GPS Healthcare

08/10/2025

Feeling lonely or just want to meet new people?

Join Age UK Solihull Social Prescribers at The Tea Chest , Lyndon Road, Solihull (B92 7QW) on the first Tuesday of every month at 11am for a friendly, welcoming get-together 💬☕

✅ Meet our Social Prescribers
✅ Connect with fellow Solihull residents
✅ Enjoy good conversation, company & community

Bruce from Solihull Community Development Team will also be there to chat with residents and share support 🤝

🗓️ No need to book – just come along!
🥪 Food & drinks available to purchase
♿ Accessible venue

Let’s build connections together 💙

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08/10/2025

Being pregnant or being a new parent is a big life event, and it is natural to feel a lot of different emotions.

There are things that you can try that can help with your mental health during this time: https://nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/mental-health/

08/10/2025

As the days get shorter, it’s a great time to check in on your health and wellbeing.

✅ Have you had your flu or COVID vaccine?
✅ Are you up to date with your repeat prescriptions?
✅ Do you have a plan to keep active and well as the weather changes?

Our team is here to help — whether it’s booking a routine appointment, getting winter health advice, or accessing support for long-term conditions.

💬 Tell us in the comments — what’s your favourite way to stay healthy during autumn?

08/10/2025

01/10/2025

⏰ New from 1st October 2025

Our online consultation service is now open during normal practice hours only:
Monday–Friday, 8.00am – 6.30pm

✔ Use it for non-urgent medical requests, medication queries or admin.
❌ Not monitored after hours – urgent issues after 5pm may not be picked up in time.

👉 For urgent help outside hours, use NHS 111 or dial 999 in an emergency.

We’re making this change to keep the service safe and clear for all patients. 💙

30/09/2025

💉✨ Flu & COVID Vaccinations Start Tomorrow! ✨

From Tuesday 1st October, GPS Healthcare will be offering flu and COVID jabs to eligible patients.

📅 Have you booked your appointment yet?
☎️ You can book by following the link in your text message, calling your practice reception, or via our website.

Protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community this winter. ❤️

29/09/2025

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

29/09/2025

Vulval cancer is rare and mostly affects women over 65 years old, but it can affect anyone who has a v***a.

If you notice any changes in the normal appearance of your v***a, contact your GP.

ℹ️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/v***al-cancer

29/09/2025

Need urgent health for your mental health? See below 👇

If you are experiencing something that makes you feel unsafe, distressed, or worried about your mental health, you can now contact your local crisis service in Birmingham and Solihull by calling NHS 111, option 2.📞

The phone will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need. With your permission, they can also access your electronic patient records to better meet your needs and to avoid you repeatedly having to tell us your situation. 💙

NHS 111 is for all ages, including children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental needs.

🧏 If you’re deaf or have hearing loss, please visit https://orlo.uk/Xvfim to be connected to local crisis service.

💻 If you aren’t able to make the call yourself, then anyone can call on your behalf. You can also access NHS 111 online via 111.nhs.uk.

🏥 In emergency situations where there is an immediate risk to life, you should continue to contact 999 or go to A&E.

29/09/2025

If your heart age is older than your actual age, you could be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

Check your heart age. ➡️ www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-heart-age