Hirsel Medical Centre

02/04/2026

Find out more about the planning, contracting, and monitoring of dental services at North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.

02/04/2026

Wishing all of our patients a very Happy Easter Weekend! The practice will be closed tomorrow and Monday for the bank holidays and will open as normal Tuesday 7th April at 8am 🐣

If you require medical attention during this period please contact the following:

- your local pharmacy 💊
- call 111 📞
- visit a local urgent care centre 🏥
- accident & emergency 🏥
- for emergency’s dial 999 🚨

30/03/2026

REMINDER 💊

‼️ For guaranteed Easter collection on Thursday you will need to order your prescription by 3pm tomorrow. Any requests after this time are not guaranteed to be ready until Tuesday. ‼️

The practice will be closed for the Easter bank holidays on:

Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April 2026

Check your medication will last through the holidays and make sure to order in plenty of time. Remember prescriptions require 72 hours notice to be processed.

Download the NHS app and order your medications in plenty of time for Easter 🐣

30/03/2026

Log into your NHS account online!

Did you know you can use the NHS app for the following:
- order repeat prescriptions
- view your medical records
- view test results
- manage and book GP and hospital appointments
- get help and advice regarding medical conditions
- update your personal details

And more! Download the NHS App now ✅

For more information and start up guide see the attached leaflet using the link below:

https://digital.nhs.uk/binaries/content/assets/website-assets/services/nhs-app/promote-the-nhs-app/libraries/nhs-app-quick-start-a5-leaflet-2024.pdf

29/03/2026

26/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer - Know the Signs!

March is ovarian cancer awareness month, this month is dedicated to raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.

If you notice any of the symptoms above and they are unusual, new or persistent speak to your GP 🩺

For more information on ovarian cancer visit - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/symptoms/

25/03/2026

The practice will be closed for the Easter bank holidays next week on:

Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April 2026

Check your medication will last through the holidays and make sure to order in plenty of time. Remember prescriptions require 72 hours notice to be processed.

Download the NHS app and order your medications in plenty of time for Easter 🐣

18/03/2026

The practice is closed this afternoon from 1pm for Protected Learning Time & Professional Development training for all practice staff. Should you require medical attention please contact pharmacy, urgent treatment centre or call 111. In an emergency please call 999. The practice will reopen tomorrow at 8am as usual.

Thank you,
Hirsel Medical Centre 👩🏻‍⚕️

17/03/2026

Meningitis 🦠

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

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Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

17/03/2026

Meningitis B 🦠

We are aware of the recent media coverage surrounding Men B and lots of patients have questions regarding this.

There is currently no Men B vaccination program available for adults on the NHS. Children born before 1st May 2015 will not have received this vaccine as part of their childhood immunisations.

The Men B vaccine is routinely offered to all babies as part of the NHS childhood schedule at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 12 months old. If your child is eligible for this vaccine, they will be routinely called as part of their childhood immunisation schedule.

If you are concerned regarding meningitis symptoms for yourself or another person please seek urgent medical advice. ‼️

Further information regarding meningitis can be found on the NHS website using the link below:

Read about the main symptoms of meningitis, including the meningitis rash, and find out when and where to get medical advice if you have any concerns.

09/03/2026

The practice is looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to join our team. Please share to anyone you think may be interested in the post or apply using the below link.

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09/03/2026

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Thank you,
Hirsel Medical Centre 👩🏻‍⚕️