Crick Medical Practice

22/09/2025

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

10/09/2025

🌱 Talking Therapies – Free Online Support Groups 🌱

Struggling with your wellbeing while managing a health condition?
NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies are running online groups to help with:

💜 Depression
💙 Respiratory conditions
💚 Heart conditions
🧡 Diabetes
💜 Cancer

See below to find out more information.

08/09/2025

We’re now sending out flu vaccination invitations to our eligible patients. These are being sent in batches, so if you haven’t received yours yet, please don’t worry – it will be on the way soon.

✅ Free for patients aged 65+
✅ Free for those with long-term health conditions

The easiest way to book is via the link included in your invitation message.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us by booking your flu jab with us this winter 💙

04/09/2025

We’re pleased to share details of an upcoming event organised by Parkinson’s UK especially for carers. 💙

Please see the details below for full information.

01/09/2025

📢 Important Patient Notice 📢

We will be closed on Wednesday 3rd September from 12:30pm for staff training.

This essential training helps our team continue to provide you with the best possible care 💙.

👉 For urgent medical help while we are closed, please call NHS 111.
👉 In an emergency, always dial 999.

We will reopen as usual at 8am on Thursday 4th September.

26/08/2025

🌟 Reminder for Today! 🌟

Crick Medical Practice will be at the Crick Old School Welcoming Hub this afternoon for our Carers Event.

📅 Tuesday 26th August 2025
🕒 3:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 The Old School (opposite the church), 5 Church Street, Crick, NN6 7TP

Come along for a cuppa ☕, a chat, and some helpful advice.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

22/08/2025

📢 Bank Holiday Opening Hours Reminder 📢

A reminder that we will be CLOSED on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th August.

We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 26th August at 8:00am.

If you need a pharmacy on the Bank Holiday, some of our local pharmacies in Northamptonshire will be open for limited hours. Please see below for details of their opening times.

👉 For urgent medical help when we are closed, please call NHS 111.
👉 In an emergency, always dial 999.

Wishing all our patients a safe and enjoyable Bank Holiday! 💙

15/08/2025

The summer holidays are the perfect time to check your child's vaccination status. You'll find details in their Red Book or by contacting your GP.

Keep your child safe by ensuring their immunisations are complete before they return to school.

🔗 https://ow.ly/NEAo50Vy7sY

12/08/2025

Are you caring for a family member or friend? 💛

📅 Wednesday 20th August
⏰ 10:15 – 11:45 am
📍 Braunston Village Hall

Enjoy coffee ☕, cake 🍰, and a chat in a relaxed and welcoming space.
It’s a great chance to meet others, share experiences, discover the support available to you and get helpful advice.

11/08/2025

29/07/2025

We are teaming up with the Crick Old School Welcoming Hub to host a special Carers Event.

📅 Tuesday 26th August 2025
⏰ 3:00 – 4:00 pm
📍 The Old School, 5 Church Street, Crick, NN6 7TP (opposite the church)

If you look after a family member, friend, or neighbour, this is your chance to:
✅ Enjoy a drink and friendly company
✅ Meet other carers
✅ Get helpful advice and support

Because every carer deserves a cuppa and a chat. 💙

Hub also open:
📌 Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 pm
📌 Thursdays 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

25/07/2025

🌟 NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission Programme 🌟

Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in the last 6 years? Would you like support to manage your condition, reduce your medication, and lose weight?

The NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remission is a unique 12-month programme designed to help you take control of your health through personalised support and lifestyle changes.

✅ Benefits include:
✔️ Lowering blood glucose levels
✔️ Reducing diabetes medication
✔️ Supporting weight loss

🔗 Find out more by signing up for a FREE online Patient Information Session:
👉 https://bit.ly/PatientInformationSessionT2DR

📌 Eligibility Criteria – You must be:
• Registered with a GP practice
• Aged 18–65
• Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes within the last 6 years
• Have a BMI over 27 kg/m² (or over 25 kg/m² if you're of Black, Asian, or minority ethnic origin)
• Able to commit to a 12-month programme

🚫 You are not eligible if you:
• Currently use insulin
• Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy within the next 12 months
• Have had bariatric surgery
• Have completed the T2DR programme in the last year

🔍 Learn more about the programme here:
https://xylaservices.com/our-services/health-and-wellbeing/diabetes/diabetes-remission/

Take the first step towards a healthier you today! 💙

Discover the NHS Path to Type 2 Diabetes Remission Programme, an evidence-based service helping people to achieve type 2 diabetes remission.