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The doctors, nurses and all staff at The Bay Medical Practice are committed to the provision of the best possible clinical, patient, partner and staff experience within available resources. Our two sites are:

Sandown Branch,
Broadway,
Sandown,
Isle of Wight
PO36 9GA
Tel: 01983 409292

Shanklin Branch
1 Carter Road
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
PO37 7HR
Tel: 01983 862000

✊🏽 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 21 MarchToday marks the International Day for the El...
21/03/2026

✊🏽 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – 21 March

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a global day that encourages us all to stand united against racism and promote equality, respect and kindness.

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect, regardless of their background, culture or ethnicity. By recognising this day, we help raise awareness and continue working towards communities and workplaces where everyone feels safe, valued and included.

At The Bay Medical Practice, we are committed to providing inclusive, respectful care for all members of our community.

🌴 Across the Isle of Wight and Hampshire, organisations are also working to support equality and inclusion. Resources are available within the NHS to help tackle discrimination, bullying and harassment and promote respectful workplaces:
🔗 https://www.hiowpeople.nhs.uk/resources/discrimination-bullying-harassment/

Local partners such as Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are also committed to equality and inclusion, working to build trust with communities and encourage the reporting of hate crime:
🔗 https://www.hampshire.police.uk/police-forces/hampshire-constabulary/areas/au/about-us/our-commitments/equality-and-inclusion/

🌍 Learn more about the international campaign and how you can support it:
https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day

Together we can help build stronger, kinder and more inclusive communities.

The Overall Benefits:Stay informed without constantly checking the app.Reduce admin stress around healthcare.Improve med...
21/03/2026

The Overall Benefits:

Stay informed without constantly checking the app.
Reduce admin stress around healthcare.
Improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Helps you take more control over your health.
How do I turn on notifications?

📱 On a Mobile Device (iPhone or Android)

✅ Step 1: Open the NHS App
Tap the NHS App icon to open it.

✅ Step 2: Go to the Menu
Tap the three horizontal lines ☰ in the top-right corner (or bottom menu, depending on your device).
Select “Settings” from the menu.

✅ Step 3: Enable Notifications
In Settings, find and tap “Notifications”.
Toggle “Allow notifications” to ON.

✅ Step 4: Allow Notifications in Device Settings
You might be redirected or prompted to allow notifications via your phone’s settings.
If not prompted:

On iPhone:
Go to Settings > Notifications > NHS App
Enable “Allow Notifications”
On Android:
Go to Settings > Apps > NHS App > Notifications
Make sure notifications are enabled.

🦷 World Oral Health Day – 20 March 🦷Did you know World Oral Health Day is held on 20 March (3/20) to reflect the goal of...
20/03/2026

🦷 World Oral Health Day – 20 March 🦷

Did you know World Oral Health Day is held on 20 March (3/20) to reflect the goal of 32 teeth and 0 cavities — representing a lifelong healthy mouth.

Looking after your teeth and gums is an important part of your overall health and wellbeing. Good oral hygiene can help prevent tooth decay, gum disease and other health problems.

Here are some simple tips for maintaining good oral health:
🪥 Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste
🥤 Limit sugary foods and drinks
🦷 Attend regular dental check-ups
💧 Drink plenty of water and maintain a balanced diet

You can find more advice from the NHS here:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/take-care-of-your-teeth-and-gums/

👶 Resources for children
Helping children build healthy habits early is key. Explore these child-friendly resources and activities:
https://www.worldoralhealthday.org/campaign-theme-2026

🌴 On the Isle of Wight
Local families can also find support through Isle of Wight Community Dental Services, which provide specialist dental care for children and adults who may need additional support accessing dental services.

Good oral health starts with small daily habits that last a lifetime.

