Hungerford Medical Centre

28/10/2025

🌬️ Manage Asthma Effectively 🌬️

Scheduling an asthma review once a year, and after every attack, can help children and young people stay in control of their symptoms and reduce the risk of flare-ups.

💬 Speak to reception to book your next asthma review.

27/10/2025

🩺 Do you know your blood pressure?
If you’re over 40, you could be one of millions with high blood pressure without knowing it. High blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems, but the good news is it’s highly treatable.

✅ Find a local pharmacy offering a free blood pressure check, no appointment needed, find a pharmacy here: qrco.de/benI0T

Checking your blood pressure is quick, easy, and could help protect your health.

20/10/2025

Celebrate small wins on your smoke free journey!

🎉 Every day smoke-free is a victory! Whether it's your first day or your 20th, each step brings you closer to a healthier, smoke-free life. Remember, if you stay smoke-free for 28 days, you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.
Keep going, you've got this!

👉 Track your progress with the NHS Quit Smoking app, download here for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nhs-quit-smoking/id687298065 or here for GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.doh.smokefree&hl=en_GB

14/10/2025

💙 Please help us reduce wasted appointments so that together, we can provide the best possible care for everyone in our community.

We know life is busy, and sometimes it’s easy to forget an appointment.
But when patients don’t attend without letting us know, it has a real impact:
-It delays care for others.
-It increases waiting times.
-It puts extra strain on NHS services.

👉 If you can’t attend, please cancel your appointment in advance.
It only takes a minute, and it means another patient can be seen instead.

07/10/2025

💙 Public Health Workforce Week 💙
This week we recognise and celebrate the amazing work of the public health workforce, the people who help keep our communities healthy and safe every single day.

From protecting our health, to promoting healthy lifestyles, tackling health inequalities, and supporting mental wellbeing, the public health workforce makes a difference to all our lives.

👏 Thank you to everyone working in public health locally and across the NHS for your dedication, compassion, and commitment to improving health and wellbeing for all.
Together, we are building healthier communities. 🌍✨

Find out more here: https://www.rsph.org.uk/our-work/public-health-policy/public-health-workforce-week/

24/09/2025

We have now sent invites for flu and covid vaccines to everyone that is eligible. These appointments are going fast so don't delay, click the link and book yours today!

22/09/2025

Many of us don’t know how to look after our eyes – National Eye Health Week aims to change all that!

https://www.visionmatters.org.uk/ has a wealth of information on how best to look after your eyes and what to do if you have any sight related worries.

04/09/2025

A UK-wide emergency alert test which will take place on Sunday 7th September 2025 at 3pm. Mobile phones will emit a loud siren and vibrate — even if they’re on silent.
Whilst these alerts aim to protect the public in emergencies, they could put victim-survivors of domestic abuse at risk — especially those who rely on hidden phones as part of their safety plan.

Please know, you CAN opt out of this test.
If you need to disable alerts for safety reasons, follow the steps here: https://ow.ly/NPKP50Wzxn6

27/08/2025

27/08/2025

Yesterday a phone was handed into the surgery that was found on our carpark. If you think its yours, please speak to reception with a clear description of the phone and the pin number to unlock it.

19/08/2025

🌸 Cervical Screening: Why It Matters 🌸
Cervical screening (smear test) is a vital way to help prevent cervical cancer. It detects abnormal cells early—before they have a chance to develop into cancer. In the UK, this screening saves thousands of lives every year by catching problems when treatment is most effective.

If you get an invitation for a smear test, please don’t delay. Regular screening is key to protecting your health.
Missed your appointment or need to book one? Contact us now!

The test is quick, simple, and could save your life.

Want to know more about what to expect? Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

13/08/2025

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
More info https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/