Morland House Surgery

20/11/2025

💊 Medicine waste is estimated to cost the NHS nationally around £300m a year.

💊 To reduce medicine waste, the NHS asks that you only order the medicines you need, check your medicine cabinet before ordering repeat prescriptions, and return any unwanted or expired medicines to a pharmacy for safe disposal.

💊 Never put them in your household bin or flush them down the toilet.

💊 You can also speak to your GP or pharmacist to review your medication and ensure it is still appropriate for you.

You cannot currently book a COVID-19 vaccination using the NHS booking service. For most people, vaccinations are only available seasonally.The COVID-19 vaccination bookings service will reopen when seasonal vaccinations are available.

18/11/2025

Temperatures are expected to drop across parts of England this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

16/11/2025

Oxfordshire Men’s Health Partnership is holding an International Men’s Day event on Wednesday 19 November, 11am to 2pm, at County Hall, Oxford. Stall holders are covering a range of topics, including: health checks; gambling; prostate cancer; smoking; mental health; healthy weight etc.

05/11/2025

🧠 It’s Stress Awareness Week 🧘‍♂️
Stress affects us all at times, but chronic stress can impact both your mental and physical health. Taking small steps to manage stress can make a big difference.

💡 Tips to manage stress:
🔹 Take regular breaks and practise mindfulness.
🔹 Stay active – even a short walk helps.
🔹 Talk to someone you trust about how you feel.
🔹 Prioritise sleep and balanced meals.

If stress is affecting your daily life, we are always here with advice, support, or referrals to specialist services.
Remember: looking after your mental health is just as important as your physical health. 💙

Learn more by following: https://isma.org.uk/isma-international-stress-awareness-week

05/11/2025

🎇 Bonfire Night is here - and it’s a time for fun, but also for staying safe! 🔥 Before you light those fireworks and dig into all the good food, here’s what to watch out for:

🍗 Food Safety / Food Poisoning
• Don’t let food sit out too long - especially meats or salads
• Keep raw and cooked foods separate
• Store leftovers promptly at safe temperatures

🔥 Fire & Fireworks Safety
• Always follow firework instructions carefully
• Keep a safe distance
• Never relight a dud firework
• Always supervise children
• Have a bucket of water or hose nearby in case of fire
👉 Safety info:
https://ow.ly/b3YI50XjLhX
https://bonfire-night-safety.co.uk
https://www.firstaid.co.uk/fireworks-safety--first-aid/

🚑 First Aid for Firework Injuries
• Minor burns: cool under running water for 10+ minutes
• Seek medical help for deeper burns, wounds, or if you see smoke inhalation symptoms
• Use sterile dressings, don’t apply creams or adhesives until checked

Have a safe and happy Bonfire Night! 🎆

10/10/2025

🧠💬 This World Mental Health Day, let’s take a moment to check in on each other - a simple conversation can make a world of difference 🌍❤️

Here’s how to support someone who might be struggling:
1️⃣ Find a quiet space with no distractions - be fully present 🤝
2️⃣ Listen without interrupting and ask thoughtful questions 👂❓
3️⃣ Ask how you can help - it might be booking a GP appointment, helping with chores, or just being there 🫶

📱 Remember: social media isn’t always real.
Feeling low? It’s OK to log off. It’s OK to not be OK all the time.
Less screen time = more time to breathe, reflect, and reset 🌿💚

💡 Mental health matters every day.
Small actions = BIG impact.

📖 Learn more and find support here:
👉 https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

03/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK – but early detection can save lives.

🤲 Check yourself regularly.

· Know what’s normal for your breasts

· Look and feel for changes once a month

· Don’t ignore anything unusual

👩‍⚕️ Screening saves lives.

Women aged 50–71 are invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years.

If you’ve received an invitation, make your appointment – it could be life-saving.

