St Luke's Primary Care Centre

12/05/2026

💙 Happy International Nurses Day 💙

Today, we celebrate our incredible nurses and the vital role they play in caring for our patients every day. International Nurses Day is celebrated on 12 May, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and is a time to recognise the global contribution of nurses to healthcare.

Nurses are often the first people you see and a constant source of support throughout your care. Their role goes beyond clinical tasks, bringing skill, compassion, reassurance, and advocacy to every interaction.

We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to our nursing team for their professionalism, kindness, and commitment. You make a meaningful difference to our patients and our community every day.

If a nurse has made a positive difference to your experience, please leave a comment below to share your appreciation 💙 👇

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

⏰ REMINDER – Tomorrow

📣 West Northamptonshire Council – Drop‑In Session

The Customer Service Team will be visiting Main Reception tomorrow and would love to see you!
📅 Tuesday, 12 May 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
✅ No appointment needed – just drop in for a friendly chat.

Whether you have a question, need support, or want to learn more about local services, the team will be on hand to help.

We look forward to welcoming you 👋

08/05/2026

🧠 Dementia Awareness Day - Information for Our Patients

As part of Dementia Action Week, a Dementia Information Day will be taking place in Northampton.

📅 Friday 22 May 2026
⏰ 10am - 3pm (drop-in)
📍 Weston Favell Library, NN3 8JZ

The event will provide information about dementia and highlight the range of local support services available for patients, families, and carers.

Organisations attending include Age UK, Alzheimer's Society, Dementia UK (Admiral Nurses), Northamptonshire Carers, the Memory Assessment Service (NHFT), and other local health and support services.

This is a useful opportunity for anyone seeking information, advice, or support related to dementia.

06/05/2026

🆕 New Update for Blood Pressure Appointments 🆕

We’re introducing a small but important change to help us better care for your health.

From now on, if you are attending the practice for a blood pressure check, we will also ask you to bring an early morning urine sample. This helps us monitor your kidney function alongside your blood pressure.

🧪 What to do:

Collect your sample first thing in the morning
Use a white‑topped bottle (please ask for a bottle at the reception desk).

This simple step helps us provide a more complete health check during your visit.

Thank you for your support 💙

05/05/2026

📣 West Northamptonshire Council – Drop‑In Session

The Customer Service Team will be visiting Main Reception and would love to see you!
📅 Tuesday, 12 May 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 11:30am
✅ No appointment needed – just drop in for a friendly chat.

Whether you have a question, need support, or want to learn more about local services, the team will be on hand to help.

We look forward to welcoming you 👋

01/05/2026

🚶‍♂️ May is National Walking Month – Step Into Wellbeing! 🚶‍♀️

Looking for a simple way to boost your health? Join Wellbeing Walks Duston🌿
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 1.30 pm
🚶 Walks up to 1 hour (gentler options available)
☕ Café catch‑up by 2.30 pm

📍 Where to meet:
• 1st, 3rd & 5th week: Wooden Soldier War Memorial, Berrywood Rd
• 2nd & 4th week: Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Ave

✅ Free • ✅ Friendly • ✅ All abilities welcome
👶 Children welcome | 🐕 Sorry, no dogs
Small steps, big benefits 💙
Why not give it a go this May?

30/04/2026

📅 Date for your diary!

St Luke’s Patient Participation Group invites you to an informative health talk:

💜 Living with Dementia: Understanding, Support & Staying Connected

🗓 Thursday 11 June 2026
⏰ 1:30pm - 2:30pm (doors open at 1:15pm)
📍 NEW venue: St Crispin Retirement Village, St Crispin Drive, NN5 4RD

This helpful and supportive session led by Lauryna, Community Engagement Officer at Home Instead - Northampton, exploring how to better understand dementia and stay connected.

🚗 On-road and centre car park parking available
🚌 No. 15 bus route

📧 Please register your interest: dustonppg@gmail.com

This event is brought to you by the St Luke’s PPG, with support from St Crispin Retirement Village and Upton Parish Council.

👉 Everyone welcome

29/04/2026

👶💉 Your Child’s Vaccine Schedule

This NH​S guide shows when your child should have their routine vaccinations - from 8 weeks through to pre-school age.

✅ Helps protect against serious illnesses
✅ Given at key stages as your child grows

If your child has missed a vaccine or you’re unsure, please contact the practice💙

27/04/2026

💊 Over‑the‑Counter Medicines - A Gentle Reminder 💊

Did you know that many common, minor illnesses no longer need a GP prescription?

Conditions such as coughs and colds, sore throats, hay fever, mild skin conditions, indigestion, minor pain, nappy rash, head lice and many more can usually be treated safely at home with medicines available to buy from pharmacies, supermarkets or local shops.

✅ This means:

🔹You don’t need a GP appointment for these conditions
🔹You can get advice and treatment quickly from your community pharmacist
🔹GP appointments are kept available for patients who need them most

👩‍⚕️ Your pharmacist is trained to help and will advise you if you do need to book an appointment with us.

💙

24/04/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW? 💡

🩺 You can check your blood pressure at our practice without booking an appointment!

📏 You can also measure your weight and height at the same station ✅

⏰ Available throughout the day
📋 Simple instructions provided
💷 Free to use

After taking your readings, please share them with a member of our reception team so they can be added to your medical record 🧡

A quick and easy way to keep track of your health!