:
Mounjaro® is currently only available on the NHS under strict criteria:
Patients need to have a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 and at least four of the following five weight-related conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)
Patients must also agree to take part in additional lifestyle support as part of the treatment.
If you don’t meet the new NHS rules, you won’t be able to get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) through the NHS.
We are working with Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly ICB, to agree how to manage the implementation of this service in our area. PLEASE DON'T CONTACT YOUR GP PRACTICE, as we won’t be able to help until we have more information.
🏃‍♀️ Other support is available if you do not qualify for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) on the NHS. If you're looking for help managing your weight, check out:
👉 https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/move-more-and-eat-well/
Thank you for helping us keep our lines clear for those who need medical care. 💙

Weight loss support in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.