Norfolk Street Surgery

02/10/2025

💉FLU VACCINES

📅The first walk-in flu clinic is today, 2pm to 5pm.

📆The second walk-in flu clinic is on Saturday 4th October, 10am to 1pm.

The clinic is available to over 18s that are eligible for the flu vaccine. If you are eligible, you will have received a text message invite for the flu vaccine.

If you are attending the walk-in flu clinic, please come to the first floor.

🤧Please come along to get protected for winter!

01/10/2025

🚭 October is Stoptober - your chance to take control of your health and quit smoking for good 💪🔥

Whether you've quit, started again, or switched to va**ng, it’s vital to let your doctor know. Why? Because smoking directly affects the treatment and management of long-term conditions like:
❤️ Coronary heart disease (CHD)
🦵 Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
🧠 Stroke or TIA
💉 High blood pressure (hypertension)
🩸 Type 2 diabetes
🫁 COPD and asthma (in adults)
💭 History of psychosis, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
🚰 Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Your smoking status plays a big role in your care plan. Don’t keep it to yourself - tell your GP.

💬 Want to quit? Help is out there:
👉 Speak to your GP
👉 Call the NHS Smokefree Helpline 0300 123 1044
👉 Or visit: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Every day smoke-free is a win 🏆

29/09/2025

❤️ How healthy is your heart?
A heart attack can strike without warning — but recognising the symptoms early can save lives ⚠️💔

🚨 Common warning signs include:
• Chest pain or pressure 🫀
• Pain spreading to your arm, neck, jaw or back
• Shortness of breath 😮‍💨
• Cold sweat 😓
• Lightheadedness or nausea 😵‍💫

💡 If you have a family history of heart conditions, you may be at higher risk. It’s time to take action:
🧠 Learn the signs: https://ow.ly/mTmP50X2Q02
🫀 Check how healthy your heart is: https://ow.ly/Eqke50X2Q03
📊 Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/1qaa50X2Q08
💉 Understand your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/EQ9K50X2Q09

💬 Don’t wait until it’s too late. Knowledge is power — prevention is everything.

25/09/2025

💉FLU VACCINES💉

Norfolk Street Surgery will be running walk-in flu clinics on:

📆 Thursday 2nd October from 2pm to 5pm

📆 Saturday 4th October from 10am to 1pm

The clinic is available to over 18s that are eligible for the flu vaccine. If you are eligible you will have received a text message invite for the flu vaccine.

🤧Please come along to get protected for winter!

You can check the full eligibility for the flu vaccine by visiting: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

❌ If you do not want your vaccine this year, please let us know so we can update your record and stop inviting you.

Find out about the flu vaccine for adults, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

25/09/2025

Pharmacists do so much more than dispense medicines. They offer expert health advice, help manage long-term conditions, provide vaccinations, and guide you on safe, effective treatments. 💊

This year, let’s celebrate the vital role they play in keeping our communities healthy — often as the first point of care.

Learn how to get the most from your pharmacist:
https://ow.ly/iFpj50X0Vy0

24/09/2025

💚 Organ Donation Week

One conversation could save a life. Talking to your loved ones about your wishes means they can support your decision when it matters most.

Learn why it’s so important:
https://ow.ly/XXyP50WZqkc
https://ow.ly/qo8Q50WZqka

22/09/2025

💪🔥 Activate your day with Joe Wicks!

🏃‍♂️💨 Quick, fun workouts to boost your 💥 energy, 😄 mood & 💗 health — wherever you are! Perfect for home, school, or outdoors.

🎥 Watch the playlist:
https://ow.ly/iZKz50WY2xf

19/09/2025

Blood cancer is the UK’s 5th most common cancer, but symptoms can be vague and easy to miss — such as persistent fatigue, unexplained bruising, or frequent infections.

Learn the early signs and find support:
https://bloodcancer.org.uk/

https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-are-the-early-warning-signs-of-blood-cancer

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17/09/2025

The new 10-Year Health Plan – Fit for the Future sets out the vision for England’s healthcare.

📅 Over the next decade, the NHS will focus on:
💙 Better patient care
🧪 Medical innovation
🏡 More community-based services

Find out more here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-year-health-plan-for-england-fit-for-the-future

15/09/2025

🚭 Va**ng vs Smoking

Switching from smoking to va**ng can significantly reduce exposure to harmful chemicals — but va**ng is not risk-free. It still delivers ni****ne and other potentially harmful substances.

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/bGL150WVJiU
https://ow.ly/pfuv50WVJiV

13/09/2025

🩸 Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to infection. Act fast if you notice:

• Slurred speech or confusion
• Extreme shivering or muscle pain
• Passing little or no urine
• Severe breathlessness
• Skin mottled, bluish, or very pale

These symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/byYC50WVGGM
https://ow.ly/Ubfu50WVGGO

10/09/2025

🕯 World Su***de Prevention Day – 10 September
Thoughts of self‑harm or su***de can be deeply distressing—and often, people don’t reach out for help. You are not alone and help is available.

This resource offers vital information and guidance:
https://ow.ly/Rz4f50WTO8P

UK Helplines — available to you now:

• Samaritans (24/7, free & confidential): Call 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): For anyone in crisis, call 0800 58 58 58 (5 pm–midnight daily)
• National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK: Call 0800 689 5652 (6 pm–midnight daily)
• Papyrus HOPELINEUK (under‑35s or concerned loved ones): 0800 068 4141 (24/7), or text 07786 209 697
• Shout (24/7 text support): Text SHOUT to 85258

You do not need to face these feelings alone—support is available, free, and just a call or text away.