🦷✨

Important Notice – Temporary Closure on Tuesday 24th MarchThe Bay Medical Practice will be closed from 1:00 PM on Tuesda...
19/03/2026

Important Notice – Temporary Closure on Tuesday 24th March
The Bay Medical Practice will be closed from 1:00 PM on Tuesday 24th March for essential staff training. This allows us to continue improving the care and services we provide.
Rapid Health will also close from 12:30 PM.
🕘 We’ll reopen as normal on Wednesday 25th March.
➡️ For non-urgent medical help, contact NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
🚨 In a medical emergency, call 999 immediately
💻 You can still use the NHS App or our online services to:
✔️ Request repeat prescriptions
✔️ View test results
❌ Appointment booking will be unavailable during this time
Thank you for your understanding.

If you think you may have meningitis or meningococcal infection you need to call 999 immediately.Symptoms can look like ...
18/03/2026

If you think you may have meningitis or meningococcal infection you need to call 999 immediately.

Symptoms can look like a viral infection (flu) & include a high fever, being sick, headache, a rash that does not fade when pressed, a stiff neck, a dislike of lights, cold/painful hands & feet, pale skin, drowsiness, seizures.

A meningitis vaccine has been part of the routine vaccination program since 2015. If you were born before 2015 currently you are not eligible. If you have a child under 2 years of age and their immunisations are incomplete, please book for a vaccine. If you have a child over 2 years old and born after 2015 who have missed vaccinations, we are currently awaiting further guidance.

We have no information about private vaccinations.

Please see the website below for more information.

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31/what-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

⌚ Borrow a Smart Watch for Free – Isle of Wight LibrariesLooking to improve your health and wellbeing this year? Isle of...
17/03/2026

⌚ Borrow a Smart Watch for Free – Isle of Wight Libraries

Looking to improve your health and wellbeing this year? Isle of Wight Libraries are offering free smart watch loans for library members aged 16+.

You can borrow an Amazfit smart watch for up to 6 weeks at no cost to help you track your health and stay motivated.

Some of the benefits include:
❤️ Tracking your movement – monitor steps, sleep and activity
🏃 Staying motivated – with activity modes and step tracking
📊 Understanding your habits – insights into daily activity and sleep patterns
🎯 Setting personal goals – track progress and build healthier habits

✨ A great way to try wearable health technology and support your wellbeing goals.

👉 Learn more:
https://orlo.uk/smart_U8XcG

📚 Original post by Isle of Wight Council

💊 What can the Pharmacy First service help with?Did you know your local pharmacy can assess and treat some common condit...
17/03/2026

💊 What can the Pharmacy First service help with?

Did you know your local pharmacy can assess and treat some common conditions without you needing to see a GP?

Through the NHS Pharmacy First service, pharmacists can provide advice and, if appropriate, supply NHS medicines for the following conditions:

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

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can offer expert advice, treatment and medicines where appropriate, often without needing an appointment.

Using Pharmacy First helps you get help quickly and keeps GP appointments available for patients who need them most.

📊 Monday in ReviewYesterday was another busy day at the practice.📞 We received 500 calls in total⏱️ Average wait time: 1...
17/03/2026

📊 Monday in Review

Yesterday was another busy day at the practice.

📞 We received 500 calls in total
⏱️ Average wait time: 13 minutes 50 seconds
⏳ Longest wait: 58 minutes

Between 8am and 9am, 40 callers were offered the call-back option, but only 17 patients chose to use it.

☎️ Remember – requesting a call back holds your place in the queue, and we will call you when you reach the front. This means you don’t need to stay on hold.

💻 You can also submit your request online from 7am (before the phone lines open):
https://thebaymedical-consult.uk.rapidhealth.co.uk/

Online requests go through the same forms and are reviewed by the same team as requests made over the phone, and often help you avoid the queue.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep our phone lines available for those who need them most. 💙

💊 Easter Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times – Isle of Wight 🐣If you need medication or advice over the Easter Bank Holi...
16/03/2026

💊 Easter Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times – Isle of Wight 🐣

If you need medication or advice over the Easter Bank Holiday, some pharmacies across the Island will be open with reduced hours.

