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28/11/2025

🩹😣 Got a splinter? Whether it's a tiny piece of wood, glass, or metal, a splinter can be surprisingly painful - and if left untreated, could lead to infection 🦠

👉 In this helpful video, you’ll learn:
✔️ How to remove a splinter safely using tweezers
✔️ Tips to prevent infection
✔️ When to get medical help

💡 Don’t ignore it! Even a small splinter can cause problems if not removed correctly.

🧼 Always wash your hands and clean the area before & after removal.
If redness, swelling, or pus appears - seek medical advice 🧑‍⚕️

📚 Learn more about treating cuts, grazes & minor wounds:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/

👍 First aid essentials for your home:

🌟 https://patient.info/news-and-features/essential-first-aid-items-for-your-home

💉 Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic 💉We are pleased to offer you another opportunity to get your flu jab this weekend.Pleas...
26/11/2025

💉 Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic 💉

We are pleased to offer you another opportunity to get your flu jab this weekend.

Please come along to Knowle Surgery on Saturday 29th November, anytime between 9:30am – 11:45am.

✅ No need to book — just pop in!
🚫 Please only attend if you’ve previously received a text invitation.

Stay protected this winter ❄️💪

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COP...
26/11/2025

🫁💙 Living with COPD? While there’s no cure, there’s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, long‑term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
🔹 Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
🔹 Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flare‑ups.
🔹 Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
🔹 Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

🌎💊 Antibiotics Awareness Week may be coming to an end, but our commitment at GPS Healthcare continues.We’re dedicated to...
24/11/2025

🌎💊 Antibiotics Awareness Week may be coming to an end, but our commitment at GPS Healthcare continues.

We’re dedicated to keeping you and your family healthy – and that includes making sure antibiotics stay effective for the future.

Here’s how you can help:
✔️ Only use antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
✔️ Don’t share or save leftover antibiotics
✔️ Always take them exactly as directed
✔️ Practice good hygiene to prevent infections

Antibiotic resistance is a global issue, but together, our community can make a real difference.

Let’s keep the conversation going and protect these life-saving medicines for generations to come. 💊🌍

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch...
24/11/2025

🤢💧 Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Here’s what to watch out for and how to respond 🧠

👶 Children vs 🧔 Adults - What’s Different?

Children:
‑ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
‑ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
‑ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
‑ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
‑ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
‑ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
‑ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

✅ What to Do (For All Ages)
🛌 Rest & stay home
💧 Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
🍚 Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
🧼 Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
❌ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

⚠️ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
• Blood in vomit or stool
• Unable to keep fluids down
• Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
• High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care 💚

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyon...
21/11/2025

🥦🧠 It’s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while it’s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isn’t just about cutting calories - it’s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive 💪

💡 Did you know?
⚠️ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
⚠️ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
⚠️ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

✅ Learn more:
🍽️ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
📋 Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
💊 Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
🥕 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. 💚

💉 Walk-In Flu Clinics – New Dates Added! 💉Eligible patients can get their flu jab at Knowle Surgery on:📅 22nd November📅 ...
21/11/2025

💉 Walk-In Flu Clinics – New Dates Added! 💉

Eligible patients can get their flu jab at Knowle Surgery on:

📅 22nd November
📅 29th November
📅 6th December

All clinics run 9:30am – 11:45am.

✅ No booking needed — just walk in!
🚫 Please attend only if you’ve previously had a text invitation for a flu vaccination.

Let’s stay healthy this winter ❄️✨

💉 Walk-In Flu Clinics – New Dates Added! 💉Eligible patients can get their flu jab at Knowle Surgery on:📅 22nd November📅 ...
21/11/2025

💉 Walk-In Flu Clinics – New Dates Added! 💉
Eligible patients can get their flu jab at Knowle Surgery on:
📅 22nd November
📅 29th November
📅 6th December
All clinics run 9:30am – 11:45am.
✅ No booking needed — just walk in!
🚫 Please attend only if you’ve had a text invitation.
Let’s stay healthy this winter ❄️✨

💉 Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic 💉Following the success of last week’s walk in flu clinic, we are pleased to offer you a...
20/11/2025

💉 Flu Vaccination Walk In Clinic 💉

Following the success of last week’s walk in flu clinic, we are pleased to offer you another opportunity to get your flu jab this weekend.

Please come along to Knowle Surgery on Saturday 22nd November, anytime between 9:30am – 11:45am.

✅ No need to book — just pop in!
🚫 Please only attend if you’ve previously received a text invitation.

Stay protected this winter ❄️💪

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!Did you know ...
19/11/2025

👨‍⚕️📋 International Men’s Day is approaching – and it’s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
👉 https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

📌 This is important for every man – whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

📣 It’s Antibiotics Awareness Week!Let’s work together to protect the power of antibiotics 💊✨Antibiotics are lifesaving m...
18/11/2025

📣 It’s Antibiotics Awareness Week!

Let’s work together to protect the power of antibiotics 💊✨

Antibiotics are lifesaving medicines — but they only work when we use them properly.
Using them when they’re not needed can lead to antibiotic resistance, meaning infections become harder to treat for everyone.

🌟 Remember:
✔️ Antibiotics do NOT work for colds, flu, most coughs or sore throats
✔️ Your clinician will only prescribe antibiotics when they’re truly needed
✔️ If prescribed, always take them exactly as directed
✔️ Never share or save leftover antibiotics

By using antibiotics wisely, we can keep them effective for the future.
Thank you for helping us keep our community healthy 💙

🌍 World Diabetes Day 🌍Today we are helping raise awareness of the signs of type 1 diabetes by sharing the 4Ts — four key...
14/11/2025

🌍 World Diabetes Day 🌍

Today we are helping raise awareness of the signs of type 1 diabetes by sharing the 4Ts — four key symptoms to look out for 👇

✨ Toilet – needing to wee more often, especially at night. For younger children, this might look like new bedwetting or heavier nappies.
✨ Thirsty – feeling constantly thirsty or drinking much more than usual.
✨ Tired – feeling unusually tired, low in energy, or more sleepy than normal.
✨ Thinner – losing weight without trying, or looking slimmer than usual.

If you notice any of the 4Ts in yourself or someone you care for, contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible. Early diagnosis saves lives. 💙

Here at GPS Healthcare, we are proud to have a dedicated Diabetes team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists and HCAs - we’re here to support you every step of the way.

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