Saffron Health

Saffron Health We are a friendly GP practice in Leicester. Please note this page is for updates and news.

23/12/2025

Cold nights make rough sleeping even more dangerous.
If you see someone sleeping rough this winter, don’t walk past.

📍 Exact location: street name, nearby landmarks, stations, or What3Words
👤 Description of the person: clothing, appearance, and any belongings
🕰️ Date and time: when you last saw them
📝 Any helpful details: where they were sitting or sleeping, or anything that helps identify them

Every detail helps outreach teams reach someone faster.

Send a StreetLink alert so outreach teams know where to find them and can offer support.

👉 thestreetlink.org.uk

19/12/2025

Holidays can be some of the toughest days for older people. That's why our phone lines are open every day of the year.

Call our Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm for information and advice on a range of topics from benefits to care homes.

Or for a friendly chat, call The Silver Line Helpline on 0800 4 70 80 90. We provide friendship and conversation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Find out how we're there when older people need us most:
https://bit.ly/3DbaFEv

19/12/2025

Hospitals are under pressure this winter. You can help by preparing for your loved one’s discharge and making sure they can return home to a welcoming environment.
Watch this video to find out more: https://lptnhs.com/GoingHomeFromHospitalTips

18/12/2025

Total Triage Requests

Once you have submitted an online Total Triage consultation request, please wait for a GP or a member of our triage team to contact you
Sending duplicate requests may delay our response, so there is no need to submit another form or to call the surgery. These requests are triaged by a doctor all through the day from 8.00am until 6.30pm

Thank you for your patience and cooperation

15/12/2025

This summary is for information only and is correct at the time of publishing. View the webpage links or contact the individual providers directly to find out if the activities are suitable for your child or family needs. Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian at all times. 

Our Christmas Opening Hours:During the festive season patients can attend the following urgent care centres, these can b...
15/12/2025

Our Christmas Opening Hours:

During the festive season patients can attend the following urgent care centres, these can be accessed through 111 for an appointment

Merlyn Vaz Health Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Rd, Leicester LE5 3GH
Oadby Urgent Treatment Centre, 18 The Parade, Leicester LE2 5BJ
Loughborough Urgent Treatment Centre, 53 Goods Yard Close, Loughborough LE11 5EB

Prescription requests can still be posted to the surgery, but will be actioned on the next working day, please give sufficient time for any medication requests

If you need medical advice or to request an appointment at an urgent care centre, please call 111 or for any emergencies please dial 999

From all at Saffron Health, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy New Year

15/12/2025

We offer FREE online courses for parents & carers, helping anyone who cares for children to understand and support changes in children's development.

Our Family Hubs teamed up with online learning platform Togetherness to provide the courses 👉 families.leicester.gov.uk/parenting-support/togetherness

12/12/2025

An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week – the highest ever for this time of year.

For older adults, getting flu can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and pneumonia.

If you're eligible, it's vital that you get protected with the free NHS flu vaccine.

Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/bookflu

11/12/2025

have been around for a really long time and do a fantastic job at keeping people safe.

Without vaccines people would be at much greater risk from becoming seriously unwell from the effects of viruses and diseases that are well managed by vaccines.

Visit our website for more info about how vaccines can protect you this festive season: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/vaccinations/

09/12/2025

The best way to help someone who appears to be sleeping rough is to report their location using the StreetLink website. Go to https://thestreetlink.org.uk/ and enter as many details as you can.
The information will be shared with our specialist homeless outreach team who will offer the necessary support.

09/12/2025

Christmas can be tough, especially if you’re struggling with your mental health or feeling lonely.

Social pressures, financial pressures, family conflict. These things can start to affect your wellbeing and snowball into something bigger.

But you’re not alone.

We’re here to support you in the lead up to Christmas and afterwards. Our Support Line is open until 2pm on Wednesday 24 December and reopens again on Monday 29 December.

You can call on 0300 102 1234. Or join our peer support community, Side by Side, open all year.

Please share this so people who feel alone know where to turn.

Samaritans, Campaign Against Living Miserably C.A.L.L and The Mix will be open while we’re closed.

09/12/2025

Although many of us may start to feel a little unsteady on our feet as we get older, falls aren't inevitable. There's plenty you can do to reduce your chance of having a fall.

Find out more in our information guide: https://bit.ly/3MMWNoo

Address

509, Saffron Lane
Leicester
LE26UL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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