Rotherfield Surgery and The Brook Health Centre

The NHS is encouraging anyone pregnant to come forward for the pertussis vaccination, and for staff who come into contact with them to signpost or offer this vaccination at every opportunity. General Practice can download resources to raise awareness here; https://campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/vaccinations-in-pregnancy/

Due to unforeseen circumstances ALL appointments booked at Rotherfield Surgery have been moved to The Brook Health Centre. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

On Wednesday 8th May between 13:00-15:00 our computers and telephone lines will be down due to computer upgrades. Please bear with us during this time, we intend to be up and running as soon as possible. Doors will be open but limited help will be available due to computer access. Thank you for your cooperation and support

The practice will be closed from 12:30 on 23/04/24 for important staff training. We will open as usual on 24/04/34

The practice will be closed from 12:30 on 23/04/24 for important staff training. We will open as usual on 24/04/34. Further information will be shared next week.

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For urgent care that is not an emergency - sprains, burns and minor fractures, visit either the Urgent Treatment Centre in Lewes or the Minor Injuries Units in Uckfield or Crowborough.

Urgent care services provide medical help when it's not a life-threatening emergency.

Some services are standalone and some are located at hospitals, next to A&E. You don't need an appointment but NHS 111 can book you an arrival time and let the service know you are coming.

They treat adults and children over the age of one for a range of minor illness and injury such as sprains and strains, injuries, cuts and bruises, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea, high temperature in children and adults and mental health concerns. Some services also have x-ray facilities and can diagnose and treat broken bones.

Call ahead or visit our website to see how your nearest service can help: [https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/local-nhs-services/get-the-right-care/](https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/local-nhs-services/get-the-right-care/)

On Wednesday 21 February 2024 the practice will be closed from 12:30 for staff training. We will be open as normal on Thursday morning. If you require anything urgent that cannot wait until we reopen, please call 01273 003344. Please do not call 111 or attend A&E unless it’s a medical emergency. Thank you for your support.

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NHS Sussex’s festive tip: choose MIUs to keep A&E free for urgent and critical cases This winter, NHS Sussex is urging everyone to make the right choice for their health needs, and use Minor Injury Units, Walk-in Centres, and Urgent Treatment Centres for urgent care… Continue reading NHS Sussex’s festive tip: choose MIUs to keep A&E free for urgent and critical cases

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A Prescription Prepayment Certificate will save you money if you pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.

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Please can we remind patients to not block the road to Rotherfield Surgery as it affecting our deliveries and waste collections. We had a missed waste collection due to the road being blocked by a 4by4. We need to have our deliveries and collections.
Please do not block the road to the surgery. Thank you for your Co-operation

UPDATE: 08:40 phone lines are now working. Thank you for your patience

We are sorry but our phone lines are down and we are trying to rectify the issue as quickly as we can.

The NHS is currently extremely busy.

If you or your family need urgent medical help, but it's not an emergency, a Minor Injuries Unit or Urgent Treatment Centre may be the best place for you.

The expert teams of staff can diagnose and treat a range of minor injuries and illnesses and there's no need to book an appointment.

Over the festive period, services in Uckfield, Crowborough and Lewes are open as follows:

🏥 Uckfield Minor Injuries Unit - open 8am-8pm

🏥 Crowborough Minor Injuries Unit - open 8am-8pm (closed Christmas Day)

🏥 Lewes Urgent Treatment Centre - open 8am-8pm

If you're not sure what to do, call NHS 111 for free, 24/7, or go online to

Get help for your symptoms - NHS 111 Parts of the NHS will be on strike on 15, 20, 21 and 28 December. Urgent care services are likely to be very busy with longer waiting times than normal. Help will always be available in an emergency.

List of Pharmacies open on Monday 19th Sept -

East Sussex

Chappells Pharmacy - Saxonbury House Surgery, Croft Road, Crowborough TN6 1DL (01892 668457) Open 09:00am – 11:00am
Boots the Chemists - Ravenside Retail Park, Glyne Gap, De La Warr Road, Bexhill on Sea TN40 2JS (01424 819338) Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
Kamsons Pharmacy - Bell Farm Road, Uckfield TN22 1BA (01825 767172) Open 10:00am – 1:00pm
Pharmacy @ Station Plaza - Station Approach, Hastings TN34 1BA (01424 425051) Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
Kamsons Pharmacy - 12 Carew Court, Hawkswood Road, Hailsham BN27 1UL (01323 449484) Open 10:00am – 1:00pm
Kamsons Pharmacy - 1 York Buildings, Wellington Place, Hastings TN34 1NN (01424 428523) Open 08:00am – 10:00am
Boots the Chemists - 15 Eastbourne Arndale Centre, Eastbourne BN21 3NL (01323 411072) Open 10:00am – 5:30pm

Stay safe and use the right service

Stay safe

Please be careful

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are potentially serious conditions that can occur if you get too hot. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also occur when you're doing very strenuous physical exercise.