Odiham and Old Basing Health Centres

24/03/2026

Remember to get your prescription 💊ordered before Easter! 🐣

▶ Order by March 25th : Ensure your prescription is ordered by March 25 to have it processed and ready by 1st April.

▶ Use NHS App: The quickest way to order your prescription is via the NHS App or your GP practice website.

▶ Plan Ahead: Keep your medicine cabinets stocked and know when your GP practice is open to avoid complications during the Easter bank holiday weekend.

▶ Check Pharmacy Hours: Be aware that GP practices and pharmacies may have limited hours during the Easter weekend, so plan accordingly.

By following these steps, you can ensure you have your medications in time for the Easter holiday. 🙂

23/03/2026

Hay fever is back! Symptoms are usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. You cannot cure it, but there are things you can do to help symptoms and medicines you can take. Talk to your pharmacist if you have symptoms and they can help. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

Hay fever season is fast approaching so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself if you suffer with it.

Hay fever is a common allergy to pollen that causes symptoms a bit like a cold – these can include sneezing and coughing, runny nose, red or itchy eyes, headaches and tiredness. There is no cure for it, but there are treatments that can help and your pharmacist will be able to advise on the best for you.

Here are some of our top tips on managing hay fever:

Do...

✅️ put petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) around your nostrils to trap pollen
✅️ wear wraparound sunglasses, a mask or a wide-brimmed hat to stop pollen getting into your nose and eyes
✅️ shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
✅️ keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
✅️ vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
✅️ try to use a pollen filter in the air vents of your car, if you have one, and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner

Don’t...

❌️ cut grass or walk on grass
❌️ spend too much time outside
❌️ keep fresh flowers in the house
❌️ smoke or be around smoke – it makes your symptoms worse
❌️ dry clothes outside – they can catch pollen

17/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

13/03/2026

This month is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! 💜
Learn more from Target Ovarian Cancer the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity or click here ▶ https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/
Let’s raise awareness together. .

11/03/2026

*** Thursday afternoon (12th) - Practice will be closed for training***

We will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday 12th March to allow staff to take part in mandatory training. This training is essential to ensure that staff across North and Mid Hampshire stay up to date with best practice, new guidelines, and the skills needed to provide the best possible care for patients.

During this closure, medical cover will be provided by NHS 111. If you need urgent care on this day, please call 111 and you will be directed to the right service.
For life-threatening emergencies, you should still call 999.

TARGET is a scheme that brings our Primary Care workforce together to learn new skills, hear about new treatments and share good practice and is organised by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB.

We thank you for your understanding and support while our teams take this important time to train.

10/03/2026

Tomorrow is National No Smoking Day, the power to quit smoking is in your hands. Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

03/03/2026

It's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Contact your GP if you notice any changes in your body or something doesn’t feel right.

24/02/2026

# # # # EXCITING NEWS! # # # # We are delighted to have received the Learning Disability Friendly GP practice award. We are now officially recognised, after working hard with Strategic Health Facilitators to ensure:

* There is a Learning Disability Champion in each practice
* The surgery is person centred
* Reasonable adjustments are offered as appropriate
* Good quality Learning Disability Annual Health Checks are offered
* Learning disability patients have a Health Check Action Plan in place after their Annual Health Check

24/02/2026

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

The Healthier Together app and website has all the information you need to care for your children's health - from teething and vaccines, to teen mental health and acne. It can tell you how to treat things at home, as well as when to seek further help and from where.

Search 'Healthier Together' today, or download it from the app store.

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

16/02/2026

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, and you’re worried it could be cancer, contact your GP practice.
Know what's normal for you. Get to know your body and be aware of any new or concerning changes.
Read more about cancer symptoms ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/