Whitewater Health

Whitewater Health Whitewater Health is a GP Practice located in Hampshire covering Hook, Hartley Wintney and surrounding areas.

Hartley Wintney Surgery
1 Chapter Terrace, Hartley Wintney, RG27 8QJ

Hook Surgery
Reading Road, Hook, RG27 9ED.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and oth...
07/09/2026

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and other serious health conditions. The good news is that it's easy to check and, if needed, it can often be managed with lifestyle changes or treatment.

During Know Your Numbers! Week, everyone is encouraged to find out their blood pressure reading. Whether you're 20 or 80, knowing your numbers is one of the best ways to take control of your health. This year's theme is "You know your age, do you know your numbers?"

You can have your blood pressure checked:
๐Ÿ’™ At your GP practice
๐Ÿ’™ At many local pharmacies
๐Ÿ’™ At home using a validated blood pressure monitor

If your blood pressure is high, don't panic. Your healthcare team can support you with advice, lifestyle changes and treatment if needed. Small changes, such as eating less salt, being more active and maintaining a healthy weight, can make a big difference. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿšถ

Don't wait for symptoms โ€“ because there often aren't any. Know your numbers and take control of your heart health today. โค๏ธ

Find out more:
https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/know-your-numbers-week/

๐Ÿ“ข Please note that Hook Surgery will be closed on Friday 25 September while essential fire alarm system upgrades are car...
07/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Please note that Hook Surgery will be closed on Friday 25 September while essential fire alarm system upgrades are carried out.

During this time:
โ€ข The Hook surgery site will be closed to patients
โ€ข All clinical services will continue as normal from our Hartley Wintney surgery
โ€ข Patients with appointments on this day should attend Hartley Wintney, RG27 8QJ

These improvements are being made to ensure we continue to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Need to check your health information? The NHS App makes it quick and easy to securely view your GP health record from y...
05/09/2026

Need to check your health information? The NHS App makes it quick and easy to securely view your GP health record from your phone or tablet, wherever you are.

Learn more about the NHS App:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜†. ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿ’™Regular physical activity can help you adapt t...
04/09/2026

๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ต ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐˜†. ๐Ÿคฐ๐Ÿ’™

Regular physical activity can help you adapt to the changes happening to your body, support your overall wellbeing and prepare your body for labour. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

If your pregnancy is uncomplicated, you can usually continue with your normal daily physical activity or exercise for as long as you feel comfortable. Activities such as walking, swimming and pregnancy-friendly exercise can all be great ways to keep moving. ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ

๐—” ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ:
โ€ข Always warm up before exercising and cool down afterwards.
โ€ข Keep well hydrated, particularly during warmer weather. ๐Ÿ’ง
โ€ข Avoid exercising in very hot conditions.
โ€ข Don't exhaust yourself โ€“ you should still be able to hold a conversation while exercising.
โ€ข Avoid activities where there's a risk of falling or being hit.
โ€ข After 16 weeks, avoid exercising while lying flat on your back for long periods.

If you weren't active before pregnancy, don't suddenly begin strenuous exercise. Start gently and build up gradually. ๐Ÿ‘

Every pregnancy is different, so speak to your midwife or healthcare professional if you're unsure which activities are suitable for you. ๐Ÿ’™

NHS pregnancy exercise advice:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/exercise/

Help Us Reduce Medication Waste ๐Ÿ’ŠDid you know that every year the NHS spends millions of pounds on medicines that are or...
04/09/2026

Help Us Reduce Medication Waste ๐Ÿ’Š

Did you know that every year the NHS spends millions of pounds on medicines that are ordered but never used because they are already stored at home?

Before ordering, please check what medicines you already have and only request the items you need.

Request your repeat prescription using:

โœ… NHS App (preferred)
โœ… Our website
โœ… A repeat prescription request slip handed in at reception

Using the NHS App is often the quickest option, as your request is sent directly into our clinical system, reducing administration time and helping us process your prescription more efficiently.

โŒ Please do not ask your pharmacy to request medication on your behalf.

