Northgate Medical Centre

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Our groups are a safe, judgement-free space for any man 18+ to talk.

NO booking. NO fees. NO registration. Just turn up.

Groups run every Monday 7-9pm (except bank holidays) across the UK.

Visit our website to find your nearest group or drop us an email to info@andysmanclub.co.uk to join our online groups. 👌

02/04/2026

Over the Bank Holiday, our office will be closed, but support is still available. UK carers can contact the following helplines for advice and guidance. We'll be back on Tuesday 7th April:

Alzheimer’s Society – Dementia Support Line
📞 0333 150 3456

Dementia UK – Admiral Nurse Helpline
📞 0800 888 6678

Carers UK Helpline
📞 0808 808 7777

Samaritans:
📞116 123

NHS 111:
📞 111

02/04/2026

www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Find out what services pharmacies can offer and how they can support you.

02/04/2026

02/04/2026

Bank Holidays closure information ℹ️ 🐣

26/03/2026

Here's what's on next week💜

26/03/2026

Reminder - British Summer Time starts this Sunday⏰

When the clocks go forward it can be confusing for all of us, but it can be especially disorientating for people living with dementia, who might struggle with awareness of time.

As our days get longer and brighter, people living with dementia may find it harder to differentiate between 6am and 6pm. This disrupts their natural circadian rhythm and makes it hard for them, and those who care for them, to ensure they get enough sleep.

Thankfully there are a few easy things we can do to help minimise any disruption.

🌙 Consider having dinner and going to bed an hour earlier on Saturday. This means the person you’re caring for can still get enough sleep and can wake up at their usual time on Sunday, and that their routine will only be different for an evening rather than the whole day.

📆 Keep to a regular routine during the day and at bedtime. This can help to regulate a disrupted body clock. Doing regular activities at the same time each day – for example, going for a walk after breakfast – can help a person with dementia make sense of the time.

🚶‍♀️ Gentle exercise during the day can help the person feel sleepier during the evening, meaning they’ll go to bed at their usual time. If this isn’t an option, keeping them active during the day can have a similar effect. You could also consider using blackout curtains to reduce sunlight in the evenings.

⏰ Invest in an auto-setting clock. Some people with dementia can find it tricky to read a clock face, so often digital clocks are easier. You can also get clocks that show the day of the week and date as well as the time, and for some people a day/night clock can help them distinguish what time of day it is.

26/03/2026

Know the common symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately ⬇️

26/03/2026

👋 IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR OUR PATIENTS 👋

We are excited to announce from Thursday 9th April we will be switching to “Blinx digital front door” for all our digital healthcare services. This means we will no longer be using Patch’s after this date.

What does this mean for you?

You can submit an on line form which will be triaged by the team. We will then contact you.

Blinx digital front door is designed offers a seamless user-friendly experience.

You’ll be able to book appointments, access medical support and manage your healthcare needs on line all in one place.

What do you need to do?

Please take a note of our switch over date and get familiar with our new system once we go live. There is no need to register all you need is your NHS number register.

Look out for our posters in the waiting area.

You can access this new system from our website: www.northgatemedicalcentre.nhs.uk

26/03/2026

Hello Spring 🌷 here is our Spring Newsletter 📰

22/03/2026

If you or someone you know needs mental health support, help is easier to find than you might think.

The Hub of Hope is a free, searchable database of local and national services, all in one place.

Find support today:
https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/getting-help/help-community