Barcroft Medical Practice

20/11/2025

Most common childhood illnesses can usually be managed effectively at home through self-care. Keep your medicine box filled with the everyday essentials, such as plasters, paracetamol and cough medicine.

https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/selfcareweek25/

17/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start?

The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes.

Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

14/11/2025

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.

Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book
➡️ https://bswtogether.org.uk/yourhealth/flu-vaccination/

13/11/2025

For local awareness of potential traffic disruption and delay in the Amesbury area on Friday 14 November.

A large funeral procession will take place from 10:45am-12:00pm on this date, commencing from Kitchener Road and Amesbury Central Car Park.

This will traverse the following route: Church Street, West Amesbury, Normanton, Wilsford, Middle Woodford, Lower Woodford, Old Sarum Roundabout and A345 Highpost, before concluding at the Stockport Avenue Cemetery, Muggleton Road, Amesbury.

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

10/11/2025

If you are pregnant, you can help protect your baby from RSV, whooping cough, and flu, which can cause serious illness. Vaccines give you both the best protection against these diseases. Speak to your midwife or GP practice.

https://bswtogether.org.uk/yourhealth/vaccinations-in-pregnancy/

05/11/2025

31/10/2025

30/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

29/10/2025

There are a number of different services available to support people living with obesity across BSW.

Our current weight management services were designed at a time when rates of obesity were lower and before the introduction of new weight loss treatments.

In order to review our current services, we would really value your feedback to ensure the services meet the needs of patients and reflect recent developments in treatments.

Complete our Weight Management Services Survey here - https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/weightmanagementsurvey/

27/10/2025

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.

For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.

They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.

Menopause will now be part of routine NHS health checks – offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74 – for the first time. By including tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to get the support they need to manage their symptoms.

💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/