SMS Medical Practice

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Patient-focused GP Practice providing exceptional healthcare and diverse services.

๐ŸŒ Register with Us Online! ๐ŸŒ
๐Ÿ”— https://gp-registration.nhs.uk/Y01090/gpregistration/landing

05/12/2025

๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ’ก Ear infections can be painful and frustrating, but knowing the facts can make all the difference! Whether itโ€™s a common middle ear infection or a less common fungal type, itโ€™s helpful to recognise the signs and take steps early.

Check these out:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ear-infections/
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/ears-nose-throat-mouth/earache-ear-pain/fungal-ear-infection

From itching and discharge to muffled hearing, symptoms vary. And when it comes to treatment, youโ€™ll often hear about pain relief and keeping the ear dry.

Remember: if symptoms persist, worsen or include hearing loss, get medical advice. ๐Ÿ‘

๐Ÿ’™ Feeling connected and supported matters more than ever. Social isolation can deeply affect mental health, especially f...
03/12/2025

๐Ÿ’™ Feeling connected and supported matters more than ever. Social isolation can deeply affect mental health, especially for people living with disabilities - but there are ways to stay active, engaged and supported. ๐ŸŒˆโœจ

Check out these helpful resources for advice on reducing loneliness and staying well:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ow.ly/hwW850XzUPO
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ow.ly/t79V50XzUQr
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://ow.ly/lY3P50XzUQu

Whether itโ€™s joining a local group, finding an accessible exercise routine or learning what support is available, small steps can make a big difference. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐ŸŒโค๏ธ This World AIDS Day 2025, letโ€™s come together to fight stigma, share knowledge and stand in solidarity with everyone...
01/12/2025

๐ŸŒโค๏ธ This World AIDS Day 2025, letโ€™s come together to fight stigma, share knowledge and stand in solidarity with everyone affected by HIV. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

There are still so many myths surrounding HIV and AIDS โ€” but knowledge is power! Learn the facts and help stop misinformation:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/features/sexual-health/dispelling-common-myths-about-hiv-and-aids
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

Find out how you can get involved and show your support this :
๐Ÿ”— https://worldaidsday.org

Together, we can end stigma and empower healthier futures. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ

28/11/2025

๐Ÿฉน๐Ÿ˜ฃ Got a splinter? Whether it's a tiny piece of wood, glass, or metal, a splinter can be surprisingly painful - and if left untreated, could lead to infection ๐Ÿฆ 

๐Ÿ‘‰ In this helpful video, youโ€™ll learn:
โœ”๏ธ How to remove a splinter safely using tweezers
โœ”๏ธ Tips to prevent infection
โœ”๏ธ When to get medical help

๐Ÿ’ก Donโ€™t ignore it! Even a small splinter can cause problems if not removed correctly.

๐Ÿงผ Always wash your hands and clean the area before & after removal.
If redness, swelling, or pus appears - seek medical advice ๐Ÿง‘โ€โš•๏ธ

๐Ÿ“š Learn more about treating cuts, grazes & minor wounds:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/

๐Ÿ‘ First aid essentials for your home:

๐ŸŒŸ https://patient.info/news-and-features/essential-first-aid-items-for-your-home

๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ’™ Living with COPD? While thereโ€™s no cure, thereโ€™s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COP...
26/11/2025

๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ’™ Living with COPD? While thereโ€™s no cure, thereโ€™s plenty you can do to manage it and improve your quality of life. COPD happens when the lungs become inflamed, damaged and narrowed - often due to smoking, longโ€‘term exposure to dust/fumes or genetic factors.

Here are some ways to live well with COPD:
๐Ÿ”น Stop smoking - the single most effective step.
๐Ÿ”น Take inhalers and follow your treatment plan to reduce flareโ€‘ups.
๐Ÿ”น Stay active, eat well, keep weight in check and avoid triggers like pollution or cold air.
๐Ÿ”น Be alert to symptoms like persistent cough with phlegm, shortness of breath or wheezing - mention them to your GP.

Need more support or want to learn how to cope?
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-live-healthily-with-copd

๐Ÿ’™ Get your flu jab! ๐Ÿ’™Flu cases are rising, and getting vaccinated as soon as possible helps protect you and those around...
24/11/2025

๐Ÿ’™ Get your flu jab! ๐Ÿ’™

Flu cases are rising, and getting vaccinated as soon as possible helps protect you and those around you. Please get your flu jab while stocks are available.

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday 25 November
โฐ 11:00โ€“16:00
๐Ÿ“ Outside Tesco Extra car park (Great Central Way, London, NW10 0TL)

๐Ÿ“… Friday 28 November
โฐ 11:00โ€“16:00
๐Ÿ“ Willesden Sainsburyโ€™s Square (High Rd, London, NW10 2TD)

Flu vaccinations are available for:
โ€ข People aged 65+
โ€ข Adults aged 18โ€“64 in a clinical risk group
โ€ข Frontline NHS and social care workers
โ€ข Main carers receiving Carerโ€™s Allowance
โ€ข Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals

Stay protected this winter ๐Ÿ’‰โœจ

๐Ÿ’™ Are you an unpaid carer?Let your GP surgery know โ€” being on the Carers Register can help make day-to-day life easier.Y...
24/11/2025

๐Ÿ’™ Are you an unpaid carer?
Let your GP surgery know โ€” being on the Carers Register can help make day-to-day life easier.

