Trafalgar Medical Group Practice

23/03/2026

📢 Patient Notice

Due to sickness and unforeseen circumstances, we are currently extremely short-staffed on reception. This may result in longer waiting times on the phones.

We understand how frustrating this can be and truly appreciate your patience, kindness, and understanding while our team works hard to continue providing care for all our patients. Thank you for bearing with us.

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

We are aware of a recent increase in concern regarding meningitis, which has led to a high volume of calls to the practice. The spread is because of the close proximity university students live in together.
At present, there has been no formal update or specific guidance issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). However, we would like to reassure patients that we are monitoring the situation closely.
As a precaution, we strongly encourage anyone aged between 14 and 25 who has not yet received their routine school leaver vaccinations (which includes 5th Tetanus vaccine and the meningitis ACWY vaccine) to contact the practice to arrange an appointment.
For most people, the risk remains low, but vaccination is the most effective way to protect yourself and others. There is no vaccine currently that we can give to over 25 year olds.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as a high temperature, severe headache, sensitivity to light, stiff neck, or a rash that does not fade when pressed, please seek urgent medical attention.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

17/03/2026

We are pleased to invite you to our Social Prescribing Day at Eastney Health Centre from 10am on Thursday 26th March.

This friendly event is a great opportunity to discover local activities, support services, and community groups that can help improve your health and wellbeing. Whether you're interested in gentle exercise, creative activities, meeting new people, or getting practical support, there will be something for everyone.

So come along for tea/coffee and cakes and a great day ahead!

We look forward to seeing you there!

11/03/2026

🚭 National No Smoking Day 🚭

Smoking harms your health in more ways than you think! 🚫 From cancer and lung disease to heart problems and even diabetes, the risks are serious. But the good news? Quitting smoking can reverse many of these effects and improve your life!

✅ Tips to quit smoking:
✔ Use ni****ne replacement products
✔ Stay active & eat healthy
✔ Avoid triggers like ashtrays & lighters
✔ Download the NHS Quit Smoking app

Portsmouth Wellbeing service offer support to help you stop smoking. If you are a Portsmouth resident, you can self refer by visiting their website and filling out a short form: https://www.wellbeingportsmouth.co.uk/stop-smoking/

Take the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free life today! 💙💪

09/03/2026

💙 March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! 💙
Ovarian cancer is often called the "silent killer" because symptoms can be subtle or mistaken for other conditions. Early detection is key! Know the signs, listen to your body, and spread awareness to help save lives. 💪✨

06/03/2026

🧠🎗 March is Brain Tumor Awareness Month! 🎗🧠

Every year, thousands of lives are affected by brain tumors, but together, we can spread awareness, support research, and offer hope. 💙

Know the signs. Support the fighters. Honor the taken. Never give up hope. 💪

04/03/2026

Early detection saves lives! 💙 This Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, encourage the men in your life to get checked.

02/03/2026

Have you recently changed any of your contact details?

To ensure we can provide you with the best possible care and keep you informed about appointments, updates, and important health information, we need your most up to date contact details.

If you have recently:
- Moved address
- Changed phone numbers
- Made a new email address

Please let us know as soon as possible so we can update your records. You can do this via our website or in reception

25/02/2026

Yesterday after our training session, we headed over to the Independent Cadet Force HQ in Waterlooville for some team building - and what a great afternoon it was!

We put our skills (and concentration!) to the test with some BB gun shooting, which definitely brought out a healthy bit of competition between us. It was a fantastic way to unwind, build teamwork, and do something a little different together.

24/02/2026

Please be aware we will be closed for staff training from 1pm today. 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.

23/02/2026

Found Photograph - Osborne Road

Lat week, we found an old photograph at Osborne Road Surgery with the word “Dad” written on the back.

It may belong to one of our patients or their family, and we would very much like to return it to its rightful owner.

If you believe this photograph could be yours (or a relative’s), please contact the surgery and we will be happy to assist.

The photograph is being kept safe at the practice.

Please feel free to share this post to help us reunite it with its owner.