Birchington Medical Centre

19/08/2025

Sore throat? Sinusitis? Water infection? Your pharmacist can now provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without you seeing a GP. 💊🩺

Think pharmacy first.

➡ nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

16/08/2025

Planning to visit a beach this summer? 🏖

Most stings from sea creatures in the UK are not serious and can be treated with first aid. 🪼

See our advice on what to do if you or someone you're with is stung by a sea creature, and when to get medical advice ➡ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/jellyfish-and-other-sea-creature-stings

14/08/2025

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13/08/2025

Did you know that up to 90 per cent of skin cancers are preventable by adopting simple sun-safe strategies. ☀

Skin cancer is also one of the only cancers we can physically see developing in its early stages and if detected, diagnosed and treated early enough, almost all cases are curable.

11/08/2025

Did you know you can view and manage your hospital referrals and appointments in the NHS App? 📲

Find out more ➡ ww.nhs.uk/nhs-app

10/08/2025

The first sign of a stroke might not seem like much, like not being able to raise your arm. Or struggling to smile. Or slurring when you speak. Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency.

💬 Face or arm or speech, at the first sign, it's time to call 999.

➡ http://nhs.uk/actFAST

08/08/2025

Did you know, you don't always need to see a GP or visit an emergency department to get the medical help you need.

☎ Call 111 or visit your local pharmacist for a range of guidance.

Don't want to pick up the phone? 📲 Visit nhs.111.uk for online help

05/08/2025

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit ➡️ http://nhs.uk/MMR

04/08/2025

03/08/2025

Take care in the sunshine this summer

🌞 Don't forget your sunscreen! - Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Stay in the shade to avoid getting sunburn, reducing your risk of developing skin cancer.

🫗 Stay hydrated - Babies, children and older adults are more at risk of dehydration.
If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.

🔥 Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency, call 999.

01/08/2025

Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App? 📲

You can send orders when it’s convenient for you and easily change your nominated pharmacy. 💊

Find out more ➡ www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

30/07/2025

Did you know that up to 90 per cent of skin cancers are preventable by adopting simple sun-safe strategies. ☀️

Skin cancer is also one of the only cancers we can physically see developing in its early stages and if detected, diagnosed and treated early enough, almost all cases are curable.