Highwoods Surgery

20/04/2026

Please note the Highwoods Surgery will be closed for Staff training on Tuesday 21st April from 12pm. Please note we will reopen as normal from Wednesday 22nd.
If you need medical assistance please contact your local pharmacy, or call 111 in the case of an absolute emergency call 999

20/04/2026

We are having a few issues with our prescription phones this morning so please bear with us whilst trying to sort. Please call main reception number if you need to.

26/03/2026

Be a good egg - order and essential medications you're running low on in good time before the Easter bank holiday weekend.

Many GP surgeries require at least 3 working days to process repeat prescriptions so hop to it to make sure you're covered.

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

11/03/2026

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme, helping thousands of patients benefit from changes to their care and potentially saving lives.

Martha's Rule helps detect deterioration in hospital patients early. It gives patients and families the right to call for a rapid review if they are worried a loved one’s condition – or their own – is getting worse.

Staff can also ask for a review from a different team if they are concerned any appropriate action is not being taken.

Read more ➡️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/03/over-10000-calls-to-marthas-rule-in-first-16-months-to-trigger-urgent-review-of-care/

10/03/2026

The NHS app has more than 40 million registered users