Queensway Surgery

11/11/2025

Flu is more than just a bad cold.

Seasonal flu can be a serious illness for young children, particularly those under five, and can lead other complications.

✅ The free nasal spray vaccine is quick, safe, and effective — no needles.

📅 School-aged children will get theirs in school before 12 Dec.

📅 2–3-year-olds can get theirs at their GP

Find out more at: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/superbodies

10/11/2025

🦸‍ Your child’s super body is built to recover — most earaches get better within 8 days without antibiotics.

Here’s how to help them feel better:

• Care at home with painkillers and a warm or cold wet cloth on the ear

• See your GP if it lasts more than 3 days or keeps coming back

• Call NHS 111 for more serious symptoms like high fever, swelling, or hearing loss

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Find out more at: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/superbodies

09/11/2025

🦸 Your child’s super body is amazing — most coughs will clear up on their own without antibiotics.

Here’s how to help them stay strong:

• Care at home with rest, fluids and honey & lemon (over 1 year old)

• See your GP if it lasts over 3 weeks, they have a weakened immune system, or unexplained weight loss

• Call NHS 111 for serious symptoms like breathing problems or chest pain

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Find out more at: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/superbodies

08/11/2025

📢 Important Notice: Website Currently Down
Dear Patients,
We are currently experiencing technical issues with our practice website, which is temporarily unavailable. This means that access to online services such as appointment requests, prescription orders, and general enquiries via the website is currently unavailable.
We understand how important these services are to you and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Our support team is working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
💊 Need to order a repeat prescription or access your health information?
Please use the NHS App, which is available to download here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

🔗 Need to submit a request?
You can still register and submit your request online using this link: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/F81081

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
— The Queensway Surgery Team

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

07/11/2025

Check out NHS Mid and South Essex’s video.

06/11/2025

💛 Your child’s super body is strong — most sore throats get better within 7 days without antibiotics.

Here’s how to help them recover:

• Care at home with rest, plenty of water, and ice lollies to soothe pain

• See your GP if it hasn’t improved after a week or keeps coming back

• Call NHS 111 if they have a high fever, feel shivery, or have a weakened immune system

• Call 999 or go to A+E if they have difficulty breathing, can’t swallow, or symptoms are severe or getting worse quickly

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Find out more at: www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/superbodies

04/11/2025

Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond. Find out more at Best Start In Life.

www.beststartinlife.gov.uk