Byron Medical Practice

30/04/2026

Spring Newsletter 2026🌷

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month?

There are some things you can do to help manage your stress such as:
✅ Identifying triggers
✅ Organising your time
✅ Addressing the causes of stress
✅ Looking after your wellbeing

Mind shares helpful tips on their website ⤵️
https://bit.ly/3O04Y21

29/04/2026

📱 Manage prescriptions the easy way

The NHS App lets you:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions
✔️ Track requests
✔️ Manage health info

Ask your local pharmacy team how to link your prescriptions today.

29/04/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

29/04/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

29/04/2026

Over exposure to UV rays from the sun can damage your skin and lead to skin cancer.

Regardless of your skin colour or tone, you need to protect your skin by using sunscreen when the UV index is 3 or more, even if it is cool or cloudy 🌥️

Applying sunscreen regularly will help protect your skin from harmful UV rays, reduce your risk of skin cancer and prevent premature aging.

To find out more, visit www.careinthesun.org

Cancer Focus Northern Ireland
Community Pharmacy NI

29/04/2026

Mental heath awareness week (Monday the 11th of May - Sunday 17th of May)

Go along and meet your social prescribing team! Whether you’re interested in health, wellbeing, support or would like to know more advice about local services, drop-in to a free event

31/03/2026

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the scheme.

Martha’s Rule gives patients and families the right to call for a rapid review if they’re worried their or a loved one’s condition is getting worse.

31/03/2026

💊 Did you know your local pharmacy can help treat common conditions?

With the Pharmacy First scheme, you can visit your local pharmacy for advice and treatment without needing to see a GP.

Highly trained pharmacists can assess symptoms and provide treatment, including prescription medicines where appropriate, for several common conditions.

Pharmacists can help with:
✔️ Earache (ages 1–17)
✔️ Impetigo
✔️ Infected insect bites
✔️ Shingles
✔️ Sinusitis
✔️ Sore throat
✔️ Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16–64)

Your pharmacist can offer quick, convenient care and advice to help you get better sooner.

Find out more or speak to your local pharmacy today.

27/03/2026

** Friends & Family Feedback **

We are pleased to report that in the month of February

- 96% rated the practice as very good or good

Thank you to everyone that took the time to provide feedback. All comments and suggestions are fed back to our team and discussed at team meetings.

Some of the feedback we received in February:

"Professional, yet made me feel at ease too"

"Quick and on time, very pleasant nurse who was efficient and friendly"

"Excellent Doctor who really went out of her way to help"

"Quick appointment given after consultation. GP listened, very helpful and explained what would happen next"

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17/03/2026

Social Prescribing Day

Seaham Leisure Centre
26th of March 2026
12:00 - 15:00