Newtown Medical Practice

09/10/2025

🌍 World AMR Awareness Week 2025

18–24 November 2025
Theme: Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the biggest global health challenges of our time. When bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites become resistant to the medicines designed to treat them, infections become harder - and sometimes impossible - to cure.

Misuse and overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobials -whether in humans, animals, or agriculture - accelerate this resistance. This not only affects individual health, but also threatens our food systems, environment, and economies.

🩺 What can you do?

Only use antibiotics when prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.

Always complete the full course of treatment - even if you feel better.

Never share or use leftover antibiotics.

Prevent infections by practising good hygiene and keeping vaccinations up to date.

🌱 A One Health approach

AMR affects us all - humans, animals, plants, and the environment. Tackling it requires everyone to work together: healthcare professionals, farmers, veterinarians, policymakers, and communities.

Let’s act now to protect the medicines that save lives - today and for future generations.

29/09/2025

💉 Protect yourself this winter – book your COVID-19 winter booster today!

Eligible patients can book via the National Booking System or by calling 119.

📍 Upcoming clinics available for booking:
📆 Thursday 2nd October – 16:30–18:30 – Robin Park Leisure Centre
📆 Saturday 4th October – 08:30–13:00 – Pemberton Surgery
📆 Saturday 4th October – 08:30–13:00 – Kidglove House
📆 Sunday 5th October – 10:00–14:00 – Elmfield Surgery
📆 Sunday 5th October – 10:00–14:00 – Pemberton Surgery
📆 Thursday 9th October – 16:30–18:30 – Robin Park Leisure Centre
📆 Saturday 11th October – 08:30–13:00 – Kidglove House
📆 Saturday 11th October – 08:30–13:00 – Pemberton Surgery
📆 Sunday 12th October – 10:00–14:00 – Elmfield Surgery
📆 Sunday 12th October – 10:00–14:00 – Pemberton Surgery

👉 Book now at bit.ly/bookcovidvaccine
or call 119.

10/09/2025

🧪 Have Your Say on Point of Care Testing 🧪

👉 Point of care testing means medical tests carried out close to where you need them - in a GP surgery, pharmacy, community setting or even at home. These tests (such as pregnancy, Covid, blood or urine tests) don’t need to go to a laboratory, so results are much quicker - sometimes within minutes.

📋 The survey asks for your views on 10 short statements about point of care tests. All responses are anonymous and will only be used for this project by the North West Point of Care Testing Group, which includes Health Innovation North West Coast, the University of Central Lancashire and Westlakes Research Ltd.

💻 Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=1Xvbdu8BUEK7n5fS54_YYUpqLS9XkAhDojXpqcgeLbdUOU4xT05BQ1BETEVNTDcwVlRXNlY5UDJPTi4u&route=shorturl

📧 Questions? Contact: info@healthinnovationnwc.nhs.uk

Thank you for taking a few minutes to give your opinion on point of care testing. This will help inform the NHS to shape future services in the community.  Point of care testing is when medical tests are carried out by a clinical professional close to where patients need them, such as in a doct...

08/09/2025

Get protected this winter by booking your covid-19 winter booster via the national booking system or calling 119.
The dates and locations open for booking -
📆Thursday 2nd October 16.30-18.30 -Robin Park Leisure Centre
📆Saturday 4th October 8.30 -13.00 - Pemberton Surgery
📆Saturday 4th October 8.30 -13.00 - Kidglove House
📆Sunday 5th October 10.00 - 14.00 - Elmfield Surgery
📆Sunday 5th October 10.00 -14.00 - Pemberton Surgery
📆Thursday 9th October 16.30 - 18.30 - Robin Park Leisure Centre
📆Saturday 11th October 8.30 -13.00 - Kidglove House
📆Saturday 11th October 8.30 -13.00 - Pemberton Surgery
📆Sunday 12th October 10.00 -14.00 - Elmfield Surgery
📆Sunday 12th October 10.00 -14.00 - Pemberton Surgery

20/08/2025

30/04/2025

28/01/2025

Our new phone number from 28th January is 01942 367830

10/01/2025

🌟 The Little Orange Book – Essential Advice for Parents and Carers 🌟

Looking for trusted guidance on managing common illnesses in babies and young children? The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has prepared The Little Orange Book, a must-have resource for parents and carers.

📘 What’s Inside?
✅ Advice on managing common conditions like coughs, colds, and fevers.
✅ Recognizing symptoms of more serious illnesses and when to seek help.
✅ The Traffic Light System: Green, Amber, and Red indicators for appropriate actions.
✅ Practical self-care tips for home management.
✅ Emergency signs and when to seek immediate medical attention.

🔗 Download your copy today: https://ow.ly/tG3950UEeqm

Help us spread the word across Central East PCN by sharing this with other parents and carers! Together, we can keep our little ones healthy and happy.

08/01/2025

🍎 Get a healthy start for your family! Are you eligible for the Healthy Start Card? It provides support for buying healthy food, milk, and vitamins for you and your little ones. 💳🍓

Applying is quick and easy! Find out more and check if you qualify here: 👉 healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply

Let’s make healthy eating affordable for everyone! 🌟