The Aldergate Medical Practice

01/01/2026

🎯 Make 2026 the Year You Quit Smoking!

Ready for a fresh start? Stopping smoking is one of the best New Year’s resolutions you can make - for your health, your family, and your wallet.

✅ Health benefits start fast:
20 mins: Heart rate returns to normal
48 hrs: Taste & smell improve
3–9 months: Breathing easier, lungs stronger

💷 Save big: The average smoker spends £2,500 a year on ci******es. Imagine what else you could do with that money!

💚 Free NHS support:
Download the NHS Quit Smoking app
Create your Personal Quit Plan
Get help from local stop‑smoking services

Start today - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
For more services - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

01/01/2026

Start 2026 Strong with Dry January! 🍾

Take the challenge and go alcohol-free this January!

✅ More energy
✅ Better sleep
✅ Save money
✅ Boost your mood
Even one month can make a big difference for your health and wellbeing. 💪
Need tips and support? Visit Alcohol Change UK: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

💬 Question for you:
What’s your go-to alcohol-free drink? Share your favourites below! 👇

We are the alcohol charity, Alcohol Change UK. We work across the UK to reduce the harm caused by alcohol. We are not anti-alcohol; we are for alcohol change.

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year from Aldergate Medical Practice! 🎉

Reminder! We’re closed on New Year’s Day (Thursday 1st January 2026) for the Bank Holiday.
Need help while we’re closed? 👇

Life-threatening emergency: Call 999
Urgent but not life-threatening: Contact NHS 111

Normal hours resume after the holiday:
🕗 Mon–Fri: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm | Sat–Sun: Closed

Wishing you a healthy and happy 2026! 🌟

31/12/2025

🎉 Happy New Year’s Eve! 🎉

Tonight is one of the busiest nights for ambulance services across the country. If you’re heading out to celebrate, we want you to have an amazing time - but please party safely!

✅ Eat before you drink
✅ Stay hydrated with water or soft drinks
✅ Plan your journey home

Don’t let your night end in the back of an ambulance! 🚑

👉 Save 999 for life-threatening emergencies only.
If it’s urgent but not life-threatening, NHS 111 is here to help you find the right care.

Have fun, stay safe, and let’s welcome 2026 the right way! 🥳

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for ambulance services across the country.

If you're out celebrating, we want you to have a fantastic night, but please enjoy the festivities safely.

If you’re drinking alcohol, make sure you have something to eat beforehand, stay hydrated with water or soft drinks, and plan your journey home. Don't end your night in the back of an ambulance!

Please save 999 for life-threatening emergencies. If it’s urgent, but not life-threatening, NHS 111 can help find the right care for you.

29/12/2025

You’re Not Alone 💚
Life can be tough, sometimes all we need is someone to talk to. The Samaritans are available 24/7, offering a safe, confidential space - no judgment, no charge.
📞 Call: 116 123 (UK & ROI)
🌐 Visit: samaritans.org

25/12/2025

Looking After Your Mental Health This Christmas 🎄

The holidays can be joyful, but they can also feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling, please remember - you’re not alone, and help is always available. 💙

For support in the UK:
📞 Call Samaritans on 116 123 – available 24/7
📱 Text Shout to 85258 for free crisis support
☎️ Use NHS 111 (option 2) for mental health triage

Simple tips to protect your mental health this festive season:
✨ Be kind to yourself, it's okay not to feel festive; take breaks and do what restores you
✨ Keep realistic expectations – Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect
✨ Get fresh air and move your body – even a short walk can help
✨ Limit alcohol and try to keep a regular sleep routine
✨ Ask for help if you need it – talking is a sign of strength

Take care of yourself this Christmas - you matter. 💚

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Aldergate Medical Practice! 🎄

We’d like to wish all our patients a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year! ✨

Please note, we are closed today (Christmas Day - 25th Dec) and tomorrow (Boxing Day - 26th Dec).

✅ We re-open Monday 29th December at 8am!

If you need medical advice while we’re closed, please contact NHS 111
In an emergency, always dial 999

24/12/2025

💙 A Special Thank You to Our Patients 💙

As we wrap up 2025, everyone at Aldergate Medical Practice wants to say a heartfelt thank you to all our patients, a special thank you for the chocolate treats you’ve shared with us this festive season - they’ve truly brightened our days! 🍫🎁

We know healthcare can sometimes be challenging, and we truly appreciate the understanding and support you’ve shown our team.

As we move into 2026, we promise to keep working hard to provide the best care possible for you and your families.

From all of us at Aldergate Medical Practice, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year! 🎄✨

19/12/2025

🌡️ Flu cases in hospitals are at record levels for this time of year!
✅ Get vaccinated if you’re eligible
✅ Take extra care around older or vulnerable family members
💉 Already, 18 million people have had their flu vaccine this season. While the vaccine doesn’t prevent every case of flu, it greatly reduces the risk of serious illness, hospitalisation, and complications - especially for older adults and those with health conditions.
If you haven’t had yours yet, it’s not too late to get protected.
👉 Find out more and how to book your flu vaccine - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

17/12/2025

Strike action starts from 7am Wednesday 17 December and runs until 7am Monday 22 December. Some NHS services will be affected.
Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇️

10/12/2025

❄️ Aldergate's Winter Newsletter 2025 is here! ❄️

Stay informed and prepared this season with the latest updates. Our Winter Newsletter includes:

✅ Important health tips for the colder months
✅ Practice news and service updates
✅ Guidance on winter vaccinations and support

📥 Read the full newsletter here:https://aldergatemedicalpractice.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Winter-Newsletter-2025.pdf
Keep yourself and your loved ones healthy this winter—check it out today!

09/12/2025

Feeling under the weather? 🤒
Flu can knock you off your feet, but there are ways to bounce back faster!
✅ Most people recover on their own, but flu can be serious for some.
💉 If you’re eligible, getting the flu vaccine is one of the best ways to protect yourself.
Learn more here ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/