Dr Raju and Partners

30/01/2026

30/01/2026

Turning on NHS App notifications is a simple way to help the NHS save money while staying informed about your healthcare. 💙

Notifications can remind you about appointments, test results, prescriptions and important updates, helping reduce missed appointments and unnecessary letters or texts.

Using the NHS App makes it easier to manage your health in one place, saves time for NHS services and helps resources be used where they are needed most. Making this small change can have a big impact for you and the NHS. 📱

Learn how to manage NHS App notifications: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/nhs-app-help-and-support/nhs-app-account-and-settings/managing-nhs-app-notifications/

29/01/2026

After 27 February, you will no longer be able to use the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service to order prescriptions. Find out how you will order prescriptions from 28 February here: https://www.drmilesandpartner.co.uk/prescriptions1.aspx?t=2

27/01/2026

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental health, and it does not have to mean spending hours in the gym. Being active can help reduce the risk of long-term conditions, improve mood and boost energy levels, while also supporting independence as we age.

Examples of regular exercise include:
🚴‍♂️ Brisk walking or cycling to improve heart health
💪 Strength exercises like carrying shopping or resistance training to build muscle
🧘‍♀️Balance and flexibility activities such as yoga or stretching to reduce falls and stiffness
💙 Low-impact activities like swimming or chair-based exercises, especially later in life

Staying active in ways you enjoy makes it easier to keep exercise as part of everyday life.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-health-benefits/

Explore exercise ideas for weight loss without the gym: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/the-best-exercises-for-weight-loss-if-you-hate-the-gym

Read advice on exercising safely in later life: https://patient.info/features/healthy-living/how-to-exercise-safely-in-later-life

27/01/2026

🌬️ Breathe Easy – starting this week

A gentle exercise course for people living with respiratory conditions. This 4-week programme focuses on light movement and breathing in a calm, supportive environment.

📅 Starts this week – 30th January 2026

22/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is a reminder of the importance of taking steps to protect your health. Cervical screening helps detect abnormal cells before they can turn into cancer, and attending when invited can save lives.

Understanding the facts, challenging common myths and knowing what to expect from screening can help reduce anxiety and encourage more people to attend. Reliable information and support are available to help you make informed choices about your cervical health. 💗🩺✨

Learn more from The Eve Appeal: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Read NHS guidance on cervical screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Explore myths and facts about cervical screening: https://patient.info/features/cancer/what-are-the-common-myths-and-facts-about-cervical-screening

22/01/2026

Do you order your prescriptions via the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service? If so, the way you will need to order prescriptions in the future is changing. Read more: https://www.drmilesandpartner.co.uk/prescriptions1.aspx?t=2

22/01/2026

Do you want to Stop Smoking? Join us for out Free Stop Smoking service- no appointment needed, every Monday from 10 -12pm at Meir Primary Care Centre - Floor 2.
If you can't make it then - just give us a call and we'll arrange a time to suit you.

15/01/2026

You can get oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from participating pharmacies, without needing a prescription or GP appointment. This makes accessing contraception quicker and more convenient, helping you stay in control of your s*xual health. Trained pharmacy teams can offer confidential advice and support to help you choose the right option for you. 💊🩺

Emergency contraception can stop you getting pregnant after unprotected s*x (s*x without contraception or when contraception might have failed). If you need emergency contraception after having unprotected s*x, speak to your local pharmacist as soon as you can. You need to use emergency contraception within 3 to 5 days of having unprotected s*x. ✨

Find a pharmacy offering contraception without a prescription: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

15/01/2026

The way you order repeat prescriptions may change from 26 February. If you currently order prescriptions via the Prescription Ordering Direct (POD) service, you can find out how to order your prescriptions going forward here: https://www.drmilesandpartner.co.uk/prescriptions1.aspx?t=2

14/01/2026

NOTICE 📢
GP appointments are allocated for one problem per appointment.
This helps us run on time and provide safe, thorough care for everyone.
Multiple concerns will require separate bookings. Please inform the receptionist when booking so we can allocate enough time for the clinician.
Please help us to help you!🩺