Leatside Surgery

16/07/2025

Submission to Secretary of State Wes Streeting by LPG regarding Pharmacy Posted on 16th July, 2025The Leatside Patient group have made a submission to the Secretary of State Wes Streeting.You can read it here.

03/07/2025

03/07/2025

https://leatside.co.uk/alerts/post-cancer-treatment/

03/07/2025

PROTECT – Dementia Posted on 3rd July, 2025 PROTECTInterested in research to improve brain health and prevent dementia? Sign up to PROTECT at www.protectstudy.org.ukWho can take part?PROTECT is open to anyone aged 40 and over without a diagnosis of dementia. You need to have regular access to a co...

02/07/2025

❗ Missed Appointments Matter – Here's Why ❗

Every week, dozens of GP appointments go to waste because patients simply don’t turn up—and don’t let us know. Patients at Leatside Surgery missed 198 appointments in June 2025. These missed appointments (DNAs) might seem small, but they have a big impact:

➡️ That unused time could have helped someone urgently needing care
➡️ It increases waiting times for everyone
➡️ It puts extra pressure on NHS staff already working flat out
➡️ It costs money that could have been used to help someone who needs care

We understand that things come up—but if you can’t make it, please cancel. It only takes a minute, and it helps us care for more people in our community. You can cancel via the NHSApp, your online login (https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login), our online contact form https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/l83043, or by calling us 01803 862671.

✅ Let’s work together to make every appointment count.

30/06/2025

🚗 Could you be entitled to free hospital parking?

If you or someone you’re supporting meets certain criteria – such as receiving cancer treatment, being a Blue Badge holder, or visiting a relative who's in critical care , you may qualify for free parking at our sites.

Check the full list and find out more 👉
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30/06/2025

☀️🌡️ Hot Weather Alert – Stay Cool & Look Out for Each Other

Looks like we're in for a stretch of very hot weather here in the UK 🥵 – and while we all love a bit of sunshine, extreme heat can be tough, especially for older people and those with health conditions like asthma, heart issues, or diabetes.

Here are some simple ways to stay cool and safe over the next few days:

💧 Keep hydrated – Drink water regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Try to avoid too much tea, coffee, or alcohol.
🏠 Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day – usually between 11am and 3pm. Keep curtains closed in sunny rooms and use fans if you have them.
🧊 Cool down – Use a damp cloth on your neck and wrists, take cool showers or baths, or place your feet in a bowl of cold water.
👕 Dress appropriately – Wear light, loose-fitting clothing and a hat if you’re out and about.
🧴 Don’t forget sun cream – even in the UK, you can burn quickly in strong sun. SPF 30 or higher is best.

❤️ Please take a moment to check in on vulnerable neighbours, friends, or family members – especially those living alone or with long-term health conditions. A quick call or visit could make all the difference.

Let’s all take care of ourselves and each other. Stay safe, stay cool 😎🌿

24/06/2025

❤️❤️ Women and people with a cervix who are overdue for cervical screening in England will be offered an at-home testing option, in plans to help boost participation in the life-saving cervical screening programme.

The new initiative, announced today by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), will offer women who are six months overdue for screening a self-sampling kit to complete at home and return to a lab via pre-paid mail. Anyone whose sample shows signs of high-risk HPV (human papillomavirus), the cause of almost all cervical cancers, will then be referred to a specialist for follow-up testing.

The rollout is expected to begin in January 2026.

People who are six months overdue for cervical screening in England will now be offered self-sampling kits they can use at home.

16/06/2025

📲 Receive Screening Invitations via the NHS App! 🩺

The NHS is enhancing communication by sending screening invitations for breast, bowel and cervical cancer directly to your smartphone through the NHS App. This digital approach aims to reduce missed appointments and streamline your healthcare experience. Where app messaging is not available, communications will be sent via SMS and then by letter as a last resort. This means that people without access to smartphones and elderly patients can still receive messages through traditional routes, ensuring that no vital information is missed. Those without smartphone access will also benefit from phone lines being freed up, with many patients able to get the information they need digitally.

Key Benefits:

Convenience: Access screening invitations anytime, anywhere.

Efficiency: Receive timely reminders to stay on top of your health.

Environmental Impact: Contribute to reducing paper waste and NHS costs.

How to Get Started:

Download the NHS App: Available on the App Store and Google Play.

Enable Notifications: Ensure you turn on notifications for the NHSApp on your phone to receive updates.

Access via Web: Prefer using a computer? Log in at NHS Online Login to manage your health information.

By embracing this digital tool, you can manage your health more effectively and contribute to a more sustainable NHS.

16/06/2025

🚀 Be part of Research through the NHS App! 🧬📱

The UK is making it easier than ever to participate in life-saving clinical trials, thanks to the 10-Year Health Plan. Now, you can sign up for clinical trials directly through the NHS App and help drive medical breakthroughs.

How It Works:

Download the NHS App 📲. Select 'View all' next to the 'Your health' option. On the 'Your health' screen, choose 'Your health choices'. On the 'Your health choices screen, select 'Be part of health research'. Read the guidance, and follow the instructions to register.

Explore Trials and sign up based on your health profile

Get Updates on new trials and opportunities

Why Join?

Access Cutting-Edge Treatments 🏥

Contribute to Life-Saving Research 💡

Help Make Trials More Inclusive 🌍

Start today and be part of a healthier future!

👉 bepartofresearch.uk
👉 Download the NHS App: App Store | Google Play