Crown Heights Medical Centre

05/11/2025

We are now in the month of November which means it is now Movember!

The Movember movement focuses on raising awareness for mental and physical health problems within the male population.

A growing number of men are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by su***de every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all su***des.

Your participation means the charity is able to help men dealing with these health issues by providing them with the support and help they need. You can do this by either signing up to the movement, take part in a charity run, give a donation, raise a fundraiser, or grow your moustache this November as a conversation starter to raise awareness to help support.
For more details on how to join or show your support, please see the link below.
https://uk.movember.com/?home

14/10/2025

Get your flu jab before December — because nobody wants to be coughing their way through Christmas dinner or sneezing on Grandma’s roast potatoes 🤧🍽️

Call us to book your appointment!

13/10/2025

The incident this afternoon has now been resolved and the surgery is open as normal. Please bear with us whilst we get everything all set back up. Thank you for your patience.

13/10/2025

URGENT!
Due to a fire alarm incident this afternoon, the surgery is currently closed momentarily. The surgery will be back open once the incident has been resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

10/10/2025

Crown Heights Medical Centre will be closed on Tuesday 14th October 2025 from 12:30pm until 18:30pm to facilitate a TARGET afternoon for Primary Care staff.

If you are unwell during this time and would like medical advice, please ring the Out of Hours line on 111. The calls are free for landline and mobiles. Alternatively visit 111 online.

We will be open as normal on Wednesday 15th at 8am

03/10/2025

Stoptober is back! 🚫🚭
If you are a smoker, join thousands of other smokers committing to quitting this October 2025.

Quitting smoking benefits you physically, financially, mentally and reduces your risks of certain life long diseases. So why not start your journey to better health this October with the Stoptober movement! 💪

If you need any additional support along your journey the NHS offers free tools, advice and support to help you along the way.
See below for any advice or help you may need to start your Stoptober journey.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
https://smokefreehampshire.co.uk/

24/09/2025

If you are aged 40-74 and have not already been diagnosed with an underlying health condition, you are eligible for a free 20-30 minute NHS health check.

The appointment consists of a health assessment to check if you are at risk of conditions of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and dementia.

The NHS Health Check aims to find undiagnosed disease early and give patients space and time to talk about risk factors like inactivity, smoking and any concerns about issues like dementia.

If you are between the ages of 40-74 and have not had your NHS health check, please contact the surgery to get this arranged.

17/09/2025

From Wednesday 1 October, all GP practices across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will provide their routine online consultations from 8.00am to 6.30pm.

A routine problem is something that does not need urgent attention today such as queries about medication, repeat prescriptions, sick notes, or ongoing health issues that can safely wait for a response.

These consultations offer a convenient way for patients to contact their GP practice and can be used for various reasons - including describing symptoms, getting advice, requesting prescriptions, and managing some conditions.

As part of the NHS 10-year health plan, there is a drive to ensure that patients have access to more care within their communities. Local people across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are now able to book more appointments with different healthcare professionals at GP practices, meaning they can be seen quicker and cared for in the best possible way.

GP practices are now home to a range of different specialists from physiotherapists to learning disability care-coordinators, social prescribers and paramedics. When you contact your practice, you may be offered an appointment with one of these specialists if they are best placed to help you on your road to recovery.

GPs are also required to publish their patient charter on their website from 1 October 2025. This will set out what patients can expect from their practice, and also how patients can support their GP team.

James Roach, our Director of Primary Care and Local Care, said: “Our GPs are working harder than ever before and are seeing record numbers of patients each week. By extending the online consultation hours, it will also allow each practice to prioritise those patients needing urgent care.

“Patients now have options regarding how they contact their GP, some may prefer to call them, and others may prefer to complete an online consultation, and our GPs are working differently to meet this demand."

21/08/2025

We are now sending out invites to those who are eligible for Covid and Flu vaccinations for Autumn 2025. 💉
If you are eligible for the vaccine, we will be in touch to get this arranged.

The criteria for eligibility for these vaccinations have changed. See below for more information on the new criteria for the Covid and Flu Vaccines for 2025. 💉

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-flu-immunisation-programme-plan-2025-to-2026/national-flu-immunisation-programme-2025-to-2026-letter

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advice-accepted-on-autumn-2025-covid-19-vaccination-programme

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14/08/2025