Bowling Highfield Medical Practice

18/09/2026

Not sure where to go when you need urgent medical care? An Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) could be the right place. 🏥💙

Urgent Treatment Centres provide medical care for illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but are not life-threatening. They can help you get the right treatment without visiting A&E. 👍

You may be able to visit an Urgent Treatment Centre for:
🩹 Minor burns and scalds
🤕 Sprains and strains
🦴 Minor broken bones and fractures
✂️ Cuts and wounds that may need stitches
🌡️ Minor infections and illnesses
🐜 Insect bites and stings
👂 Ear and throat infections
🤒 Fever or minor head injuries

Always call 999 or go to A&E if someone has a life-threatening emergency, such as:
🚨 Chest pain or suspected heart attack
🚨 Signs of a stroke
🚨 Severe breathing difficulties
🚨 Serious injuries or heavy bleeding
🚨 Loss of consciousness

If you're unsure where to go, NHS 111 can help you find the right service for your needs. 📞

Getting the right care in the right place helps NHS services care for everyone more efficiently. 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-visit-an-urgent-treatment-centre/

16/09/2026

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 is a great reminder that it's never too late to take steps towards better health. 💙

Staying active as you get older can help you maintain your independence, improve your balance, strengthen your muscles and bones, reduce your risk of falls, and boost your mental wellbeing. 🚶‍♀️

The NHS recommends that older adults should:
• Aim to be physically active every day.
• Do activities that improve strength at least twice a week.
• Include exercises that improve balance and flexibility, especially if you're at risk of falling.
• Reduce the amount of time spent sitting by getting up and moving regularly. 💪

You don't have to join a gym to stay active. Walking, gardening, dancing, swimming, gentle exercise classes or even doing household chores all count towards a healthier lifestyle. 🌼

Small changes can make a big difference to your health, confidence and quality of life. Why not start today? ❤️

🔗 NHS Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/physical-activity-guidelines-older-adults/

15/09/2026

Macmillan Coffee Morning at Bowling Highfield Medical Practice! ☕🍰💚

Join us for the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. All patients, families, and friends are warmly welcome!

📅 Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

⏰ Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

📍 Locations:

• Bowling Hall site: Rooley Lane, BD4 7SS

• Highfield site: Proctor Street, BD4 9QA

We’ll have plenty of tea, coffee, cakes, and buns available. Any donation, no matter how small, will be really appreciated!

💳 No cash? No problem! You can make a secure, cash-free donation on our online fundraising page:

👉 https://cm26.macmillan.org.uk/fundraising/cm26003822

All proceeds will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support. Thank you for your support! 💚

14/09/2026

𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 💙

Bowel cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but when it's found early, it's much easier to treat. That's why the NHS offers bowel cancer screening to people who are eligible. 💩

The screening test is simple, quick and can be done in the privacy of your own home. It looks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo that you may not be able to see yourself. 🏠

If you receive your bowel cancer screening kit through the post, don't put it to one side – complete it and return it as soon as you can. Even if you feel fit and healthy and have no symptoms, taking part in screening can help detect problems early. ✅

If you notice symptoms such as blood in your poo, a persistent change in your bowel habits, unexplained weight loss or ongoing tummy pain, don't wait for your screening invitation—contact your GP. 📞

Taking a few minutes to complete your test could make all the difference. 💙

🔗 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bowel-cancer/

12/09/2026

Your family GP practice needs your support! 🩺

General practice across the UK is facing unprecedented pressures, leaving local surgeries struggling to deliver the care that patients need and deserve.

A petition has been launched to call on the government to save your family GP service before it's too late. By signing, you are helping to protect continuity of care, preserve local surgeries, and ensure everyone has access to a dedicated doctor when they need one most.

Every signature counts! Please take a minute to support the campaign and share it with friends and family:

👉 Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/save-your-family-gp-before-it-s-too-late

11/09/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗽𝗽. 📱💙

Whether you use an iPhone or an Android device, downloading the NHS App is quick, free and secure. Once you've set up your NHS login, you can access a range of NHS services anytime, anywhere. 🌟

With the NHS App you can:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions.
✔️ View your GP health record.
✔️ Book and manage appointments (where available).
✔️ View test results.
✔️ Access NHS 111 online.
✔️ Receive messages from your GP surgery and the NHS.
✔️ Find your NHS number.

If you need a little extra help getting started, the NHS has a step-by-step video, including a British Sign Language (BSL) version, showing exactly how to download the app on both iPhone and Android devices. 🤝📲

📱 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗔𝗽𝗽: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

🎥𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗦𝗟 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/videos/

10/09/2026

09/09/2026

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Help and support is available right now if you need it. You do not have to struggle with difficult feelings alone.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲
These free helplines are there to help when you're feeling down or desperate.

Unless it says otherwise, they're open 24 hours a day, every day.

You can also call these helplines for advice if you're worried about someone else.

𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝟭𝟭𝟭
Call 111 – 24 hours every day

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘀 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲
Call 116 123

𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 (𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗠)
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
Visit the webchat page

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝘆𝗿𝘂𝘀 – 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝟮𝟰𝟳
Call 0800 068 41 41
Text 07860 039967
Email [email protected]

𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵
Call 0800 1111 – the number will not show up on your phone bill

𝗦𝗢𝗦 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲
Call 0808 115 1505 – 8pm to midnight Monday to Friday, 4pm to midnight Saturday and Sunday
Email [email protected]

07/09/2026

💙 COPD Peer Support Group 💙
These friendly peer support groups provide an opportunity to meet others living with COPD, share experiences, learn about available support, and discuss ways services can better support you.

Sessions take place monthly from 10am – 12 noon at two local venues:

📍Salvation Army, BD4 – 2nd Tuesday of the month
• 08/09/26

📍 Sedbergh Youth & Community Centre, BD6 – Last Tuesday of the month
• 29/09/26

📞For more information, please contact: 07538 218 491