The Hicks Group Practice

The Hicks Group Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

07/11/2025

🌟 October Highlights at Your Surgery! 🌟

Wow — what a busy month it’s been! Here’s a little look at what our amazing team has been up to in October 💪

💙 We welcomed 107 new patients to our surgery family
📞 Answered 4,784 phone calls
💻 Reviewed 4,719 online triage forms
👩‍⚕️ Completed 5,797 appointments, including 88 home visits for patients who needed us most
📬 Processed 3,454 letters from secondary care and typed 3,170 new ones
🩺 Issued 219 sick notes, 6,649 medications, and 639 referrals
🔬 Reviewed 1,777 test results
💉 Administered 2,069 vaccines (mostly flu and COVID — thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves!)

We did have 423 missed appointments 😔 — if you can’t make your appointment, please cancel it so we can offer it to someone else who needs care. Every slot counts! 💚

A huge thank you to our incredible team and our wonderful patients for helping us keep the community healthy and cared for this October! 🙌

🌫️ Lung Cancer Awareness Month is here - and this year, we’re shining a light on the connections between lung health, co...
07/11/2025

🌫️ 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/cancer-information-and-support/worried-about-cancer/causes-and-risk-factors/family-history-genetics-and-cancer-risk
👉 https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/causes-of-cancer/inherited-cancer-genes-and-increased-cancer-risk/family-history-and-inherited-cancer-genes

Stay alert to changes, know your family history, and speak up for your lung health 💨

05/11/2025

Dear Patient's of Hicks Group Practice,

We sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate an unusually high volume of appointment requests. This has been further affected by temporary staffing shortages, with illness impacting both our clinical and administrative/reception teams, as well as current vacancies within the reception team. As a result, response times—whether by phone or through our online request system—are unfortunately longer than we would like.

We completely understand how frustrating this may be, and we deeply apologise for any inconvenience or delays you're experiencing. Please know that we are working hard to respond to your enquiry as quickly as possible, and your care and experience remain our top priority. We ask for your continued patience as we work through this challenging period.

While we are doing everything we can to maintain the quality of service you expect, we are aware of the impact this may have on you. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we’re hopeful that our staffing levels will return to normal shortly, allowing us to serve you more efficiently.

Thank you once again for your patience, and for entrusting us with your care during this time.

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.Here...
05/11/2025

🧠🌀 Feeling overwhelmed? Stress isn’t just “part of life” — it can affect your body, mind and behaviour in real ways.

Here’s what you might experience:
✔️ Physical: headaches, muscle tension, stomach issues, chest‑racing heartbeats
✔️ Mental: trouble concentrating, making decisions, constant worrying
✔️ Behavioural: irritability, sleep too much or too little, eating changes, pulling away from others

When stress becomes long‑term, it can lead to burnout — extreme exhaustion, cynicism, reduced performance.

You don’t have to cope with it alone.

👉 Learn more and find help:
https://ow.ly/fPLh50Xmxvv
https://ow.ly/KE7t50Xmxvi
https://ow.ly/shGq50Xmxvs

Take a pause. Talk it out. You matter. 💚

04/11/2025

🌐 Visit Our Website!

Need help or have a question?
Find the right person to speak to, explore our full range of services, and discover how to get involved with our Patient Forum—all in one place.

👉 https://www.charleshicksmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/

Everything you need, right at your fingertips.

🎇 Bonfire Night is here - and it’s a time for fun, but also for staying safe! 🔥 Before you light those fireworks and dig...
03/11/2025

🎇 Bonfire Night is here - and it’s a time for fun, but also for staying safe! 🔥 Before you light those fireworks and dig into all the good food, here’s what to watch out for:

🍗 Food Safety / Food Poisoning
• Don’t let food sit out too long - especially meats or salads
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate
• Store leftovers promptly at safe temperatures

