East Bank Medical Centre

11/02/2026

🩺 Living with diabetes this Ramadan
Fasting can affect blood sugar levels. Planning ahead can help you stay safe. Speak to your GP practice for advice and support.

10/02/2026

Walk-in testing is available at the Moor Market between 9.30am-11.15am/12.15pm-3.00pm today

For National HIV Testing Week we have extended our opening hours at our Moor Market base, making it even easier to get a test and know your status.

Walk-in testing is available at the Moor Market between 9.30am-11.15am/12.15pm-3.00pm today

Walk-in testing is also available at our Royal Hallamshire Hospital clinic during routine opening hours - visit our website at bit.ly/SHSheff for further information.

02/02/2026

The next 5 week Family programme starts 23rd Feb @ Prince Edward Primary School

Find new ways to support your family. Join the Start Well team for a Family Programme.

These free sessions give you practical tips about children’s health, emotional wellbeing and education. You will also get free resources to use at home.

Find out more and book a programme here: https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/start-well-sheffield/

02/02/2026

We had 263 no‑shows last month. 👀 That’s 263 missed chances for someone else to be seen. 🙁 If you can’t attend, please cancel your appointment using the link in your reminder text — it’s quick, easy, and really helps! ✔️📲

21/01/2026

🚶‍♀️🌤️ Join the Weekly Health Walk! 🌤️🚶‍♂️
They meet every Wednesday at 9:30am, starting from the entrance in our car park.
These health walks are a great way to get moving, meet new people, and enjoy some fresh air. We already have a lovely, welcoming group of walkers — perfect for anyone joining for the first time!
We’d love to see more patients getting involved and feeling the benefits of moving more. 💙

20/01/2026

Did you know that we offer a free and confidential walk-in STI screening service?

No appointment necessary, just call in to our clinic at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Monday to Friday during routine hours, where you can complete a self sampling kit to test for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.

Blood tests for HIV and syphilis are also available as part of this service and are recommended as part of a full STI check-up.

For further information, including opening times, visit our website at https://bit.ly/SHSheff

19/01/2026

💙 Bowel Screening Saves Lives
Use your NHS bowel screening kit — it’s quick, clean, and could save your life. Please send it back as soon as you can.
If you notice blood in your poo, tummy pain, or changes in your bowel habits, don’t wait for your next kit — talk to your GP.
🩺 Don’t brush it off. Early action saves lives.

12/01/2026

Ready to make healthier choices?
Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz and get your personal score plus tips to boost your wellbeing. It’s quick, easy, and fun – with Kenny the talking hamster cheering you on! 🐹
👉 Start now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

06/01/2026

05/01/2026

Last month, 297 people booked a free ticket to the ‘No-Show Club.’
🎟️ Spoiler: It’s not a club we want to keep running! ❌ If you can’t make your appointment, cancel it – someone else will thank you (and so will we!). 🙏
Click the link in your reminder text. 🔗 One click can turn a wasted slot into a helping hand for someone else. 🤝

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
Here’s to good vibes✨good health💪& plenty of smiles😄in 2026!
Whatever the year brings, we’re here for you 💙🥂

30/12/2025

No highlight reel will ever show the quiet battles people face🌙✨
We know support isn’t always easy to access - which is why kindness, connection, and looking out for one another matters even more
We’re here with you 💛