Bognor Medical Centre

17/11/2025

Last Month at a Glance 📋 (apologies for the slight delay)

Here's a quick look at what's been happening at your local practice:👇

Thank you for your continued support, Bognor! 💙

13/11/2025

Getting your flu jab protects you from missing the things that matter most this winter! ❄️

Hundreds of our patients aged 65+ have already protected themselves this flu season ✅

Good news is, we still have vaccines available!

Flu isn't just a bad cold. For older adults, it can mean:

- Weeks in bed 🛏️
- Missing important events 🎄
- Serious complications leading to hospital admission 🏥

A quick jab dramatically reduces your risk, and it only takes a second to book.

We vaccines left. Don't leave it to chance ⚠️

📞 Call us after 11am or submit a request via SystmConnect (link on our website)

Protect what matters most this winter 💙

04/11/2025

🌸 Let’s Talk About Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms begin, even though your periods haven’t stopped yet.

For many women, these changes can affect daily life, from energy and mood to relationships and work.
Symptoms can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting the right support matters. 💛

🩺 New NHS Initiative:
Menopause will now be included as part of routine NHS Health Checks, offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74.
By adding tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to access support, advice and treatment to manage their symptoms effectively.

👉 Learn more about menopause symptoms and treatment options here:
🔗 NHS: Menopause Symptoms & Treatment

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/

28/10/2025

🌟 Patient Advice Service at Bognor Medical Centre
Disability Employment Advisor from Bognor Jobcentre, who will be visiting our surgery on Tuesday 18th November, 10.00am–12.00pm.
💬 What’s it about?
Kirsty offers free, confidential support for people with health conditions or disabilities that affect their work or employment options.

24/10/2025

Day 5 – Meet & Book

🙌 We’re thrilled to have our new First Contact Physio joining the Bognor Medical Centre team!

📅 Appointments are now available, if you have muscle, joint, or bone problems, ask reception about booking in directly with the physio.

No GP referral needed ✔️
Quicker access ✔️
Expert advice ✔️

➡️ Take the first step towards moving better and feeling stronger today.

23/10/2025

Day 4 - Here is a Lovely Short video describing how a First contact practitioner can help you.

Learn about the role of an FCP (First Contact Practitioner), and understand how they can help to assess your symptoms, diagnose, and offer you the treatment ...

22/10/2025

Day 3 – Why See a First Contact Physio?

⏱️ Faster access to the right care
👩‍⚕️ Expert knowledge in muscle and joint problems
🧭 Support in navigating services – including referrals if needed
💪 Helps keep our community active and healthy

By seeing an FCP first, you don’t just save time – you get the best care for your condition, sooner.

🌟 It also helps free up GP appointments for other health needs.

21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

21/10/2025

Day 2 – What Conditions Can They Help With?

🦴 Did you know?
Our First Contact Physio can help with:
- Back and neck pain
- Sprains and strains
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Sports injuries
- Problems with muscles, tendons, and ligaments

They’re here to assess, diagnose, and guide you on the best next steps, whether that’s self-care advice, exercises, or referral for scans and specialist care.

💡 No need to wait for a GP appointment, you can go straight to our physio!

20/10/2025

Day 1 – This Week we have a new physio practitioner joining the team so we will be doing a post a day about what first contact practitioners can do (FCP)

📣 Meet Our New Team Member – Mrs Tooba!
(I will try to get a meet the team post with photo once she has fully started)
We’re excited to welcome a new face to Bognor Medical Centre 💙

She will be working 2 days a week on a Monday and Wednesday letting us offer more appointments then ever before.

An FCP is a highly skilled clinician who can see patients directly for muscle, joint, and bone problems (like back pain, neck pain, sprains, or arthritis).

Instead of waiting to see a GP, you can book directly with our MSK specialist, saving you time and getting you the right care faster ✅.

👉 Keep an eye out this week as we share more about how an FCP can support you and the community.

13/10/2025

🌿 Big Shout Out to Today’s Event! 🌿
Today at Bognor Medical Practice, we’re hosting our Age Well, Live Well Learning Event

10/10/2025

Day 5 – We Can Do This Together 💙

You’ve made it through 5 days of our Stoptober campaign, and if you’ve started your quit journey, you’ve already achieved something incredible. 🚭👏

Quitting smoking isn’t just about willpower – it’s about having the right support, tools, and encouragement around you. Millions of people have quit successfully, and you can too.

💡 Remember:
You don’t have to do this alone.
NHS support is free and easy to access.
Every smoke-free day is a step towards a healthier you.

👉 Find help and resources here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
📌 Let’s quit together. We CAN do this.
(See today’s poster below for extra motivation 💙)