Ruskington Medical Practice

10/04/2026

FRIDAY 10th April 2026 - PRACTICE UPDATE:

Unfortunately due to staff sickness we are having to revert to acute/on the day clinic today.

We will have to re-arrange some pre-booked routine appointments.

If you have a query that can wait please contact next week, please note our patient services team will be busy contacting those patients we need to re-book

Thank you for your understanding.

09/04/2026

Hay Fever - it seems to be that time of year again!

🌼Eye drops (sodium cromoglycate) from the supermarket ... take 2 weeks to start working so start using them now!

🌼Wash your hair and face every night before bed so that you're not sleeping with pollen on your pillow

🌼Dust your room down daily to remove pollen

🌼Try to sleep with your windows closed

🌼Loratadine will not make you sleepy, there are lots of other antihistamines you can buy from your pharmacist, please ask them for advice.

You can now buy fexofenadine over the counter, this used to be prescription only.

🌼 Also use nose spray with a steroid in it - ask your pharmacist for advice

🌼Nasal saline rinses can also be helpful https://www.nhs.uk/.../non-allergic-rhinitis/treatment/

🌼 We do not offer the injection here, it is not available on the NHS due to a lack of evidence and we strongly advise against it.

🌼 All of this advice can be sought from your pharmacist or online

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

08/04/2026

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team 🌟

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our amazing team at Ruskington Medical Practice!

Due to a team member moving departments, we now have a vacancy within our Patient Services Team.

This is a fantastic chance to be part of a supportive, friendly, and dedicated practice making a real difference to our community.

👉 Please see the link below to apply:

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1716-26-0000

We look forward to hearing from you!

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06/04/2026

26/03/2026

If you need to seek urgent medical advice before we re-open on Friday morning, please ring NHS 111 or ring 01526 832204

Thank you for your understanding

25/03/2026

📢 Update on Cervical Screening Results

From 24 March 2026, if your cervical screening result requires a referral to colposcopy, you’ll be able to see it on the NHS App.

Here’s how it works:
📱 If you have the NHS App, you’ll get a notification there first.
✉️ If you don’t read it within 24 hours, a letter will be sent as a backup.
📩 Some patients may also receive an SMS notification.
📬 If you don’t have the NHS App, your result will be sent by post.

What you can do:
✅ Download the NHS App and enable notifications to get your results faster: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

💬 If you have questions, speak to your sample taker or GP practice.

This change is designed to make it quicker and easier to receive your results safely.

24/03/2026

The Practice is closed on Thursday afternoon until 8am Friday morning for essential staff training.

During this training session we will be concentrating on signposting, clinical triage and emergency contingency planning.

Thank you for your understanding.