📅 Good Friday – 3 April 2026
• Newport – Boots, High St: 10:00–13:00
• Ryde – Tesco Pharmacy: 10:00–16:00
• Shanklin – Day Lewis: 10:00–13:00
• Yarmouth Pharmacy: 08:30–18:00

📅 Easter Sunday – 5 April 2026
• Newport – Day Lewis (Carisbrooke): 14:00–17:00
• Ryde – Boots (Rink Rd): 10:00–13:00
• Sandown – Boots: 14:00–17:00
• Yarmouth Pharmacy: 10:00–16:00

📅 Easter Monday – 6 April 2026
• Newport – Day Lewis (High St): 14:00–17:00
• Ryde – Tesco Pharmacy: 10:00–16:00
• Shanklin – Boots: 10:00–13:00
• Yarmouth Pharmacy: 08:30–18:00

⚠️ Opening times are subject to change, so please contact the pharmacy before attending.

Pharmacists can help with minor illnesses, medication advice and treatment through the Pharmacy First service.

You can also find pharmacies near you via:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk

🩻 Walk-In X-Ray Service – St Mary’s HospitalIf you have been referred for a walk-in X-ray, please note the following tim...
16/03/2026

🩻 Walk-In X-Ray Service – St Mary’s Hospital

If you have been referred for a walk-in X-ray, please note the following times at St Mary’s Hospital Diagnostic Centre:

📅 Monday – Friday
🕘 9:00am – 4:45pm
📍 Diagnostic Centre

If you arrive after 4:45pm, X-rays may still be available until 6:30pm, but you will need to attend the Main X-Ray Department inside the main hospital building.

⚠️ Please note:
• There is no walk-in X-ray service at weekends.
• If attending after 4:45pm, the main department is a longer walk from the Diagnostic Centre, so please allow extra time.

If you are unsure where to go, please ask a member of staff when you arrive at the hospital.

📞 Mondays are our busiest dayTo give you an idea of demand, last Monday we received 535 calls.The average queue time was...
16/03/2026

📞 Mondays are our busiest day

To give you an idea of demand, last Monday we received 535 calls.
The average queue time was 13 minutes 47 seconds, with the longest wait reaching 35 minutes.

Between 8am and 9am alone we received 44 calls, but only 14 patients chose the call-back option.

☎️ Remember – requesting a call back holds your place in the queue, and we will call you when you reach the front. This means you don’t need to stay on hold.

💻 You can also submit your request online from 7am, an hour earlier than when our phone lines open.

Online requests (for patients aged 16+)
https://thebaymedical-consult.uk.rapidhealth.co.uk/

Online requests go through the same forms and are reviewed by the same team as requests made over the phone. Submitting online is often quicker and easier, and helps keep our phone lines available for patients who are unable to use online services.

💊 Use your local pharmacy or the Pharmacy First service
Pharmacists can provide advice and treatment for many common conditions without needing a GP appointment.

📱 Use the NHS App
You can order repeat prescriptions, view your records and check test results.

☎️ If you do need to call, please consider calling later in the day for routine enquiries, as mornings are usually the busiest.

Thank you for helping us keep our phone lines available for those who need them most. 💙

🌸 Mother’s Day – Your Way 🌸Mother’s Day can look different for everyone, and however you spend the day is okay.For some ...
15/03/2026

🌸 Mother’s Day – Your Way 🌸

Mother’s Day can look different for everyone, and however you spend the day is okay.

For some it’s a time to celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, carers and role models who support us every day. For others it may be a quieter day of reflection, remembrance, or simply taking time for yourself.

However you choose to spend today, we hope you’re able to do something that supports your wellbeing, whether that’s connecting with loved ones, taking a moment to rest, or celebrating the positive things in your life.

From everyone at The Bay Medical Practice, we’re wishing you a gentle and peaceful Mother’s Day. 💐

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Sandown

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441983409292

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