Avonside Health Centre

29/05/2026

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.

And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.

So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life.

nhs.uk/breast

26/05/2026

Since April 2026, all adults over 75 can now receive the RSV vaccine💉

Get in touch to book in with one of our nurses. More information can be found here - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

24/05/2026

23/05/2026

We are now closed for the second May bank holiday (Monday 25th May 2026).

We will be back open as usual from Tuesday 26th May 2026 (08:00 for online requests).

If you need any medical advice whilst we are closed, please use 111, your local pharmacy or call 999 in an emergency.

We hope everyone has a lovely bank holiday weekend🌸

21/05/2026

Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school? Visit BestStartinLife.gov.uk for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.

19/05/2026

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and wants to play a key role in improving the patient journey.

The Care Navigator role ties all aspects of patient care together including assisting patient queries and booking appointments to processing secondary care communications. The key focus is to improve a patients journey and experience to ensure they receive the best care possible.

https://avonsidehealthcentre.nhs.uk/join-our-team/

18/05/2026

This week is Dementia Action Week

1 in 3 people in the UK living with dementia do not have a diagnosis
91% of people affected by dementia say there are benefits to getting a diagnosis

Dementia Action Week is an awareness campaign led by Alzheimer’s Society, bringing people and organisations together to act on dementia.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/our-campaigns

16/05/2026

How healthy is your lifestyle? Take the quiz to find out!

You'll get NHS apps and advice to show you how to make changes where they matter most - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

13/05/2026

Little brains grow fast - and how they spend their screen time matters more than you might think. We've pulled together simple, practical tips to help your under-5 build healthy habits from the start. Visit Best Start in Life for more.

Being a parent of a young child can be challenging. Screens are part of modern life - but knowing what to put on, when to switch off, and how your own screen habits shape your child's can make a real difference to their development. Visit Best Start in Life for practical guidance.

Helping your child develop a healthy relationship with screens starts earlier than you'd think. Explore our friendly, practical screen time guidance for under-5s - visit Best Start in Life for more - https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s

11/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re asking people to join us in taking action to support good mental health. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless. And while our individual actions matter, when we come together we are even more powerful.