Your GP may be able to:
โœ”๏ธ Offer appointments at convenient times or same-day for carers
โœ”๏ธ Provide longer appointment slots
โœ”๏ธ Arrange regular health checks or flu vaccinations
โœ”๏ธ Share information (with permission)
โœ”๏ธ Involve you in planning care for the person you support

For advice about carersโ€™ rights and the support available, contact Brent Carers Centre:
๐Ÿ“ž 020 3802 7070
๐Ÿ“ง email@brentcarerscentre.org.uk

๐Ÿคข๐Ÿ’ง Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Hereโ€™s what to watch...
24/11/2025

๐Ÿคข๐Ÿ’ง Vomiting and diarrhoea affect both children and adults, but the risks and care needs can differ. Hereโ€™s what to watch out for and how to respond ๐Ÿง 

๐Ÿ‘ถ Children vs ๐Ÿง” Adults - Whatโ€™s Different?

Children:
โ€‘ Dehydrate more quickly - loss of fluid builds up faster
โ€‘ More vulnerable to electrolyte imbalance
โ€‘ May refuse drinking or have a harder time telling how they feel
โ€‘ Risk signs: dry nappies, sunken eyes, irritability, listlessness

Adults:
โ€‘ Might manage symptoms longer before seeking help
โ€‘ Risk of complications if they have chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes, kidney disease)
โ€‘ The underlying cause can vary (infection, foodborne, side effect of meds)

โœ… What to Do (For All Ages)
๐Ÿ›Œ Rest & stay home
๐Ÿ’ง Sip small amounts of fluids frequently
๐Ÿš Once able, introduce bland, easy-to-digest foods
๐Ÿงผ Wash hands often, especially after bathroom or caring for sick
โŒ Avoid preparing food for others until 48 hours after symptoms subside

โš ๏ธ When to Seek Medical Help
Watch for these red flags (in both children & adults):

โ€ข Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea lasting more than a few days
โ€ข Blood in vomit or stool
โ€ข Unable to keep fluids down
โ€ข Signs of dehydration (dizziness, extreme thirst, low urine output)
โ€ข High fever or unexplained pain

More trusted advice here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/

Stay alert, act early, and take care ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿง  Itโ€™s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while itโ€™s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyon...
21/11/2025

๐Ÿฅฆ๐Ÿง  Itโ€™s Malnutrition Awareness Week - and while itโ€™s often associated with undernutrition, malnutrition can affect anyone, even those trying to lose weight.

Healthy eating isnโ€™t just about cutting calories - itโ€™s about getting the nutrients your body needs to thrive ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ’ก Did you know?
โš ๏ธ Weight loss medications like Mounjaro, Wegovy or Saxenda can reduce appetite so much that people may miss out on essential nutrients.
โš ๏ธ Malnutrition symptoms can be subtle - like fatigue, slow healing, or feeling cold all the time.
โš ๏ธ Even if you're eating, you could be missing key vitamins or minerals.

โœ… Learn more:
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ NHS Better Health tips: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/
๐Ÿ“‹ Malnutrition symptoms: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/symptoms/
๐Ÿ’Š Weight loss med side effects: https://onlinedoctor.boots.com/weight-loss/wegovy-saxenda-side-effects
๐Ÿฅ• 10 nutrients you might be lacking: https://patient.info/news-and-features/10-essential-nutrients-you-might-be-lacking

Eat well. Stay strong. Be informed. ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ“‹ International Menโ€™s Day is approaching โ€“ and itโ€™s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!Did you know ...
19/11/2025

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ๐Ÿ“‹ International Menโ€™s Day is approaching โ€“ and itโ€™s the perfect moment to prioritise our health checks!

Did you know the NHS offers a free health check for adults to help spot risks like heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and more? Check it out:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check

Want to know what happens at the check? Learn more at:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/news-and-features/what-to-expect-at-an-nhs-health-check

๐Ÿ“Œ This is important for every man โ€“ whether you feel fine or not. Strong health starts with awareness and action.

๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ’Š Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they arenโ€™t always the answer. Using them when theyโ€™re not needed can cause ...
17/11/2025

๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ’Š Antibiotics are powerful medicines - but they arenโ€™t always the answer. Using them when theyโ€™re not needed can cause harm and make future infections harder to treat.

Hereโ€™s what you should know:
โœ”๏ธ They only work against bacterial infections, not viruses like colds or flu.
โœ”๏ธ Overuse is driving antibioticโ€‘resistance (โ€œsuperbugsโ€) - which means common infections can become untreatable.
โœ”๏ธ Do these things to help protect their effectiveness:
โ€‘ Only take antibiotics when prescribed by a healthcare professional
โ€‘ Complete the full course exactly as directed
โ€‘ Never save antibiotics for later or share them with others

๐Ÿ“š Learn more here:
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/antibiotics/antibiotic-antimicrobial-resistance/
๐Ÿ‘‰ https://patient.info/news-and-features/why-antibiotics-should-not-be-overused

๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ” Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might me...
14/11/2025

๐Ÿฉบ๐Ÿ” Worried you could be at risk of type 2 diabetes? A few changes in your family history, lifestyle or symptoms might mean a lot.
Hereโ€™s what to keep in mind:

โ€ข ๐Ÿ‘ช Family history matters โ€“ If a parent, sibling or relative has diabetes, your own risk goes up.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ” Lifestyle factors count โ€“ Being overweight, inactive or having higher waist size can all raise risk.
โ€ข ๐Ÿšฉ Symptoms might be subtle โ€“ Increased thirst, tiredness or needing to wee more may be signs.
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“Š Want to know your risk? Try this tool: https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/start
โ€ข ๐Ÿ“– More reading on what to expect and why this matters: https://patient.info/diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-leaflet

It doesnโ€™t mean diabetes is inevitable - taking action now could make a real difference. ๐Ÿ’ช

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SMS Medical Practice/Drive S Sodhi, First Floor GP, Unit 116 Chaplin Road
Wembley
HA04UZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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