Brinnington Surgery

24/07/2025

Today is Samaritans Awareness Day, a chance to remind everyone that help is always available no matter what you're going through.

At Brinnington Surgery, we recognise that mental health is just as important as physical health. If you’re feeling low, isolated, or overwhelmed, you don’t have to face it alone.

📞 Call 116 123 – free, confidential, and open 24/7
🌐 More info:

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

23/07/2025

Places where kids can eat free (or £1) over the school holidays!😊

22/07/2025

Antibiotics aren't leftovers! ❌

Saving antibiotics “just in case” might seem like a good idea, but it’s not.

Here’s why you should never save or reuse antibiotics:

🚫 They may not treat your current illness
🚫 They could cause side effects
🚫 They contribute to antibiotic resistance
🚫 Taking the wrong dose can be harmful

✅ Always take antibiotics exactly as prescribed
✅ Finish the full course, even if you feel better
✅ Return any unused antibiotics to your pharmacy, never keep or bin them!

18/07/2025

📅 We’ve lost over TWO WEEKS of GP appointments in 2025 – and it’s only July! 😢

Every missed appointment is a slot that another patient could have used.

⏰ If you can’t make it – please let us know.

💬 Cancel via the NHS App, online, or call us.

Together, we can reduce waste and help everyone get the care they need. 💙

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18/07/2025

Make more time for the important things this summer. Ordering repeat prescriptions is quicker with the NHS App. If you’re away from home, you can choose to collect from a pharmacy nearby – wherever you are in the UK.

Search ‘NHS App’ and get it set up on your device.

16/07/2025

Pharmacy First – Get Expert Help Without a GP Appointment! 🏥

Did you know you can now get treatment for common conditions directly from your local pharmacy without needing to see a GP?

Under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, pharmacists can assess and treat a range of conditions, including:

✅ Earache (ages 1–17)
✅ Sore throat
✅ Sinusitis
✅ Infected insect bites
✅ Impetigo
✅ Shingles
✅ Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16–64)

Pharmacists are highly trained professionals and can offer clinical advice, treatment, and even prescriptions when appropriate.

This means faster access to care for you and helps keep GP appointments available for those who need them most.

15/07/2025

Free to a good home. Large desk in great condition. Just needs screws to attach the desk top to the frame. Please contact the surgery if you’re interested 👍🏼

15/07/2025

We currently have no working computers. So if you don’t need to call us first thing this morning please don’t and if you do please bear with us as we won’t be able to do much. Our IT service are trying their best to resolve the issue asap 👍🏼

14/07/2025

Our July newsletter is here, copies will also be available at reception 👍

11/07/2025

Going away this summer? Please remember to order enough of your medication, at least five days in advance of your holiday.

Running out of regular medication where you’re unable to source more could cause serious side effects. Enjoy your holiday and request your medication early via the NHS App.

09/07/2025

Got a cold or the flu? You probably don’t need antibiotics.

Antibiotics treat bacterial infections – not viruses like colds, flu, most sore throats, coughs, or COVID-19.

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them won’t help you get better faster, but it can cause side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance.

❌ Antibiotics don’t work for:

- Colds
- Flu
- Most coughs
- Runny noses

✅ What can help:

- Rest 🛌
- Fluids 💧
- Paracetamol or ibuprofen for symptoms 💊

If you’re unsure, speak to your pharmacist or GP – we’re here to help.

Let’s protect antibiotics for when they’re really need

06/07/2025

📞 New 24/7 Appointment Check & Cancel Line – Help Us Help You!

Did you know that missed GP appointments waste valuable NHS time every week?

We’ve made it easier than ever to manage your appointment – even outside opening hours. You can now Check or Cancel your GP appointment 24/7 using our new automated phone system. It’s quick, easy, and helps free up appointments for other patients in need.

👉 Just call the surgery number and follow the simple instructions – anytime, day or night.

✔ No waiting on hold
✔ No need to speak to a receptionist
✔ Just one quick call to help us keep things running smoothly

💬 If you can’t make it, please cancel it.

Thank you for supporting your NHS and helping us reduce wasted appointments. 🙌