Island City Practice

05/09/2025

Take the time to look after your own mental health.
provides useful tips, expert guidance, and personalised actions to help look after your mental wellbeing.
Find out more at nhs.uk/every-mind-matters


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

04/09/2025

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗣 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 this afternoon from 13:00 for staff training. While the surgeries are closed you can still access medical treatment through 111, Out-of-hours doctors, and walk-in-centres such as St. Mary’s Treatment Centre. 🙂
For urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service.
Thank you.

We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being. Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient…

04/09/2025

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗱... 𝗯𝘆 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗼?

There is no exaggeration in saying that the bowel cancer screening kit could save your life.

Anyone aged between 54 to 74 is eligible for a free bowel cancer screening kit that you can complete at home. It is simple, discrete, and free. Early detection can be lifesaving.

If you are aged 54-74, don't delay. Take your screening today.
Find out more information about bowel cancer screening on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/


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02/09/2025

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
There has been huge progress - now 84% of children diagnosed with Cancer survive for 5 years or more - however there is always more to be done. Follow the link below to find out more:

https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/how-you-can-help/


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We have a number of different fundraising ideas & opportunities for you to take part in and help fund life-saving childhood cancer. Read more.

01/09/2025

🌟 Looking to build meaningful connections? Here are some quick tips! 🌟

1) Talk to those you trust
2) Connect every day
3) Do activities with friends

For more mental health tips, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/


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31/08/2025

View appointments, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App.

Start using the NHS App today ➡️ nhs.uk/app


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29/08/2025

Don't dismiss the early signs of a heart attack.

A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

Find out more information here: nhs.uk/HeartAttack


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28/08/2025

Did you know your GP is supported by a wide range of specialist roles to help you get the right care as soon as possible?
Often these roles have a more in-depth understanding or of the kind of support you need which helps you get advice or treatment more quickly.


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27/08/2025

What you do together can make a huge difference. Every smile, every cuddle and every chat help to build your baby’s brain. Get more tips at Start for life.
https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/


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26/08/2025

𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗿?
If you’re 54 to 74, you should have received your NHS bowel cancer screening (FIT) kit through the post.
Out of every 5,000 people who use their test kit, nine turn out to have cancer. But if it’s spotted earlier, the chances of recovering from bowel cancer are higher.
Put your kit by the loo. Don't put it off.
Find out more on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/


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25/08/2025

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, Monday 25th August, for the bank holiday. ☀️

While the surgery is closed you can still access medical treatment through 111, Out-of-hours doctors, and walk-in-centres such as St. Mary’s Treatment Centre.

For urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service. In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you.

We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being. Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient…

23/08/2025

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 this bank holiday Monday, 25th August. ☀️

While the surgery is closed you can still access medical treatment through 111, Out-of-hours doctors, and walk-in-centres such as St. Mary’s Treatment Centre. 🙂

For urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service. In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you.


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