Anstey Surgery

Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite.

If you were invited for cervical screening but missed or did not book an appointment, you can contact your GP surgery or local sexual health clinic to book now

The early symptoms of a heart attack don’t always feel severe.

A squeezing across the chest. A feeling of unease. It’s never too early to call 999 and describe your symptoms.

This week is Loneliness Awareness Week.

Lots of people feel lonely sometimes, for many different reasons. If loneliness is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.

For helpful advice, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/

Did you know there is a new self-referral website for children and young people's mental health in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland?

If you are struggling with your mental health and don't know where to turn, visit:
http://ow.ly/GCkF50Oug5r

The surgery will be closed on Monday 6th May for the May Day Bank Holiday. If you need urgent medical attention whilst we are closed, please call NHS 111 or 999 for life threatening emergencies. We reopen on Tuesday 7th May at 8am. Thank you

We are still experiencing some staff illness today and therefore your telephone calls make take longer to be answered. Please bear with us and we will get to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your support.

‼️Monday 29th April ‼️
Due to staff illness today your telephone calls make take longer to be answered today. Please bear with us and we will get to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your support.

Due to staff illness today your telephone calls make take longer to be answered today. Please bear with us and we will get to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your support.

‼️‼️The covid vaccine van will be coming to the surgery car park on May 8th 10am - 2pm & 4th June 10am -2pm. No appointment necessary. Please see the eligibility criteria and dates and of other local surgeries where the van will be visiting.

Please view the attached photo (click on the picture to see all info) for details about where you can locally access the 2024 covid spring booster vaccination.

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) vaccination team will be bringing the vaccination vehicle to the car parks of some local practices - offering walk in clinics for patients to access and receive a covid spring booster.

You may prefer to check for alternative availability which can be done via the below link:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination/getting-a-covid-19-vaccine/

View your test results, order repeat prescriptions and much more. Manage your health the easy way with the NHS App. Start using the NHS App today http://nhs.uk/app

‼️Please note that the surgery will not be running any spring covid vaccinations clinics‼️
Please see the link below on eligibility & where you can get your vaccination done.

Covid-19 spring vaccinations are back for all eligible people. From 15 April you can book an appointment to get vaccinated from 22 April.

If you’re eligible getting vaccinated this spring will help to reduce your risk of becoming seriously unwell.: https://bit.ly/LLRVaccinations

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. However, the number of people dying has fallen in recent decades, with earlier diagnosis being the key.

If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening

Countryside Walks! 📣

The next three months of countryside walks have now been released and bookings are open!

Join us for a FREE walk in the countryside this spring and summer. ☀

This May we are also running a coach trip to The National Forest for a full day of walking! 🚌

Click here for more information about each walk: https://www.active-charnwood.org/guided-walks

Bookings can be made here: https://charnwoodcouncil.bookinglive.com/guided-walks

Wishing all of our patients a very Happy and Healthy Easter 🐣 🐰 🌞 🐇

The surgery will be closed on Good Friday, Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st
March & Easter Monday.

If you need urgent medical attention whilst we are closed, please call 111 or 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Don't forget to put your clocks forward by 1 hour on Saturday night ⏰

The Surgery will close at 1.00pm on Thursday 21st March 2024 @ 1pm for Protected Learning Time.
If you need urgent medical attention that cannot wait until the following day please call 0300 3230671 or 999 for life threatening emergencies.
After 6.30pm please call NHS 111.
The surgery reopens at 8am on Friday.

If you, or someone you care about need urgent help for your mental health, please call the Mental Health Central Access Point.

📞 0808 800 3302
⏰ Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

For more information visit 👇
www.leicspart.nhs.uk/mental-health

If you take regular medication, have you got enough to last until after the Easter bank holiday (29 March – 1 April)? If you need extra, please order now. You can now order on the NHS App and can collect your medication from any pharmacy, even if you are away from home.

UTI? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Is your cervical smear test due or overdue? If so, you may be eligible to attend one of our walk-in cervical screening clinics taking place from 9am-2pm on Saturday 16 March, at the following locations:

📍 Gynaecology Clinic, Ground Floor, Jarvis Building, LRI
📍 Gynaecology Services Unit, Maternity entrance, LGH

You can attend if:
✅Your cervical smear is overdue
✅You have received your cervical smear invitation letter
✅Your smear is due within the next three months

How’s your experience been, of services at your GP practice? We want to hear your views. Complete our survey to help us understand where we need to make improvements.
https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/be-involved/gp-patient-survey/

The Surgery will close at 1.00pm on Thursday 15th February 2024 @ 1pm for Protected Learning Time.
If you need urgent medical attention that cannot wait until the following day please call 0300 3230671 or 999 for life threatening emergencies.
After 6.30pm please call NHS 111.
The surgery reopens at 8am on Friday.

It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. You may also be able to book with your local sexual health service.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

The Surgery will close at 1.00pm on Thursday 18th January 2024 @ 1pm for Protected Learning Time.
If you need urgent medical attention that cannot wait until the following day please call 0300 3230671 or 999 for life threatening emergencies.
After 6.30pm please call NHS 111.
The surgery reopens at 8am on Friday.

Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.

Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions

➡️ nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription

Due to reception staff illness your telephone calls make take longer to be answered today. Please bear with us and we will get to you as soon as we can.
Thank you for your support.

Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs You could be entitled to help with health costs depending on your circumstances.