Fishergate Hill Surgery

30/04/2026

🚶 On Your Feet Britain

Spending long periods sitting isn’t great for our health. Small changes can make a difference:

• Take regular movement breaks
• Stand up during phone calls
• Go for a short walk during lunch
• Use the stairs instead of the lift

Even a few extra minutes of movement each day can help improve your health.

27/04/2026

💉 World Immunisation Week

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect against serious diseases.

They help protect:

• Children
• Older adults
• People with long-term conditions
• The wider community

If you’re unsure whether your vaccinations are up to date, please contact the surgery.

22/04/2026

📅 Can’t attend your appointment? Please cancel.

If you no longer need your appointment, cancelling it allows us to offer the slot to another patient.

You can cancel appointments:

• Using the NHS App
• Using the link in your reminder message
• By contacting reception in person or calling 01772 254484 (use option 1 for our automated service).

Thank you for helping us make the best use of available appointments.

20/04/2026

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💙 April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but when it is found early, treatment is often more successful.

Symptoms can include:

• Changes in your bowel habits
• Blood in your poo
• Ongoing tummy pain or discomfort
• Unexplained weight loss

If you notice any of these symptoms for 3 weeks or more, please contact the surgery.

If you are sent an NHS bowel screening kit, completing and returning it is one of the best ways to detect bowel cancer early.

If you have lost your kit or need a replacement, you can contact the NHS Bowel Screening Helpline on 0800 707 60 60.

Taking part in screening could save your life.

16/04/2026

💻 Need help from the surgery? Use our online form

Submitting your request online helps our team review your query and direct it to the most appropriate service. You can use the form for:

• Medical queries
• Administrative requests
• Fit notes
• Medication queries

Submit your request here:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81169 or via the NHS app.

14/04/2026

📱 Manage your healthcare with the NHS App

Did you know you can manage many things without contacting the surgery?

Using the NHS App you can:

• Order repeat prescriptions
• View parts of your medical record
• Check test results
• Receive messages from the surgery

Download the NHS App today and make managing your health easier.

10/04/2026

💙 April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress is something many of us experience from time to time. While some stress is normal, ongoing stress can affect both your mental and physical health.

Some simple ways to help manage stress include:

• Getting enough sleep
• Staying active
• Talking to someone you trust
• Taking regular breaks from work or screens

01/04/2026

🩸 BLOOD TEST APPOINTMENTS
Patients who need to book a blood test following a hospital‑initiated request are reminded that only a limited number of hospital only request appointments are available at the practice.

We also offer appointments for:

- Clinically urgent blood tests requested by your GP
- Pre‑booked routine blood test appointments

The community clinics will no longer be available for blood sampling.

30/03/2026

Please note that the practice will be closed on Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April due to the Easter Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

If you require medical assistance while we are closed:
• For urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
• In a medical emergency, please dial 999

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish all our patients a happy and safe Easter weekend. 🐣🌷

23/03/2026

Reception Update
Due to staff illness our reception team is short staffed today. Please use our online form where possible:
https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81169⁠
📞 Please only phone if your request is urgent or you cannot access the form.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Contact us about your request

20/03/2026

We have been informed of a medicine recall affecting one batch of Ramipril 5mg capsules manufactured by Crescent Pharma.
👉 Batch number affected: GR164099
👉 Expiry date: October 2026
Some packs may contain the wrong medication (Amlodipine tablets) instead of Ramipril capsules.

If you take Ramipril 5mg capsules:
✔️ Check the batch number on the box
✔️ Check the contents inside the pack

If your box contains Ramipril - no action is required.
If your pack contains Amlodipine instead of Ramipril - Please contact your pharmacy as soon as possible.

Both medicines treat blood pressure, but taking the wrong one may cause dizziness or light-headedness.

👉 If you feel unwell, please seek medical advice.

20/03/2026

We are aware of recent national reports of Meningitis B in the Kent area.

At present, there is no impact in our local area, and we are awaiting official guidance. We will keep our patients updated if anything changes.

Common symptoms to look out for include:
• Fever
• Severe headache
• Vomiting
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Drowsiness or confusion
• A rash that does not fade when pressed (this may not always appear)