Concord Medical Practice

28/07/2025

Today is World Hepatitis Day – a global call to eliminate hepatitis as a public health threat. 🦠 Hepatitis can affect anyone, but it’s preventable, treatable, and in many cases, curable.
💛 Know the facts, get tested, and take action:
👉 https://www.worldhepatitisday.org

Patient Info Learning - https://patient.info/digestive-health/hepatitis?utm_source=MSMS
What do you need to know about Hepatitis? - https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-you-need-to-know-about-hepatitis?utm_source=MSMS

25/07/2025

25/07/2025

Today is National Schizophrenia Day – a chance to challenge stigma and raise understanding. Schizophrenia is a serious but treatable mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

💬 Let’s talk openly, support each other, and learn the facts:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/schizophrenia/overview/

25/07/2025

The HPV vaccine protects against most types of HPV, which is a virus that causes most types of cervical cancer.
Find out more about the HPV vaccine ➡️

Find out about the HPV vaccine, including who it's for, how to get it and possible side effects.

25/07/2025

📣📣📣We still have a few GP appointments available for today please call 01914173557 to secure yours or book on NHS app📣📣📣

24/07/2025

Did you know you can now see a Patient Advisor at Galleries Medical Practice if you are registered with one of the Washington GP Practices? Patient Advisors can offer help with job advice, CV, interview techniques, support you to stay in or return to work, training and much more.

Please see attached leaflet for more information and ask your reception team to book an appointment with one of the advisors.

24/07/2025

🇬🇧 If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, your health matters — and your NHS GP needs to know about your service!

We are here to help veterans get the tailored care and support they deserve. Whether it’s mental health support through Op COURAGE or physical health help via Op RESTORE, registering your service with your GP means better, personalised care.

No matter how long you served or when you left, updating your GP is simple and essential. Help spread the word and look after your health!

Find out more here: www.nhs.uk/veterans

23/07/2025

You can download this FREE booklet here: https://bit.ly/4l9wuFg

We have a limited supply of hard copies. If you need one, please give us a call on 0191 514 7145 and we will get one to you.

23/07/2025

💜Our Therapeutic Course has just 3 spaces left.

🫶Starts Thursday 31st July for 6 weeks

This course will equip you with some tools and techniques..

💚to support you with low mood and depression
💚help you to challenge your negative thoughts

If you feel that you would benefit from this course, please get in touch with us.
Tel: 0191 417 8043
Email: info@washingtonmind.org.uk

23/07/2025

The surgery will be closed today 12:30pm - 2:30pm for CPR training

If you require medical assistance while the surgery is closed please call NHS 111 or in an emergency 999 📞