If you are aged 71 or over, you are not automatically invited for breast screening. However, you do have the right to free screening every 3 years if you ask. All you need to do is phone or write to your local breast screening unit to make an appointment.

You can find out more about the NHS breast screening programme here- https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/breast-screening-mammogram/

🔎 Common symptoms to look out for:

· A lump or thickening in the breast or underarm

· Change in size, shape, or feel of the breast

· Skin changes (dimpling, puckering, redness)

· Ni**le changes (inversion, discharge, rash)

· Unexplained pain in the breast or armpit

💡Most breast changes are not cancer – but always get them checked by your GP.

💻For more information and support: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/

✨ This October, take time to check, attend screening, and raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference.

Find out about NHS breast screening, including when you'll be invited, how to book, what happens and what your result means.

02/10/2025

🌟 FREE Healthy Lifestyle Programmes in Oxfordshire 🌟

Beezee by Maximus is offering a range of free, fully funded courses to support families, adults and young people in building healthy habits that last. All programmes are led by qualified practitioners and open for referrals now.

💡 Why join?
✅ Expert nutrition & lifestyle support
✅ Friendly, practical sessions
✅ Easy self-referral via 👉 https://oxf.maximusuk.co.uk/

Let’s build healthier futures together 💚

01/10/2025

🍂 Stoptober is here!

Thinking about quitting smoking? There’s never been a better time! Stoptober is a great opportunity to take the first step towards a healthier life—for you, your loved ones, and your community.

Let’s make this Stoptober the start of a smoke-free future! 💛

www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

www.smokefreeoxon.co.uk/

30/09/2025

COVID & FLU CLINIC INFORMATION

If you have an appointment booked in one of our Winter vaccination clinics in October please see the following info.

We have limited space in our car park, where possible, please walk or park in the surrounding streets to reduce congestion. Please arrive as near as possible to your appointment time, not earlier, this will help to reduce queueing and ease space in the surgery. We would also like to ask that you wear suitable clothing to enable easy access to your arms for vaccinating.

Thank you for your understanding.

30/09/2025

Stay Protected This Winter: Flu & COVID-19 Vaccines
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Who Is Eligible for the FLU Vaccine?
• ✅ All adults aged 65 and over (including those turning 65 by 31 March 2026).
• ✅ Pregnant women.
• ✅ Children aged 2 or 3 (on 31 August 2025).
• ✅ Primary and secondary school-aged children (Reception to Year 11 – offered in school only).
• ✅ Children aged 6 months to 17 in clinical risk groups.
• ✅ Adults aged 18–64 in clinical risk groups.
• ✅ Care home residents.
• ✅ Carers and those who live with someone immunocompromised.
• ✅ Health & social care staff without access to occupational health.
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Who is eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine – Limited Eligibility in Autumn 2025
This year, COVID-19 booster jabs are being offered ONLY to the highest-risk groups:
• ✅ Adults aged 75 and over (including those turning 75 by 31 January 2026).
• ✅ Residents of care homes for older adults.
• ✅ People aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed. COVID-19 vaccines are NOT being offered to all over-65s, general clinical risk groups, carers or household contacts this autumn.
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• Housebound patients are being contacted directly to arrange home visits.

If you have not had an invitation to book an appointment in our clinics for a Covid or Flu vaccine and you think you are eligible please contact the surgery on 01865 872448.

23/09/2025

Protected Time for Learning - Surgery Closure

Morland House Surgery will be closing for the afternoon on Wednesday 24th September from 1pm for valuable staff training and development. We will reopen as normal from Thursday 25th September at 8am.
Protected Time for Learning (PTL) allows all our staff time to be released for educational sessions such as basic life support, clinical management updates, development of new services, customer care and mandatory training.
If you call the surgery during a PTL afternoon you will receive a recorded message giving you advice on who to call should you need the services of a GP.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this causes for patients but we hope that you understand that this is the most efficient and cost effective way of ensuring that our staff receive all the necessary training that they require.