🔥 Fire & Fireworks Safety
• Always follow firework instructions carefully
• Keep a safe distance
• Never relight a dud firework
• Always supervise children
• Have a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire
👉 Safety info:
https://ow.ly/b3YI50XjLhX
https://bonfire-night-safety.co.uk
https://www.firstaid.co.uk/fireworks-safety--first-aid/

🚑 First Aid for Firework Injuries
• Minor burns: cool under running water for 10+ minutes
• Seek medical help for deeper burns, wounds, or if you see smoke inhalation symptoms
• Use sterile dressings, don’t apply creams or adhesives until checked

Have a safe and happy Bonfire Night! 🎆

💙 It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine!Everyone aged 65 and over is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine.You might t...
02/11/2025

💙 It’s not too late to get your flu vaccine!

Everyone aged 65 and over is eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine.

You might think you don’t need it because you’re feeling well — but people aged 65 and over are at higher risk of flu-related complications and need that extra protection.

Even if you had your flu jab last year, it’s important to get one again this year to stay protected through the winter. 💉

Help protect yourself and those around you.

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your...
31/10/2025

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your sugar intake in check 👻🍬

How to carve a pumpkin safely:
🛠️ Use a clean, dry, well-lit area with a sturdy surface.
🧼 Wash and thoroughly dry your hands and tools to avoid slips.
🛡️ Use a proper pumpkin carving kit (small serrated saws) instead of large kitchen knives.
🔄 Always cut away from your body and use small, controlled motions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Leave the carving to adults; kids can draw the design or scoop out pulp.
⚠️ If you get cut and heavy bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes, seek medical care.

Too many sweets can impact your health in more ways than one.
Read how sugar affects your body and tips for moderating consumption:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

Balance is everything - carve safely, enjoy treats mindfully, and take care.

🤰💉 Flu protection for you and your babyIf you're pregnant, you can now get your free flu vaccine to help protect both yo...
30/10/2025

🤰💉 Flu protection for you and your baby

If you're pregnant, you can now get your free flu vaccine to help protect both you and your baby over the autumn and winter months.

It’s safe to have the vaccine at any stage of pregnancy — and it even helps protect your baby during their first few months of life. 💙

📅 Book your flu vaccine today with your GP practice, maternity service provider, or local pharmacy.

🤰💙 Protect yourself and your baby from fluThe flu vaccine is safe at any stage of pregnancy and helps protect both you a...
30/10/2025

🤰💙 Protect yourself and your baby from flu

The flu vaccine is safe at any stage of pregnancy and helps protect both you and your baby.

Getting vaccinated not only keeps you healthy but also passes on some protection to your baby for their first few months of life. 🌸

📅 Book your free flu vaccine today through your GP practice, maternity service provider, or local pharmacy.

Oral Contraception from Your Local Pharmacy💊 Did you know you may be able to get oral contraception directly from your l...
30/10/2025

Oral Contraception from Your Local Pharmacy
💊 Did you know you may be able to get oral contraception directly from your local pharmacy without needing a GP appointment?

As part of the NHS Pharmacy First and Pharmacy Contraception Service, trained pharmacists can:
✔ Discuss your options
✔ Supply your pill (including repeats)
✔ Offer advice on safe and effective use

It’s quick, convenient, and confidential.
Find out more by speaking to your local participating pharmacy today.

29/10/2025

Movember is coming up - and we’re calling on everyone who cares about men’s mental health.

Globally, 3 out of 4 suicides are men. That’s 1 man every 60 seconds.
This isn’t just a statistic - it’s someone’s brother, father, partner, or friend 💔🕯️

It’s time to stop the silence. It’s time to unite.

Together, we can:
🧪 Fund life-saving mental health research
📚 Support training and education
🫂 Provide real help for those in crisis

💥 Ready to take action?
👉 Register, grow a Mo, fundraise or simply spread the word:
https://movember.com/register

✊🏽 Let’s change the face of men’s health together.

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The Hicks Group Practice, Charles Hicks Centre, 75 Ermine Street
Huntingdon
PE293EZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 1pm
2pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

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+441480453038

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