Dolphins Practice

22/04/2026

As you may have seen on the BBC, Dolphins Practice, along with all GP practices in the south-east of England, is experiencing difficulty in connecting to the internet this week. This issue is intermittent and there will be times where we will not be able to access our electronic patient records or emails. The phone lines have also been intermittently affected and you may have issues getting through to the practice. The technical team for the south-east of England is working hard to restore full connection. Dolphins Practice has remained open during this time and we apologise for any inconvenience the IT issue may have caused you. We ask that you bear with practice staff who are working hard to maintain clinical and administrative services during these network outages.

15/04/2026

Haywards Heath is experiencing severe traffic delays with 5 way traffic lights at Miller and Carter and a 12 week programme closing one lane around Haywards Heath Station. Please ensure you leave enough time to arrive for your appointment on time as arriving late may result in missing your appointment.

14/04/2026

You may have noticed that your NHS App has recent changes and updates. The NHS App has been updated to make it easier to use, some things have moved, but you can still do everything you could before. On the new home screen, you'll find services and all your health information placed together in clearer categories. Follow the link below to see the changes that have been made.

Find out about recent changes and updates to the NHS App.

13/04/2026

Advanced Notice of Practice Closure

The Practice will be closed on Tuesday, 28th of April from 12:30pm for essential staff training. The Practice will reopen on Wednesday, 29th of April as normal.

During this time, if you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website, visit your local pharmacy or call 111.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, dial 999.

We thank you for your understanding.

10/04/2026

Are you aware of the 4Ts? If you or your child are weeing more often, constantly thirsty, more tired than usual, or losing weight for no reason, it could be a symptom of type 1 diabetes. If left undiagnosed, type 1 diabetes can be fatal. If you are experiencing any of the 4Ts, ask the practice for a test. Use the QR code below or visit the diabetes website for more information.

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

Support NHS services during resident doctor industrial action.

Resident doctors will be taking part in national industrial action from 7am on Tuesday 7th April until 7am on Sunday 13t April 2026.
During this time, NHS services will continue to operate, but some services may be busier than usual.

People are being asked to help by using the right service for their needs. For urgent but non-life-threatening medical help, use NHS 111 online or by phone. For common conditions, Pharmacy First offers advice and treatment from local pharmacists without needing an appointment.

People may have to wait longer to be seen in A&E, where patients will be treated in order of clinical priority. A&E and 999 should only be used for life-threatening emergencies.

Patients should continue to attend planned appointments unless contacted directly and told otherwise. GP practices will continue to be open during industrial action. Walk-in centres, minor injury units and urgent treatment centres are also available for minor health concerns.

People are also encouraged to order repeat prescriptions in good time and to support friends and family to leave hospital promptly when they are ready to be discharged.

With norovirus and other seasonal illnesses continuing to circulate, people should avoid visiting healthcare settings if they are unwell unless it is essential.

By choosing the right service at the right time, the public can help ensure care is available for those who need it most.

01/04/2026

Easter Bank Holiday Closing Times
The practice will be closed between Friday, 3rd April and Monday, 6th April for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. During this time, if you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website, visit your local pharmacy or call 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency dial 999. We will reopen on Tuesday 7th April as normal.

27/03/2026

Advanced Notice of Practice Closure:

The practice will be closed between Friday, 3rd of April to Monday, 6th of April for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend.
During this time, if you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website, visit your local pharmacy or call 111.
If you have a life-threatening emergency dial 999.
We will reopen on Tuesday 7th of April as normal.

24/03/2026

Dolphins Practice will be running the Spring 2026 covid vaccine programme from 24th April 2026. Eligible patients will be contacted by the practice to book an appointment.
Eligibility includes, adults aged 75 years and over, residents in a care home for older adults and individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed, as defined in https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-the-green-book-chapter-14a
If you believe you are eligible and have not heard from the practice by the end of April, please contact us on 01444 414767.

16/03/2026

In 2025, the NHS started sending digital invitations, reminders and some results for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, using the NHS App. Following on from this the NHS will soon send results requiring referral to colposcopy via the NHS App, meaning all cervical screening communications will soon be available digitally. Those that do not have the NHS App will still receive a letter.