South Brent Health Centre

09/12/2025

💙 Get the right care, faster 💙

Lots of people still head straight to A&E or call the GP for minor issues — but there are quicker options this winter:

✔️ Pharmacy First – help and treatment for common illnesses
✔️ NHS 111 – online or by phone for urgent advice
✔️ NHS App / GP online – request help without the 8am rush
✔️ Urgent Treatment Centres – for non-life-threatening injuries & illnesses

🛑 A&E and 999 are for life-threatening emergencies only

Choosing the right service means you’re seen faster — and helps keep A&E and GP phone lines free for those who need it most. 💙

Follow four people with four different health concerns as they get the NHS care they need – quickly and easily, without A&E. Get the right care, in the righ...

11/11/2025

💉 Flu season is here – protect yourself and your loved ones! 💙

Experts are warning that this could be a bad flu season, with cases already rising across the UK. Flu can cause serious illness, especially for older adults, pregnant women, children, and those with long-term health conditions.

💬 Let’s make this simple: Getting your flu jab is one of the best things you can do this season — for you, your family, and your community. It only takes a few minutes, and it can prevent weeks of illness. The flu vaccine saves lives and it helps reduce pressure on our NHS this winter.

If you're eligible, please watch out for your invitation or contact your GP surgery to get booked in for your flu vaccination today. Help keep us all healthier this winter. 💙

Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.

28/10/2025

🌟 New Support for Children’s Mental Health in Devon! 🌟

We’re excited to share that a pioneering new intervention has launched in Devon to help children and families manage childhood anxiety. 💛

The NICE-recommended app, Lumi Nova, is an immersive mobile game that uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – a proven, effective approach – to help children build confidence and manage worries through fun, interactive challenges. 🎮✨

Families can now access on-demand, evidence-based support in a safe and engaging way, right from their mobile devices.

🧠💬 Learn more about Lumi Nova and how it can support your child here:

Get instant access to a fun digital therapy app to help your child self manage their worries.Free for families in Devon Get access now Lumi Nova is for 7-12 year olds experiencing mild to moderate anxiety. It is not recommended for use with children who have severe anxiety, are in crisis, have suici...

01/10/2025

🌟 COVID-19 Autumn Vaccinations Are Here! 🌟

The eligibility for the COVID vaccine has changed this year, and we want to make sure everyone who can benefit is protected.

💉 If you’re in one of the eligible groups (see image below 👇), please book your vaccine appointment with us.

📅 Vaccinations are available at the practice.

📞 Call us on or watch out for your invitation to secure your slot.

Getting your COVID jab helps protect you, your loved ones, and our community this winter. ❤️

Please share this post to help spread the word!

01/10/2025

🌟 Protect yourself this winter! 🌟

Flu season is here – and the best way to stay protected is with your flu jab. 💉✨

Contact your GP surgery today to book your appointment and keep yourself, your family, and your community safe.

Watch out for your invitation, or 📞 Call us now to book in for your flu vaccination!

01/10/2025

Message from our Head of Midwifery, Joanna Bassett

You may have seen news stories about paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism. We understand pregnancy can feel worrying, and you want to do the best for you and your baby.

The latest guidance from the NHS and MHRA is clear: taking paracetamol during pregnancy is safe, and there is no evidence it causes autism. A major 2024 Swedish study of 2.4 million children also found no link.

It’s important to manage pain and fever during pregnancy. Untreated fever can be risky for your baby, and untreated pain can affect your wellbeing. Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief for people who are pregnant—please do not switch to alternatives like ibuprofen without medical advice.

If you’re concerned about your health or your baby, contact your GP, midwife, or NHS 111 for professional guidance. Our team, alongside the wider NHS, is here to keep you and your baby safe.

Read more: https://buff.ly/akPKBXb

25/09/2025

Practice Closure

We will be closed today (Thursday 25th September) from 12:00pm for staff training.

If you need to speak to a clinician during this time, please contact 111 to speak to the out of hours service. We will open as normal at 8am on Friday 26th September.

20/08/2025

We’re taking bookings for Flu vaccinations &
Covid vaccinations
(The age criteria for covid vaccinations this Autumn is over 75)

Please look out for a text message with a booking link.

Our first Flu only clinic will be held on Saturday 4th October

Flu and Covid clinics will be held during the weekdays starting on 8th October. (The age criteria for covid vaccinations this Autumn is over 75)

13/08/2025

13/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/

22/07/2025

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.
If you are eligible, please contact reception to book an appointment.
For more information, click below.

Find out about the RSV vaccine, including who it's for, how to get it and common side effects.

09/07/2025

South Brent Health Centre is eager to ensure that local people are actively involved in deciding how the health services they use should develop. You are welcome to come along to our next PPG meeting on Wednesday 16th July @ 18.00

A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients, carers and GP practice staff who meet to discuss practice issues and patient experience to help improve the service.

Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) work in partnership with their practices to:

help patients to take more responsibility for their health.
contribute to the continuous improvement of services and quality of care.
foster improved communication between the practice and its patients.
provide practical support for the practice and help to implement change.
To learn more about PPG in general:

We believe that every person in the United Kingdom has the right to shape the future of primary care. Representing 17.5 million people, we listen to those who are not always heard and unite those who can make a difference.