Forestside Medical Practice

18/07/2025

You service your car every year. But what about your heart?

A free NHS Health Check is your heart's MOT.

If you're aged between 40 and 74 and haven't already been diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, stroke or high blood pressure, you may be eligible for a health check.

To find out more and to check if you're eligible, visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/healthchecks

The NHS Health Check is designed to spot early signs of conditions such as stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. As we age, our risk of developing these conditions increases. The NHS Health Check helps identify ways to reduce that risk and stay healthier for longer.

You'll find out:
- Your blood pressure
- Your cholesterol
- Your risk of diabetes
- Your heart age

It's quick, easy, and can help catch potential health issues early.

Don't wait for the warning lights when it comes to your health.

Contact the Practice to book your NHS Health Check appointment

17/07/2025

SO45: Our next group is under construction 🚧

Why join the waiting list for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme?

👍 Proven to reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes
👍 FREE to attend
👍 Join a supportive community of like-minded people
👍 Experienced and friendly coaches
👍 Learn all about making healthier choices such as sleeping better, stress management and portion control
👍 Access to recipes, community forum, exercise videos and information guides.

Eligible patients welcome to book a free place, in an existing group or we will be in touch as soon as the group is ready if you are on our list.



Call 0333 577 3010. With your HbA1c blood test results 🩸or self refer with your gestational diabetes history.

Reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes 💙

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11/07/2025

ADVANCE NOTICE: The practice will be closed in the afternoon, from 12:45pm, on Thursday 17th July for TARGET Event. During this time patients will need to contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.
This TARGET Event is a training event scheduled by the Primary Care Commissioners for all clinicians and staff to attend to ensure they are following updated national guidance.

27/06/2025

Latest News About Weight Loss Jabs 💉
Whilst the NHS has given the green light for Mounjaro to be used for weight loss, this is not currently available from our surgery.
Please do not call and try to book an appointment expecting the injection. However we are happy to see you to help you lose weight in other ways.
To read about who will be eligible and when the injections may be available locally please read more details on our website here: https://www.forestsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/patientnews/6842bf1fa560543ea9f57130

12/05/2025

13/02/2025

🔥 Not all heartburn is harmless 🔥
Persistent heartburn isn’t just uncomfortable - it could be a warning sign of oesophageal cancer, a deadly disease that often goes unnoticed. Don’t ignore the symptoms.
For more information visit:
https://heartburncanceruk.org/

31/12/2024

Is quitting your New Year resolution? 🚭 Below are some resources to support you in stopping smoking:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking
🔗 https://www.smokefreehampshire.co.uk/
"Smokefree Hampshire" is a free stop smoking service on 0800 772 3649, text QUIT to 66777 or email smokefree.hampshire@nhs.net

23/12/2024

Below are the closest Pharmacies open during the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays. For the full list of Hampshire Pharmacies, click the link below:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/12/Hampshire-Pharmacy-Opening-Times-BH-Winter-2024-25-Final-V1.pdf

26/09/2024

Welcome to Cancer Matters Wessex. Find information about cancer diagnosis and treatment, and support available near you. We are here for everyone in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

24/06/2024

The Parish Council is aware of the difficulties for residents attending hospital appointments, when relying on public transport. The Parish Council, together with several other local Councils, is looking at a potential Community Health Bus Service which would operate between Southampton General hospital and Lymington hospital. The proposed project, which is subject to funding, would run up to twice a day in each direction, 5 days per week, dropping off and picking up passengers from designated points in each of the five parishes along the Waterside area, at a small charge.

Hythe and Dibden parish Council is trying to ascertain the demand for this potential service and would welcome residents completing the questionnaire below, together with providing any suggestions and input on aspirations and requirements. https://forms.gle/FcyBGhUXxCzc2hUV6

25/03/2024

Dear Patients,
REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS
Please be aware that as of Tuesday 2nd April our turnaround time for prescription requests will be changing from 3 working days to 5 workings days. ***🐥🐰Easter Bank holidays - If you are going to be running out off your medication next week, please make sure you have put in your prescription request by Thursday 28th at the latest***
Thank you,
The Partners at Forestside

25/03/2024

The image below shows the nearest pharmacies that will be open during the Easter bank holidays. Alternatively, view all the Hampshire pharmacies opening hours here:https://www.england.nhs.uk/south-east/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/2024/03/Hampshire-Pharmacy-Opening-Times-Easter-BH-2024.pdf