Let's Get Better

29/01/2026

Your GP surgery is here for you.

Your local GP surgery offers a wide range of family health services - from advice on staying well and preventing illness, to vaccinations, examinations, treatment and prescriptions. They can also refer you to other health services when specialist care is needed.

GP practices have a whole team ready to help, including nurses, advanced nurse practitioners, pharmacists and healthcare assistants. You don’t always need to see a GP -the receptionist can help guide you to the right professional for your needs.

Many practices offer urgent appointments, evening and weekend services, as well as online booking, repeat prescriptions and online consultations. Remember to keep your appointment or let the surgery know if you need to cancel or change it.

Visit 👉 https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/get-the-right-care/ or your GP practice website to find out what services are available and how to access them.

Choose Well. Stay Well

28/01/2026

Not sure where to go? Talk before you walk

NHS 111 is here to help if you need medical advice fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. Available free, 24/7, you can call NHS 111 or use NHS 111 online.

A trained clinical advisor will assess your symptoms and guide you to the right care, whether that’s self-care advice, a pharmacy, an urgent treatment centre, an out-of-hours GP, or another NHS service. They can even book appointments for you when needed.

Call NHS 111 if you:
• Need urgent medical help but it’s not an emergency
• Aren’t sure where to go or who to contact
• Think you may need urgent care
• Need health advice or reassurance about next steps

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next. 👉 https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/get-the-right-care/

Choose Well. Stay Well

27/01/2026

Flu season is still here - stay protected.

Contact your local GP practice or community pharmacy to book your flu vaccination.

Many GP practices are still offering catch-up clinics, and some pharmacies provide walk-in appointments for eligible patients.

Find out if you’re eligible and where to book 👉🏻 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Winter Wise. Immunised.

23/01/2026

Here’s Dr Peter Billingsley highlighting the importance of choosing the right service and using A&E for urgent and emergency care.

A&E is for life-threatening emergencies.
For many conditions, NHS 111, GPs, and Urgent Treatment Centres are the faster option.

Use your phone before you wait for hours.

Let NHS 111 help you find the right care, first time.

Start here: https://111.nhs.uk/

Choose Well. Stay Well.

22/01/2026

Think Pharmacy first

Your local pharmacy is a quick, easy way to get expert healthcare advice for common illnesses like coughs, colds, aches and pains.

Highly trained pharmacy teams can assess symptoms, offer treatment, and in some cases provide prescription medicines without needing a GP appointment.

You can speak to your pharmacist in confidence, often in a private consultation area, about even the most personal health concerns.

Find out how pharmacies can help:👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Choose Well. Stay Well

20/01/2026

Self-care starts with choosing well

Knowing when you can look after yourself, when a pharmacist can help, and when to get advice from your GP makes a real difference.

By choosing the right care for your illness or injury, you’re looking after your health and helping NHS staff care for those who need it most.

Learn more about self-care and getting the right support:
👉 https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/get-the-right-care/self-care/

Choose Well. Stay Well

19/01/2026

It’s just another Monday.

Blue Monday is often called the most depressing day of the year… but that story isn’t quite true.

Mental health doesn’t follow a calendar, and January can feel heavy for many reasons.

This blog is a reminder that support matters every day, not just when a hashtag trends.

If today feels heavy, you’re not alone.

Read more on the blog 👉https://tinyurl.com/njapsnmc

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

Let’s choose well - Get the right care

We know that finding the right place to go when you become ill or are injured can be confusing. By selecting the right service for your illness or injury, you’re not only looking after your health but using your NHS services responsibly and in a way that helps hardworking staff to treat and care for patients appropriately.

Learn more about getting the right support here 👉 https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/get-the-right-care/

Choose Well. Stay Well

15/01/2026

Protect yourself this flu season.

Get in touch with your local GP practice or pharmacy to book your flu vaccine.

Some practices are running catch-up clinics, and some pharmacies offer walk-in appointments for those who are eligible.

To check eligibility and availability click here 👉🏻 https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

Winter Wise. Immunised.

14/01/2026

Skip the wait at A&E instead go to the Pharmacy.

Your local pharmacist can help with more than you think: everyday illnesses, minor conditions, advice, and treatment for the whole family. Here’s a trainee technician of Ruckaiya’s team at Humberston Pharmacy .

No appointment needed, quick help, and expert care when you need it most. Choose well to stay well.

👉 Get the right care, first time:
https://letsgetbetter.co.uk/get-the-right-care/pharmacy/

Care With Confidence.

13/01/2026

Not every sniffle means flu.

Coughs, colds and flu are common in children. A runny or blocked nose, sore throat, sneezing or a mild fever usually settles on its own within 1–2 weeks.

If you’re unsure what your child’s symptoms mean or when to seek extra help, find clear, trusted advice this winter at Healthier Together 👉 https://tinyurl.com/4r4v72jk

Care With Confidence.