Springfield House Medical Centre

05/05/2026

To celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day 🌍 (05.05.26), we’re reminding everyone how important clean hands are in keeping people safe.

Clean hands help to:
• Stop germs spreading and prevent infections 🦠
• Keep antibiotics working well 💊
• Reduce avoidable illness and pressure on services 💰

How can Primary Care staff get involved?

🖐️ Clean hands at the right time

• Keep arms bare below the elbows, nails short and clean, and cover any cuts/ broken skin 🩹
• Follow the WHO 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene, using soap & water/hand gel correctly
• Senior staff – lead the way, reminding others if needed 🤝 👩‍

👨‍👩‍👧 Support patients and visitors

• Encourage patients/visitors to clean their hands on arrival and before leaving 🚪
• Provide hand gel at reception and clinical room entrances
• Promote skin care to prevent dryness and maintain effective hand hygiene 🧴

Remember: actions save lives – small actions like hand hygiene make a big difference ✨

01/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

A reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health. So many people are carrying things you can’t see — stress, anxiety, burnout, grief — and a little kindness can go a long way.

If you’re struggling, you’re not alone. It’s okay to talk, to rest, to ask for help, and to take things one day at a time. And if you’re in a good place right now, check in on someone who might not be.

Let’s keep breaking the stigma, having honest conversations, and supporting each other — not just this month, but every day.

30/04/2026

Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026
The surgery will be closed

We will re open Tuesday 5th May 2026 at 8am

To access Non urgent medical care during this time please contact the surgery on 0161 667 2480 to be directed to our out of hours contact

You can also visit your local pharmacy for non urgent medical conditions

Please also check with your chosen pharmacy regarding their opening times

30/04/2026

***IMPORTANT NOTICE***

We are closed on Monday 4th of May, for the Bank Holiday. We will open as normal on Tuesday morning at 8am. Please give yourself plenty of time to organise prescriptions etc.
Wishing all of our staff and patient's a safe and happy bank holiday

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App: https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

28/04/2026

We’re delighted to share that Dr Pillai has become a GP Partner at Springfield House 🎉

Many of you will already know Dr Pillai from his time with us as a salaried GP, and we’re so pleased that he is continuing his journey with the practice in this new role.

28/04/2026

A huge thank you from everyone at Springfield House to all our patients who took the time to complete the Friends and Family survey 🙏

Your feedback means a great deal to us. It helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can improve, so we can continue to provide the best possible care for our community.

We truly appreciate your time, support, and honesty—every response makes a difference 💙

20/04/2026

👥 Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) 👥

We’re looking for new members to join our Patient Participation Group!

A PPG is a great way for patients to have their say, share feedback, and help shape the services we provide. Your voice can make a real difference in improving patient care and experience.

💬 As a member, you can:
– Share your views and experiences
– Help us improve our services
– Be involved in patient-focused initiatives
– Represent the wider patient community

We welcome people from all backgrounds and aim to reflect the diversity of our patients.

📩 If you’re interested in joining or would like to find out more, please comment below or send us a message.

Help us make our practice even better—together 💙

15/04/2026

🔴Please note we are CLOSED for Staff Training from 1pm on Wednesday 15/04/2026 and we will reopen at 8am on Thursday 16/04/2026 🔴

If you require non urgent medical assistance during this time please call the surgery on -
0161 667 2480 and you will be directed to our out of hours provider or visit your Local Pharmacy

If you Require urgent Medical assistance please phone 999 immediately

13/04/2026

👶📱 New Campaign: Supporting Healthy Screen Time for Under 5s

Did you know that too much screen time in early childhood can impact sleep, development, and social skills? That’s why we’re launching our new campaign to help families build healthy digital habits from the very start.

✨ Our focus:
• Encouraging more play, interaction, and real-world exploration
• Supporting parents with simple, realistic tips
• Promoting balance – not perfection

💡 Small changes can make a big difference, like screen-free mealtimes, bedtime routines without devices, and choosing quality content when screens are used.

Let’s work together to give our youngest children the best start in life 💛

23/03/2026

A recent meningitis outbreak in Kent University has led to many people wandering about the MenB vaccine and whether they should be getting it. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) with NHS England and the government is already coordinating a targeted vaccination programme against Meningitis B- the strain identified to cause the outbreak.

19/03/2026

⚠️ Important Health Update: Meningitis Outbreak ⚠️

There is currently a meningitis outbreak in Kent, with cases mainly affecting young people and students. Sadly, there have been reported deaths, and health services are responding urgently.

Meningitis can spread through close contact such as kissing, sharing drinks, or close social environments.

Please be aware of the symptoms:
• High fever
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Sensitivity to light
• Drowsiness or confusion

If you or someone you know has symptoms, seek medical help immediately — early treatment is critical.

Vaccines and antibiotics are being used to help control the outbreak, especially for those who may have been in close contact. ()

Stay informed, look out for one another, and don’t ignore symptoms. 💙