Island City Practice

10/12/2025

𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 – 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲

Island City Practice will close from 4pm on Friday 12th December, to allow our team to attend a memorial service for our valued colleague, the late Dr Charlie Spencer.

During this time, we have not booked routine appointments and will not be running our usual treatment room walk-in service at 4pm.
The NHS 111 service is aware of our closure and are supporting us to look after our patients.
• For life threatening emergencies , please call 999 or attend your nearest Accident & Emergency department .
• For urgent medical advice that cannot wait until we reopen on Monday 15th, please contact NHS 111 (online at 111.nhs.uk or by calling 111).
• Local pharmacies may be able to help with minor illnesses and self limiting conditions.
We appreciate your understanding and support while we pay our respects.


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19/11/2025

We have some very sad news to share about the sudden unexpected passing of Dr Charlie Spencer. This has come as a great shock to everyone here at the surgery, and we know it will be deeply felt by all of her patients. We have no further details and kindly ask that you respect the privacy of Dr Spencer’s family during this difficult time.

Dr Spencer was greatly loved by everyone at the surgery, as well as by the many patients she cared for. A memorial book will be available for anyone who wishes to share a message or memory. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at Lake Road and Thursday & Friday at Sunnyside.

For reassurance her patients will be looked after by the rest of our team and in time we will begin the process of recruiting a new GP. Please be patient with us as some appointments may need to be rearranged.

Thank you for your understanding.
Island City Practice

06/11/2025

Today is National Managers Day

Thank you to our Management Team for their hard work in organising clinics and holidays, solving problems, and providing an endless supply of biscuits for our hungry staff!


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02/11/2025

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. If you feel like your mental health is struggling, you are not alone and there are resources available to help you today:
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/


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31/10/2025

Stay safe this Halloween - while we all want children to have fun, here are some useful safety tips to think about:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/15167510 https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/halloween.html


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30/10/2025

To those who've been doing - well done for making it this far!

Quitting smoking will be the best thing you ever do for your health - and will help save money!
There is support available whether you're new to quitting of have already made it 28 days smoke-free. Visit the Portsmouth Wellbeing Service for more information: https://wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/stop-smoking/


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29/10/2025

Island City Practice is proud to have been a Finalist in the Daffodil Standards GP Practice of the Year!
The Daffodil Standards recognises our contribution to providing high-quality end-of-life care for our patients.

For more information on the Daffodil Standards and this year's awards, visit the links below:

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/professionals/daffodil-standards/general-practitioners
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-resources/daffodil-standards/daffodil-standards-awards


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The Daffodil Standards help GPs to assess and improve the end of life and palliative care they provide to their patients.

24/10/2025

Keep any to***co products out of sight, and out of your mind!

This Stoptober use all the tips and tricks you can to quit!

Visit the Portsmouth Wellbeing Service for more top tips and local support:
https://wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/stop-smoking/


https://www.islandcitypractice.nhs.uk/

22/10/2025

Want to lose weight or quit smoking?

The Portsmouth Wellbeing Service are hosting a drop-in session at Sunnyside Medical Centre!

Stop by this Friday 17th October, from 12:00 - 14:00 for confidential professional support to:
- Stop smoking
- Lose weight
- Get active
- Eat healthier
- Drink less

Visit the Portsmouth Wellbeing Service's website for more information:
https://wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/


https://www.islandcitypractice.nhs.uk/

Portsmouth Wellbeing Service helps local people stop smoking, drink less alcohol and get to a healthy weight.

20/10/2025

It's your time to shine! Start your smoke-free journey today with a custom plan and local support.

For a stop-smoking plan, visit the Better Health website: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Visit the Portsmouth Wellbeing Service website for local support: https://wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/stop-smoking/


https://www.islandcitypractice.nhs.uk/

18/10/2025

Today is Health Care Assistants Day

Often called HCAs, Health Care Assistants are a key part of our Treatment Room Team. They provide our morning walk-in appointments for BP checks, NHS Health Checks and other long-term condition reviews, and blood tests. Thank you to our HCAs for providing over 15,000 blood tests so far this year alone!


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17/10/2025

Worried about pork gelatine in childhood vaccinations? You can ask for an MMR vaccine that does not contain it.

For more info, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/


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