Harborough Field Surgery

28/04/2026

📣 Important update on cervical screening

Did you know your cervical screening information is now easier to access?

🩺 Invitations, reminders and many results are now being sent directly through the NHS App, helping you receive updates more quickly and securely.

If you don’t use the app, you’ll still receive letters as usual—so you won’t miss anything important.

Cervical screening (previously called a smear test) helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for high-risk HPV.

💬 Need more information or support?
Visit: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/further-help-and-support/

There is help available for everyone, including additional support if you feel anxious, have accessibility needs, or need tailored guidance.

👉 If you’ve been invited, please don’t delay—booking your screening could save your life.

28/04/2026

🧠💙 Join Us for a Dementia Friends Session 💙🧠

We’re inviting our patients, families, and carers to take part in a friendly and informative Dementia Friends session.

This session is a great opportunity to:
• Learn more about dementia and how it affects people
• Understand simple ways to support those living with dementia
• Help create a more dementia-friendly community

📅 Date: 18th May 2026
⏰ Time: 10.30
📍 Location: Harborough Field Surgery

Everyone is welcome—whether you’re curious, supporting a loved one, or simply want to make a difference.

Spaces are limited, so please get in touch to book your place.

Together, we can build understanding and support 💙

28/04/2026

📢 Patient Participation Group (PPG)

We’re pleased to share the latest minutes from Patient Participation Group meeting.

🗓 Meeting Date: 15th April 2026

📄 You can read the full minutes here: https://www.harboroughfieldsurgery.nhs.uk/patient-participation-group

What’s Next?
We are continuing to work on the points raised and will keep patients updated on progress.

💬 We welcome new members! If you’d like to have your say and help shape our services, please get in touch with the practice.

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

We’re pleased to share that our number of missed appointments (DNAs) has fallen — thank you to everyone who has been helping us by attending or cancelling in advance 💙

However, we’re aiming to reduce this even further and reach under 70 missed appointments.

Every missed appointment is time that could have been used to help another patient in need. If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.

Together, we can make better use of appointments and improve access for everyone in our community.

✔ Cancel online via the NHS App
✔ Call the surgery
✔ Reply to your appointment reminder text

A quick cancellation can make a big difference for another patient waiting to be seen.

Thank you for your continued support 🙏

13/04/2026

We’re delighted to share our latest Friends and Family Test (FFT) results 💙

A huge thank you to all of our patients who took the time to share their feedback. We’re proud to say that the majority of responses rated their experience as very good or good — a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our entire team.

Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we can continue to improve. We are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for our community.

Thank you for your continued support and trust in us — it truly means a lot!

19/03/2026

🚨 Meningitis Awareness – Important Update🚨

We are aware of recent reports of a meningitis outbreak in parts of the UK. While the overall risk to the general public remains low, it’s important to stay informed and vigilant.

⚠️ Know the symptoms:

Meningitis can develop quickly and become serious. Symptoms may include fever, headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, confusion, vomiting, and a non-fading rash. If you’re concerned, seek urgent medical advice by calling NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency.

💉 Vaccination is the best protection:

Several vaccines help protect against different types of meningitis, including:
MenB vaccine (routinely offered to babies)
MenACWY vaccine (offered to teenagers, typically in school Year 9)
Other routine childhood vaccines also provide protection against meningitis-causing bacteria ()
Please ensure you and your children are up to date with all routine NHS vaccinations.

📌 For more information on meningitis vaccines, visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

📞 What should you do?
Check your child’s vaccination record
Book any missed vaccines with your GP surgery
Seek medical help urgently if symptoms develop
We are here to help—please contact the practice if you have any concerns. Or for advice, you can also contact the UKHSA patient helpline on 0344 225 3861.