Crick Medical Practice

23/01/2026

We have declared a Critical Incident due to severe and sustained pressure on our services.

Demand on our hospital beds has led to significant and unacceptable delays in our Emergency Department (ED) and across our hospital wards. Patients are having unacceptable and lengthy waits and staff are working under extreme pressure.

Declaring a Critical Incident is not a decision we have taken lightly, but it is necessary to protect patient safety.

You can help us by choosing the right service for your care needs. Find out more information about the services available to you here - https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/services-programmes/think-which-service/

Please only call 999 or attend ED for serious accidents and for life-threatening emergencies. Where the situation is not life-threatening, alternative support will be available through NHS111 online or by calling 111.

For more information: https://www.uhcw.nhs.uk/news/critical-incident-declared-thursday-22nd-january-2026/

05/01/2026

Quitting smoking isn’t all or nothing.
It’s one small change at a time and West Northants Stop Smoking Service can work with you to help make it stick.

West Northants
Northamptonshire Council

29/12/2025

Some cervical screening results are now being sent through the NHS App.

If your result is normal, you’ll receive it securely in the app.�You’ll still get a letter in the post if you don’t have the app, or if more tests are needed.

Here’s what to do:
1. Download the NHS App
2. Turn on notifications

More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

19/12/2025

Please see below for information on pharmacies open in Northamptonshire on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

You can also call NHS 111 for medical advice when we are closed.

In an emergency, dial 999.

Thank you, and we wish all our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🎄❤️

19/12/2025

Flu cases in hospitals are the highest ever for this time of year.

But there are things you can do to help, like getting vaccinated, if eligible, and taking steps to protect older and more vulnerable family members.

More than 18 million people have already had a flu vaccine this season.

Flu vaccines don’t stop everyone from catching flu, but they do reduce the risk of becoming seriously unwell, needing hospital care or developing complications – especially for older adults and those with health conditions.

If you’re eligible and haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

11/12/2025

As we approach Christmas, please make sure you have ordered your repeat prescriptions in good time to ensure you don’t run out.

🕒 Please allow extra time for prescriptions to be processed and collected.

💊 If you take regular medication, check your supply now and place your order as soon as possible.

Wishing all our patients a happy and healthy festive season! ❄️✨

**Last day to order repeat prescriptions before Christmas is Monday 15th December**

**Last day to order repeat prescriptions before New Year is Monday 22nd December**

08/12/2025

🎄✨ Our Christmas & New Year Opening Hours ✨🎄

📌 Important reminders:
•Last day to order repeat prescriptions before Christmas: Monday 15th December
•Last day to order repeat prescriptions before New Year: Monday 22nd December

If you need urgent medical help while we’re closed, please call NHS 111. For any life-threatening emergencies, always dial 999.

11/11/2025

04/11/2025

We will be closed tomorrow (Wednesday 5th November) from 12:30pm for Staff Training.

If you require emergency assistance please call 999 or NHS 111.
We will open as normal on Thursday 6th November at 8am.

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.