The Village Medical Centre

02/07/2025

02/07/2025

The new weight management medication ‘Tirzepatide’ (brand name Mounjaro®) is shortly being made available to NHS patients to support weight loss.

The drug is being made available on a phased basis, with the first group of people eligible under the national criteria being people who:

Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 kg/m² or more (or 37.5 kg/m² for people from minority ethnic family backgrounds)
and

Have at least four of the following long-term conditions:
1. Type 2 diabetes
2. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
3. Dyslipidaemia
4. Established cardiovascular disease
5. Obstructive sleep apnoea

for more information please follow link to NHS website:

Semaglutide (Wegovy) is a weight loss drug that was approved by NICE in the UK on 4 September 2023. Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) has since been approved by NICE on 23 December 2024.

09/06/2025

Free Cancer Support Group

These groups are a perfect chance for carers to meet others and take a well-deserved break. With several groups available, pick the one that fits your schedule best! Free tea and coffee is provided.

They also have a number of Drop-In sessions where you can chat with the're Carer Connectors to get advice on benefits, carer's allowance, and other support options available to you as a carer. No booking needed, just show up on the day!

02/06/2025

Georgie & Savannah are doing a sponsored skydive this September to raise money for claire House chrildren’s hospice. Please give what you can! Thank you in advance!

21/05/2025

Reminder!
May Bank holiday
Monday the 26th of May the surgery will be closed due to the bank holiday. We will be back open as normal on Tuesday the 27th of May. If you require medical care on Monday the 26th please call 111 or 999 in an emergency.
We hope you all have a lovely Spring bank holiday weekend!

19/05/2025

Georgie & Savannah are doing a sponsored skydive this September to raise money for claire House chrildren’s hospice. Please give what you can! Thank you in advance!
Good luck ladies!!

14/05/2025

14th of May - National Receptionist day

They’re there when you call to make an appointment, they call you to make sure you remember to make it. When you need a referral, they’re the ones who take the call and make sure it happens, and when there’s a cancellation they call to let you know of the change. They do the paperwork that keeps everything in order.

Without receptionist, there’s no way a surgery could go about the day to day business smoothly, Receptionist’s Day celebrates these heroes of office life with their very own holiday. You know they deserve it!

Thank you to our amazing team, you all work so hard and we really do appreciate everything you do!!

13/05/2025

It's day 1️⃣ of

This week is all about raising awareness of insulin safety!

📸 Don't forget to share your photos, make sure to tag us in and use the hashtags ⬇️

12/05/2025

International Nurses Day!

Nursing staff work in a vast variety of settings – from GP surgeries and hospitals to care homes and prisons. But no matter where you are, the public trust you in their times of need. They turn to you not only for your care and compassion, but for your knowledge, your training and your skills.

Thank you for everything!

05/05/2025

Deaf Awareness Week 5-11th of May

Deaf Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness about the Deaf community, our language, culture, and history.

It is a time to celebrate Deaf identity, promote Deaf culture, and advocate for equal access to communication and services for the Deaf and hard of hearing. This week-long event provides an opportunity for individuals and organisations to come together and support the Deaf community, learn about their experiences, and work towards a more inclusive and accessible society.

05/05/2025

International Day of the Midwife

In these challenging times, midwives are critical. They are trusted first responders within their communities, who can prepare health systems to be ready for any crisis. They can provide up to 90% of sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, and adolescent health (SRMNAH) services, even during humanitarian crises.

For more information, visit the International Confederation of Midwives website.

Thank You!

30/04/2025

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