Castle Healthcare Practice

25/02/2026

Linda and Joe from our Patient Participation Group joined the fantastic Rushcliffe Social Prescribing drop in session yesterday!

If you would like to know more about Social Prescribing, visit: https://www.rushcliffehealth.org/rushcliffe-social-prescribing

16/02/2026

⛔Patient Information⛔
There is currently renovation work being carried out on a wall at the front of our building.
While this work is being completed, one set of stairs leading to the front entrance will be out of order.
The set of stairs that faces Wilford Lane will remain in operation and there is signage in place directing patients to this route.
Step free access to the building will remain available.
We anticipate this work to be completed within a week.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

12/02/2026

For more information, visit: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection-hub/vaccinations/children/sais-clinics

11/02/2026

For more information on Social Prescribing, visit: https://www.rushcliffehealth.org/directories

To book your place, visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/drop-in-wellbeing-support-at-castle-healthcare-and-musters-medical-practice-tickets-1982770993416?aff=oddtdtcreator

10/02/2026

It’s National HIV Testing Week! Take a few minutes to order your free test kit – it’s quick, simple, and can be done at home. Testing is the only way to know your HIV status, and now’s the perfect time to test.

Get your FREE test now: https://notts-hivtestweek.sh.uk/

Or call 0300 131 7010 to book an appointment at Sexual Health Services Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

06/02/2026

For more information, visit: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/family-hub-networks

05/02/2026

Common illnesses such as coughs, ear ache and sore throats don’t usually need treating with antibiotics, and you will get better without taking unnecessary medication.

In fact, antibiotics are no longer routinely used to treat most infections, because:
- Many infections in children are caused by viruses, so antibiotics are not effective
- Antibiotics are often unlikely to speed up the healing process
- Antibiotics can cause unwanted side effects for your child, such as rash and diarrhoea
- The more often antibiotics are used to treat minor conditions, the more likely they are to become ineffective for treating more serious conditions

For more information, visit: https://www.healthynottingham.co.uk/fightvirusesright/

23/12/2025

16/12/2025

📅 DNA (did not attend) figures for November 2025:

😓 138 Appointments were missed.
😓 2188 minutes of clinicians’ time was lost.
😓 Approximately £4,140 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 - 0115 883 2626
📱 Using the SMS cancel appointment option if you have appointment reminders via text
💻 Using Online Services

If you need to cancel or rebook an appointment, please give at least 24 hours notice, as this can allow other patients to use that appointment time instead which helps during busy periods.

🏰 Thank You 🏰

15/12/2025

03/12/2025

02/12/2025

On Bank Holidays, patients are still able to access healthcare support.

Please see the table of pharmacies that will be open in the Nottinghamshire area on Christmas Day.

Please note that this list is not maintained by the Practice. Patients should check with the pharmacy before attending, to ensure opening hours have not changed.

To find a local pharmacy and check their opening hours, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/
To find information on other healthcare services, visit: https://www.castlehealthcarepractice.nhs.uk/opening-hours/who-to-contact-when-the-practice-is-closed/