Ancora Medical Practice

18/09/2025

🚭 Stoptober is coming — and we’re ready to support you every step of the way! 💪

This October, join thousands of people across the country in stopping smoking. Whether you're thinking about quitting for the first time or giving it another go, now is the perfect time to take that step — and you won’t be doing it alone. 🤝

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, your wellbeing, and your future. 😁

We’re here to help with resources, motivation, and a friendly team cheering you on. 🎯 Let’s take on the challenge together, celebrate every small win, and make this Stoptober a turning point.

✨ You’ve got this — and we’ve got you. Let’s quit together. 💙

Self Refer today - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7VVmWP8siUCBl7TBC3s9o7Qb3YI6CoFMhH_Df_v8uPtURjBRRlJXVlNXVUlUSlE4MjJCSlk2UjFCTCQlQCN0PWcu

15/09/2025

To see our September 2025 practice newsletter visit our website by clicking the link below
https://www.ancoramedicalpractice.nhs.uk/practice-news

It contains information around the Hospital at Home service, Sepsis awareness month, whooping cough vaccination and the NHS Medication Waste Campaign!

We aim to provide newsletters throughout the year, so keep your eye out for new information within our practice news on our website. 😃

15/09/2025

This Sepsis Awareness Month, take 5 minutes to learn the signs of sepsis in adults and share with your loved ones — it could save a life!

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, but early recognition often means it can be treated. Awareness saves lives.

Don't forget to head to our website to test your knowledge by playing Sepsis Savvy Shootout today 👇 https://sepsistrust.org/team-sepsis-savvy/



You can also find the signs of sepsis in children on our website: https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/spotting-the-signs-of-sepsis/

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

❗TODAY ❗

Drop into Ashby Community Hub to check your blood pressure 😀.

It's free and easy to do! 👍

The good news is that you can get a free, simple blood pressure check today 😃

Why not pop to Ashby Community Hub TODAY between 12:30-15:00 for your free check with North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyles

10/09/2025

❗️Please remember we are closed today from 13:00pm for staff protected learning time - thank you ❗️

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

We believe every adult should know their blood pressure numbers in the same way they know their height and weight.

Did you know high blood pressure usually has no symptoms and left untreated can cause health problems.

The good news is you can get a free, simple blood pressure check today. If your blood pressure is high, there are things you can do to treat it.

More information or support is available on the Let's Get Better website ➡️ letsgetbetter.co.uk/healthy-hearts/

You can also access FREE blood pressure checks at your local pharmacy, find your nearest one here ➡️www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

05/09/2025

❗NEXT WEEK❗
Know Your Numbers Week 2025

North Lincolnshire Healthy Lifestyles will be offering free blood pressure checks and lifestyle advice to support you in managing your blood pressure to help prevent any complications ✅

Drop into Ashby Community Hub to check your blood pressure😀
It's free, quick and easy to do!👍

📍Thursday 11th September, Ashby Community Hub DN16 2RY
12:30 - 15:00

*Drop-in, no pre-booking required. You may have a short wait depending on demand but we aim to see you as quickly as possible*

04/09/2025

Hospital at Home is a service run by experienced children’s nurses aimed at treating children with minor illnesses at home. We have teams at Scunthorpe and Grimsby hospitals, based on our Children’s wards (Rainforest at Grimsby and Disney Ward at Scunthorpe).

Both teams take referrals from GP Practices, A&E, Urgent Care Services and their respective assessment units (Rainforest Assessment at Grimsby, Disney Assessment at Scunthorpe).

Information taken from Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/services/children/hospital-at-home/

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads very easily and can be serious.

Public health midwives supporting births across Northern Lincolnshire are encouraging pregnant women to get the whooping cough vaccine.

Dr Gayatri Amirthalingam, UKHSA deputy director, said “We want to ensure every expectant mother is offered the vaccine at the optimal time and understands that this vaccine is the best way to protect their baby during those crucial first weeks after birth. If you are pregnant and approaching 20 weeks, and haven’t been offered the whooping cough vaccine, please speak to your GP or midwife today to find out how you can get your vaccine.”

Please contact our surgery on 01724 842244 to arrange your appointment if you have not had your vaccination and wish to have this!☎️
Alternatively, you can speak with your midwife to arrange the appropriate vaccination.