Highview Medical Centre

24/03/2026

COMING SOON.... A new way to contact the practice.

We are excited to announce we will be introducing a new Clinician Led Assessment Service in Spring 2026.

17/03/2026

The Practice will be closed for essential training on Thursday 19th March 2026. 12.30pm – 5.30pm.

If you have a medical concern during this period please call 111. If your concern is more urgent, please call 999.Our phone lines and entrance doors will reopen at 5.30pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

10/03/2026

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26/02/2026

Patients are also now able to access a local pharmacy for treatment of seven (7) conditions by attending or contacting the pharmacy or by referral from your GP, practice, urgent and emergency care settings and NHS 111 (online and via telephone).

How your local Pharmacy can help you
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

Highly trained pharmacists at more than nine in ten pharmacies can now assess and treat patients for earache, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64 - without the need for a GP appointment or prescription.

Community pharmacy teams are highly-skilled, qualified health professionals who have the right clinical training to give people the health advice they need. Patients don't need an appointment and private consultation rooms are available. Pharmacy teams can also signpost to other relevant local services where necessary.

For other ways that your Community Pharmacist can help you, visit nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Don't wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think Pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

Find out what services pharmacies can offer and how they can support you.

28/01/2026

28/01/2026

Healthy Families - FREE 8-Session Programme

15/01/2026

Living with arthritis, chronic pain, or a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition takes real strength. We see that. And we’re here to support you with live online sessions that help you take back control, feel more confident, and live life on your terms.

Our free live online support, information and exercise sessions help you take back control, feel more confident, and live life with arthritis on your terms.

15/01/2026

Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends at our friendly and relaxed dementia café. At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and information you need in an informal and sociable setting.

Chat to people with dementia, their carers, family and friends at our friendly and relaxed dementia café. At each session you can ask questions, share your experiences and get the help, advice and …

17/12/2025

Whenever a Bank Holiday or Public Holiday approaches, our opening hours change. To ensure you stay healthy and get the help you need while the surgery is closed, we ask all patients to follow this simple three-step plan.

1. Check Your Medication Early
The most common issue patients face during holiday periods is running out of regular medication.

Plan Ahead: Please check your medicine supply well in advance of any holiday.

Order Early: If you are due for a repeat prescription, please submit your request at least 7 days before the holiday starts. This gives the practice time to authorise it and your pharmacy time to dispense it.

How to Order: The fastest way to order is via the NHS App or your online patient services account.

2. Think “Pharmacy First”
Did you know your local community pharmacy can now do more than ever? Under the Pharmacy First service, pharmacists can offer expert advice and, if appropriate, treat seven common conditions without you needing a GP appointment.

You can go straight to your pharmacist for:

Sinusitis (aged 12+)
Sore throat (aged 5+)
Earache (aged 1-17)
Infected insect bites (aged 1+)
Impetigo (aged 1+)
Shingles (aged 18+)
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women (aged 16-64)

Many pharmacies are open late and on weekends. You can find your nearest open pharmacy using the NHS tool below.

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

3. Know Where to Turn When We Are Closed
If you become unwell when the surgery is closed, please use the following NHS services:

NHS 111 Online: Visit 111.nhs.uk for help with medical problems that are urgent but not life-threatening.
Call 111: If you cannot get online, dial 111 (free from landlines and mobiles).
Call 999: Only in a life-threatening emergency (such as severe bleeding, chest pain, or breathing difficulties).

Useful Links
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/

17/12/2025

The Winter Hertfordshire Health Walk timetables are now live! Hertsmere Health Walks Timetable January - April 2026

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/recycling-waste-and-environment/countryside-management/hertfordshire-health-walks/hertfordshire-health-walks.aspx

There are currently 12 free, weekly walks across Hertsmere. All Health Walks are graded, from gentle ‘First Steps’ walks, to more brisk Grade 3 and 4 walks, so there is something for all abilities and fitness levels.

25/11/2025

The Practice will be closed for essential training on Thursday 27th November 2025. 12.30pm – 5.30pm.
If you have a medical concern during this period please call 111. If your concern is more urgent, please call 999.Our phone lines and entrance doors will reopen at 5.30pm.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

20/11/2025

Healthy Families - A unique programme supporting parents & carers of children aged 0-5