Highview Medical Centre

30/04/2026

Every Forget Me Not tells a story.

Monday 18th May 2026 1pm-3pm Join a conversation about Dementia and Alzheimer's

There will be a range of talks, stalls, free refreshments and much more!

Wyllotts Theatre, Wyllotts Place, Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 2HZ For more information call 020 8207 2277

28/04/2026

Young Carers Offer - now delivered by Hertfordshire County Council

From 1 April 2026, Hertfordshire County Council is proud to be delivering young carers support in-house, bringing this vital service fully within council provision as the contract with Carers in Hertfordshire came to an end.

This change strengthens our commitment to young carers by embedding support directly into council services, helping us work even more closely with children, families and partners across Hertfordshire.

Support for adult carers will continue to be delivered by Carers in Hertfordshire, with no change to that service.

A new Young Carers webpage has been developed in collaboration with young carers and their families and includes information about the support available, team contact details, and ‘a Day in the Life of’ form to register a young carer online so that they can get the support they need.

Hertfordshire County Council has contacted all registered young carers directly to welcome them, provide updated contact information, details on how to access support, and a link to the new webpage.

A Young Carers webinar is scheduled for Thursday 23rd April, 11:30am-12:30pm, offering partner professionals a briefing on the new model, the tools available, and the steps involved in the registration process.

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28/04/2026

Stroke Awareness Month May 2026

In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month in May, Live Longer Better in Hertfordshire invites you to join a dedicated and insightful webinar focused on improving support for stroke survivors, as well as those who care for and work alongside them.

Join us for an engaging and uplifting webinar designed to inform, support and empower stroke survivors, their carers and the wider community.

Delivered in partnership with the Stroke Association, Headway Hertfordshire and an NHS Community NeuroPhysiotherapist, the session will explore stroke risks,symptoms and types, share practical ideas for recovery and staying active and offer helpful guidance on self‑management after stroke or brain injury. You’ll also hear about local services and support available across Hertfordshire to help people live well after stroke.

Follow this link for further information and for event registration

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28/04/2026

Learn vital life-saving skills

Would you feel confident enough to act in an emergency? Practise life-saving skills with the help of Potters Bar Life-Saving Club.

Free CPR Awareness sessions are being run by members of the Potters Bar Life-Saving Club.

At the sessions, participants will learn about the recovery position, how to deal with an unconscious person who isn't breathing, CPR and how to use a defibrillator.

The sessions will take place at Elm Court Youth and Community Centre in Potters Bar on these dates:

Wednesday 6 May, 7.45pm to 9.15pm
Wednesday 10 June, 7.45pm to 9.15pm
Wednesday 15 July, 7.45pm to 9.15pm

For more information and to book your place, please contact community.services@hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 7801.

16/04/2026

Please join us for talks by our expert Julie Churchouse on Dementia on the 7th May 10.30am-12pm at St Mary’s Church Hall, The Walk. Free parking available.

15/04/2026

Highview Medical Centre will be closed for important staff training on Wednesday 15th April from 1.30pm-5.30pm, the practice will reopen again at 5:30pm and will be providing services as usual from 8am the following day.

Our local healthcare provider, Herts Urgent Care, will provide assistance to any patients who have an urgent medical problem while the practice is closed. Please call 111. For common conditions, patients may contact their local community pharmacy. If you have a medical emergency whilst we are closed, please call 999. Please call back when the practice reopens for any routine enquiries.

We apologise for any inconvenience experienced.

Highview Medical Centre

14/04/2026

A New Way to Contact the Practice - GOING LIVE 6th May 2026

We are excited to announce we will be introducing a new Clinician Led Assessment Service going LIVE on the 6th May 2026.

The Clinician Led Assessment Service is for all patient requests. This means every request is reviewed first by our clinical team, allowing us to prioritise based on clinical need and guide patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional or service.

All requests (medical or administrative) will need to be submitted via a form available on the website or the NHS App. We’ll review your request on the same day and aim to respond within 24 hours. We will prioritise requests based on urgency.

If you have a clinical concern which you feel is 'urgent on-the-day,' kindly submit your online request before 10:00 and please be prepared to attend the surgery at short notice on that day.

However, we request all queries to be submitted before 16:00, so they can be safely managed in a timely and safe way.

If you can't complete a form online, you can still call the surgery and submit your request with the receptionist. Once details are captured over the phone, these requests are logged and handled in the same way, ensuring greater equity of access.

visit www.highviewsurgery.co.uk for more information.

We provide comprehensive NHS primary care services to help you manage your health and well-being. Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to our whole patient…

14/04/2026

Youth Link is a free service that can put you in touch with a range of local services to improve your mental wellbeing. To find out more, follow the link below.

What is Youth Link? Youth Link is a free social prescribing service that can link you with a range of local services to improve your mental wellbeing. Please note that Youth Link is an early intervention and prevention service. Who is Youth Link for? Children and young people aged 10–18 years old....

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.