Danetre Medical Practice

31/03/2026

Don't forget to be aware of advice regarding slush drinks for younger children when you are out and about over the Easter holidays 🐣🐇🪺

Hello Easter holidays! 🐣🌼

If you’re getting out and about with the kids, remember to keep an eye on what they’re drinking, especially brightly coloured slush ice drinks.

Some slushies contain glycerol (E422) to help keep that icy texture. Younger children can be more sensitive to it, so:
⚠️Under 7s should avoid slush drinks containing glycerol.
🥤Children 7–10 should have no more than one 350ml drink a day.

If you’re unsure whether a slush contains glycerol, ask the seller or check the label. When in doubt, choose something else.

Read more on glycerol: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/glycerol

31/03/2026

25/03/2026

Due to ongoing financial and resource pressures, the practice has had to carefully review the services we are able to provide safely and sustainably within primary care. As a result, we are no longer able to carry out blood tests requested by secondary care providers (e.g. hospitals) and will only undertake those requested by our own clinicians. We appreciate that this change may be frustrating and may cause inconvenience for some patients, and we are sorry for any disruption this may cause.

This decision has not been taken lightly. It reflects increasing demand on general practice services and the need to ensure we can continue to prioritise the care we are commissioned to provide for our patients. This approach has been adopted by a number of practices locally facing similar pressures.

We recognise that this will require patients to make alternative arrangements and we would encourage you to make these as soon as possible to reduce any potential impact on your care. You can arrange appointments with the blood taking unit at Northampton General Hospital (NGH) by calling 01604 544190 or you can go online and arrange appointments at both NGH and Danetre Hospital here Online Appointment Healthcare Platform | Swiftqueue

If you would like to discuss the commissioning of this service directly with the local ICB please contact their Patient Experience Team on 01604 476777

25/03/2026

23/03/2026

🐰🌸 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗬 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 - 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 🐰🌸

Looking for FREE ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter holiday? We’ve got you covered! Join us for a range of fun, friendly (and mischief-free!) activities 😄

Here’s what’s coming up…

🛡 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗯𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
Get crafty with Musketeer and Cavalry-inspired creations
Tuesday 31st March🔗 https://fb.me/e/3XOZDQozx

🎲 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀
Family-friendly board game sessions for all ages
Wednesday 1st April 🔗 https://fb.me/e/60EJl6hMg

🌲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹
Play, explore and learn among the trees with Nature Noodles
Wednesday 8th April 🔗 https://fb.me/e/7vTn8coS5

✂️ 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗺
Easter-themed paper craft fun
Thursday 9th April 🔗 https://fb.me/e/4d31m0dQS

⚽ 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹
Enjoy a friendly coaching session and casual kick-about in the park
Thursday 9th April 🔗 https://fb.me/e/63byMAVfI

✅ 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹
🎟 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆
🚶 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽-𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 – 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱

ℹ️ Find full details of all Daventry Town Council school holiday activities here:
https://www.daventrytowncouncil.gov.uk/school-holiday-events

23/03/2026

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to our colleagues, patients, service users and carers who are celebrating. May this day bring peace to your heart, and blessings to you and your loved ones. 🎉

18/03/2026

We are closed this afternoon from 12:30 for mandatory staff training. If you need assistance after this time please contact 111.
We will reopen as normal tomorrow at 8am.
We apologise or any inconvenience.

17/03/2026

You will likely have seen the news regarding the tragic outbreak of Meningitis B in the Kent area.
Meningitis B (MenB) is now part of the UK childhood immunisation schedule and was added for all children born after July 2015 as part of an update to the schedule that also saw teenagers offered the MenACWY vaccine.

If your child was born after July 2015 they would have been routinely offered the MenB vaccine and will be offered the MenACWY at the age of 14.
If your child was born before July 2015 they will not routinely have been offered the MenB vaccine. There is currently no plan to routinely offer this vaccine to all children and young adults in this cohort however this vaccination is available PRIVATELY through many pharmacies and private clinics.
If any announcement is made regarding expanding this following the outbreak we will ensure that we make patients aware as soon as possible.

If you want to check your, or your child's, vaccination records are up to date and confirm which vaccinations have been given please do not hesitate to contact the practice and we will be happy to check and provide printouts as needed.

16/03/2026

You may have seen or heard the tragic news today regarding an outbreak of Meningitis in Kent.
If you are feeling concerned and would like more information on how to recognise Meningitis please click the link below.
If you would like to check that your (or your child's) vaccinations are up to date please contact the practice and we will be able to check your medical records.

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/

12/03/2026

No Smoking Day might have been yesterday but why not make today another day without a cigarette?
Quitting smoking starts small, take each day as it comes and those days can soon build up to weeks and months and before you know it those cravings will be a distant memory.
Soon you will be breathing easier, your organs will be recovering and you will be saving money 😇

11/03/2026

🚭TODAY IS NO SMOKING DAY 2026🚭

Why not make today the day you stop smoking? Quitting smoking starts with one day, but can change, and possibly even save, your life!

If you want advice or support to stop smoking please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/stop-smoking/our-free-stop-smoking-service for our local stop smoking service.

You might be surprised at how quickly you feel better and how much money you can save... believe in yourself, you can do it 💪