Northgate Surgery

Northgate Surgery Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

Angel delight or a classic Marathon bar?Bad for your health but good for your soul.How about something that’s good for b...
27/04/2026

Angel delight or a classic Marathon bar?

Bad for your health but good for your soul.
How about something that’s good for both?

Everyone aged 50-74 in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will receive a free bowel screening kit every 2 years.

Date it. Catch it. Swab it. Post it. 4 clean and simple steps to give yourself peace of mind.

So, when you get it, don’t forget it.

Childhood vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases.Vaccines ...
27/04/2026

Childhood vaccinations are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases.

Vaccines help the immune system recognise and fight infections like measles, meningitis and whooping cough before they can cause harm. By keeping up to date with vaccinations, you are not only protecting your child but also helping protect vulnerable people in the wider community.

Without vaccination, children are at higher risk of serious illness, complications, hospitalisation and, in some cases, long-term health problems. Outbreaks of preventable diseases can spread more easily when vaccination rates drop.

Benefits of childhood vaccinations include:
• Protection against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases 💉🛡️
• Reduced spread of infections in schools and communities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨
• Long-term protection and peace of mind 💙🌿
• Helping protect those who cannot be vaccinated ⚠️💛

Keeping vaccinations up to date is a simple step that can make a lifelong difference. 💙✨

Learn about NHS vaccinations and when to have them: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

If Grandstand was your Saturday sports go to, you might want to know that everyone aged 50-74 in Staffordshire and Stoke...
26/04/2026

If Grandstand was your Saturday sports go to, you might want to know that everyone aged 50-74 in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent gets a free bowel screening kit every 2 years.

Just follow the instructions, send it back for free, and let us handle the rest.

When you get it, don’t forget it.

Run out of your regular medication and unable to get to your GP practice?If you need an urgent supply of your usual pres...
25/04/2026

Run out of your regular medication and unable to get to your GP practice?

If you need an urgent supply of your usual prescribed medicine, you may be able to request this through the NHS 111 online service.

This service is available for patients who have completely run out of a regular medicine and cannot wait for a routine prescription.

You can find out more here:
https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription

If you are unsure, please speak to your local pharmacy for advice.

Did you recognise the classic test card?Well done you.Here’s another test to remember: everyone aged 50-74 in Staffordsh...
24/04/2026

Did you recognise the classic test card?

Well done you.

Here’s another test to remember: everyone aged 50-74 in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent will get a free bowel cancer screening kit every 2 years.

It’s designed to catch issues early, even without symptoms.

So when you get it, don’t forget it.

Millions of adults across the country could improve their health and wellbeing by making small changes to their lifestyl...
24/04/2026

Millions of adults across the country could improve their health and wellbeing by making small changes to their lifestyle. The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help.

Take the quiz to receive your overall score and receive personalised recommendations. Whether you want to eat better, move more, drink less or sleep deeper, the NHS has a plan that’s right for you.

Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

MS Awareness Week is a chance to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and support those living with the condition. MS a...
24/04/2026

MS Awareness Week is a chance to raise awareness of Multiple Sclerosis and support those living with the condition.

MS affects the brain and spinal cord and can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, vision problems, numbness, muscle stiffness and difficulties with balance or coordination. Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, which is why understanding and awareness are so important.

There are still many myths about MS, which can lead to misunderstanding and stigma. Learning the facts can help people feel more supported and informed, whether you are living with MS or supporting someone who is. 💙🧠✨

Learn more about MS and support available: https://mstrust.org.uk
Read about common myths and facts about MS: https://patient.info/features/brain-nerves/myths-about-multiple-sclerosis-you-need-to-stop-believing

Of course, it’s Slade’s very own Noddy Holder!If his Christmas number one brings back the excitement of waiting for Sant...
22/04/2026

Of course, it’s Slade’s very own Noddy Holder!

If his Christmas number one brings back the excitement of waiting for Santa to visit, we’ve got news for you.

Everyone aged 50-74 will now receive a free bowel screening kit every 2 years.

Over 80,000 people in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent return their kit every year.

So, when you get it, don’t forget it.

22/04/2026

Turn on notifications to stay on top of messages, appointments and reminders as soon as they're sent.

You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today.

📱Tap the NHS App

Diabetic eye screening is an important part of diabetes care and helps protect your sight. Diabetes can damage the small...
22/04/2026

Diabetic eye screening is an important part of diabetes care and helps protect your sight. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, leading to a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which can cause vision loss if not detected early. Screening checks for early signs before you notice any changes, meaning treatment can start sooner and help prevent serious damage.

If you have diabetes and are aged 12 or over, you will usually be invited for screening every 1–2 years. The test is quick and involves taking photographs of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.

Attending your screening appointment can:
• Detect problems early before symptoms develop 👁️✨
• Help prevent or reduce sight loss 💙🩺
• Support long-term eye health as part of your diabetes care 🌿📊

Even if your vision feels fine, it’s important to attend when invited. 💙✨

Learn more about diabetic eye screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening/

Could you be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes?You can find out by using the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk tool. It onl...
20/04/2026

Could you be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

You can find out by using the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk tool. It only takes a few minutes to complete and could be one of the most important things you do today.

You’ll be asked a series of simple questions to see whether you are at low, moderate or high risk. Please make sure you have a tape measure handy, as you will need to measure your waist.

If you are found to be at moderate or high risk, you may be invited to sign up to your free local Healthier You service.

Search “Know Your Risk” to get started.

Address

7 Carter's Square
Uttoxeter
ST147

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+441889562010

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