Springfield House Medical Centre

04/11/2025

Do you have a child who's unwell and are wondering if they should be in nursery or school?

Check out this handy guide to find out when they should stay off, and when they can go back if they are well enough to do so.

Symptoms and severity of illness will vary from person to person. If your child is unwell and you have concerns about their symptoms you should speak to your GP.

30/10/2025

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.

For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.

They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.

Menopause will now be part of routine NHS health checks – offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74 – for the first time. By including tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to get the support they need to manage their symptoms.

💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/

29/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

23/10/2025

🦠 Let’s Talk About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) 🧫

Antimicrobial resistance happens when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines. That means infections become harder to treat — and routine treatments can become riskier.

💊 Here’s how you can help protect antibiotics:
✅ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
✅ Always finish your prescribed course — don’t stop early, even if you feel better.
✅ Never share or use leftover antibiotics.
✅ Practice good hygiene: wash your hands regularly and stay up to date with vaccinations.

By using antibiotics responsibly, we can all help make sure these life-saving medicines keep working — for you, your family, and future generations. 💙

21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

20/10/2025

Please see the poster for details on the IntraHealth community clinics. These will be running over half term and beyond. These clinics are for school aged children (Reception – Year 11) who have missed flu vaccination at school.

16/10/2025

🩸 Evening & Weekend Phlebotomy Appointments Now Available!

We understand that weekdays can be busy — that’s why our Phlebotomy Clinic now offers appointments during evenings and weekends for your convenience.

Our experienced team provides a friendly, professional, and comfortable service to make your blood test as smooth as possible.

✅ Qualified, caring staff
✅ Flexible appointment times
✅ Fast and efficient service

📞 To book, simply speak to your reception team.
We’re here when you need us!

09/10/2025

❌We’re sorry to share that, due to unforeseen circumstances, our fundraiser planned for Wednesday, 22nd October, has been postponed. It will now be held in the new year — please keep an eye out for updates!

30/09/2025

📢 New Triage Forms Starting Tomorrow 📢

From 1st October, we are introducing online triage forms in line with NHS guidelines to help us better understand your symptoms and direct you to the right care more quickly.

✅ Completing the form before contacting us means our team can prioritise your needs and save you time.

✅ The form will be available on our website: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/P85020

💙 We kindly remind everyone to be patient and respectful with our staff. They are here to help and are working hard to support all our patients as efficiently as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we make this positive change to improve your care ❤️

23/09/2025

From 1st October 2025, our practice will move to a “total triage” system in line with the new NHS contract.
All appointment or medical advice requests will need to be submitted through our online form, or with help from a receptionist if you cannot complete it yourself.
A clinician will review each request and respond within 72 working hours. This may include a GP appointment, advice for self-care, or referral to another service.
This new system is designed to improve access and ensure you receive the right care as quickly as possible.

17/09/2025

12/09/2025

What’s happening? 📢

From 1st of October, practices will need to keep their online consultation tools open throughout core hours (8am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday) for certain non-urgent requests This includes:
• Routine, non-urgent appointment requests
• Medication queries
• Administrative requests

📅 From October 2025, many UK GP practices are implementing a total triage system as part of the new NHS contract to improve access and manage demand by directing patients to the most appropriate care. Patients must now submit all requests for appointments or medical advice via an online form, or with a receptionist's help. A clinician then reviews the request and determines the best course of action, such as a GP appointment, self-care advice, or a referral to another service.

What is Total Triage?

•Clinical Review: Instead of directly booking an appointment, all patient requests for medical help are first reviewed by a clinician.
•Appropriate Care: The clinician uses the information to decide the most appropriate response, whether it's a face-to-face appointment, a phone consultation, medication, a referral, or self-care advice.
•Improved Access: This system aims to ensure patients receive timely and efficient care by directing them to the correct healthcare professional for their specific needs.

Key Information:


•Launch Date: The widespread implementation of total triage across England is set for October 2025.
•Benefits: Patients can benefit from faster replies, potentially receiving healthcare advice or appointments more quickly than waiting on the phone
•Prescription Requests: For repeat prescriptions, continue to use the NHS App or your practice's usual online system
•Urgent Needs: For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 or attend A&E, or contact NHS 111 for urgent, but not emergency, medical help.