Dolphin House Surgery

04/04/2026

NHS bowel cancer screening kits are offered to everyone aged between 50 and 74.

They can help find cancer early, before you even have any symptoms. And the earlier cancer is found, the easier it can be to treat.

When your kit arrives, put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

Let someone else know they should send their kit back – especially as April is Bowel Cancer Awareness month.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

04/04/2026

Starring our very own Nurse Chris O’Brien and raising money for a very worthy cause.

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org

31/03/2026

30/03/2026

As March draws to a close, the evenings are getting lighter and the days are beginning to feel different. Seasonal changes can have a real impact on mood and energy levels.

Spending time outdoors, even briefly, can support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Natural light, fresh air and gentle movement can improve focus and reduce stress.

Encouraging young people to take advantage of lighter evenings, whether that means a short walk, time in the garden or meeting a friend outside, can support both physical and emotional health.
Small seasonal shifts can be used as opportunities to build positive habits.

https://www.justtalkherts.org/just-talk-herts.aspx

17/03/2026

Changes in routine alongside the pressure of tests can sometimes lead to anxiety & worry. Lumi Nova is a fun, safe, interactive mobile app with a range of missions to help children manage anxiety and build confidence and resilience. Designed for 7-12-year-olds , Lumi Nova is free and instantly accessible for Herts children & young people via With Youth: Lumi Nova - WithYouth

10/03/2026

March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s important to know the signs and symptoms – especially as risk increases with age. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older and prostate cancer is more common in Black men.

Prostate cancer often develops slowly, so there may be no symptoms for many years.

Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Contact your GP if you notice any changes in your body or something doesn’t feel right.

Find more information on prostate cancer. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/prostate-cancer/

09/03/2026

Do you have mobility equipment you no longer need?

Instead of taking usable items to a recycling centre, consider donating them to the Greener NHS mobility equipment recycling scheme 💚

Items such as walking sticks, crutches, and walking frames can be returned to the trust when patients no longer need them. By donating these items, you’re helping them find a new purpose and supporting other patients who may benefit from them.

The locations for mobility equipment across the trust are:

🌟 Lister Hospital – Strathmore wing entrance (near Gate 1)
🌟 Hertford County – main reception
🌟 New QEII – main reception

Find out more: https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/services/acute-therapies/equipment/

04/03/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 people say they’ve missed an NHS appointment in the past. A quick change to your NHS App settings can help!

Follow these quick steps to turn on notifications in your NHS App and stay on top of appointments, messages and reminders from your GP 👇

03/03/2026

Moving more are joining the Let's Dance campaign launching 2nd March 2025

This fantastic initiative, spearheaded by Angela Rippon, is all about raising awareness for the benefits of dance on both physical and mental health, bringing people together through dance and encouraging those that don't usually dance to give it a go.

So if you’re keen to be more active but not sure where to start, click the link below to find out more.

Click the link: https://www.movingmore.co.uk/l/lets-dance/

26/02/2026

Vaginal oestrogen may ease symptoms associated with the menopause, such as dryness, irritation and discomfort during s*x while also cutting down frequent UTIs.

Call the surgery to arrange a routine appointment if you would like to discuss this further

🔗 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng112/informationforpublic