Vine Medical Group

30/05/2026

❓Are your child's vaccines up to date?

🔴Check their red book, or contact the practice.

📲You can check the immunisations schedule here: nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

29/05/2026

Download the free NHS Weight Loss Plan app to help you start healthier eating habits, be more active, and start losing weight.

The plan is broken down into 12 weeks so you can:
▪ set weight loss goals
▪ plan your meals
▪ make healthier food choices
▪ get more active and burn more calories
▪ record your activity and progress

Don't worry, the app makes it easy for you – just take it one week at a time. Let's make "one day" today!

28/05/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise. You can quickly and easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster before they arrive in the post and more. All when it suits you.

Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp/.

Tap the NHS App

27/05/2026

It's important to while enjoying the outdoors. Get more info on ticks and Lyme disease in the UKHSA's blog post: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/what-is-lyme-disease-and-why-do-we-
need-to-be-tick-aware/

26/05/2026

People with a learning disability are much more likely to experience constipation, and to have their symptoms overlooked.
If you care for someone with a learning disability, help them avoid the serious consequences of constipation by making sure they know the signs and know to tell someone they trust.
The NHS has developed a new set of resources to help you discuss constipation with those you care for.

Download the resources at www.england.nhs.uk/publication/constipationresources-for-carers/

26/05/2026

Feeling hot, hot, hot?

It's not just The Merrymen (look it up Gen Z) who can be affected by high temperatures - older people, young children and those with long term health conditions can struggle with heat and are at greater risk of needing medical or emergency help.

Here are our top tips for keeping cool when the weather is hot:

🥵Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol
🥵Exercise in the cooler parts of the day (early morning or evening)
🥵Apply sunscreen, wear a hat & loose-fitting, light clothing if you are heading out
🥵Try and stay out of direct sun in the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
🥵Close windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun (and open them when they're in the shade)

Make sure you know what symptoms to look out for that might indicate someone you're with is suffering from heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do about it: https://ow.ly/iy3Z50Z44Gg

22/05/2026

14/05/2026

We are recruiting for two Care Navigators to join our busy Reception Team. Full details at NHS Jobs:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3798-26-0008

13/05/2026

💬 “Having my screening closer to home made such a difference. The team were incredibly kind, reassuring and professional throughout, and the whole experience felt calm and supportive.”

The mobile breast screening unit is moving to Tesco Havant next week, making it easier for women registered with Waterlooville GP practices to attend their appointment closer to home. 💗

📍 Tesco Havant

If you’re eligible, please look out for your digital invitation by text message and take the opportunity to attend.

Breast screening can help detect cancer early, before symptoms appear, and could make all the difference.

12/05/2026

📢 VMG Patients - Please be aware that we will be closed on the afternoon of Wednesday 13th May 2026.

This is to allow staff time to complete necessary training.

We will resume normal services from 08:00 on Wednesday.

If need healthcare or treatment on Wednesday afternoon, and it can't wait, please contact 111, visit a local pharmacy, or attend an Urgent Treatment Centre. For life threatening accidents and emergencies please dial 999.