Highfield Surgery Blackpool

13/11/2025

Need to see a GP?

If you can, submit your request online! 🌐
✅Requests sent before 5pm - we will get back to you same day
✅Requests sent after 5pm - we may respond the next working day

Skip the phone queue and go online 👉 : https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81074

13/11/2025

Annual Learning Disability Health Checks at Highfield surgery 📢

We want to shine a light on the vital importance of annual health checks for people with a learning disability.

Why are these checks so crucial? 🤔
Early Detection: People with learning disabilities often face higher risks of certain health conditions. These annual checks are a fantastic opportunity to identify potential health problems early, sometimes before symptoms even become noticeable.

Better Communication: We understand that communicating health concerns can sometimes be challenging. Our dedicated team is here to listen, understand, and ensure your health needs are met in a supportive and accessible way.

Personalised Care: Each check-up is tailored to the individual's needs, creating a personalised health action plan to help manage existing conditions and prevent new ones. It’s a chance to discuss everything from medication and diet to mental well-being and social support.

Improved Quality of Life: By proactively managing health, we can significantly improve the overall well-being and quality of life for individuals with a learning disability.

These free annual checks are a key part of ensuring everyone gets the care they deserve. If you, or someone you care for, has a learning disability and hasn't had their annual health check, please don't delay.

People with a learning disability often have poorer physical and mental health than other people. An annual health check can help by spotting problems sooner.

13/11/2025

🗓️ Important Patient Notice: Practice Closure for Protected Learning 🗓️

Please be aware that Highfield surgery will be closed for essential staff training and protected learning time (PLT) today, Thursday 13th of November.

Our practice will close at 1:00 PM today, Thursday 13th of November, and will reopen as normal at 8:00 AM on Friday 14th of November.

This vital training ensures our team can continue to provide you with the best possible care and remain up-to-date with the latest medical practices. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

What to do if you need medical assistance during this time:
For urgent medical advice that cannot wait until we reopen, please call NHS 111.

In a genuine medical emergency, please call 999.

Please plan ahead for any repeat prescriptions or routine appointments.

12/11/2025

Who is eligible for the Autumn 2025 COVID-19 booster? 💉

👉You can get the winter COVID-19 vaccine if you:

- adults aged 75 years and over
- residents in care homes for older adults
- individuals who are immunosuppressed aged 6 months and over

This represents a change from the autumn 2024 programme, which also included adults aged 65 to 74 and all those aged 6 months and over in a clinical risk group.

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.

12/11/2025

Introducing Our Podiatrist at Highfield Surgery 📢

Did you know Highfield Surgery is proud to offer expert podiatry services right here at your practice?

Our dedicated Podiatrist specialises in the health of your feet and lower limbs.

From routine foot care to managing more complex conditions, they're here to help keep you mobile and comfortable.

What can our Podiatrist help with?
Routine Foot Care: Nail trimming for those unable to manage it themselves, corn and callus removal.

Painful Conditions: Ingrown toenails, bunions, heel pain, and arch problems.

Skin & Nail Issues: Fungal infections, verrucas, and athletes' foot.

Biomechanical Assessments: Addressing issues with walking or standing that may affect your feet, knees, or back.

Having a Podiatrist on-site means you can access specialist foot care conveniently and locally.

If you're experiencing foot problems or believe you could benefit from seeing our Podiatrist, please speak to our reception team

12/11/2025

🧔‍♂️ Get ready to grow!🧔‍♀️
Movember is here. At the surgery, we're proud to support this vital campaign dedicated to men's health.

Throughout November, men worldwide sprout moustaches to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's mental health and su***de prevention. It's more than just facial hair; it's a conversation starter and a powerful reminder to check in with ourselves and the men in our lives.

How can you get involved?

Grow a Mo: Sign up and grow a moustache.
Move for Movember: Run or walk 60km over the month.
Host a Mo-ment: Organise an event.
Donate: Support the incredible work Movember does.

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

12/11/2025

🗓️ Important Patient Notice: Practice Closure for Protected Learning 🗓️

Please be aware that Highfield surgery will be closed for essential staff training and protected learning time (PLT) on Thursday 13th of November.

Our practice will close at 1:00 PM on Thursday 13th of November, and will reopen as normal at 8:00 AM on Friday 14th of November.

This vital training ensures our team can continue to provide you with the best possible care and remain up-to-date with the latest medical practices. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

What to do if you need medical assistance during this time:
For urgent medical advice that cannot wait until we reopen, please call NHS 111.

In a genuine medical emergency, please call 999.

Please plan ahead for any repeat prescriptions or routine appointments.

12/11/2025

Protect Your Family from Measles 😷

Across the country we're seeing increasing concern about measles, a highly contagious and serious illness. With cases being reported across the UK, it's more important than ever to ensure you and your loved ones are protected.🛡

👉Measles can lead to severe complications, including pneumonia, meningitis, and even long-term disability. The good news? It's largely preventable with the safe and effective MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) vaccine.

If you or your children haven't had two doses of the MMR vaccine, or if you're unsure about your vaccination status, please don't delay. Getting vaccinated is the best way to safeguard your health and prevent the spread of this preventable disease within our community.😊

What to do:
Check your Red Book for children's vaccination records.
Contact Highfield surgery to book an appointment or discuss your vaccination history.

Find out about the MMR vaccine for measles, mumps and rubella, including who should have it, when it's given and possible side effects.

11/11/2025

👉Important info regarding prescription requests 👈

To ensure efficiency and accuracy we do not accept prescription requests over the telephone, except for our vulnerable and elderly patients.

You can request your prescription using one of the following convenient methods:

- Website form here: https://highfieldsurgeryblackpool.nhs.uk/prescriptions/

- Email: blackpool.highfieldprescriptions@nhs.net

- Online triage platform here: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/p81074

- NHS App (or other similar platform

- In person: Drop your request off to our 1st Floor prescriptions box

We appreciate your understanding and co-operation

Practice Website for Highfield Surgery

11/11/2025

Get to Know Your Team: Our Nurse Practitioners at Highfield Surgery 🩺

Did you know that Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in delivering high-quality care here at Highfield Surgery? We're incredibly proud of our highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioners, who are an essential part of our clinical team.

What do our Nurse Practitioners do?
Our Nurse Practitioners are advanced clinical professionals with extensive training and qualifications. They can:
Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

Prescribe medications.

Order and interpret diagnostic tests (like blood tests or X-rays).

Make referrals to specialists when needed.

Provide health education and advice.

They work alongside our GPs, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure you receive the most appropriate and timely care for your needs. This means you might see a Nurse Practitioner for many of the same reasons you would see a GP, helping us to offer more appointments and better access to care.

Next time you book an appointment, you may be offered a consultation with one of our fantastic Nurse Practitioners.

11/11/2025

👶 Keeping your little one safe and healthy

We're reminding parents about the vital 6-in-1 vaccination for babies. This crucial vaccine offers protection against six serious childhood diseases in one go:
🛡️ Diphtheria
🛡️ Hepatitis B
🛡️ Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
🛡️ Polio
🛡️ Tetanus
🛡️ Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

When is it given?
Your baby will usually receive doses at 8, 12, and 16 weeks old as part of their routine childhood immunisation schedule.

Why is it so important?
This vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect your baby from potentially life-threatening illnesses. It not only safeguards your child but also helps to prevent the spread of these diseases within our community.

If your baby is due for their 6-in-1 vaccination, or if you have any questions or concerns about childhood immunisations.

NHS information about the 6-in-1 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it, how to get it and side effects.