Oxted Health Centre

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📍10 Gresham Road, Oxted RH8 0BQ
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Did you know that even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, it’s still important to attend your cervical screening when invite...
16/10/2025

Did you know that even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine, it’s still important to attend your cervical screening when invited. If you’ve received an invitation - or missed your last appointment - don’t wait. Contact the Health Centre today.
Find out more via our link in bio:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-cancer/

Make Stoptober your fresh start! 🍂Quitting smoking is tough – but the right support and products can make all the differ...
09/10/2025

Make Stoptober your fresh start! 🍂

Quitting smoking is tough – but the right support and products can make all the difference.

During Stoptober, the NHS recommends a range of tools to help you succeed, including:
💊 Ni****ne replacement therapies (patches, gum, lozenges, sprays, inhalers)
📱 Stop smoking apps to track your progress and keep you motivated
💬 Free expert advice and local stop smoking services

Using proven products and support means you’re 3 times more likely to quit successfully than going it alone.

💡 Find more information and order free support tools here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Take the first step today – your health is worth it. 💙

Booking a GP appointment has changed. Instead of waiting on the phone line at 8am, many people now complete an online co...
08/10/2025

Booking a GP appointment has changed. Instead of waiting on the phone line at 8am, many people now complete an online consultation form through our practice website. At first glance, it may feel like another bureaucratic hurdle. But in fact, these forms are designed to help you, and our GP team, get to the heart of your problem more quickly.

The way you fill them in makes a real difference. When you provide clear, thoughtful information, it not only helps the practice decide whether something is urgent, but also ensures you are directed to the right person in the wider primary care team. That might be your GP - but it could just as easily be a nurse, a pharmacist, a physiotherapist, or another professional who can meet your needs sooner.

One of the simplest tools to guide you is known as Ideas, Concerns and Expectations, or ICE. Swipe across to read our tips on getting the best out of this new practice.

🚭 Stoptober is back! 🍂Thinking about quitting smoking? There’s no better time than now.Join thousands across the UK this...
02/10/2025

🚭 Stoptober is back! 🍂
Thinking about quitting smoking? There’s no better time than now.

Join thousands across the UK this October who are taking on the 28-day Stoptober challenge. Evidence shows that if you can stop smoking for 28 days, you’re 5 times more likely to quit for good.

We know it’s not always easy – but you don’t have to do it alone. Support, advice, and resources are available to help you every step of the way.

💡 Find out more and get started here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Your future self will thank you. 💙

New medical enquiries policy: from 1st October 2025, all routine enquiries will be managed through our online form. The ...
01/10/2025

New medical enquiries policy: from 1st October 2025, all routine enquiries will be managed through our online form. The form will be available all day, from 8am-6.30pm and reviewed by a GP to ensure your care is managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.

New appointments and equiries policy: from 1st October 2025, all routine appointments and enquiries will be managed thro...
30/09/2025

New appointments and equiries policy: from 1st October 2025, all routine appointments and enquiries will be managed through our online form. The form will be available all day, from 8am-6.30pm and reviewed by a GP to ensure your care is managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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At Oxted Health Centre, your feedback helps us shape the care we deliver every day. That’s why we take part in the NHS F...
30/09/2025

At Oxted Health Centre, your feedback helps us shape the care we deliver every day. That’s why we take part in the NHS Friends & Family Test - a simple, quick survey where you can tell us what we’re doing well, and where we can do better.
💙 Whether your experience was positive or there’s something we can improve, your comments help us:
✅ Understand what matters to you
✅ Celebrate our staff for great care
✅ Make meaningful changes that benefit all patients
📲 You can fill out the survey after your appointment – it only takes a minute, but makes a big difference.
Thank you for helping us provide the best possible care for our community.

Tension headaches are very common and most people get them. You can treat them yourself with painkillers but see a GP if...
25/09/2025

Tension headaches are very common and most people get them. You can treat them yourself with painkillers but see a GP if you have several headaches a week or they're severe.
Common symptoms of tension headaches include:
pain on both sides of your head, face or neck
feeling like something is pressing on your head or being tightened around it
the affected area may feel tender and your head may hurt more when touched
You should be able to continue doing daily activities without making the headache worse. Tension headaches last at least 30 minutes but they can last much longer, sometimes for several days. Common causes of tension headaches include:
stress
sleep problems
caffeine
Taking painkillers for headaches too often or for a long time can also cause headaches. These are known as overuse or rebound headaches.
Tension headaches are not a sign of an underlying condition. Here are some of the things you can do to relieve a tension headache:
use painkillers like paracetamol, aspirin and ibuprofen – paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant, and children under 16 should not take aspirin
-try doing activities to help you relax like exercise, yoga and massage
try changing your sleeping habits if sleep problems like insomnia may be causing your headaches
-try using a low, firm pillow and heat or cold packs if you have neck pain and headaches
-try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you have a high temperature or you do not feel well enough to do your normal activities
- you do not have, or cut down on, drinks with caffeine in them like tea, coffee or cola

Look out for a text message from the Health Centre about your RSV vaccine or “respiratory syncytial virus vaccine”, whic...
23/09/2025

Look out for a text message from the Health Centre about your RSV vaccine or “respiratory syncytial virus vaccine”, which is a vaccine that protects against respiratory syncytial virus. You are eligible if you turn 75 years of age on or after 1 September 2024 and if you are already aged 75 to 79 years old on 1 September 2024.
In addition, Midwives are onboard for the maternal side of the RSV programme and pregnant ladies will be vaccinated by their midwife.

We have seen several cases of slapped cheek syndrome recently. (also called fifth disease). It is common in children and...
18/09/2025

We have seen several cases of slapped cheek syndrome recently. (also called fifth disease). It is common in children and should get better on its own within 3 weeks. However, it's rarer in adults, but can be more serious. The first sign of slapped cheek syndrome is usually feeling unwell for a few days.
Symptoms may include:
a high temperature
a runny nose and sore throat
a headache
A few days later, a spotty rash may appear on the chest, back, arms and legs. The rash can be raised. It may be harder to see on brown and black skin. The rash usually fades within 1 to 3 weeks, but it can sometimes last for longer, especially if you're hot or stressed.
Adults might also have joint pain and stiffness. This can happen in children too, but it's rare. Joint pain can continue for many weeks, even after the other symptoms have gone. You do not usually need to see a GP for slapped cheek syndrome. There are some things you can do to ease the symptoms.
Rest
Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration – babies should continue their normal feeds
Take paracetamol or ibuprofen if uncomfortable
Do not give aspirin to children under 16
You think you have slapped cheek syndrome and:
you're pregnant – there's a very small risk of miscarriage or other complications
you have a blood disorder, such as sickle cell disease or thalassaemia – there's a risk of severe anaemia
you have a weakened immune system – for example, because of chemotherapy, leukaemia, HIV or diabetes

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