Tollesbury Surgery

05/01/2026

Did you know there are various ways your can keep on top of hospital appointments?

As well as contacting the hospital directly, appointments can be managed quickly and easily through the NHS App! 📱

Keep track of when your next hospital appointment is approaching and find contact details should you need to amend the booking.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/DJ6iv

05/01/2026

This cold season can make certain tasks much more difficult for vulnerable residents.

Jobs like fetching the food shopping, could lead to trips and falls for people who are more unsteady on their feet.

During this icy period, check in on your vulnerable friends, family, and neighbours.

For more winter guidance, visit our website: https://orlo.uk/Yl8hr

29/12/2025

Make having a blood pressure check part of your festive 'to-do' list and help protect your heart health into the new year

29/12/2025

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

If you're worried about your own or a loved one's gambling habits this Christmas, help and support is available.

For more information, visit http://nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

29/12/2025

Need urgent dental care? Call NHS 111 first 🦷

More urgent dental appointments are now available across mid and south Essex, and NHS 111 can book you directly into a local dental practice. This makes it quicker and easier to get urgent dental care without having to call around practices yourself or visit an emergency department.

When to call NHS 111 for urgent dental care:
- Severe toothache
- Abscesses or swellings
- Severe bleeding from the gums
- Broken or knocked out teeth

Find out how you can access urgent dental care using NHS 111: https://orlo.uk/3bw1I

24/12/2025

From 24th November to today 24th December there have been 72 patients who did not turn up for their appointments.
Please if you cannot attend your appointment phone and let us know or send a message through accurx, preferably in a timely manner so we can book someone else in that slot.

Thank you

23/12/2025

Get your cervical screening result faster with the NHS app

Find information and services to help you manage your health.

22/12/2025

With Christmas is approaching, the weather getting colder, and bank holidays nearly upon us, it is important we all plan ahead and use the NHS services wisely.

Local pharmacist, Husain Master, shares his advice, including:
- what items should be in your medicine cupboard
- remembering to check your local pharmacy opening hours
- what NHS numbers to call depending on if it is an emergency

Read more: https://orlo.uk/iYzcO

22/12/2025

Our groups are running this Monday 7-9pm for any man 18+ 👌

We understand that Christmas isn’t the easiest time of year for everyone, so if you need support during the festive season, please come along.

No bookings. No fees. No pressure to talk.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups.

Please check our website for any changes to venue’s due to the Christmas period.

Please note that groups will be closed on December 29th and will then be back open on Monday January 5th 2026 7-9PM.

22/12/2025

Where possible, make sure you regularly ventilate your home, especially when drying laundry indoors.

No ventilation can cause mould, which will not only add another cleaning task on your to-do list, but will also affect your breathing!

Learn more about how to breathe easy this winter, by visiting our website: https://orlo.uk/v81ad

22/12/2025

🎄 Keep the festive cheer, not the germs! 🦠

It's a winter tradition that we all want to avoid.

Winter bugs like norovirus can spread fast and ruin your celebrations.

👉 Wash your hands regularly with soap and water to stay healthy this season.
💡 Help keep yourself and your loved ones safe!

22/12/2025