Highcroft Surgery, Arnold

13/11/2025

**Staff Protected Learning Time (PLT) Thursday 13th November 2025**
Please note that Highcroft Surgery will be CLOSED on Thursday 13th November from 12.30pm for staff training and will reopen on Friday 14th November at 8:00am. The eConsult online system will also close at 12.30 and will re-open from 08:00am on Friday 14th November.
If you have a pre-booked appointment this will still go ahead, but for anything else the surgery will be CLOSED.
If you require medical attention when the surgery is closed, please call the NEMS Out of Hours Service on 111 who will be able to help you. If you experience any life threatening emergencies such as chest pain, breathing difficulties or require urgent medical attention, please call 999.

04/11/2025

Monday 24th November 5pm-7pm at NUH Life, A Floor, West Block, QMC

Face-to-face expert advice about referrals, treatments and improving their chances
Tour of the clinic – see s***m under the microscope!
Suitable for everyone, including those who are not eligible for NHS-funded care e.g. solo women, same s*x couples, trans, raised BMI, overseas

Scan the QR code to register :)

21/10/2025

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It’s a reminder of the importance of good mental health and the need to prioritise and invest in good mental health.
This year's theme is 'access to services - mental health in catastrophes and emergencies'. The theme highlights the importance of people being able to protect their mental health in times of global instability.

08/10/2025

**Staff Protected Learning Time (PLT) Thursday 9th October 2025**
Please note that Highcroft Surgery will be CLOSED on Thursday 9th October from 12.30pm for staff training and will reopen on Friday 10th October at 8:00am. The eConsult online system will also close at 12.30 and will re-open from 08:00am on Friday 10th October.
If you have a pre-booked appointment this will still go ahead, but for anything else the surgery will be CLOSED.
If you require medical attention when the surgery is closed, please call the NEMS Out of Hours Service on 111 who will be able to help you. If you experience any life threatening emergencies such as chest pain, breathing difficulties or require urgent medical attention, please call 999.

02/10/2025

Our online consultation service is now back up and running. Thank you for your patience.

02/10/2025

There is a technical issue with our online consultation system, eConsult, this morning. This is affecting a lot of Practices and we are working on getting this fixed as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience.

24/09/2025

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22/09/2025

🫀 Heart Smart Event – Gedling, 17th September 2025

Highcroft Surgery proudly took part in the Heart Smart community health event held at the Salvation Army venue in Gedling on Wednesday, 17th September. The event aimed to promote heart health and general wellbeing through free health checks and lifestyle advice.

👩‍⚕️ What We Did

Our team of clinicians and support staff provided:

• Blood pressure and atrial fibrillation checks

• BMI measurements

• Blood tests for up to 70 patients

• Health check questionnaires

• Lifestyle advice and signposting

💻 What Happens Next

All health data collected was securely transferred to patient records. Patients identified with high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or other concerns will be contacted by their GP practice for follow-up care.

💬 Thank You!

We’re grateful to everyone who attended and supported the event. Your participation helps us build a healthier Gedling community.

17/09/2025

Highcroft Surgery are supporting “Know Your Numbers” week by holding a Heart Smart event today. This includes:
🟢Blood Tests - by invite only
🟢Drop-in for Blood Pressure, pulse and BMI
🟢Mental Health Support
🟢Health and Well-being Services
🟢Diet and exercise advice and support.
Event to take place on Wednesday 17th September, from 3pm to 6pm at the Salvation Army. See poster for further details.

17/09/2025