Blackthorn Health Centre

01/04/2025

We are recruiting for 2 x Cleaners across our HEMC and Lowford sites, please visit the website for more information.

We are looking for a receptionist who is available to work 16 hours per week. Please read our recruitment pack for further information.

17/03/2025

Merger Update- Please see our website.
This link will also be sent via text to all adult patients who have a mobile registered with us.

Merger update

13/03/2025

Have your say on local pharmacy services!

This post is from Botley Parish Council, but it is in relation to pharmacy services across ALL areas of Hampshire, if you have any comments you would like to share with Hampshire County Council of the pharmacy services where you live, follow the link below:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/consultations/pharmaceutical-needs-assessment-hampshire2025

Consultation closes on the 21st March 2025!

Hampshire County Council is seeking public feedback on local pharmaceutical needs. The consultation closes on 21st March.

To share your views click the link below:

https://www.hants.gov.uk/aboutthecouncil/haveyoursay/consultations/pharmaceutical-needs-assessment-hampshire2025

10/03/2025

We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls this morning and are working hard to assist you as quickly as possible. We kindly ask for your patience while waiting. Additionally, you do have the choice to use the call back option but please ensure your phone is nearby, as we are unable to make a second call. If you need to call but it can wait, please call us back tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.

05/03/2025

Please consider completing this survey as it impacts our Lowford site (ESP Hub).

Don’t forget to have your say! Survey closing THIS Friday.

Fill it out here: https://www.voteholmes.co.uk/campaigns/portsmouth-road-survey

21/02/2025

Did you know February is National Heart Month? If you have high blood pressure, look after your heart by ensuring your blood pressure is treated to recommended targets and you have submitted your blood pressure readings to the Surgery in the last year.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/support-our-campaigns/heart-month

21/02/2025

We are short staffed in Reception today (Friday) due to sickness. If you need to call but it can wait, please call us on Monday. If you do need to call, please be patient with the team who are in as they are under a lot of pressure. Thank you for your support.

13/02/2025

Just to let you know, the Practice and phone lines will be closed next Thursday (20th February 2025) from 1pm onwards while the clinical and nursing staff attend the TARGET training event.

TARGET stands for Time for Audit Research Governance Education and Training and is a bi-annual Training scheme that brings West Hampshire ICB’s GPs, Practice Nurses and HCAs together to learn new skills, hear about new treatments and share good practices. This will result in better services and enable the surgery clinical staff to perform their jobs as effectively as possible.

When the Practice is closed, if you need advice about a health problem that cannot wait until it opens again on 21st February 2025, you should call NHS 111. In a medical emergency, you should call 999.

05/02/2025

Some interesting facts about GP funding.

31/01/2025

We have some job opportunities on our website, including GP, ANP/ACP, Receptionist, Workflow Administrator, Finance Manager and Operations Manager. Please share!

We are looking for a receptionist who is available to work 16 hours per week. Please read our recruitment pack for further information.

27/01/2025

If you’ve been invited for your smear test, call us to make your appointment.

22/01/2025

20/01/2025

Please be aware our reception team are very short staffed today. This may impact response times and the speed of service. We are doing our best to manage the situation and appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

10/01/2025

We still have a supply of vaccinations for patients in the at-risk groups. If you think that includes you, please contact us to make an appointment.

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill.

If you’re eligible, it’s not too late to get vaccinated. Find a pharmacy that offers free flu vaccination, or contact your GP practice ➡️ www.nhs.uk/wintervaccinations

03/01/2025

❗️❗️ EDIT: Important change to dates. Unfortunately we have needed to delay the events scheduled for January. Please see the updated dates below:

We're running a whole series of 'Keeping You Well' health fairs for people with learning disabilities, their carers and families.

At the fairs you'll be able to find out more from local health professionals about keeping yourself well. Including stalls on...

- annual health checks
- reasonable adjustments
- health screening
- health promotion
- lifestyle and exercise

The next events are at:

- 13 February, 9.30-12.30, at Duke of Connaught’s Own Club, 74 Western Road, Fareham, PO16 0NS
- 27 February, 9.30-12.30, at St. James Methodist Church, St. James road, Shirley, Southampton SO15 5HE

More events are being planned and will be announced as soon as the venues are confirmed.

Drop in and explore what health support is available to you!

02/01/2025

If you'd like to join our Patient Participation Group, see the information attached- Next Meeting date- 1st March 2025

30/12/2024

Get it On (GIO) is the condom distribution scheme running across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. If you are under 25 you can get free condoms from lots of different organisations. Even if you are under 16 years old you can still join the scheme. https://www.letstalkaboutit.nhs.uk/christmas-gio-campaign/

24/12/2024