Little Common Surgery & Old Town Surgery

26/06/2026

Good Morning,

Due to current technical problems within the hospital laboratories, they are unable to process routine blood tests.
At present, we are prioritising blood tests for urgent clinical needs only. If your test is not urgent, we will rearrange this for you as soon as services return to normal.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. We would like to reassure our patients that we are continuing to provide care as normal.

26/06/2026

Heat exhaustion can make you feel unwell and experience dizziness, headaches, tiredness, excessive sweating and feeling or being sick.

It's not usually a medical emergency, as long as you can cool down within 30 minutes.

If someone has heat exhaustion:

✅ Move them to a cool place
✅ Remove all unnecessary clothing like a jacket or socks
✅ Give them plenty of water – isotonic sports drinks or oral rehydration sachets can also help replace salt lost through sweating
✅ Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them
✅ Stay with them until they're better

22/06/2026

⚠️ Amber and red heat-health alerts are now in place affecting Surrey and Sussex this week.

These alerts mean that the high temperatures are expected to increase the risk of serious illness and put additional pressure on heath services.

Please take steps to look after yourself and others during the hot weather and if you do need help from the NHS, consider all available options. Remember - A&E and 999 are for serious and life-threatening emergencies.

21/05/2026

21/05/2026

Need healthcare advice this bank holiday? Your local community pharmacy is here to help.

Pharmacists can provide expert advice on minor illnesses and symptoms like hay fever, recommend treatments, and help you manage long-term conditions — no appointment needed.

🕒 Check which pharmacies are open near you this bank holiday: https://orlo.uk/M6sGN

15/05/2026

If you take any regular medication, it's a good time to check you have enough to carry you through the next bank holiday, when GP surgeries will be closed.

Most GP surgeries require at least 3 working days, and your local pharmacy may not be able to dispense the medicine straight away depending on how busy they are and what they have in stock, so please plan accordingly.

The NHS App makes it quick and easy to request your medications any time.

15/05/2026

Supporting children and young people aged 5–18 across Bexhill 💙

The Bexhill Primary Care Network Children & Young People’s Service provides support for mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing difficulties, alongside practical social support.

We can help with:
✨ Anxiety/Worry, Depression/Low mood, Low self esteem, Specific phobias, School avoidance
✨ Sleep, Eating and Exercise
✨ Financial support and advice
✨ Education and school-related support
✨ Employment & Training support for young people
✨ Care coordination
✨ Information, guidance & signposting to local services

If you’re worried about a child or young person, we’re here to help. 💬

You are able to self refer through this link or speak to your GP surgery:

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO4_VSqX_FpqNInwF-MvEkfKdUNlpJSjkyOE5ORkVONVZXQ0hZNk5aNVlSRi4u&route=shorturl

06/05/2026

A very useful link.

28/04/2026

World Hand Hygiene Day May 5th 2026

💡World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) is May 5! CBIC® is excited to share this year’s slogan: Action Saves Lives.

🔗To download fact-based hand hygiene materials and to learn more about WHHD, please visit the WHO website: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hand-hygiene-day/2026