King's Medical Centre

10/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible Nursing Team! 🌟

From the Healthcare Assistants, who carry out a wide range of vital checks and procedures, to the Practice Nurses who support patients with long-term conditions like diabetes and asthma - our Nursing Team plays a vital role in keeping our patients healthy and cared for every day. 💉💙

They’re often the first friendly faces you see, the steady hands during your treatments, and the compassionate listeners who take the time to make sure you understand your care.

Our nursing team don’t just deliver care - they make care possible. They provide vaccinations, wound dressings, cervical screenings, health advice, and so much more, all with professionalism, patience, and kindness.

Over the past year, we’ve seen some wonderful growth and changes within our Nursing Team and we’re excited to share an update with you all!

🩺 Holly is our Lead Practice Nurse. She welcomed a baby boy earlier this year, and we’re so pleased to share that she’s back in practice running adhoc clinics until she returns from maternity leave early next year.
👩‍⚕️ She’s joined by our skilled Practice Nurses Sarah and Laurie, who continue to provide excellent care and support to our patients.
💙 Charlotte, who many of you will know, has progressed from Healthcare Assistant to Nursing Associate after successfully completing her training last year - a fantastic achievement!
🤝 Our brilliant Healthcare Assistants, Jenny and Donna, continue to be key members of the team and we’re delighted to welcome Emma, our newest HCA, who has recently joined us.

If you see one of our nurses this week, don’t forget to say hello and let them know how much they’re appreciated! 💙

10/11/2025

It’s Odd Socks Day on 10th November! 🧦

We’re joining in to celebrate what makes us all unique and to raise awareness for Anti-Bullying Week.

Odd Socks Day is a fun way to remind everyone that it’s okay to be different — in fact, our differences make us stronger!

So, on the 10th, pop on your brightest, boldest, or most mismatched socks and show your support for kindness, inclusion, and respect.

Let’s stand together against bullying — one odd sock at a time! 🧦💪

All you need to do is wear odd socks! It's a great way to celebrate what makes us all unique in Anti-Bullying Week!

07/11/2025

🥣🧦 “Soup and Socks” is back! 🧦🥣

We’re so happy to share that our Soup and Socks Collection is happening again this year.

We’re collecting non-perishable food items and new socks, gloves, scarves or hats to support our local community through the colder months. Every little bit helps make a big difference.

If you’re able to contribute, please drop off your donations at reception up until 12th December.

Thank you for helping us spread warmth and kindness this season!

04/11/2025

We’re running our Flu Vaccination Survey to help us plan and protect our community next flu season.
Your feedback is quick, easy, and makes a real difference!

🕒 Open until the end of November
👉 https://forms.office.com/e/SLxS0KwmDw

Stay healthy, stay protected - and thank you for helping us care better for you! 💙

04/11/2025

What is the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service?

Pharmacists can help you with regular supplies of your oral contraception, as well as help with starting contraception for the first time, or after you have had a break from contraception.

They can also provide emergency contraception (the morning after pill).

For more info visit:

Find out where you can get contraception for free on the NHS.

03/11/2025

Protect Yourself and Others This Winter! 💉

📅 October update:
✅ 1,278 flu vaccines & nasal sprays given
✅ 378 COVID-19 vaccines administered
⚠️ 228 missed appointments (DNA’s) = 9.5 hours of valuable nursing time lost

💬 Our vaccine stock is running low - don’t wait!
📞 Book your flu or COVID vaccine today

If you’re aged 75 or over, or immunocompromised, you’re eligible for the COVID vaccine. We’ll contact you if you qualify.

03/11/2025

It’s that time of year again — Movember! 🥸

This month, we’re helping raise awareness for men’s health — including mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Movember is all about starting conversations, supporting one another, and encouraging men to take charge of their health.

Let’s break the stigma and make men’s health a priority this month and every month.

Unite to take on mental health, su***de, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

27/10/2025

There’s something for everyone at Ladybrook Community Centre! Check out the variety of groups and services, and please share this with your friends and family — it could really benefit someone you know.

24/10/2025

🟡 How’s your Stoptober going? 🟡

We're over halfway through October—how are you feeling on your quit journey? Whether you're smoke-free so far or facing a few challenges, remember: making it to 28 days smoke-free means you're 5 times more likely to quit for good.

Need support? The NHS offers free tools, advice, and a personalised quit plan to help you stay on track. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

23/10/2025

📱 Keep up to date with your NHS App

Make sure your notifications are switched on so you don’t miss appointment reminders, test results and messages from the practice.

It only takes a moment — open the NHS App, go to Settings → Notifications, and turn them on.

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.

21/10/2025

National Adoption Week!

Showcasing adoption journeys of all kinds this National Adoption Week. This year’s campaign showcases adoption journeys of all kinds, as well as the people who are there along the way – from foster carers and social workers to birth families and the adoption community. Start your adoption journey this National Adoption Week.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

17/10/2025

🌟 Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) – Make Your Voice Heard! 🌟

We want you to help us shape the future of our practice! Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a great way for patients to get involved, share their experiences, and contribute to improving the care we provide.

By joining our PPG, you can:
- Give feedback on our services and patient experience
- Suggest ideas for improvements and new initiatives
- Take part in health campaigns and community projects
- Meet our staff and other patients in a friendly, supportive environment

Meetings are relaxed, welcoming, and open to all registered patients. Your insights are valuable, and your involvement can help us make a real difference for everyone who uses our practice.

📩 Interested? Fill out our form here:

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