Balance Street Health Centre

21/12/2025

18/12/2025

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can cause lung infections like bronchiolitis, making it difficult for newborn babies to breathe and causing 20,000 infants to need hospital treatment each year.

Talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule yours from 28 weeks of pregnancy.

15/12/2025

People aged 75-79 can get a free vaccination to protect themselves from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common lung infection that can lead to serious illnesses like pneumonia.

Read more about RSV vaccination here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/respiratory-syncytial-virus-rsv/

13/12/2025

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.

Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth

12/12/2025

📢 Flu Vaccines Still Available!

We want to remind all our patients that flu vaccinations are still available. Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter by booking your appointment today.
✅ Quick and easy
✅ Helps prevent serious illness
✅ Recommended for everyone, especially those at higher risk

If you are eligible for a flu vaccination, speak to reception to book your appointment.
Stay healthy and safe this season!

10/12/2025

Duncan Burton, NHS England's Chief Nursing Officer, is here to talk about the importance of the RSV vaccine for older adults.
RSV can cause lung infections like pneumonia. If you're 75-79, we will contact you about vaccination.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

08/12/2025

📣 Reminder: We’ve Changed the Way You Book Appointments!

We’re now using Total Triage for all GP appointment requests.
✅ Every request is reviewed by a clinician first
✅ Faster access to the right care
✅ Reduced waiting times

📱 How to Submit a Request in the NHS App:

Log in to the NHS App.
Select Services at the bottom of the page.
Tap Contact your GP about a health problem.
You’ll see a message saying the service is provided by Accurx – press Continue.
Confirm your details.
Confirm that none of your symptoms are an emergency.
Enter as much information as possible about your symptoms.
Re-confirm your details.
Select whether you’d like a telephone call or text message about the appointment.
Choose to verify the form (optional).
Enter if there is someone specific you’d like to speak to.
Submit the request.
✅ You’ll receive a confirmation message once it’s sent.

🌐 How to Submit a Request on Our Website:

Go to www.balancestreetpractice.nhs.uk.
Click Appointments in the menu.
Select Submit a new request.
Choose I have a health problem or the section most appropriate for your needs.
Confirm that none of your symptoms are an emergency.
Enter as much information as possible about your symptoms.
Re-confirm your details.
Select whether you’d like a telephone call or text message about the appointment.
Choose to verify the form (optional).
Enter if there is someone specific you’d like to speak to.
Submit the request.
✅ You’ll receive a confirmation message once it’s sent.

💡 If you have trouble using the NHS App or the website, speak to a member of our team – we’re happy to help!

05/12/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

02/12/2025

If you’ve ever served in the UK Armed Forces, are struggling with your mental health and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help. Op COURAGE is a dedicated NHS mental health service developed by veterans, for veterans.

Visit nhs.uk/opcourage

01/12/2025

📣 Reminder: Booking Routine Nurse Appointments Is Now Easier!

You can now book routine nurse appointments online via the NHS App – no need to wait in the call queue!

✅ Choose a time that suits you
✅ Quick and easy

Appointments available to book online include:
Flu Vaccinations
Contraception Consultations
Blood Tests (requested by a clinician)
Hypertension Reviews
Cervical Screening
B12 Injections
Asthma/COPD Reviews
Diabetic Reviews
NHS Travel Vaccinations
Pre-Diabetic Reviews

How to book via the NHS App:
📱 Download the NHS App from the App Store or Google Play
➡ Log in
➡ Click Upcoming and Past Appointments
➡ Click GP Surgery Appointments
➡ Select Book a GP Appointment (please note although it says GP appointment, this is an NHS App feature we cannot change – it means the practice, not just a GP)
➡ Select the appointment type you need
➡ Select Balance Street
➡ Select a clinician
➡ Choose a convenient time

💡 Please note: If an appointment is booked incorrectly, it will be cancelled, and you’ll receive a text message asking you to contact reception.

Not registered for the NHS App yet?
It’s free, easy to use, and gives you access to a range of services including prescriptions and test results.