Birches Head Medical Centre & Hulton House Surgery

07/01/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.
You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

06/01/2026

Please avoid our carpark this morning, its likely you won’t be able to get off ❄️🚗

05/01/2026

It’s treacherous underfoot so please take care.
If you are wanting an appointment for today, we can book patients in for a triage as some of our staff are currently stuck in this snow.

02/01/2026

🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, We’re Here for You

If you’re finding things difficult at the moment, please remember that support is available locally and nationally day and night. You don’t have to struggle alone.

Urgent & 24/7 Mental Health Support
• NHS 111 – Mental Health Option: Call 111 any time for urgent mental health help across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent.
• 24/7 Mental Health Text Support: Free, confidential text support is also available across the area.

Talking Therapies
• NHS Talking Therapies (Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent)
Free, confidential support for anxiety, low mood and stress.
📞 0300 303 0923 | Self-referral available.

Listening & Befriending Services
• British Red Cross Support Line: 0808 196 3651
• Samaritans (24/7): 116 123
• The Silver Line (Age 55+): 0800 470 80 90
• OMEGA – Chatterbox & Letterbox befriending: 01743 245088
• PAPYRUS (Su***de prevention for young people): 0800 068 4141
• Mind: 0300 300 5468

Financial Worries
Support and advice are available via Citizens Advice, Shelter, and StepChange Debt Charity. Guidance on coping with money worries can also be found on nhs.uk.

Domestic Abuse Support
If you are concerned about your safety, help is available:
• New Era
• Staffordshire Women’s Aid
• Men’s Advice Line

Please reach out if you need support and remember, seeking help is a strength 💙

31/12/2025

Happy New Year 🥳

25/12/2025

To: All of our Patients and their families

🎄Merry Christmas from everyone at Birches Head Medical Centre & Hulton House Surgery🎄

We would like to wish all our patients and their families a very Merry Christmas 🎅🏽 during the festive period and a happy New Year! 🎉

A huge thank you for all the gifts and cards that have been given to the practices! We are overwhelmed - finally thank you for all your support and kindness throughout the year.

From: All the team at Birches Head Medical Centre & Hulton House Surgery!

24/12/2025

10/11/2025

We unfortunately are having major computer issues with a total loss of systems affecting our Branch Surgery Hulton House Surgery!

If you are needing an appointment or have any other queries, please contact our Main Site Birches Head Medical Centre on 01782 948998

Many Thanks

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

01/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported us and came along to have their flu and covid vaccinations today at Birches Head Medical Centre and Hulton House Surgery!

Just shy of 900 vaccines 💉 done 😄
We have a clinic on the 14th October and we will be planning more for November 😄

18/09/2025

We are currently booking flu vaccinations for October 💉 and Nasal Flu 🤧

Please contact the Surgery to book your appointment.

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.