Village Health Group

11/03/2026

Today is National No Smoking Day 🚬

For those who smoke, or for those who love someone who smokes ci******es, this day is certainly an important one that impacts the health, quality of life, and even the duration of a person’s life. Most people know that ci******es are highly addictive and harmful to the person who smokes them, as well as causing problems for the people around them. But that knowledge doesn’t always make it easier to stop!

When you quit smoking, you'll begin to see almost immediate improvements to your health.
It's never too late to quit and it's easier to stop smoking with the right support.

Power up with the NHS Quit Smoking app

For help and support visit 👇

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.

05/03/2026

Does your child have ADHD and sleep problems?

The University of Southampton and Southampton Clinical Trials Unit are running a study

The study is testing a new website, called Sleep Buddy, which has been designed by medics and psychologists, to see if it improves sleep problems in children aged 6-12 years with an ADHD diagnosis.

You can take part if…
Your child is aged 6-12 years.
Your child has a diagnosis of ADHD (including ADD).
You have noticed that your child is experiencing sleep problems
You can read and understand English without assistance.

Visit the study website by scanning the QR Code, or follow this link: https://www.trialdeck.com/trial/sleepbuddy?reg_code=lh0u6fFAIE
You can also contact the study researcher by calling 0330 1334 689 or emailing sleepbuddysupport@soton.ac.uk

03/03/2026

Here are our Friends and Family Feedback results for February 👇
We would like to thank you again for your time to give us the feedback. The NHS Friends and Family test (FFT) is an important opportunity for you to provide feedback on the services that provide your care and treatment. Your feedback will help Village Health Group to improve services for everyone.
You can also view previous results as well as leave your feedback on our website linked at
https://www.villagehealthgroup.co.uk/practice-information/friends-family-test/

02/03/2026

📊 DNA (did not attend) figures for February 2026📅
👇Below is the Number of Missed Appointments in February 2026 for all of our VHG Branches.
This includes, but is not limited to;
Blood Tests, GP Appointments, Nurse Annual Reviews, Physiotherapy Appointments, ECG's, Practice Pharmacy Appointments, Dressings, Child Immunisations and more
✅ 10,299 appointments were made
✅ 352 Appointments were missed.
✅ 7,535 minutes of clinicians’ time was lost.
✅ Approximately £10,560 to the NHS was lost.
We would like to remind our patients to please attend any booked appointments on time. If you are unable to attend, you can cancel/rebook your appointment by:
☎ Contacting Reception
📱 Using the SMS Cancel option if you have appointment reminders via text
💻 Using the Online services
If you need to cancel or rebook an appointment, please try to give as much notice as possible, this can allow other patients to use that appointment time instead which helps during busy periods.
✨Thank You ✨

01/03/2026

This month is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

In the UK, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year. Two thirds of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer too late when the cancer is harder to treat. And every day, 11 women die.

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? 👇
◾persistent bloating (not bloating that comes and goes)
◾feeling full quickly and/or loss of appetite
◾pain in your tummy or pelvis (the area between your hip bones)
◾needing to wee more urgently or more often than usual.

For more information visit ➡️ https://targetovariancancer.org.uk/about-ovarian-cancer/symptoms

01/03/2026

🚫 Please be aware Village Health Group will be closed for staff training next on:
Thursday 12th March from 12.30.
✅ We will re-open as usual Friday 13th March
Our Online Service will also be turned off during our closure and it will re-open from 8am on Friday 13th March
💻 If you require medical assistance during the closure that is unable to wait until Friday, please contact 111 or visit: www.111.nhs.uk
☎ In a life threatening emergency, contact 999.

27/02/2026

Sit and Wait blood test clinic cancelled at Keyworth today Friday 27th February
Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at Keyworth today Friday 27th February due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at East Leake today or attend Keyworth Monday
We apologise for the inconvenience

26/02/2026

Sit and Wait blood test clinic cancelled at Keyworth today Thursday 26th February
Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at Keyworth today Thursday 26th February due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at East Leake today or attend Keyworth Monday
We apologise for the inconvenience

25/02/2026

Sit and Wait blood test clinic cancelled at Keyworth today Wednesday 25th February
Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at Keyworth today Wednesday 25th February due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at East Leake today or attend Keyworth Monday
We apologise for the inconvenience

24/02/2026

Rushcliffe Menopause Café ☕️

Saturday 28th February 10am-12pm @ Kegworth Village Hall

Join the Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Team for supportive, informative session designed to help you navigate the menopause with confidence. This welcoming space offers practical guidance, clear information, and the chance to ask questions in a relaxed environment.

The session is led by two highly experienced practitioners:
▪️Harlene – Senior Pharmacist
Providing expert insight into medication, symptom management, and safe, effective treatment options.
▪️Dr Meg Pryor – GP & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Sharing practical lifestyle approaches to support hormonal health, wellbeing, sleep, stress, movement, and more.

To reserve your spot visit the link below

Part of the Social Prescribing Hub, free satellite sessions run across Rushcliffe to support health, wellbeing and social connections.

24/02/2026

Nottingham University Hospitals Free Fertility Open Evening

Thursday 26th March 5pm-7pm
NUH Life, A Floor, West Block, QMC

Face-to-face, free, expert advice about referrals, treatments and improving your chances
Tour of the clinic – see s***m under the microscope!
Everyone is welcome, including those who are not eligible for NHS-funded care e.g. solo women, same s*x couples, trans, raised BMI, overseas

Please register your interest at: https://www.nuhlife.co.uk/open-evenings/

13/02/2026

Sit and Wait blood test clinic cancelled at Keyworth today Friday 13th February
Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at Keyworth today Friday 13th February due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at East Leake today or attend Keyworth Monday
We apologise for the inconvenience