Penryn Surgery

14/04/2026

10/04/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to stay informed about your healthcare.
Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.
Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

This video shows how to turn on notifications on the new version of the App which is gradually being rolled out to all existing users.

This video explains how to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers and turn on notifications in the NHS App. For more information about messa...

10/04/2026

🏥Whether you're lucky enough to live here, or you're visiting on holiday, you might need medical help in Cornwall.

Did you know, you don't need to go to the emergency department?

Why?! Because if it’s urgent but not life-threatening, there are lots of NHS services available.

💊 Community pharmacies, great for minor illnesses, pain relief, rashes, infections and general advice and often quicker than a trip to hospital. Think Pharmacy First!
🦴 Minor Injury Units (MIUs) across Cornwall for sprains, minor breaks, wound care, minor head injuries and more.
🩹 Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) like the one at West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance for things such as cuts, sprains, minor burns or simple fractures. Open late.
🔍 Check out live urgent care and MIU waiting times, it’s worth looking before you travel so you can pick the quickest service:
👉 https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/waitin.../urgent-care/
👉 📞 Unsure? NHS 111 – call or go to 111.nhs.uk for advice 24/7. They’ll tell you the best service for your symptoms and can arrange appointments.
📅 Out-of-hours GP services, if your surgery is closed, NHS 111 can book you into an urgent GP appointment.
🚨 Emergency Department (ED) is only for serious, life-threatening situations (e.g., chest pain, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, breathing problems) call 999 if this is the case.

Using the right service helps you get seen sooner and keeps ED available for those who really need it ❤️

10/04/2026

Are you eligible for an NHS Spring Covid Booster?

Hendras Pharmacy at the surgery are now accredited to carry these out.
To book, please click the link;

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

If you would like a covid booster, but are not eligible through the NHS, we also offer private covid vaccination. To book, click below;

Pharmadoctor.co.uk/patient

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

07/04/2026

🏥Whether you're lucky enough to live here, or you're visiting on holiday, you might need medical help in Cornwall.

Did you know, you don't need to go to the emergency department?

Why?! Because if it’s urgent but not life-threatening, there are lots of NHS services available.

💊 Community pharmacies, great for minor illnesses, pain relief, rashes, infections and general advice and often quicker than a trip to hospital. Think Pharmacy First!
🦴 Minor Injury Units (MIUs) across Cornwall for sprains, minor breaks, wound care, minor head injuries and more.
🩹 Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) like the one at West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance, Cumberland centre in Plymouth and Dartmoor centre at Derriford hospital for things such as cuts, sprains, minor burns or simple fractures. Open late.
🔍 Check out live urgent care and MIU waiting times, it’s worth looking before you travel so you can pick the quickest service:
👉 https://royalcornwallhospitals.nhs.uk/waiting-times/urgent-care/
👉 📞 Unsure? NHS 111 – call or go to 111.nhs.uk for advice 24/7. They’ll tell you the best service for your symptoms and can arrange appointments.
📅 Out-of-hours GP services, if your surgery is closed, NHS 111 can book you into an urgent GP appointment.
🚨 Emergency Department (ED) is only for serious, life-threatening situations (e.g., chest pain, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, breathing problems) call 999 if this is the case.

Using the right service helps you get seen sooner and keeps ED available for those who really need it ❤️ https://bit.ly/479IiTc

07/04/2026

Need medical advice? Have you got the NHS App?
There's SO much you can do, including

✅ordering repeat prescriptions and nominating a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
✅booking and managing appointments
✅viewing your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
✅booking and managing COVID-19 vaccinations
✅viewing your NHS number (find out what your NHS number is)
✅using NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you

There's more you can do, why not head to the website to find out:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Our everyday wellness champion Mark is awaiting heart surgery. He ‘gets connected’ by using the NHS App.
Here’s his top tips to Stay Well

• Save time, use the app, I can check my test results within minutes wherever I am using my mobile!
• Keep yourself up to date. The app allows me to check for any updates on waiting times for my heart surgery, this also means no long waiting times on the telephone.
• Stay connected. I can use the app to book appointments, inform my GP of anything or request repeat prescriptions.

07/04/2026

Caroline, the Director and Founder of Fruitfly Collective, will be visiting The Cove on Thursday 9th July to deliver her highly regarded Parent Toolshed session, designed to support parents who have been diagnosed with cancer.
If you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Fruitfly Collective or The Cove.

The Cove Macmillan Support Centre

01/04/2026

📱 Are you using the NHS App yet?

Great news – 75% of Penryn Surgery patients aged 13+ are already registered for the NHS App or have set up their NHS account on a computer or tablet 👏

We know it can feel a bit tricky if you haven’t done it before, so we’re thinking about running a support session at Penryn Surgery. This would give patients who aren’t yet registered the chance to pop in and spend about 30 minutes getting help to set up their NHS App account.

💬 Would this be helpful for you or someone you know?
Please comment below to let us know. If there’s enough interest, we’ll arrange a day and share the details here.

👉 In the meantime, if you’d like to have a go yourself, you can find step‑by‑step guidance on setting up the NHS App here:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/setting-up/
It’s a great way to get started at your own pace 💙

01/04/2026

We still have some places available.
Cold Water Swimming – Gentle Sessions for People with a Cancer Diagnosis
We’re running calm, supportive cold water swimming sessions for people living with a cancer diagnosis.
📍 Location: Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth
📅 Date: April 23rd for 8 weeks
September 3rd for 8 weeks
⏰ Time: 9.30am & 10.30am
These sessions are about choice, care, and connection. Whether you dip, paddle, or just sit by the water and take it all in, you’re welcome exactly as you are.
💙 Small, supportive group
❄️ No pressure — you’re always in control
🌊 Gentle, steady pace
🤍 A space to meet others who truly get it
🛟 Supported by a very chill UK lifeguard (so you’re in safe hands)
Cold water can feel grounding, empowering, and surprisingly peaceful — but there’s absolutely no expectation to do more than feels right for you on the day.
If you or someone you love might benefit, pop us a message or comment below for more details.
You don’t have to be brave. You just have to show up.
Please contact the Cove for more information
email: thecove@nhs.net
call: 01872 256363

01/04/2026

🕐Its our monthly Practice Meeting this afternoon so we will be closed for 2 hours.
Hendra Pharmacy next door to the surgery will remain open but the surgery dispensary, reception and the phone lines will be closed during this time.
Patients with pre-booked appointments before 3pm should come to the top entrance please.