The Community Practice

03/11/2025

This month we are celebrating Men's Health Month👨

Let's take this moment to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of prostate and testicular cancer.

Remember, incorporating a regular routine of checking for changes, doesn't mean you're searching for cancer, but instead means you're putting your health first and getting to know your body better.

Learn more: https://orlo.uk/OKMRM

03/11/2025

26/10/2025

Community pharmacies and pharmacists working in GP practices are providing patients with timely advice on medications and wider health and wellbeing advice and care.
Remember your local pharmacy should be your first port of call if you start to feel unwell – check out the range of services you can get at your pharmacy at: https://orlo.uk/wJTDz #

Community pharmacists are experts in the use of medicines and can clinically check, prepare and dispense prescription medicines for you.

21/10/2025

💻📱 Do you have a laptop, PC, or smartphone?

If you already do any of the following:
✅ Use Facebook or social media
✅ Order food online
✅ Do online banking
✅ Shop online for clothes
✅ Book your holidays online

Then why not contact your GP surgery online too?

Using Anima to contact your GP is:
⏱️ Quicker – no long call wait times
🔒 More private – no need to discuss health issues over the phone in public
💬 More convenient – send your request anytime, from anywhere

If you have the ability, please use Anima to get in touch with your GP surgery online

18/10/2025

CHECK YOUR CHEST
Do you know what is normal for your body?

Don't forget to check your chest at least once a month. By regularly checking for signs of breast cancer, you will identify any unusual changes quicker.

If you notice anything strange, such as:
- discharge from your ni**le
- lumps in your armpit and chest
- rashes
or changes in appearance, make sure you speak to your GP.

The sooner breast cancer is found, the more likely treatment will be successful.

18/10/2025

18/10/2025

COMING SOON
PRESCRIPTION TRACKING ON THE NHS APP
You will be able to track your prescriptions in real time – just like tracking a parcel.

✔Save time by reducing calls to your pharmacy and GP surgery. ️
✔ See when your prescription has been issued
✔ Check if it’s ready to collect and generate a barcode ready for collection

Prescription tracking is being gradually rolled out across our local pharmacies, so keep checking your App for the latest updates on prescription tracking.

14/10/2025

One simple jab can help protect you from pneumonia

As we get older, our immune system weakens — making us more vulnerable to infections like pneumonia.
If you’re 65 or over, you’re eligible for a free pneumonia vaccine on the NHS.
It’s quick, safe, and can make a real difference to your health this winter.
👉 Speak to us about getting your vaccination today.

14/10/2025

As of 1st October, the new NHS contract requires all GP surgeries to have an online system available for patients to use during core opening hours.

We’re proud to say we were ahead of the game — our surgery introduced Anima back in May! 🎉

Since then, we’ve been introducing it gradually to make sure everyone feels comfortable using it. We’ve shared training videos here on Facebook, offer support and training in the surgery, and even have a PC available in reception for patients to use if they need help completing their online requests.

💻 Why use Anima?
• It’s a faster way to access healthcare
• It reduces phone line queues
• It’s user-friendly – if you can use Facebook, online banking, order food or do online shopping, you’ll find Anima simple to use!

Please help us by using Anima instead of calling the surgery whenever possible.
Your cooperation helps us help you more efficiently. 💙

Thank you for your continued support from The staff at The Community Practice.

24/09/2025

14/09/2025

Your GP practice is not just about seeing a GP.
The team includes a wide range of skilled health professionals.
From advanced nurse practitioners to physiotherapists, physician assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, care coordinators, mental health nurse. Each role helps make sure you see the right professional for your needs.