Village Health Group

02/04/2026

Strike action starts from 7am Tuesday 7 April and runs until 7am Monday 13 April. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

01/04/2026

👉 https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/pharmacy/

Thank you to everyone who is working over the Easter period 🐰

A number of pharmacies in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire will be open over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

See link in comments below to find a pharmacy near you this weekend 👇

01/04/2026

📊 DNA (did not attend) figures for March 2026📅
👇Below is the Number of Missed Appointments in March 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
✅ 10,198 appointments were made
✅ 272 Appointments were missed.
✅ 5,433 minutes of clinicians’ time was lost.
✅ Approximately £8,160 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 ✨

01/04/2026

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel cancer, which includes colon and re**al cancer, is one of the most common cancers in the UK. It is mostly diagnosed in people over 60, but can be diagnosed in younger people.

Some people may start by seeing their GP because they have symptoms. Symptoms of bowel cancer can include:
blood in your poo (stools)
bleeding from the back passage
a change in your normal bowel habit.

For more information and support visit:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/bowel-cancer-awareness-month

01/04/2026

🚫 Please be aware Village Health Group will be closed for staff training next on:
Thursday 16th April from 12.30.
✅ We will re-open as usual Friday 17th April
Our Online Service will also be turned off during our closure and it will re-open from 8am on Friday 17th April
💻 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.

24/03/2026

Lung cancer screening is being offered to those aged 55-74 with a history of smoking.
Look out for your invitation in due course if this applies to you.

See www.nottslungcancerscreening.nhs.uk for more information

23/03/2026

Meningitis & Septicaemia

23/03/2026

Long Term Health Conditions Support Group

Do you live in Rushcliffe and have a long term condition or care for someone who does? 👇

23/03/2026

All branches will be closed for the Easter Bank Holiday from Friday 3rd April & Monday 6th April and will be open as usual on Tuesday 7th April 🐰
During this time our online system will be closed
✅ If you require medical assistance during this closure, please contact 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
❗ In a life threatening emergency, call 999

20/03/2026

Sit and Wait Clinic Today Friday 20th March at Keyworth
Unfortunately due to staff sickness the sit and wait clinic at Keyworth will run between 11am-12pm
If you are unable to make this time you can attend East Leake today or Keyworth on Monday
We apologise for any inconvenience

17/03/2026

*Meningitis Outbreak – Information for Patients*

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia

Meningococcal disease is an uncommon but serious illness caused by meningococcal bacteria, which can lead to meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain) and septicaemia (blood poisoning).
The onset of illness is often sudden, and early diagnosis and treatment are vital.

What are the symptoms to look out for?
symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia can include:
▪️a rash that does not fade when pressed with a glass
▪️sudden onset of high fever
▪️severe and worsening headache
▪️stiff neck
▪️vomiting and diarrhoea
▪️joint and muscle pain
▪️dislike of bright lights
▪️very cold hands and feet
▪️seizures
▪️confusion or delirium
▪️extreme sleepiness or difficulty waking.

If you or someone you know develops symptoms of meningitis or septicaemia, seek medical help urgently by going to the nearest Accident and Emergency department or calling 999.

Unsure if you or your child has had the MenACWY Vaccine?
Read the below information
Please note we are only able to offer the Men B vaccine to children under the age of 2. We are unable to offer the Meningitis Vaccine privately
1. Vaccination History
• Your vaccination history should be available on the NHS App if you have access to your medical record.
• Please check the app to confirm you are up to date with your vaccines.
2. Children Under 10 – Vaccination Queries
• If your child is under 10 and you are concerned they may not have received all of their routine vaccinations, please submit an admin request via our website asking us to check their records.
2. MenACWY Vaccine (Teenagers)
• If you are secondary school aged and missed your MenACWY vaccine (usually given around age 13), you should arrange to catch up.
• Contact the Nottinghamshire School Aged Immunisation Service:
Phone: 03333 583 397 (Option 4)
Email: Immunisations.Nottinghamshire@intrahealth.co.uk
3. If You Are Worried About Exposure
• If you think you may have been in contact with someone linked to the outbreak, follow official guidance below:
https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/.../meningitis...
4. Further Enquiries
• For any further enquiries, please complete an online request form, and a member of the team will get back to you.

12/03/2026

Today is World Kidney Day

World Kidney Day is an annual campaign to help raise awareness of kidneys and show the impact when they don’t work properly. It also aims to educate people on what kidneys do, the symptoms of kidney disease and how to improve your kidney health.

Kidney disease is not a disease that affects only a handful of people. Over SEVEN million people have it in the UK.
Kidney disease does not tend to cause symptoms when it's at an early stage. A number of symptoms can develop if kidney disease is not found early or it gets worse despite treatment.

Symptoms include:
👉 weight loss and poor appetite
👉 swollen ankles, feet or hands – as a result of water retention (oedema)
👉 shortness of breath
👉 tiredness
👉 blood in your p*e (urine)
👉 an increased need to p*e – particularly at night
👉 difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
👉 itchy skin
👉 muscle cramps
👉 feeling sick
👉 headaches
👉 erectile dysfunction in men

Although anyone can develop kidney disease, here are some factors that can increase your risk:
👉 Diabetes
👉 High blood pressure
👉 Heart and circulatory disease
👉 Family history of kidney disease such as polycystic kidney disease
👉 Having a Black or South Asian background could mean an increased risk of developing kidney failure more quickly
👉 Obesity
👉 Smoking
👉 Regularly taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen