High Street Medical Practice

11/05/2026

This week is mental health awareness week.

If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.

It's important to know that support services are available for you to access, whatever you’re going through -

You may need urgent help for mental health for many different reasons. Some people call it a crisis, an emergency or a breakdown. It's important to know that support is available, whatever you're going through.

07/05/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at

If you live in England and are aged 18 or over, you can access NHS talking therapies services for anxiety and depression.

04/05/2026

Please note that we are closed today for the May Bank Holiday.

If you need urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

30/04/2026

28/04/2026

Ordering your repeat prescription is now easier than grabbing a coffee – you can even do it while you’re waiting in line.

Just tap the NHS App!

25/04/2026

Avoid missing your NHS appointments by making a quick change to your NHS App settings.

Follow these quick steps to turn on notifications in your NHS App and stay on top of appointments, messages and reminders from your GP

21/04/2026

This week is National Feet Week, a great reminder to prioritise your foot health.

If you had a problem with your vision, you’d visit an optician. So why treat foot pain any differently? If you’re experiencing discomfort or have any concerns, a podiatrist is the expert to see. They’re trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of foot conditions and can often resolve minor issues quickly before they become more serious.

Look after your feet!

16/04/2026

Meningitis. Know the symptoms and what to do if you spot them.