Ashworth Street Surgery

19/03/2026

Following the recent outbreak in Kent please see the NHS website for further information regarding meningitis and the symptoms to look out for. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

19/03/2026

Could you spot a heart attack? 🚨Know the warning signs and how to respond.

Around 100,000 people in the UK are admitted into hospital due to a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, every year. It occurs when the blood supply to your heart suddenly stops due to a blockage in the blood vessels that supply it.

A heart attack is a medical emergency. If you notice someone having a heart attack, you should call 999 immediately.

What causes a heart attack?
Your heart pumps blood throughout your body but like any other tissue, it also needs its own blood supply. Oxygen-rich blood is delivered to your heart by blood vessels called coronary arteries. A heart attack occurs when one of these coronary arteries is suddenly blocked.

For the full read, please see link in comments

19/03/2026

✨Basic Life Support Training including CPR✨

On Thursday, we used our Learning Time Initiative to complete our Basic Life Support Training including CPR on adults, children and babies. All clinical and non-clinical staff attended the refresher session in house to ensure we are up to date with the latest training and discussed any changes that had happened since our last session.

13/03/2026

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

12/02/2026

Breast screening is an xray of your chest area. Anyone who is registered as female with a GP will be automatically invited for free NHS screening between the ages of 50-71 years old- every 3 years.

Screening can detect cancer before any signs or symptoms may be seen or felt.

The appointment takes no longer than 10 minutes and could save your life 💖

12/02/2026

Have you had a bleed or spotting after the menopause?

If the answer is yes and you feel you would like further advice and guidance, please use the QR code below to self refer for a hospital check.

29/01/2026

Springhill Hospice Move Well Group

Our next Move Well gentle exercise programme is starting on 10th March. Sessions will take place here at Springhill Hospice on Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm. Sessions are open to anyone with a progressive life limiting condition (Including Heart failure, COPD, Cancer, MS, Parkinson’s and many others). Carers can attend with the person they care for too.

Please contact the Wellbeing team on 01607 649920 or Wellbeing@springhill.org.uk to self-refer.

28/11/2025

📢 208 Missed Appointments this month!

Last week, 53 patients did not attend their booked appointments
and over the month of November there are 208 missed appointments!

That’s 208 opportunities lost for someone who needed medical help.

Missed appointments have a real impact, they increase waiting times, reduce availability, and put additional pressure on our clinical team.

⏰ If you can’t attend, please let us know.
Cancelling takes just a moment and allows us to offer the slot to another patient who may really need it.

📢 3 Easy Ways to Cancel Your Appointment

Reducing missed appointments helps us offer care to more patients. Cancelling is quick and simple:

1️⃣ Reply “CANCEL” to your appointment text reminder
- Your appointment is removed instantly.

2️⃣ Use the NHS App
- View and cancel appointments in just a few taps.

3️⃣ Call the surgery on 01706 346767
- As long as the number you’re calling from is linked to your medical records:
• Press Option 1
• Enter your date of birth as 6 digits (e.g. 281167 for 28th November 1967)
• Once your appointment is found, press 1 to confirm cancellation
- You can also use this service to opt to receive appointment details via text or via our automated phone line.

Every cancelled appointment helps us reduce waiting times and offer the slot to someone who needs it.
Thank you for supporting our practice. 💙

20/10/2025

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