Magdalen Medical Practice

21/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞

Please note that GP practices across the area will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

📞 For urgent medical help during this time, please call NHS 111.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/08/2025

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

You are very welcome 💙 we are so happy to be there and to support such a wonderful event 💙 just some of the things we will be offering on the day includes, information about Research, mini health checks, sexual health advice and inhaler technique support! So do come and see us, we are looking forward to seeing you 💙

🌟 Huge thank you to Magdalen Medical Practice for their generous donation of £500 towards our Wellbeing Day next week! 🎉
We are so grateful for your support and can’t wait to welcome your amazing nurses who will be joining us too ❤️

19/08/2025

We would like to say a huge congratulations to Anna and Ceri for completing their General Practice Assistant (GPA) training with Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and passing with flying colours and receiving exceptional results! And a special thank you to Debs our practice Lead Nurse and mentor for being so wonderfully supportive throughout 💙 we feel very lucky at MMP to have such amazing staff 💙

15/08/2025

Molly and I had a lot of fun trying to make this little video for you today, we are trying to reduce telephone calls so please help us and use the app! 💙 Remember to book if you are over 65, age 18-64 in a clinical risk group, pregnant or a carer 💙

15/08/2025

🏡 Going Home from Hospital: What You Need to Know

Research shows that once you’ve had the care you need in hospital, going home can help you recover faster.

If extra support is needed, we’ll arrange help at home or nearby to keep you on track.

To get ready for going home, don’t hesitate to ask your healthcare team these important questions:
• What is wrong with me?
• What will happen next?
• What can I do to help myself get better?
• When am I likely to go home?

By working with your doctors and nurses, you can help speed up your recovery and feel more confident about leaving hospital.

14/08/2025

Good luck to everyone collecting their exam results today 💙 just remember whatever the result you are wonderful and can do whatever you put your mind too 💙

13/08/2025

☀️ Are You Applying Sunscreen Properly?
It’s not just about if you wear sunscreen – it’s how and when you apply it.

Many people miss key steps, leaving their skin vulnerable to sunburn, ageing, and even skin cancer – even on cloudy days!

🧴 Learn how to choose and apply sunscreen correctly:
https://ow.ly/cR6w50WC012

☁️ Think you don’t need sunscreen when it’s cloudy? Think again:
https://ow.ly/FqPl50WC00z

Protect your skin, whatever the weather.

12/08/2025

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

11/08/2025

Good news 💙 from September cervical smear results will be sent via the NHS App (so don’t forget to turn your notifications on within the App). This will mean quicker results to you and no need to contact the practice! For those still not able to use the NHS App a letter will be sent instead! But please do encourage everyone to download the NHS App it’s just as important as having a banking app on your phone, your health matters 💙 if you need any help just call us!

11/08/2025

🚨 When Should You Go to A&E?
Accidents and emergencies happen – but do you know when it’s really the right time to go to A&E?

Going too early or for non-urgent issues can delay care for those in serious need. On the other hand, waiting too long can put your health at risk.

🔍 Know the signs of a true emergency:
https://ow.ly/2W9E50WBUP5

🏥 A&E is there for life-threatening or serious conditions like:
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Difficulty breathing
✔️ Heavy bleeding
✔️ Seizures
✔️ Serious injuries

08/08/2025

💧 Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Many of us don’t realise we’re dehydrated until symptoms hit – headaches, fatigue, dry skin and even dizziness.

🚰 Staying hydrated is vital for your energy, digestion and overall health.

📌 Read the signs you might not be drinking enough water:
https://ow.ly/ZjZ750WA8c1

🩺 Learn more about dehydration, who’s most at risk and how to rehydrate safely:
https://ow.ly/cWa250WA8c6

Sip smart, feel better – your body will thank you 💙