Ombersley Medical Centre

08/10/2025

We are experiencing a power-cut! If your call isn’t urgent please can you contact us tomorrow.
We apologise for any inconvenience

07/10/2025

Wear It Pink 2025 is on Friday, October 24, 2025, a special day focused on generating funds and promoting awareness for breast cancer research and support.
We are excited to host a bake sale this year to help raise money and spread awareness.
We would love for you to join us.

All proceeds will go to https://breastcancernow.org/wear-it-pink

04/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who came and saw us this morning for their flu vaccinations and Covid boosters!

We administered 825 flu vaccines and 342 Covid boosters 💉🦠 As always, there was a lovely atmosphere and we hope you found the process quick and easy (despite the confusion that we weren’t using the back door as an entrance….. with storm Amy we didn’t want you all outside in the wind and rain).

Huge thank you to our wonderful team for once again giving up their Saturday mornings to help us with the clinic and protect our patients 💚

Don’t worry if you couldn’t attend today, we have clinics with our fabulous nursing team throughout the rest of winter and can always fit you in if needed.

As a reminder…..

You’re eligible for the flu vaccine if you are/have:
- Age 65 or over (including those turning 65 by 31 March 2026)
- Adults (18–64) with certain long-term health conditions, such as Chronic respiratory disease (asthma, COPD and on certain medications), Heart disease, Kidney or liver disease, Neurological conditions (e.g. MS, cerebral palsy), Diabetes, Immunosuppression, Spleen problems / asplenia
- Pregnant women (any stage of pregnancy).
- Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 and children aged 6 months–17 years with long-term health conditions
- People living in a care home or long-stay care facility.
- Carers
- Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals.
- Frontline health and social care workers

You are eligible for the Covid booster if you are/have:
- Aged 75 or over (this is a change from previous years where the age criteria was 65)
- People living in a care home or long-stay care facility
- Patients who are immunosuppressed. Immunosuppression means having a weakened immune system due to a medical condition (like blood cancer, HIV, or immune deficiencies) or treatments (such as chemotherapy, organ transplant medicines, or strong immunosuppressive drugs).

If you’re not sure if you’re eligible, please call reception and they can check for you, or you can use our online “admin” function: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/m81011/recipient

29/09/2025

FOR PATIENTS ATTENTION:
As a result of increasing inflation and overall expenses, we have been compelled to raise our charges for non-NHS services. Effective from 1st October 2025.

26/09/2025

It's time to bid farewell to an amazing friend and colleague. Thank you Sonia for the 17 years of support, kindness, and joyful moments. Things won't be the same around here without you.

You've dedicated your entire life to hard work; now it's your turn to relish every moment of your well-deserved freedom.

May your retirement be everything you hoped for, filled with good health, happiness, and cherished memories.

23/09/2025

We have availability for NHS hearing tests at our surgery on Thursdays. Call now to book your appointment.

22/09/2025

💜 Yesterday was World Alzheimer’s Day
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting memory, thinking, and daily life.
⚠️ Early signs to look out for:
• Memory loss that affects daily life
• Difficulty following conversations or planning
• Confusion with time or place
• Changes in mood or behaviour
💙 If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms, speak to your GP — early support makes a difference.
Together, we can raise awareness and support those living with dementia.
For more information please look on the Alzheimer's Society website.

22/09/2025

15/09/2025

This week marks National Eczema Week, which is dedicated to increasing awareness regarding eczema and its considerable effects on the lives of individuals.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/

11/09/2025

Meet the caring professionals behind Ombersley Medical Centre!
Our team is dedicated to providing safe, compassionate and high-quality care to every patient.
Together, we bring years of experience and a shared passion for improving lives.
Because at Ombersley Medical Centre, health care is not just what we do - it's who we are!

10/09/2025

You don’t need an appointment to check your Blood Pressure with us. We have a monitor in reception.

If you are concerned about your blood pressure, please contact the surgery to speak to a clinician.

https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day

Remember that you are not alone! Help is ALWAYS available.

Please call us or Samaritans on 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-suicide-prevention-day/

'sometimes all you need is someone to understand all your unsaid words'