Harrold Medical Practice

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

20/11/2025

18/11/2025

🚨 Notice to Patients 🚨
We do not offer a walk-in and wait service. If you’re experiencing a medical emergency — including chest pain, shortness of breath, or vomiting blood — please call 999 immediately.

If you require a sameday emergency appointment please try and ring reception before midday.

To book a routine appointment please ring reception.

Our telephone lines are open 08.00am - 18.30pm Monday - Friday.

Thank you for your understanding.

17/11/2025

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 2pm WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER FOR STAFF TRAINING. Thank you

05/11/2025

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.

Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book
➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine

22/10/2025

If you catch flu and you have a certain long term health condition, you are at a much higher risk of being seriously ill or hospitalised.

Give yourself the best protection with the flu vaccine.

Check your eligibility and book now: nhs.uk/book-flu

22/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

02/10/2025

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💕 Please share and help us spread this vital message 👇

October is the most important time of our year. A time for us to come together to raise awareness of breast cancer, and get checking our breasts.

We’re here to help you understand the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, so you can feel more confident in recognising any new or unusual changes in your breasts.

04/09/2025

ANNUAL FLU VACCINATION INVITES ARE NOW BEING SENT - please book your appointments via the self book link or please ring reception between 14.00 - 15.30 ONLY and our team will book your appointment.
Further information can be found in the below link on eligibility.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-this-winter-and-why/the-flu-vaccination-who-should-have-it-and-why-winter-2023-to-2024

04/09/2025

Schools are back and so are the bugs! 😷

Do you have a child who's unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?

Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so.

Symptoms and severity of illness will vary from person to person. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.

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12/08/2025

Stay well in the heat 😎

Look out for vulnerable families, friends and neighbours.

Make sure they are aware of how to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and keeping out of the sun between 11am & 3pm which is the hottest part of the day