If you need support, a family member, carer or patient representative can submit a completed request slip for you.

By ordering medicines responsibly, you can help reduce waste, prevent unnecessary prescribing and ensure NHS resources are available for those who need them most.

Thank you for your support.

03/09/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Whitewater Health Closure Notice

Our practice will be closed from 1:00pm Today Thursday 3rd September for TARGET training.

This afternoon allows our clinical and administrative teams to take part in training and development activities, helping us improve the services we provide to our patients.

For urgent medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

๐ŸŽฏ TARGET explained: What our GP training scheme means for your careDid you know our practice takes part in TARGET traini...
02/09/2026

๐ŸŽฏ TARGET explained: What our GP training scheme means for your care

Did you know our practice takes part in TARGET training sessions?

TARGET stands for Time for Audit, Research, Governance, Education, and Training. These protected sessions ensure our whole primary care team stays up to date so we can provide you with the best possible care.

The surgery will close for half-day afternoon sessions so our staff can attend. Taking part allows our team to:
โ€ข Learn new skills to bring back to the practice
โ€ข Stay informed on new treatments and care approaches
โ€ข Work closely with local hospitals and care providers
โ€ข Share best practices to continuously improve our service

๐Ÿšจ In an emergency during closure:
Medical care remains available. If you require urgent medical attention while we are closed, please contact the Out of Hours service by calling 111.

Thank you for your support in allowing our team time to train and improve!

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™Highly trained pharmacists c...
02/09/2026

Need advice about a common health condition? Your local pharmacy could be your first stop ๐Ÿ’Š๐Ÿ’™

Highly trained pharmacists can provide expert advice, recommend treatments and, for some common conditions, offer NHS treatment through the Pharmacy First service without you needing to see a GP first ๐Ÿ‘

Pharmacy First can help with seven common conditions, including:

โ€ข Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
โ€ข Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
โ€ข Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
โ€ข Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
โ€ข Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
โ€ข Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)
โ€ข Shingles (aged 18 years and over)

Pharmacists are also available to help with many other everyday health concerns, including coughs, colds, hay fever, aches and pains, digestive problems, medicines advice, healthy living support and more ๐ŸŒฟ

If your condition needs further assessment, your pharmacist will make sure you're directed to the right NHS service. They can also identify when symptoms may need urgent medical attention โš ๏ธ

Choosing Pharmacy First can help you get expert advice more quickly while helping to keep GP appointments available for people who need them most ๐Ÿ’™

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

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored ๐Ÿ’œCrohnโ€™s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel ...
01/09/2026

Persistent gut symptoms should never be ignored ๐Ÿ’œ

Crohnโ€™s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and early diagnosis can make a big difference

Symptoms can include ongoing diarrhoea, stomach pain, blood in poo, weight loss, and extreme tiredness ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Many people delay getting help due to embarrassment or uncertainty, but getting checked early is important ๐Ÿค

Find out more about symptoms and standards of care here:
https://www.whatsupwithmygut.org.uk
https://ibduk.org/ibd-standards

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're mo...
31/08/2026

Trying for a baby? Understanding your menstrual cycle and when you ovulate can help you identify the days when you're most likely to become pregnant ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿ’™

Ovulation usually happens around 10โ€“16 days before your next period starts. This is when an egg is released from the o***y and is available to be fertilised ๐Ÿฅš

Because s***m can survive in the body for several days, there is a "fertile window" during each cycle when pregnancy is more likely to occur ๐Ÿ“…

An ovulation calculator can help estimate when you may be ovulating based on the length of your menstrual cycle, making it a useful tool if you're trying to conceive ๐Ÿ‘

Remember that every person is different, and factors such as stress, illness and irregular periods can affect ovulation ๐Ÿ’ซ

If you've been trying to get pregnant and would like further advice, speak to your GP or healthcare professional ๐Ÿ’™

Try the ovulation calculator here:
https://patient.info/pregnancy/ovulation-calculator

Address

Reading Road
Basingstoke
RG279ED

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441256762125

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