Nightingale Medical Centre

29/08/2025

🤰 Just found out you’re expecting? Start your pregnancy care today! You can now refer yourself directly to NHS maternity services using a simple online form—no GP appointment required. If you're over 10 weeks, it's still absolutely okay to apply.

A midwife will contact you to set up your first appointment (ideally by 10 weeks, but sooner is always better).

Find your nearest service and get started here:

Pregnancy care (also called antenatal care) is the care you have while you're pregnant to help keep you and your baby as healthy as possible.You do not usually need to see a GP. If you're registered with a GP, they'll be told about your pregnancy after your first midwife appointment. Information: If...

27/08/2025

☀️ Prickly heat got you feeling uncomfortable?
Heat rash can cause small, itchy red spots—often in skin folds or under clothing.

💡 Top tips to prevent & soothe:
👕 Wear loose, light clothes
❄️ Stay cool & dry
🚿 Take cool showers
💧 Drink plenty of fluids

Keep safe in the heat & look after your skin.
More info from the NHS 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-rash-prickly-heat/

Find out about heat rash, also called prickly heat or miliaria rubra, which is an itchy rash of small, raised spots and a stinging or prickling sensation on the skin.

25/08/2025

🐜 Got Head Lice? Here’s What You Need to Know

Head lice are common, especially in children, but they’re not a sign of poor hygiene. They can be tricky to get rid of without the right treatment.

Learn how to spot, treat, and prevent head lice effectively:
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Stay informed and keep those pesky lice at bay!

They're tiny, but ever so troublesome. Head lice are one of the unavoidable consequences of school, regardless of how clean you keep your child's hair.

25/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞

GP practices are closed today – Monday 25th August – for the Summer Bank Holiday.
⏰ Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday 26th August.

Need help while we’re closed?
📞 Call NHS 111 for medical advice.
🚑 Call 999 in an emergency.

Wishing everyone a safe and healthy Bank Holiday!

22/08/2025

🎓 Students Moving Away for University? Don’t Forget to Register with a GP!

If you’re starting university or moving to a new area for your studies, it’s important to register with a local GP. This means you’ll have access to medical care when you need it.

Find out how to register and what to do if you need care while away from home:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/getting-medical-care-as-a-student/

Stay healthy and prepared during your student life!

Find out about student health, including vaccinations, registering with a GP and contraception.

21/08/2025

Summer Bank Holiday Closure 🌞

Please note that GP practices across the area will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Summer Bank Holiday.

📞 For urgent medical help during this time, please call NHS 111.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/08/2025

NHS England has launched a new WhatsApp channel enabling the service to share trusted health information directly with the public.

The channel will allow the NHS to provide messages, including:

• public health campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19)
• health alerts and seasonal advice
• key NHS updates and announcements
• myth-busting and fact-checking content

Followers are also encouraged to forward content directly to their family and friends within WhatsApp.

If you’re reading this message on your phone, click here https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBE1gbEawdpTHo3JQ3g to follow the NHS WhatsApp channel.

Or open WhatsApp and click on the ‘Updates’ tab at the bottom of the screen. From there, search ‘NHS’ and follow the channel.

NHS WhatsApp Channel. Stay up to date with information and services to help you manage your health. 55K followers

18/08/2025

☀️ Heat Exhaustion: Know the Warning Signs

Hot weather can be dangerous, especially if you’re not careful. Heat exhaustion can affect anyone and, if untreated, may lead to heat stroke – a serious medical emergency.

👀 Watch out for symptoms like heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, and nausea.

📌 Learn how to spot the warning signs of heat stroke and protect yourself:
https://ow.ly/AnvT50WF7Ck

🩺 Find out how to recognise and manage heat exhaustion:
https://ow.ly/pzjJ50WF7Cf

Stay cool, stay safe – especially during hot spells.

15/08/2025

🏡 Going Home from Hospital: What You Need to Know

Research shows that once you’ve had the care you need in hospital, going home can help you recover faster.

If extra support is needed, we’ll arrange help at home or nearby to keep you on track.

To get ready for going home, don’t hesitate to ask your healthcare team these important questions:
• What is wrong with me?
• What will happen next?
• What can I do to help myself get better?
• When am I likely to go home?

By working with your doctors and nurses, you can help speed up your recovery and feel more confident about leaving hospital.

13/08/2025

☀️ Are You Applying Sunscreen Properly?
It’s not just about if you wear sunscreen – it’s how and when you apply it.

Many people miss key steps, leaving their skin vulnerable to sunburn, ageing, and even skin cancer – even on cloudy days!

🧴 Learn how to choose and apply sunscreen correctly:
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☁️ Think you don’t need sunscreen when it’s cloudy? Think again:
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Protect your skin, whatever the weather.

You should wear sunscreen everyday as well as taking steps to protect your skin against sunburn and damage even when it’s cloudy and grey outside.

11/08/2025

🚨 When Should You Go to A&E?
Accidents and emergencies happen – but do you know when it’s really the right time to go to A&E?

Going too early or for non-urgent issues can delay care for those in serious need. On the other hand, waiting too long can put your health at risk.

🔍 Know the signs of a true emergency:
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🏥 A&E is there for life-threatening or serious conditions like:
✔️ Chest pain
✔️ Difficulty breathing
✔️ Heavy bleeding
✔️ Seizures
✔️ Serious injuries

it can be hard to know whether to go to A&E, ring the doctor for an emergency appointment, seek help from another helathcare professional such as a pharmacist or simply ride the symptoms out.

08/08/2025

💧 Are You Drinking Enough Water?
Many of us don’t realise we’re dehydrated until symptoms hit – headaches, fatigue, dry skin and even dizziness.

🚰 Staying hydrated is vital for your energy, digestion and overall health.

📌 Read the signs you might not be drinking enough water:
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🩺 Learn more about dehydration, who’s most at risk and how to rehydrate safely:
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Sip smart, feel better – your body will thank you 💙

Dehydration means your body does not have enough fluid. Symptoms include feeling thirsty and dizzy. It can be caused by not drinking enough fluids. by a GP.