Leatside Surgery

06/02/2026

📢 BBC News: Important Update About Statins 🫀

You may have seen the latest BBC article today about statins and their safety — we wanted to share a quick summary to help you make sense of it. 👉

💊 What the new research shows:
• A major new study has found that most side-effects commonly linked to statins are not actually caused by the drugs. This includes things like memory problems, depression, sleep issues and many other symptoms often listed on medication leaflets.

❤️ Why that matters for your health:
• Statins are proven to reduce the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks, strokes and death from heart disease — especially in people at higher risk due to age, cholesterol levels or other health issues.

• The research confirms that the benefits of statins far outweigh the risks for most patients, and that fear of side effects should not be the reason to stop or avoid treatment without talking to your prescriber first

Your heart health matters ❤️

👉 Read the BBC article here:
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The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

04/02/2026

📱 Did you know you can access NHS services online – anytime, anywhere?

With the National Health Service App, you can quickly and securely:

✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ Book and manage appointments
✅ View parts of your health record
✅ Check test results and messages
…and more!

You can use these services either through the NHS App or by logging in on the NHS website — whatever works best for you.

👉 Already have an account? Simply log in.
👉 Don’t have one yet? You can create an account in just a few minutes.

Get started here:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/account/

✨ Take control of your healthcare today — sign up and stay connected to your NHS care, all in one place.

Feel free to like, share, and tag someone who might find this helpful 💙

06/01/2026

❄️ Help the NHS this winter ❄️

Winter illnesses like flu and stomach bugs put extra pressure on NHS services. You can help by choosing the right care and taking simple steps to stay well.

Please remember:

🚑 999 is for life-threatening emergencies only
💻 Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for medical advice or if you’re unsure where to go
🏥 Check opening times and waiting times for minor injury units and urgent treatment centres
💊 Use your local pharmacy for advice and treatment for minor illnesses
🦷 For urgent dental problems (if not registered), contact NHS 111
🧠 Mental health crisis support is also available via 111

🏠 Help hospitals by collecting loved ones when they’re ready for discharge and attending appointments unless told otherwise.

🧣 Stay well this winter
• Keep warm and check on vulnerable neighbours and family
• Wash hands regularly (soap and water work best)
• Don’t visit hospital if you’re unwell
• Wear a mask in healthcare settings if asked
• Stay home and rest if you have a winter bug

ℹ️ More local advice:
👉 www.onedevon.org.uk/our-work/services-and-support/health-pressures

Thank you for helping protect NHS services 💙

Winter is a challenging time for health services, particularly over long bank holiday periods. By planning ...

05/01/2026

We are pleased to be launching our new Total Triage service this morning. Over the first couple of days, you may experience longer waits on our phone lines as the system beds in.

If possible, please contact the surgery via our website, which is currently the quickest way to reach us.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve our service for you.
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/OnlineConsultation?OrgId=L83043

29/12/2025

12/12/2025

Operations Co-ordinator
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our established team to support the Operations team at Leatside Surgery.
To find out more and apply, please visit:
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2435-26-0000

11/12/2025

🌟 Help the UK Health Security Agency Track Winter Bugs From Home 🌟

Ever wondered how the UK keeps an eye on flu and COVID-19 in real time? FluSurvey is a simple online tool that allows people to voluntarily share how they’re feeling each week — whether they’re well or under the weather.

By taking part, you’d be helping UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) understand how respiratory illnesses are spreading in the community, including among people who don’t usually visit their GP when they’re sick. Your weekly update only takes a few minutes and helps build a clearer picture of what’s happening across the country.

🧡 Taking part is completely up to you — there’s no obligation, and you can stop at any time. Every single person who chooses to join helps make the data more accurate and useful.

👩‍💻 FluSurvey was first created during the 2009 swine flu pandemic and is now part of InfluenzaNet, a Europe-wide project monitoring flu-like illnesses through standardised community surveys.

If you’re interested in contributing — in your own time and on your own terms — you can learn more or sign up by clicking below

Thank you to everyone who chooses to get involved. Your contribution, big or small, truly makes a difference. 💙

Help us monitor the flu and other respiratory infections in the UK today.

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...

08/12/2025

Doctor Hossack has created a walk-through video demonstrating how to request a medical contact from Leatside Surgery when our new Total Triage appointment system launches on 5 January 2026.

This is a demo of how to request a medical contact from Leatside Surgery when we launch our new Total Triage appointment system on 5th January 2026. Please n...

08/12/2025

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.