Highgate Medical Centre

05/04/2026

NHS bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74.

They can help find cancer early, before you even have any symptoms. And the earlier cancer is found, the easier it can be to treat.

When your kit arrives, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Let someone else know they should send their kit back – especially as April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

02/04/2026

Easter Bank Holiday Closure:

The surgery will be closed on:

Friday 3rd April
Saturday 4th April
Sunday 5th April
Monday 6th April

For medical assistance during these dates please call NHS 111 or in a life threatening emergency call 999

Thank you

31/03/2026

Helping your child develop a healthy relationship with screens starts earlier than you'd think. Explore our friendly, practical screen time guidance for under-5s - visit https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

31/03/2026

29/03/2026

Do you, or someone you care for, have any medicines that are unused and unwanted?
Please take them to a pharmacy so they can be disposed of safely.
This will also help reduce the risk of an accidental overdose in children or people who may be confused, or in someone who is temporarily distressed.
Find out more: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/amnesty-declared-for-medicines-safety/

29/03/2026

24/03/2026

Save the date: Saturday 13th June 10am-12noon

Your Health Matters / Know Your Numbers

In conjunction with our PPG

Join us for a free community event focussed on helping you stay on top of your health. More details coming soon!

23/03/2026

If you take regular medication, have you got enough to last until after the Easter Bank Holiday (3 – 6 April)?
If you need extra, please order now. It will save you time and will make sure you can pick them up from your chosen pharmacy. 👍

23/03/2026

Do you, or someone you care for, have any medicines that are unused and unwanted?
Please take them to a pharmacy so they can be disposed of safely.
This will also help reduce the risk of an accidental overdose in a child or vulnerable person.
https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/news/amnesty-declared-for-medicines-safety/

23/03/2026

If you’ve quit smoking, remember there’s support for you every step of the way.

For more information on NHS support to help you quit smoking, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

18/03/2026

🩺 Meningitis B Update.

You may have seen news about the recent Meningitis B outbreak in Kent. We understand how worrying this may be.

Health officials have confirmed that this outbreak is localised to the Kent area, and there is no increased risk to people outside Kent, including here in Leicestershire.

The UK Health Security Agency is managing the situation with targeted antibiotics and vaccination for affected students in Canterbury.

👉 Important to know:
The MenB vaccine is part of the routine NHS infant immunisation programme only. Older children, teens, and adults are not routinely offered MenB on the NHS unless advised during a specific outbreak response. We will keep you updated of any local developments on this.

🔒 If you would like the MenB vaccine privately, it is available through some pharmacies and private clinics.

For more information about Meningitis B click on the link below

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

17/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/