Featherstone Family Health Centre

29/12/2025

New Year, New Start!

With the New Year just around the corner, now is the perfect time to make a resolution you can keep — quit smoking for good 🚭.

Quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.

💙 Free NHS support is available, including local stop smoking services, expert advice and quit tools:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit/

Make this the year you go smoke-free!

24/12/2025

Bank Holiday Closure Notice 🎄

Please note that Featherstone Family Health Centre will be closed on the following bank holidays over the festive period:

🗓️Thursday 25th December 2025
🗓️Friday 26th December 2025
🗓️Thursday 1st January 2026

If you need medical help while we are closed:

✅NHS 111 (online or by phone).
✅For emergencies, please call 999 or attend A&E.

Wishing our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year! ✨

21/12/2025

Sunday 21 December 2025 is the longest night of the year.

If you’re finding the festive period difficult, please know that you’re not alone.💚

Anyone can contact Samaritans free any time from any phone, even from a mobile without credit. Call 116 123.

19/12/2025

While Christmas can be a joyful time, we know it can also feel difficult, overwhelming, or lonely for many people.

Please be kind to yourself, reach out for support if you need it, and remember that help is available.

You’re not alone this Christmas. 🎄

18/12/2025

Op COURAGE is an NHS mental health specialist service designed to help veterans and their families in England.

It's supported by trained professionals who are from, or have experience of working with, the armed forces community.

The service can help veterans in England who are finding life difficult after leaving the military. Working together with armed forces charities, they can help veterans get the right type of specialist care, support and treatment for their specific needs.

To get in touch with Op COURAGE please see contact details below:

The Midlands
📞Phone: 0300 323 0137
📧Email: mevs.mhm@nhs.net
🔗Website: https://www.opcouragemidlands.nhs.uk/

There is also an emotional support line available for veterans, open 24/7, by calling 0300 323 0139.

16/12/2025

❄️ Stay Well This Winter ❄️

Layer up, stay active, eat well, and look after your mental health.

Check in on those who may need extra support and stay protected with good hygiene and seasonal vaccinations.

ℹ️For more info, please visit
www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well

15/12/2025

📅 Can’t make your appointment? Please let us know!

We understand that plans change — life happens.

If you can’t attend your appointment, a quick cancellation helps us offer that slot to someone who really needs it.

Thank you for helping us reduce waiting times and support our community. 💙

11/12/2025

09/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

02/12/2025

National Grief Awareness Week: Growing With Grief 🌿

This week (2nd-8th December) marks National Grief Awareness Week, a reminder that grief is a natural, personal journey—and no one should face it alone.
Whether your loss is recent or long-standing, support is available to help you grow with grief at your own pace.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. Our team is here to listen and support you.

🔗 Helpful Resources:

• The Good Grief Trust – practical and emotional support after bereavement:
https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
• NHS Support for Bereavement and Loss – https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

Remember: talking about grief helps. You are not alone.🧡

02/12/2025

🎄 Stay Flu-Free This Christmas! 🎄

As we head into the festive season, we want to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, there’s still time to get protected before Christmas.

📅 Flu clinics are still available!
💉 Quick, safe, and done in minutes.

To book your flu jab:
📞 Call the surgery on 01902 305899

Let’s make this a happy and healthy Christmas for everyone. ❄️

24/11/2025

Did you know that by telling your GP surgery that you’re a veteran, you can unlock specialist support tailored to your needs?

As part of the “Say You Served” campaign, we’re encouraging all patients who have served in the UK Armed Forces — even for just one day — to let us know. This helps us ensure your health records reflect your service, giving you access to dedicated NHS services for veterans.

If you are a veteran, please inform a member of our team so we can update your records.

➡️To learn more about the support available, visit: www.nhs.uk/veterans