Brookside Group Practice

21/11/2025

Self-care for your mind:

🔹Structure and plan your day. Even small things like keeping on top of household chores by doing 1 or 2 jobs a day can help you feel better and more in control.
🔹Stay connected with others. Stay in touch with family, friends and work colleagues.
🔹Talk about your worries. Speak with someone you trust about how you are feeling.
🔹Try learning a new skill or spending time doing something you enjoy regularly.

20/11/2025

Self-care is also knowing when and where to go for help when you need it.

It’s not just about visiting your GP; pharmacies are excellent sources of health advice and treatments. Pharmacy teams can also direct you to the relevant services for additional support.

For non-life-threatening health issues, NHS 111 is a valuable resource and it now has a service for mental health advice.

The NHS website offers extensive information on how to care for yourself and your family.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/

20/11/2025

Flu cases are on the rise this winter. Contact us to see if you are eligible for a free Flu or COVID vaccination. Appointments can be booked via the NHS App or by speaking to our reception team.

19/11/2025

Regular physical activity is a great way to improve your mental and physical wellbeing.

Just starting out?
Start with 10 minutes of brisk walking twice a day and you are nearly there! There are various apps including the NHS Active 10 App that can help:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/

19/11/2025

We're raising awareness of Antimicrobial resistance as part of Antimicrobial resistance awareness week.
Antibiotic resistant infections are becoming more common, which means antibiotics are less likely to work.
Let's all help to keep antibiotics working.

18/11/2025

Self-Care is important for your physical health. Below are some ideas of little changes you can adopt to impact your physical health:

🔹 Eat healthily. Aim for 5 portions of fruit and vegetables a day.
🔹Drink enough water
🔹Stay active and move regularly. Choose activities you enjoy and suit your level of fitness and mobility.
🔹Get a good night's sleep. Create an environment that promotes sleep. Avoid looking at screens as well as coffee, tea, energy drinks and alcohol before bedtime.
🔹Avoid drinking too much alcohol. Try having no alcohol days
🔹Take time to relax. This can help with difficult emotions and worries.

17/11/2025

Self-Care Week 2025 is 17th - 23rd November.

Incorporating self-care into our daily routines can significantly enhance our overall health. Research shows that maintaining good health helps us better manage life’s challenges. While self-care is essential every day, Self-Care Week serves as a timely reminder to make small, impactful changes that can improve our wellbeing.

Remember, everyone copes and responds differently when times are tough. So be gentle with yourself and those around you. Just because others seem to cope, there is no right or wrong way to manage or be in any situation.

14/11/2025

Flu vaccinations for 2-3 year olds are available to book now.
Alternatively parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies.

It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.

Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

13/11/2025

12/11/2025

We are supporting the NHS on a new campaign encouraging all adults to take the Healthy Choices Quiz. This health and wellbeing quiz aims to empower adults to take control of their health by making small changes day to day.

Taking around 5 minutes to complete, the quiz asks a series of
questions about your lifestyle. You will then receive an overall score
out of 10 and advice on how you are doing in each area as well as resources and free apps to help you act where it's most needed.

Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz today:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

We also have our own Health and Wellbeing team who are here to support you make lifestyle changes. Follow the link below to make a referral for support and guidance with a Health and Wellbeing advisor:
https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/listings/298

11/11/2025

We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community.
If you’re a veteran and a patient, please do let us know that you have served so that we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and when you ever need it.

10/11/2025

Flu vaccinations for 2-3 year olds are available now. It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.

Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/