Alton Surgery

26/03/2026

⭐Today is !

Many things that affect our health cannot be treated by
doctors or medicine alone, like loneliness, isolation or stress
due to problems with debt or housing. Social prescribing
connects people to non-medical support to address these
issues and other unmet needs.

If you would like support from a social prescriber, get in touch with the surgery. We can submit a referral to our local team who will help you get the support you need.

25/03/2026

🐰 The Easter break is coming up and children who receive benefit-related free school meals are eligible to book free sessions on the local Easter Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

The programme gives children aged 5 to 16 the chance to:
🏃 Join fun activities
🏊 Try new things like sports, crafts and cooking
🥘 Enjoy a healthy hot meal

To book your child's place head to the website below 👇
https://eequ.org/staffordshirehaf

Or for more information on the programme head to the Staffordshire County Council website 👇
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/financial-support-school/holiday-activities-and-food

Discover all the exciting activities included in our HAF programme! Children who receive benefit-related free school meals are eligible for up to four fully funded sessions this Easter. Some providers also offer paid places for children who are not eligible for funded sessions (availability varies b...

22/03/2026

🚨 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷
Urgent NHS dental appointments are available.

Contact the local dental service on 0300 1230981 to arrange an appointment.

You can also visit NHS111 online or phone 111 to get booked in. You do not need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

Follow the link below for more information and a list of urgent conditions 👇
https://tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz

20/03/2026

🌞 Today is

📱❤ This year the focus is on the relationship between social media and well-being.
Action for Happiness have lots of great resources to help you put happiness first and create a healthier, more intentional relationship with social media.

Take a look by following the link below👇
https://www.dayofhappiness.net/

19/03/2026

🩺 Meningitis B Update
With the recent Meningitis B outbreak, many patients have been asking about vaccine availability.

At this time, the Meningitis B vaccine is not being offered routinely on the NHS for anyone outside the standard child immunisation schedule.

If you are not eligible for the routine programme and would still like to be vaccinated, the Meningitis B vaccine can be given privately through some pharmacies and private healthcare providers.

You can learn more about meningitis vaccinations on the NHS website👇 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

Visit the NHS website for information on the symptoms of meningitis and what to do if you are concerned. 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

12/03/2026

Today is !

Most of the time, our kidneys work normally without any issues but sometimes they can be damaged or stop working so well. This is known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is a condition that affects over 7 million people in the UK.

Kidney damage can be slowed or managed with treatment so early detection is vital.
You can check the symptoms here > https://www.worldkidneyday.co.uk/check

11/03/2026

We’re reminding parents to make sure their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations. 2 doses of the MMR/MMRV vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

Contact the Surgery if you think your child has missed either of their 2 doses.

Find out more 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmr-vaccine/

09/03/2026

🚨 Need to see a dentist urgently? 🦷

Urgent NHS dental appointments are now available for the following conditions:

• Severe toothache: persistent and intense pain that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.
• Dental abscess: infection causing swelling, pain, and possibly fever.
• Broken or knocked-out tooth: trauma resulting in a fractured or completely dislodged tooth.
• Bleeding in mouth following a dental procedure or an injury that doesn’t stop by itself but can be self-controlled using local measures. Note that if bleeding cannot be self-controlled in any way, emergency care may be necessary.
• Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.
• Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.
• Severe bleeding from gums, or acute conditions affecting other soft areas of the mouth (such as cheeks or tongue) which require urgent treatment.

Contact the local dental advice line on 0300 123 0981 or NHS 111 to arrange an urgent appointment.

For more info 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz

02/03/2026

☕ Our monthly coffee morning is tomorrow!

We welcome all patients to attend the surgery to socialise over a cuppa and some cake. 🧁

11AM, Tuesday 3rd March at Alton Surgery. See you there👋

26/02/2026

☕ Don't forget our monthly coffee morning is happening next week on Tuesday 3rd March at 11AM.

Join us at the surgery for hot drinks and a natter. All are welcome. 🍰

16/02/2026

A huge amount of medicines are wasted unnecessarily in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent every year.

We need your help to reduce this. Find out why it’s important to
👇
https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/your-health-and-care/medicines-management/help-reduce-medication-waste/

15/02/2026

HIV testing is free, quick and easy.
Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support.🩺

Order your FREE HIV test 👉 kit bit.ly/3KzpQLD.