The Lawn Medical Centre

21/11/2025

Thank You, Swindon Carers Centre!

We were delighted to attend the annual Carers Rights Day event, alongside other fantastic organisations and charities.
Our team was there to raise awareness about:
✅ Cancer Screening Programmes
✅ NHS App
✅ Pharmacy First

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and learn more!
If you are a carer or care for someone, please let us know.

21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

20/11/2025

19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

14/11/2025

📊 Lawn Medical Centre – October 2025 Monthly Statistics

Here’s a look at our activity for October 2025:

• Total appointments: 4,948
• GP appointments: 1,802
• Nurse appointments: 2,761
• Physio appointments: 65
• Pharmacist appointments: 280
• Missed appointments: 249
• Connected calls: 5,064
• Repeat prescription requests: 3,647

Thank you to all patients for your continued support and for attending appointments. Please remember to cancel if you can’t make it – it really helps others get the care they need.

14/11/2025

🧠 How are you doing with your health habits? Take the free quiz! 🎯

Ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing but not sure where to start?

The Healthy Choices Quiz from the NHS gives you a quick score out of 10 based on your lifestyle – covering things like sleep, exercise, diet, smoking and mental health. You’ll get personalised guidance, suggested NHS apps, resources and next-steps.

👉 Take it here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

This quiz is for adults 18+ and is not a medical assessment. If you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.

14/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:

• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

14/11/2025

Did you know you can get contraception directly from your local pharmacy? 💊 💙

Many pharmacies now offer a range of free and confidential contraception services, making it easier than ever to access the support you need.

Pharmacies can help with:
✔️ The contraceptive pill (first time or repeat supply)
✔️ Emergency contraception
✔️ Pregnancy tests
✔️ Advice on different contraceptive options
✔️ Sexual health information and support

No need for a GP appointment — just pop in and speak to a trained pharmacist.

Find out more about how your pharmacy can help:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help

13/11/2025

📣 We’re attending the Carers Rights Day Event!

Our surgeries will be at the Pilgrim Centre, Regent Circus, Swindon SN1 1PX on Thursday 20th November, from 10am to 1pm.
If you are a carer whether for an adult, parent, or young person come along and join us!
✅ Get information on services, wellbeing, finance, education, and more.
✅ Ask questions and receive tailored guidance.
Everyone is welcome, and it’s FREE! Drop in and say hello next Thursday.

Just a reminder of our Carers Rights Day drop-in event on 20th November at the Pilgrim Centre, Swindon!

Come and explore stalls offering information and advice on health, finance, leisure, education, and training. Representatives from various organisations and charities will be there to chat about the services they offer and to answer any questions you may have. Don't miss out!

Light refreshments will be provided.

Get your FREE tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swindon-carers-centres-carers-rights-day-2025-tickets-1535002396489?aff=oddtdtcreator

12/11/2025

🥂✨ Not drinking? That’s a valid choice - and one worth celebrating.

is about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable with their own decisions, whether they drink or not.
Some people are cutting back for health, others are taking a break, and some simply don’t enjoy it - and that’s okay 💬🧃

👂 How can we be more supportive?
✔️ Respect someone’s choice without questioning it
✔️ Offer non-alcoholic options
✔️ Keep social events welcoming for everyone

Learn more from:
👉 https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/stopsobershaming
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-doesnt-drink-alcohol
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/is-sobriety-becoming-trendy

Let’s help make every setting inclusive, whatever’s in your glass 💚

11/11/2025

📢 Missed Appointments in October 2025

We had 249 missed appointments last month, equating to 80 hours of lost appointment time. ⏳

If you can’t attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. You can cancel by:
✅ Using the text link in your appointment reminder
✅ Calling the surgery 📞

Every missed appointment means someone else misses out – help us help more patients! 💙