The Villages Medical Group

18/11/2025

HerSpace is back tomorrow!

We’re so excited to be coming together again — this time in a brand new venue!

HerSpace has always been about connection, support, and great conversations, and we can’t wait to see everyone and chat about what our future sessions might look like.

Come along, share your ideas, and help us shape the next chapter of HerSpace together.

See you tomorrow!

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚. 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙.

🌙 🚶‍♀️ 🩷

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

Tomorrow is the start of World AMR Awareness Week (18-24 November).

Antibiotics don’t work on viruses like colds or flu. Self-care is often the best choice to treat minor illnesses.

Pharmacists are qualified to give advice about different health matters, including minor illnesses, so consider speaking to a pharmacist before going to your GP.

Also if eligible get your flu and COVID-19 vaccine.

Find out more at www.pha.site/antibiotics

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21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

21/10/2025

If you’re feeling under the weather, your local pharmacist can help with minor illnesses such as sore throats, coughs and colds.

No appointment needed, just pop in and get expert advice and treatment.

21/10/2025

16/10/2025

‼️Please note that the practice will be closed from 12.30pm today for training.
If you require medical assistance during this time please contact 111, or in a medical emergency, contact 999‼️

Both surgeries will be open as normal tomorrow, thank you.

30/09/2025

We have Sonia in the surgery today from Versus Arthritis 11am to 12.30 please pop in for a chat with her.

Over 10 million people in the UK have . That’s one in six people living with the pain, fatigue, immobility, and reduced dexterity it can cause. That's someone you know impacted every single day.

Can't believe the numbers? We have data to back it up.

Our State of Musculoskeletal Health report is a collection of the most up-to-date, UK-wide statistics on arthritis and other musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. Including, how many people have these conditions and how it impacts their lives, those who are at risk of developing these conditions, health systems and society, and inequalities. Read the report today: https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/data-and-statistics/the-state-of-musculoskeletal-health/

24/09/2025

🌸 Recognise the signs of ovarian cancer.

B.E.A.T.

B - is for BLOATING that doesn't come and go.
E - is for EATING difficulty and feeling full more quickly.
A - is for ABDOMINAL and pelvic pain you feel most days.
T - is for TOILET changes in urination or bowel habits.

24/09/2025

This Sepsis Awareness Month, take 5 minutes to learn the signs of sepsis in adults and share with your loved ones — it could save a life!

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, but early recognition often means it can be treated. Awareness saves lives.

Don't forget to head to our website to test your knowledge by playing Sepsis Savvy Shootout today 👇 https://sepsistrust.org/team-sepsis-savvy/



You can also find the signs of sepsis in children on our website: https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/spotting-the-signs-of-sepsis/

24/09/2025