Burton Latimer Medical Centre

02/04/2026

📢 Important Announcement

Please note that the practice will be closed for the Easter Bank Holidays:

Friday 3rd April
Monday 6th April

For medical help while we are closed, please use NHS 111 or call 999 in an emergency. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th April.

01/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month

Stress can affect anyone at any time, it’s important to recognise the signs and take steps to look after your wellbeing. Whether it’s talking to someone you trust, taking time to rest, or finding small ways to relax, support is always available.

For practical tips and support, visit the Stress Management Society: https://www.stress.org.uk

If you need further support, please contact Burton Latimer Medical Centre or reach out to a healthcare professional.

25/03/2026

⭐ Patient Review ⭐

We’re so grateful to receive such positive feedback from our patients.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Burton Latimer Medical Centre. Your feedback means a great deal to our whole team and helps us continue improving the way we deliver care.

We’re pleased to hear that our new system is making it easier and fairer for patients to access the right care at the right time.

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Did you know?

Around 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes are preventable through positive lifestyle changes.

Simple steps like stopping smoking, staying active, eating a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol under control can make a huge difference.

At Burton Latimer Medical Centre, we’re here to support you with advice, health checks and ongoing care to help reduce your risk.

For more information on reducing your risk of heart attack and stroke, visit the British Heart Foundation:
🔗 https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors

17/03/2026

📢 Important Announcement

Please note that the practice will be closed tomorrow from 12:30pm:

Wednesday 18th March

For medical help while we are closed, please use NHS 111 or call 999 in an emergency. We will reopen as normal on Thursday 19th March.

16/03/2026

Integrity, Trust and Accountability, one of our core values 💚

We will act honestly, ethically, and transparently. We will protect confidentiality, take ownership of our actions, and build trust with patients, colleagues and partners through openness and accountability.

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Burton Latimer Medical Centre 🌸

Wishing all the wonderful mums and mother figures in our community a very Happy Mother’s Day filled with appreciation and kindness. Thank you for everything you do!

We also recognise that Mother’s Day can bring many different emotions. For those who are missing someone special, longing to be a mum or finding today difficult we’re thinking of you today 💕

11/03/2026

We’d Love Your Feedback

We’re inviting our patients to take part in a short survey to help us understand how we’re doing and where we can improve.

The survey has been developed with our Patient Participation Group and includes questions about our services, including the Anima online booking system that was introduced in October. Your feedback will help us review how this system is working and how we can continue to improve the care we provide.

The Survey is:
- Confidential and anonymous
- Takes just a few minutes to complete
- For patients aged 16 and over

If you’d like to share your thoughts, please complete the survey here or through the link in our bio:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO43uSCyHP9qdGoybBB0c_s0tUQUhZUVU2QVFKVldNVUUxVVRSVFdNSjZOOC4u

Thank you for taking the time to help us improve our services. ☺️

11/03/2026

Today is Young Carers Action Day 💙

Young carers are children and young people who help look after a family member due to illness, disability, mental health conditions or substance misuse. Their support often goes unseen but it makes a huge difference every day.

If you are a young carer, or you know someone who might be, help and support are available.

At Burton Latimer Medical Centre, we’re here to listen and help signpost you to the right services.

Find out more about Young Carers Action Day and the support available via Carers Trust: https://carers.org/young-care

Or visit the Northamptonshire Carer Association Website: https://www.northamptonshire-carers.org/

09/03/2026

Notice to Patients

A reminder that Anima is open all day and monitored by a clinician throughout the day. There is no need to rush to submit your request first thing in the morning.

If the system reaches its safe working limit, it may temporarily pause. As soon as capacity becomes available, it will reopen again.

If a patient has already submitted a request but feels their condition has worsened or they are waiting longer than expected for a reply, they are encouraged to contact the practice so the team can review the progress of their request.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation while we ensure requests are managed safely for all patients.

05/03/2026

Blood tests are available at the surgery; however, due to high demand our phlebotomy clinics are often fully booked up to three months in advance. If a blood test is required more urgently, patients may be advised to book at an alternative venue. Appointments elsewhere can be booked online at www.kgh.nhs.uk or by calling 01536 494411.

From the 9th of March Nene Park, Outpatients Nuffied Diagnostic Centre Corby and Isebrook Outpatients Wellingborough will no longer offer walk-ins for urgent blood tests. However, Kettering General Hospital Pathology Department will continue to be available for urgent walk-in appointments between 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

Thank you to all patients for your patience and understanding while our team works to manage blood test appointments safely for everyone.