The Elms Medical Practice

29/12/2025

🛡️👶 Safeguarding children and adults is something we all need to be aware of. If you’re worried about someone’s safety, start with clear, trusted information:

👉 https://patient.info/features/mental-health/safeguarding-adults-leaflet/safeguarding-children
👉 https://www.childline.org.uk/

For young people, support is just a phone call away: free and confidential via Childline at 0800 1111. https://www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/

Together we can help keep everyone safe. 🤝

28/12/2025

Norovirus spreads easily, so if you catch it you should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop. 🏠

28/12/2025

Christmas presents should spark joy, not fires, yet unsafe products bought online sometimes cause electric shocks, burns, and even house fires.
You’ve put thought into that gift, make sure it’s safe too.
Before you buy, make sure you:
- Check the seller: Research their name, location, and how long they’ve been selling.
- Read their reviews: Focus on detailed reviews mentioning safety, not just star ratings.
- Verify product descriptions: Check for usage instructions, warnings and safety marking (UKCA or CE), and information on materials.
- Check if the product has been recalled. Search ‘product recalls’ on GOV.UK.
Stop. Check. Don’t get burnt.
For full guidance, visit: https://cwac.co/T0gia

27/12/2025

This Christmas, look out for the symptoms of dementia, such as irritability, forgetfulness, struggling to follow a conversation, or being confused about time and place.
If you spot any of these symptoms in a loved one, encourage them to visit their GP for an assessment. http://nhs.uk/conditions/dementia/

26/12/2025

🎄How to access health services over Christmas🎄
Find out your healthcare options, including where to go for urgent help, while some services or closed or operating on reduced hours during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
For life-threatening emergencies and serious injuries, people should call 999 or go straight to A&E.
For all other urgent help, or if you’re not sure what to do, contact NHS 111 online, by phone, or by using the NHS App - they can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service.

26/12/2025

📞💙 Not sure whether you need to see a doctor, visit A&E, or get advice at home? NHS 111 is here to help — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 🕒✨

If it’s not an emergency but you need medical help or advice, you can:
👉 Call 111 to speak with a trained adviser 🗣️
👉 Go online for quick guidance: https://111.nhs.uk/ 💻

They can tell you what to do next, whether that’s self-care at home, a pharmacist visit, or an urgent appointment. Stay informed and confident about your care. 💪🌿

25/12/2025

Wishing all our patients a very Healthy & Merry Christmas!!

25/12/2025

24/12/2025

If you need urgent dental treatment over Christmas and New Year, then the NHS is here for you.

Use the NHS 111 service. If necessary, they’ll be able to arrange an appointment for you.

24/12/2025

💚 Support is always available – you are not alone 💚

The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, money worries, loneliness, bereavement or family challenges - there is help available 24/7.

Below are national helplines offering free, confidential advice and someone to talk to this winter ⬇️

Samaritans – 24/7 listening support
📞 116 123 (free) | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org | 🌐 samaritans.org

Shout – 24/7 crisis text support
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258 | 🌐 giveusashout.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – su***de prevention and support
📞 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily) | 🌐 thecalmzone.net

Combat Stress – support for veterans
📞 0800 1381 619 (24/7) | 🌐 combatstress.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends – for bereaved families
📞 0345 123 2304 (10am–4pm & 7–10pm daily) | 🌐 tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Support – help after a loss
📞 0808 808 1677 | 🌐 cruse.org.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS)
📞 0300 111 5065 | ✉️ support@uksobs.org | 🌐 uk-sobs.org.uk

Age UK (England)
📞 0800 678 1602 (8am–7pm daily) | 🌐 ageuk.org.uk

The Silver Line – for anyone aged 55+
📞 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7) | 🌐 thesilverline.org.uk

Beat Eating Disorders

📞 0808 801 0677 (England) | 📞 0808 801 0433 (Wales)
🕒 Mon–Fri, 3pm–8pm | 🌐 beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
📞 0808 2000 247 (24/7) | 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line
📞 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm) | 🌐 mensadviceline.org.uk

LGBT Foundation
📞 0345 3 30 30 30 | 🌐 lgbt.foundation
🕒 10am–10pm, every day

The Trussell Trust (Foodbanks)
📞 0808 208 2138 | 🌐 trusselltrust.org

NHS 111 (England) – urgent mental health or medical advice
📞 111 | Text relay: 18001 111 | 🌐 111.nhs.uk

Please share this post to help others find the right support this winter.

💚 No one should face things alone — help is just a call or message away.

23/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets for our luxury Christmas hampers!! We raised an amazing £132.21 for "Save the Children".

23/12/2025

Thank you ☺️☺️