Brandon Medical Practice

12/11/2025

📢 Upcoming Closure Afternoon 📢

From 12:00 to 18:30 on Wednesday 19th Novemebr the practice will be closed for important clinical education and training purposes.

Emergency cover will be provided, please telephone 111 or https://111.nhs.uk/ to access these services.

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11/11/2025

💙 World Diabetes Day — 14 November 💙

This 14 November, is World Diabetes Day and raising awareness about diabetes — how it affects people, and how to spot the signs early.

Here’s what you should know:
🔹 You may experience symptoms of type 2 diabetes such as feeling very tired, peeing more than usual, being constantly thirsty or losing weight without trying.
🔹 You’re at higher risk if you’re overweight, inactive, or have a family history of diabetes.
🔹 Even if you don’t have symptoms, you might still be at risk — and that means now is a good time to check in with us.
🔹 Diabetes UK and the NHS emphasise the importance of prevention, early diagnosis and proper management so people can live well with diabetes.
🔹 The global theme this year centres around “Diabetes & Wellbeing” — highlighting not only physical health but the emotional and mental impact of living with diabetes.
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📞 What you can do now
If you’re aged 40–74 (and don’t already have diabetes) consider booking a health check with us or at your pharmacy.
If you already have diabetes, make sure you attend your regular reviews and stay in touch — we’re here to support you.
And if you’ve noticed any of the symptoms above, speak to us sooner rather than later.

We are Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.

10/11/2025

✅ You’re eligible if you:

Are aged 65 or over

Have certain long-term health conditions

Are pregnant

Are a carer

Work in frontline health or social care

Have a weakened immune system

If you think you’re eligible and haven’t had your flu jab yet, please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

07/11/2025

🔔 Protect Yourself Against Shingles 🔔

Did you know there’s a vaccine available on the NHS that can significantly reduce your chance of getting shingles and the serious complications that go with it?
Here’s what you need to know:

✅ The vaccine is free on the NHS for:
• People who turned 65 on or after 1 September 2023.
• Anyone aged 70–79 who hasn’t yet had the vaccine.
• People aged 18 and over with a severely weakened immune system.

✅ You’ll usually be offered two doses, given 6-12 months apart (or shorter interval if immune-system is weakened).
✅ If you’ve had shingles before, the vaccine still matters — it can help prevent a repeat and reduce severity.
✅ The vaccine is safe. Most people experience only mild side effects such as soreness at the injection site, headache or tiredness — which pass in a few days.
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📞 Next Steps
If you think you’re eligible and haven’t heard from us, please contact the surgery to book your appointment.

Protect yourself from shingles, and stay healthy!

06/11/2025

❄️ Stay Well This Winter ❄️

Cold weather can make some health problems worse — but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones 💙

✅ Get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines if you’re eligible
✅ Keep warm – heat your home to at least 18°C
✅ Look out for vulnerable family, friends, and neighbours
✅ Use NHS 111 online for advice on non-urgent symptoms
✅ Visit your local pharmacy for help with minor illnesses

Let’s all do our bit to Stay Well This Winter and help protect our community.

Find more advice here 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/staywell

05/11/2025

💙 It’s Movember – Let’s Talk Men’s Health! 💙

This November, we’re supporting Movember, raising awareness of:
👨 Prostate cancer
🎗️ Testicular cancer
🧠 Men’s mental health

Men — don’t stay silent about your health. If something doesn’t feel right, talk to a GP 💬

Find out more: https://uk.movember.com

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

05/11/2025

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.