Malthouse Surgery

01/04/2026

April 1st marks the anniversary of the formation of Public Health England (PHE), which began operating in 2013 to protect and improve health and well being and reduce health inequalities. It brought together many functions which had previously been covered by a variety of health bodies.
On 29 March 2021, the UK Government announced that PHE would be disbanded. Its health protection functions were formally transferred to other bodies. But its mission, ‘to protect and improve the nation's health and to address inequalities,’ still resonates today.

31/03/2026

The International Trans Day of Visibility aims to shed light on the struggles that transgender and non-binary people face on a daily basis. Hate crime is prevalent in the LGBTQ+ community, and it’s time to put a stop to it.
Educating, sharing and advocating for equality, acceptance and inclusion is an important part of Trans Day of Visibility. Add your voice.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by uplifting trans voices, raising awareness, advocating for equality, and supporting inclusivity!

26/03/2026

Social prescribing is a service to help boost well being by linking you into local support networks or services, as part of an overall approach to individual care.

Today, we’re celebrating the importance of everyone who helps to improve our community’s health.

26/03/2026

Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people, with 80 people diagnosed every day. Every March, Purple Day aims to raise awareness and show you’re not alone, whether you’re a sufferer, carer or if epilepsy touches your life in some way. Get involved!

Wear purple, organise fundraising events and donate your time and money on 26th March for this international epilepsy awareness day.

25/03/2026

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a brain network disorder that can affect anyone, at any age. Many people face severe, life-changing symptoms, yet access to specialist care across the UK remains limited. Causes, progression and treatments are unknown. If you’re suffering, reach out as support can help you feel you’re not alone.

FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder in the UK.

24/03/2026

Improving how we plan care for our patients

We are introducing a new NHS-approved tool to help us better understand the healthcare needs of our patient population.

This approach is called Patient Need Group (PNG) segmentation and is based on internationally recognised research developed by Johns Hopkins University.

Rather than focusing on a single condition, this tool looks at a patient’s overall health needs and helps us to:

• Provide more personalised care
• Improve continuity for patients with complex needs
• Ensure patients see the most appropriate clinician
• Support earlier intervention and prevention
• Plan services more effectively

Patients are grouped into categories that reflect the level of healthcare support they may need at a point in time. This may change over time as health needs change.

This information is used only to support your care and does not affect your entitlement to NHS services.

You may notice a reference to segmentation in your medical record or NHS App.

This is simply part of how we plan and coordinate care more effectively.

23/03/2026

We are now back online and are taking calls as usual.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

23/03/2026

Unfortunately all of our electronic systems are currently down and we are unable to access anything. Please bear with us and we will update you as soon as possible.

23/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to put this terrible disease in the spotlight and help raise its profile. Over 7,000 women are diagnosed every year, with two-thirds at a late stage when it’s harder to treat.

Let’s help to raise awareness of the symptoms and improve survival rates. If you have any concerns, or any symptoms, please don’t hesitate to make an appointment with your GP today.

Watch this video to discover more:

At the moment, only 3 per cent of women in the UK are very confident at spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovar...

21/03/2026

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will take place on 21st March. This day focuses on being united against racism, and spreading kindness.

It’s really important that equality is expected and considered the norm. Show your support.

Racial and ethnic discrimination occur on a daily basis, hindering progress for millions of people around the world. Racism and intolerance can take various forms — from denying individuals the basic principles of equality to fuelling ethnic hatred that may lead to genocide — all of which can de...

20/03/2026

Did you know, World Oral Health Day was chosen for the significance of March 20th (3/20) reflecting a goal of 32 teeth and 0 cavities, representing a life-long healthy mouth.

Here are some tips on maintaining great oral health:

Find out how to improve your and your family's dental health, including preventing problems and visiting the dentist for regular check-ups.

18/03/2026

All young children are now eligible for vaccination. The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab (given at 12 and 18 months of age), which already helps protect against measles, mumps and rubella. Children up to the age of six can catch up on doses when invited.

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