Porter Brook Medical Centre

Porter Brook Medical Centre Our mission is to provide a high-quality, accessible service to patients in a welcoming environment where patients and staff feel respected and valued.

💚 Support is always available – you are not alone 💚The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether y...
24/12/2025

💚 Support is always available – you are not alone 💚

The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, money worries, loneliness, bereavement or family challenges - there is help available 24/7.

Below are national helplines offering free, confidential advice and someone to talk to this winter ⬇️

Samaritans – 24/7 listening support
📞 116 123 (free) | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org | 🌐 samaritans.org

Shout – 24/7 crisis text support
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258 | 🌐 giveusashout.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – su***de prevention and support
📞 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily) | 🌐 thecalmzone.net

Combat Stress – support for veterans
📞 0800 1381 619 (24/7) | 🌐 combatstress.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends – for bereaved families
📞 0345 123 2304 (10am–4pm & 7–10pm daily) | 🌐 tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Support – help after a loss
📞 0808 808 1677 | 🌐 cruse.org.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS)
📞 0300 111 5065 | ✉️ support@uksobs.org | 🌐 uk-sobs.org.uk

Age UK (England)
📞 0800 678 1602 (8am–7pm daily) | 🌐 ageuk.org.uk

The Silver Line – for anyone aged 55+
📞 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7) | 🌐 thesilverline.org.uk

Beat Eating Disorders

📞 0808 801 0677 (England) | 📞 0808 801 0433 (Wales)
🕒 Mon–Fri, 3pm–8pm | 🌐 beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
📞 0808 2000 247 (24/7) | 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line
📞 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm) | 🌐 mensadviceline.org.uk

LGBT Foundation
📞 0345 3 30 30 30 | 🌐 lgbt.foundation
🕒 10am–10pm, every day

The Trussell Trust (Foodbanks)
📞 0808 208 2138 | 🌐 trusselltrust.org

NHS 111 (England) – urgent mental health or medical advice
📞 111 | Text relay: 18001 111 | 🌐 111.nhs.uk

Please share this post to help others find the right support this winter.

💚 No one should face things alone — help is just a call or message away.

🏡 Moving out of the area? Stay with us! 🏡If you’re moving house but want to keep your GP, Porter Brook Medical Centre’s ...
24/12/2025

🏡 Moving out of the area? Stay with us! 🏡

If you’re moving house but want to keep your GP, Porter Brook Medical Centre’s Out of Area Scheme makes it easy.

You can:
🏥 Access medical services
👩‍⚕️ Keep your GP and healthcare team
💊 Manage prescriptions and appointments
💬 Enjoy continuity of care, even after moving

You don’t have to say goodbye to your healthcare team — we’re here for you, wherever you go!

👉 Talk to us today about registering as an Out of Area patient.

🚨 WE NEED YOU! 🚨👥 Join our Patient Representative Group! 👥Porter Brook Medical Centre is looking for patients of all age...
22/12/2025

🚨 WE NEED YOU! 🚨

👥 Join our Patient Representative Group! 👥

Porter Brook Medical Centre is looking for patients of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to join our Patient Representative Group (PRG). This is a great opportunity to have your say, help improve our services, and enhance the patient experience.

📢 Your voice matters!

To get involved, email prg.porterbrookmc@gmail.com, and we’ll be in touch with details on how to apply.

Together, we can make a difference! 💙

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌You can request an em...
22/12/2025

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌

You can request an emergency supply of your usual medication through the NHS 111 online service. It’s quick, secure and available when you need it most. 🌐💙

👉 https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

This service is ideal if you’ve completely run out of a regular medicine and can’t wait for a routine prescription. Always double-check with your pharmacist if you’re unsure. 🩺✨

20/12/2025

If you are worried about yours, or someone else’s health, and don't know what service is needed, call 111 or go online at https://111.nhs.uk/ A fully trained advisor will assess your symptoms, decide what medical help you need and advise where you need to go

19/12/2025

🤧🦠 Cold or flu - knowing the difference might not seem urgent, but it can help you act right. A cold often develops slowly and stays mostly around your nose and throat, while the flu tends to hit fast, affects your whole body and leaves you feeling really unwell.

👉 Check what to expect and when to seek help:
https://patient.info/features/infections/difference-between-cold-and-flu
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/

Rest well, keep hydrated and if things feel worse than “just a cold”, don’t hesitate to seek advice.

Feeling unwell ? Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice - and often more quickly too. If you a...
18/12/2025

Feeling unwell ?
Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice - and often more quickly too.
If you are unsure, contact NHS111:

Online - just search NHS 111
By phone, just dial 111

Tai Chi!Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a perfect way to look after your heart and mind.You will now ...
18/12/2025

Tai Chi!

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, a perfect way to look after your heart and mind.

You will now find us at the Green Space behind General Cemetery - off Montague Street S11.

Time: 1.30pm until 2.15pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📢 Flu cases continue to rise, and the NHS is urging people to take action to protect themselves and others this winter.I...
18/12/2025

📢 Flu cases continue to rise, and the NHS is urging people to take action to protect themselves and others this winter.

If you are eligible for a free NHS flu jab and have not yet had it, it is still worth booking as soon as possible. The flu vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness and protects those around you, including vulnerable family members, over the festive period and into the new year.

Contact your GP practice to check your eligibility and availability.

Stay well this winter and take steps to protect your health. 🎄❄️

17/12/2025

💊✨ Did you know your local pharmacy can do far more than just hand out prescriptions? Under the Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can now help with a range of common conditions — often without needing a GP appointment! 🙌

💬 They can offer advice, treatments and even prescribe for minor illnesses. So next time you’re under the weather, head to your local pharmacy first.

Find out more here:
👉 https://patient.info/features/general-health/pharmacy-first-getting-the-most-from-your-pharmacist
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

Pharmacists are healthcare experts right on your doorstep. 🌟

Find the best place to get help this winter! ❄️🔹 Sheffield Urgent Care WebsiteThis website helps patients and carers cho...
16/12/2025

Find the best place to get help this winter! ❄️

🔹 Sheffield Urgent Care Website

This website helps patients and carers choose the most appropriate service based on their condition or injury - from self-care and pharmacies to urgent and emergency care.
👉 https://www.sth.nhs.uk/sheffield-urgent-care/

🔹 Sheffield Directory – Health & Social Care Support

The Sheffield Directory is a helpful guide to local health and social care services:
✅ Self-care
✅ NHS 111
✅ Pharmacy First
✅ Wide range of support services across Sheffield

📱View the directory here:https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/application/files/4317/4549/1554/NHS_Guide_to_Health_and_Social_Care_Support_Services_in_Sheffield.pdf

Knowing your options helps reduce pressure on urgent and emergency services and ensures you get the right care quickly.

Please share this information with family, friends and carers who may find it helpful 💙

💪 Did you know you can see our in-house Physiotherapist without needing to see a GP first?Our Physio can help with:✅ Mus...
16/12/2025

💪 Did you know you can see our in-house Physiotherapist without needing to see a GP first?

Our Physio can help with:
✅ Musculoskeletal pain (for anyone aged 17+)
✅ Steroid injections after assessment
✅ Requesting prescriptions from a GP
✅ Issuing and renewing sick notes
✅ Requesting blood tests, ultrasounds, and X-rays

🌟 Pain not improved?
Our Physiotherapist can reassess you and continue your treatment — all without seeing a GP!

📅 Book your appointment today and take the first step towards recovery and relief.

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9 Sunderland Street
Sheffield

Opening Hours

Monday 8:20am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 6pm
Thursday 8:20am - 11:59am
1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8:20am - 6pm

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