The Bosmere Medical Practice

09/12/2025

If you are eligible for the flu jab, please remember to book your appointment at the Practice 💉

You can do this online by using your Patient Access account, or by phoning the Practice on 02392 476 941.

Let's keep flu at bay this Christmas! ❄️

Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.

09/12/2025

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.
Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.
➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

04/12/2025

Grief Awareness 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/.../feelings.../grief-bereavement-loss/

02/12/2025

Don't need it? Can't make it? - Cancel it!

28/11/2025

🩺 If you’re unsure about a symptom, you don’t have to wait — your local GP practice or pharmacist can help and guide you to the right service.
Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Know the signs, keep a diary of your symptoms, and speak to a health professional if something doesn’t feel right.

🔗 www.cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/know-the-signs

27/11/2025

🩺🔍 Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Here’s what to keep in mind:
• 👪 Family history matters – If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
• 🍔 Lifestyle factors count – Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
• 🚩 Symptoms might be subtle – Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
• 📊 Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
• 📖 More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet
It doesn’t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. 💪

17/11/2025

🦠💊 Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they aren’t always the answer. Using them when they’re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.
Here’s what you should know:
✔️ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
✔️ Overuse is driving antibiotic‑resistance (“superbugs”) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
✔️ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
‑ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
‑ Complete the full course exactly as directed
‑ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others
📚 Learn more here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/.../antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
👉 https://patient.info/.../why-antibiotics-should-not-be...

13/11/2025

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, coughs, and family cancer history.
A persistent cough might be dismissed as a cold or heart issue — but sometimes, it’s more than that. If it lingers, gets worse, or you have other symptoms, get it checked.
Key point: family history of cancer doesn’t only mean the same cancer you have. When your doctor asks, they mean any cancer your relatives have had. This information can help assess your risk and guide decisions.
📚 Learn more about cancer risk and genetics:
👉 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/.../family-history-genetics...
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/.../family-history-and...
Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

12/11/2025

Health and wellbeing for veterans.

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage

11/11/2025

💙 It’s Anti‑Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good! Time to stand up, speak out, and build kinder communities 🌟
Bullying can happen anywhere: in schools, workplaces, online, even in organisations up and down the ladder. It affects everyone.
Here’s how we can make a difference together:
👫 Be an ally, not a bystander - if you see something, say something
🏫 In schools: encourage safe spaces, peer support, and open dialogue
💼 In workplaces & organisations: promote respect, zero tolerance, and clear reporting structures
🗣️ Share stories, challenge harmful behaviour, and support those who feel alone
Learn more and access resources:
👉 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/
👉 https://www.acas.org.uk/discrimination-and-bullying
Let’s work together for environments where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued 💪

11/11/2025

The Practice will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday 25th November due to staff training. 111 and Out of Hours services will still be available. In a life threatening medical emergency, please contact 999.

The Practice will reopen at 08:00 on Wednesday 26th November, as normal.