Northgate Practice

31/03/2026

Screen time guidance for under 5s

Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging. Find out more about how to support healthy screen habits for children under 5.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

25/03/2026

NEW!! Families can now Register & Book activities on a online portal for Walsall’s Best Start Family Hubs!

Walsall’s Best Start Family Hubs are rolling out a new, easy-to-use system for families with children under 5 to book activities, cancel, subscribe to find out about information and events happening in their local area and so much more!

Families can register and book activities online here: https://walsall.brightbookings.co.uk/

The new system is being rolled out following feedback from families who have asked for easier ways to find out what’s on and what their nearest Family Hub can offer.

Registration takes approximately 5 minutes, and you only need an email account to get started.

Why register?

See what free activities and courses are on at each hub – and book onto them
Receive news and updates about events, groups, and so much more

Need help?

There are many ways you can speak with a member of the Best Start Family Hub team if you need help.

Visit us - pop into your local Best Start Family Hub and speak to a member of the team. We’ll help you get registered and explain how your information is kept safe.

North Family Hub 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
South & Central Family Hub Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NF
West Family Hubs Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
East Family Hub Silver Court, Walsall, WS8 6HA

Email us: You can email the team via familyhubs@walsall.gov.uk

25/03/2026

23/03/2026

Meningitis. Know the symptoms and what to do if you spot them ⬇️

18/03/2026

04/03/2026

Telephone Calls at Northgate Practice – February 2026

04/03/2026

Friends and Family Results February 2026
For more information about the Friends and Family Test please click here – https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/friends-and-family-test-fft/

04/03/2026

Total number of appointments missed in February 2026.

We closely monitor DNA appointments, please remember that your DNA is another patient’s denied appointment. Letters will be sent out to patients who miss their appointments. Further information can be found on our website.

If you cannot attend or no longer need an appointment, please inform us in advance. We require at least 2 hours notice prior to your appointment start time.

Mistakes do happen and the Practice understands that appointments can be forgotten about or overlooked. In such cases, the Practice will take into account the reason given by patients.

Preference, of course, is for the Practice to know in advance so we can offer the appointment(s) to another patient in need.

SHOULD YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT, HERE’S HOW
1. By Telephone- 01922 450900
2. By text following your appointment reminder
3. Coming into the surgery and asking a member of reception staff to cancel your appointment
4. Via online access

02/03/2026

The aim of this study is to see if the new Sleep Buddy website can help parents/carers of children aged 6-12 years with a diagnosis of ADHD, to improve their child’s sleep.

Sleep Buddy was developed by parents and carers of children with ADHD working with sleep experts. It includes personalised information and advice, with videos and top tips from other parents, on how primary caregivers can manage their child’s sleep problems.

24/02/2026

ATTENTION ALL CARERS

Our patient group have arranged for Walsall Carers Hub to attend the surgery on Friday 27th February 9am-12 noon.
If you would like advice or a chat about caring for your family member or friend then please come along.

23/02/2026

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on care you have received from us via Give Feeback on Care. You can also call CQC on 03000 616161.

https://www.cqc.org.uk/give-feedback-on-care/start?id=PPVGFOCProviderchannel2023