Highgate Medical Centre

06/03/2026

Did you know that you can receive notifications and also cancel your appointments using the NHS App? The NHS campaign called “Tap the App” urges people to turn on “push alerts” from the NHS app, so that they get reminders about their appointments and can rearrange any that they cannot make.

24/02/2026

24/02/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.
Your GP will be in touch when your child is due their appointment.
🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

15/02/2026

Did you know you can text or call your child's school nurse for free and confidential advice and support? 💛
Text ChatHealth on 07520 615 381 if you live in Leicester or 07520 615 382 if you live in Leicestershire or Rutland.
Call the Healthy Together Helpline on 0300 300 3001 to speak to a trained health professional.

15/02/2026

Do you need support with your mental health?
The teen support hub on Health for Teens has lots of information, guidance and helpful resources that could help.
➡️ https://lptnhs.com/TeenMentalHealth

13/02/2026

Do you have a medicine box, and have you checked it recently?

By making sure you’ve got a good selection of first aid items at home, you’ll be well prepared for many common ailments.

Check out our advice at: https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/...

10/02/2026

We’re supporting with Place2Be
This year’s theme, “this is my place” is all about helping children feel a true sense of belonging.
When young people feel they belong, they feel safer, more confident, and more empowered to make a real difference in their world.
If you’re looking for simple ways to support your child’s mental health and wellbeing, the Health for Kids website has pulled together a hub with lots of advice:
➡️ lptnhs.com/ChildrensMentalHealth

10/02/2026

Welcome to a new week at the Wellbeing Centre.
Spotlight this week on our Wellbeing Cafes; open Mondays 11am-1pm and Wednesdays 1pm-3pm it's a welcoming, safe, social space to come and have a reasonably priced coffee and cake. Come and meet others, play some games and take some time out to benefit your mental health.
New people always welcome - no need to book

03/02/2026

📣 Deadline extended and wider eligibility 📣

We’re extending our engagement on the pause in services at St Mary’s Birth Centre, Melton. As well as hearing from those who planned or considered using St Mary’s, we also want to hear from people who used it between January 2021 and July 2025.

Share your experience and how the pause has affected you by completing a questionnaire by 15 February or joining a focus group.

Partners, family members and carers are also welcome to complete a questionnaire or join a focus group.

🔗 More details: https://www.bit.ly/smbc-impact