Village Health Group

09/02/2026

This week is Children's Mental Health Week 🧑‍🦱

Children's Mental Health Week takes place every February. It was started in 2015 to give a voice to all children and young people and to raise awareness of children and young people's mental health.

If you would like more information or support visit ➡️https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/

09/02/2026

No Sit and Wait blood test clinic at East Leake today Monday 9th February
Unfortunately there will be no sit and wait clinic at East Leake today Monday 9th February due to staff sickness
If you require a blood test you can attend our sit and wait clinic at Keyworth today or attend East Leake tomorrow
We apologise for the inconvenience

06/02/2026

Transgender and Non-Binary Support Line 📲

The Gendered Intelligence support line is a free and confidential service in partnership with Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health, East of England Gender Clinic and the Laurels Exeter. This includes people who have been seen by the gender clinic and are waiting for their next appointment or treatment.

They are ran by and for trans/non-binary people and do not share information with the gender clinics without your consent. All staff are trained to handle calls and respond to a variety of different needs and circumstances.

📞Phone: 0800 640 8046
📧Email: supportline@genderedintelligence.co.uk
📱WhatsApp: 07592 650 496
More information visit ➡️ https://genderedintelligence.co.uk/services/66-support-line

06/02/2026

It's Time To Talk
You don’t need perfect words to talk about your mental health.
Just a small conversation with someone you trust can make a difference.
Swipe through for simple ways to start.
More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/how-to-talk-about-your-mental-health/

03/02/2026

Here are our Friends and Family Feedback results for January 👇
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/

02/02/2026

📊 DNA (did not attend) figures for January 2026📅
👇Below is the Number of Missed Appointments in January 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
✅ 11,121 appointments were made
✅ 388 Appointments were missed.
✅ 6,468 minutes of clinicians’ time was lost.
✅ Approximately £11,640 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 ✨

01/02/2026

🚫 Please be aware Village Health Group will be closed for staff training next on:
Thursday 12th February from 12.30.
✅ We will re-open as usual Friday 13th February
Our Online Service will also be turned off during our closure and it will re-open from 8am on Friday 13th February
💻 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.

26/01/2026

❗️Issue now resolved❗️
Unfortunately we have no internet at our East Leake branch due to a technical fault. We have reported the issue with our IT team and we are working hard to get this resolved
Please bear with us when attending East Leake today
We apologise for any inconvenience this causes

22/01/2026

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is an annual campaign aimed at educating people about cervical cancer, the importance of regular screenings and methods of prevention. Cervical cancer is a largely preventable disease, and this week serves as a reminder to prioritise cervical health and take steps to reduce the risk of this cancer.

Cervical screening (previously known as a ‘smear test’) is a free health test available on the NHS which checks the health of your cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the va**na) and helps you find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer.

The purpose of cervical screening is to identify any early signs of cervical cancer or precancerous changes. Detecting these abnormalities early allows for timely treatment, which can prevent the development of cervical cancer.

21/01/2026

Monthly Coffee Morning ☕️

Have you previously had experience of support from a social worker?

Rushcliffe Family Hub Network would like to invite you to their monthly online 'coffee morning' for parents and carers to explore how they can improve support and services for children and families

If you would like to join or for more information contact the Strengths-bases Practice Team:
Email: cfsstrengthsbasedpractice@nottscc.gov.uk
Call or text: 07812 690527

20/01/2026

Why register with your GP as a Carer?

Our Carers Champion is Rebecca Finch

If you are providing care or have a carer whether paid or unpaid please contact us so we can update your records.

16/01/2026

To book your space visit:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rushcliffe-menopause-cafe-east-leake-tickets-1977387114088?fbclid=IwdGRleAPXcCpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeZeC0KJi58uh0sKZNLXp-Y1vhm2Zii9Xi0SRLw1mTyt3qcmzTxMey_Sr-Ukg_aem_AiM4RWrYYe1ndQ5BDVUFQA

🌸 Rushcliffe Menopause Café – East Leake | TOMORROW 🌸
Few spaces remaining

Join us tomorrow morning for a supportive, informative Menopause Café, part of the Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Hub, bringing trusted expertise into a relaxed, welcoming community space.

🕙 Saturday 17 January | 10:00–12:00
📍 East Leake Academy

This session is led by two highly experienced practitioners:

👩‍⚕️ Dr Meg Pryor – GP & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Dr Meg will share practical, evidence-based lifestyle approaches to support hormonal health, including sleep, stress, movement, nutrition and overall wellbeing — with a focus on what actually works in real life.

💊 Harlene – Senior Pharmacist
Harlene will provide clear, expert guidance on medications, symptom management and safe, effective treatment options, helping you understand what support is available and how to navigate it confidently.

Together, they bring medical, lifestyle and real-world perspectives to help you better understand menopause in an accessible, down-to-earth way — with plenty of opportunity to ask questions in a non-judgemental setting.

✨ This is a free satellite session, run across Rushcliffe to support health, wellbeing and social connection.

⚠️ Eligibility:
• For Rushcliffe residents aged 18+
• Must be registered with a Rushcliffe GP
• One booking per person (additional bookings may be cancelled to ensure fairness)

👉 Book now – limited spaces left:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rushcliffe-menopause-cafe-east-leake-tickets-1977387114088

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🌐 More info: https://www.rushcliffehealth.org/sp-hub

📧 Newsletter & updates: nnicb-nn.rushcliffesocialprescribing@nhs.net