Silverdale and Ryecroft Practice

Silverdale and Ryecroft Practice Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

20/02/2026

Using the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions is a quick and convenient way to manage your medicines without needing to contact your GP practice.

You can:
- Log in to the app
- Select your repeat prescription
- Choose your nominated pharmacy
- Track the status. all in one place.

The NHS App can also show when your prescription is ready to collect, helping save time and reduce unnecessary phone calls. You may also be eligible for free or reduced-cost prescriptions, depending on your circumstances, so itโ€™s worth checking what support is available. ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Visit the NHS App homepage: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/
Step-by-step guide to prescriptions in the NHS App: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions-in-the-nhs-app/
Find out about free or reduced-cost prescriptions: https://patient.info/treatment-medication/nhs-and-other-care-options/free-or-reduced-cost-prescriptions

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐Œ๐‘๐• ๐ฏ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐Œ๐Œ๐‘ ๐ฏ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž.๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข...
20/02/2026

๐“๐ก๐ž ๐Œ๐Œ๐‘๐• ๐ฏ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐Œ๐Œ๐‘ ๐ฏ๐š๐œ๐œ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž.

๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐›๐ž๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฆ๐š๐๐ž?
Chickenpox is usually mild, but in some children, it can cause serious complications, including infections that require hospital treatment. Adding chickenpox protection to the routine schedule helps keep more children safe โ€” without the need for extra injections.
The MMRV vaccine has been used safely for many years in countries such as the USA, Canada, and Australia and is recommended by UK vaccination experts.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐ž๐š๐ง ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐?
โ€ข First dose at the routine 12-month appointment
โ€ข Second dose at a new 18-month appointment
Giving the second dose earlier provides earlier protection, particularly against measles.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ง๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ?
๐Ÿ“ฉ Nothing at this stage โ€” we will contact you when your child is due for their appointment.
If you have any questions, please speak to our practice team.
Attending when invited helps protect your child and others in the community

18/02/2026

FAST awareness helps everyone recognise the signs of stroke and act quickly.

Stroke is a medical emergency, and getting help fast can save lives and reduce long-term disability. Knowing your risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, family history and lifestyle factors, can also help with prevention.

If you notice any signs of stroke, call 999 immediately. โฑ๏ธ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿš‘โœจ

Learn the signs of stroke (FAST): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/symptoms/
Get stroke prevention advice and support: https://www.stroke.org.uk

Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of risk factors, symptoms and the importance of looking ...
16/02/2026

Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness of risk factors, symptoms and the importance of looking after your long-term health.

A family history of cancer, smoking, va**ng, poor diet and long-term acid reflux can all increase risk. Making positive lifestyle changes, such as stopping smoking or va**ng, can help reduce the risk of many cancers and improve overall health.

Knowing the signs and understanding risk factors can support earlier diagnosis and better outcomes. ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Read about oesophageal cancer symptoms and treatment: https://ow.ly/Z9KS50Yf7rF
Learn the truth about va**ng: https://ow.ly/8tiy50Yf7rI
Read about what smoking does to your heart and health: https://ow.ly/cj7X50Yf7sa

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. โค๏ธ๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

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 ๐Ÿ“ฒ

Calculate your heart age: https://ow.ly/8WZb50YcOYK
Check your blood pressure reading: https://ow.ly/VuYG50YcOYL
Read about smoking and your blood pressure: https://ow.ly/Ohvv50YcOYS

11/02/2026

Childrenโ€™s Mental Health Week is a great opportunity to think about how we can support childrenโ€™s wellbeing in everyday life. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“ฑโœจ

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 youโ€™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: ๐Ÿ”—https://ow.ly/FSpx50Ycg2c

Explore Parentkindโ€™s online safety toolkit: ๐Ÿ”—https://ow.ly/jFnC50Ycg2r

Get NSPCC online safety advice for parents and carers: ๐Ÿ”—https://ow.ly/9hX150Ycg2x

Find out more about Childrenโ€™s Mental Health Week: ๐Ÿ”—https://ow.ly/ZQA150Ycg2z

09/02/2026

BEAT THE MORNING TELEPHONE QUEUE
Use Our Callโ€‘Back Service
No need to wait on hold.

When all our call handlers are busy, simply choose the callโ€‘back option.
Your place in the queue is saved โ€” weโ€™ll call you when itโ€™s your turn.

โœ” No long waits
โœ” No staying on the line
โœ” Quick and convenient

โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”โ”
CANโ€™T MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT?
Cancel by Text
If you receive a text message reminding you of your appointment,
just reply to the message to cancel quickly and easily.

โœ” Saves time
โœ” Helps free up appointments for other patients
โœ” Reduces missed appointments

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. ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉบโœจ

Order a free HIV test: https://ow.ly/WnF450Y8L7R
Learn about HIV Prevention England and prevention support: https://ow.ly/29wo50Y8L7Y
Read about antibody and antigen tests: https://ow.ly/Syh250Y8L7X
Get information about HIV and AIDS: https://ow.ly/ETYf50Y8L7W

A huge Thank You ๐Ÿค— To our generous Patients and Staff who collectively raised ยฃ203 During our Care for a Cuppa event on ...
05/02/2026

A huge Thank You ๐Ÿค—
To our generous Patients and Staff who collectively raised ยฃ203
During our Care for a Cuppa event on the 24th September.

Mindโ€™s Time to Talk Day is a reminder that talking really can change lives. Whether youโ€™re feeling lonely around Valenti...
05/02/2026

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

If youโ€™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. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ๐ŸŒฑโœจ

Read Mindโ€™s advice on coping while on a waiting list for therapy: https://ow.ly/waSY50Y85Mr

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. ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

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. ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ

View cancer survival statistics: https://ow.ly/Qhfl50Y82Jz
Learn about NHS screening and early diagnosis: https://ow.ly/gb5L50Y82Jt
Read about causes and risk factors for cancer: https://ow.ly/5zjp50Y82Kk

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Silverdale And Ryecroft Practice, Vale Pleasant, Silverdale
Newcastle
ST56PS

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Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 1pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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Our dedicated team are here to treat those minor ailments that occur as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions and clinics covering a wide range of healthcare issues. The technology also means you can now do a lot of things from the comfort of your home such as order a repeat prescription or cancel an appointment. To register for online prescriptions, appointment booking or viewing your medical record either call in to reception for a form or download one from our website and bring it into reception with TWO proofs of identity, one of which must be photographic.