Dolphins Practice

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.

25/02/2026

Please see below the first newsletter created by our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

03/02/2026

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet.
Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.
Whether viewing your GP health record, ordering repeat prescriptions, or nominating your preferred pharmacy – the NHS
App hosts a range of features that make it easier to access NHS services and information.
Start using the App today. For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp

16/01/2026

During this time of year demand is very high for all NHS services, please make the right choice for the care you need.