Nightingale Valley Practice

16/09/2026

⬇️Take a look at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust post about all the different options to find the correct care to help you ⬇️

Back to school, back to routines... and a good time to make sure you're prepared for the months ahead. 🎒🍂

Knowing where to go for the right healthcare can help you and your family get the care you need.

💊 Think pharmacy for advice on minor illnesses
📞 Think NHS 111 when you need urgent medical advice
🚑 Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies

and help us keep ambulances available for those who need them most. 💚

14/09/2026

🚭 2 in 3 People Who Smoke Die From Smoking

Did you know?

Around 2 in 3 people who smoke will die from a smoking-related illness. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, no matter your age or how long you have smoked.

The good news is that support is available, and it is never too late to quit.

For free help and advice, contact Bristol's Stop Smoking Service: 🔗 https://www.bristol.gov.uk/smoke-free-bristol/bristol-stop-smoking-service
📞 0800 772 3437 (9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday)
💬 Text QUIT to 66777

10/09/2026

Every life matters. Today is a reminder that reaching out, checking in, and showing kindness can have a powerful impact on someone's wellbeing.

Let's work together to create a community where people feel heard, supported, and able to ask for help when they need it.

💚 Help is always available. You are not alone.

***dePreventionDay

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day 💙

Please reach out if you need support. Here is a list of organisations that can help. No matter how hard things are right now, you can get better with the right support. You are not alone. Please share this so others know where to turn. You never know who it could help.

07/09/2026

We are currently experiencing staff sickness/absence today and have reduced appointment availability.

Please bear with us while our team works hard to support patients as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.

31/08/2026

📣It’s a Bank Holiday today, so our practice is closed.📣

Please note that we won’t be able to process any medical, administrative, or prescription requests during this time.
If you require urgent medical assistance, please contact 111, or dial 999 in an emergency

27/08/2026

📣 Donating Blood Saves Lives! 📣

There's still a week or two of the school holidays to enjoy (or survive!), and with the bank holiday just around the corner, why not put your feet up, sit back, and do something amazing?

Because let's face it, you've earned a sit-down. And what better excuse than helping someone in need?

Giving blood takes less than an hour, and every donation you give could help save up to three lives. ♥️

25/08/2026

⬇️Check out this post from NSPCC about have simple and age-appropriate conversations around body boundaries ⬇️

24/08/2026

⬇️Are your children up to date with their vaccines? It's one of the best ways to prevent measles 📣

Protection against measles is dangerously low.

Here’s the latest data:
In 2025, 84% of children received their first dose of measles vaccine, and just 77% received a second dose.
This is far below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks. This leaves children at risk worldwide.

Measles is serious and can be fatal.
The prevention? 2 doses of measles vaccine.
Give your children the best protection.

17/08/2026

Our practice is supporting TRANSFORM, a national study led by Imperial College London that is investigating the best way to detect prostate cancer early and improve future screening programmes.

Patients who do not wish their health information to be used for this study may opt out by contacting the TRANSFORM Study Team:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 7594 6002
Post: TRANSFORM Study Team, Imperial Clinical Trials Unit, 1st Floor, Stadium House, 68 Wood Lane, London W12 7RH

11/08/2026

Child Nasal Flu Vaccinations 2026

We will soon be inviting eligible children for their nasal flu vaccination.

If your child is aged 2 or 3 years on 1 September 2026, they are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine to help protect them throughout the winter months.

✅ Quick and painless nasal spray
✅ Helps protect your child from flu
✅ Reduces the spread of flu to family, friends and the wider community

📱 Text message booking links will be sent to eligible families over the next week. Please keep an eye on your mobile phone and follow the link in the message to book an appointment.

Children who are older than 3 as of the 1st September 2026 will be invited by their school to have the vaccine.

If you believe your child is eligible and you have not received a text message by the end of next week please contact reception.

Let's help keep our little ones healthy this winter.