Milton Surgery

13/02/2026

🚨 Safeguarding – Who to Contact 🚨

If you are concerned about a child or an adult at risk, you can make a difference by contacting the relevant services:

👶 Children’s Services

Cambridgeshire County Council (Daytime): 0345 045 5203

Peterborough City Council (Daytime): 01733 864170

Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours): 01733 234 724
🌐 Report online: https://www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk/concerned/members-of-public-reporting-a-concern/

🧑 Adult Services

Cambridgeshire County Council (Daytime): 0345 045 5202

Peterborough City Council (Daytime): 01733 747474

Emergency Duty Team (Out of Hours): 01733 234 724
🌐 Report online: https://www.safeguardingcambspeterborough.org.uk/concerned/members-of-public-reporting-a-concern/

If you think a child or an adult with care and support needs is in immediate danger, phone 999. If you have a concern about a child or an adult and wish to make a safeguarding referral, you will need to use the relevant online Safeguarding Referral Form (child or adult). When making a referral

13/02/2026

National Heart Month is a great time to think about simple ways to protect your heart and improve your long-term health. ❤️🩺💪✨

Checking your blood pressure, understanding your heart age and making positive lifestyle changes like stopping smoking can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Small steps taken today can make a big difference for your future heart health.

If you experience chest pain and tightness, or shortness of breath, call 999 📲

Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/OKRY50YcOz6
Check your blood pressure reading: https://ow.ly/m8qp50YcOz8
Read about smoking and your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/trqQ50YcOz5

12/02/2026

Due to sickness our dispensary will be closed today. We will still issue prescriptions but no medications will be dipensed today. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding

11/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week is a great opportunity to think about how we can support children’s wellbeing in everyday life. 🧠💙📱✨

Creating healthy habits around screen time and internet use, having open conversations about what children see online, and knowing where to find support can all make a positive difference.

For families waiting for neurodiversity or mental health assessments, trusted guidance and early support can help while you’re on the journey. Small, consistent actions at home can help children feel safer, more confident and better supported.

Read about talking to children about healthy internet use: 🔗https://ow.ly/KHps50YcfuE

Explore Parentkind’s online safety toolkit: 🔗https://ow.ly/lreS50Ycfuc

Get NSPCC online safety advice for parents and carers: 🔗https://ow.ly/pIaI50Ycfvf

Find out more about Children’s Mental Health Week: 🔗https://ow.ly/HqBG50Ycfv1

09/02/2026

HIV testing is quick, confidential and an important part of looking after your sexual health. Many people with HIV do not have symptoms, so testing is the only way to know your status.

Free testing options are available, including home testing and local services, making it easier than ever to get checked. Prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment mean people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. 🧪💙🩺✨

Order a free HIV test: https://ow.ly/x8BQ50Y8L74
Learn about HIV Prevention England and prevention support: https://ow.ly/wTw450Y8L75
Read about antibody and antigen tests: https://ow.ly/yZKV50Y8L77
Get information about HIV and AIDS: https://ow.ly/CANr50Y8L73

05/02/2026

Mind’s Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking really can change lives. Whether you’re feeling lonely around Valentine’s Day, coping with grief or bereavement, or struggling with your mental health, you deserve to be heard and supported.

If you’re waiting for therapy, there are ways to look after yourself, manage difficult feelings and find support in the meantime. Small conversations, with friends, family or professionals, can be a powerful first step towards feeling less alone. 💙🗣️🌱✨

Read Mind’s advice on coping while on a waiting list for therapy: https://ow.ly/nvIk50Y85Bw

04/02/2026

World Cancer Day is a chance to raise awareness of cancer prevention, early diagnosis and the importance of national screening programmes for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. Screening can help find changes early, before symptoms appear, when treatment is more likely to be successful. 💙✨

Many people diagnosed with cancer now live longer and better lives thanks to improvements in detection, treatment and support. Understanding risk factors, making healthy lifestyle choices and attending screening when invited can all help reduce risk and improve survival. Support is also available for anyone affected by cancer, from diagnosis through recovery and beyond. 🎗️

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/zhza50Y82oA
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/rhuM50Y82po
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/GjNz50Y82pM

02/02/2026

Sexual Violence Awareness Week is a time to highlight support for anyone affected by sexual assault or sexual violence, including women and men. 💜

Help is available if you have experienced abuse, are worried about someone else, or need advice on staying safe. Confidential support, medical care, forensic services and sexual health checks (including STI testing) can be accessed through specialist services.

You may also see emergency alert test notifications on your phone during national testing. Opting out can help some people keep phones hidden and safe, as these alerts override silent and do not disturb settings.

You are not alone, and support is there when you are ready. 🕊️🩺✨

🔗 Get personal safety & domestic abuse advice: https://ow.ly/TYrw50Y5XuO

🔗 Read about sexual violence against men: https://ow.ly/jzKY50Y5XuT

🔗 NHS help after r**e and sexual assault (including SARC services): https://ow.ly/MNnW50Y5XuU

🔗 How to opt out of emergency phone alerts: https://ow.ly/QQg250Y5XuI

30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

28/01/2026

NHS 111 is there to help when you need urgent medical advice but it’s not an emergency. You can use NHS 111 if you’re unsure what to do, where to go, or if you need help outside of GP opening hours. 🩺💙

Find out when to use NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/

Trained advisors and healthcare professionals can assess your symptoms, give advice, book appointments, or direct you to the right service quickly and safely. You can access NHS 111 online or by phone, and it’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 📞✨

Use NHS 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk
Contact NHS 111 by phone: Call 111

26/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life