Riverside Family Practice

14/08/2026

📱 Need to contact us? Skip the queue!

Remember, you can use our AccuRx online triage to request an appointment or contact the practice, no waiting on the phone! 💻

💙 Need help using it?
If you’re elderly, struggle with online forms, or don’t have access to the internet, our reception team can help you complete the form.

We’re here to make accessing the practice as easy as possible for everyone. 😊

13/08/2026

With temperatures peaking today, make sure you take sensible precautions to stay safe:

- keep hydrated
- avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
- wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes
- check in on older or vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours

11/08/2026

11/08/2026

Have you noticed a change that is unusual for you?

It might be unexplained pain, a new lump, blood in your poo or p*e, or losing weight without trying.

Most symptoms are not caused by cancer, but it is important to get them checked. Listen to your body and contact your GP.

Don’t chance it. Check it.

30/07/2026

🧸 Introducing Our New Children's Corner! 🌈

We're delighted to share another new addition to Riverside Family Practice, our Children's Corner! 💙

We know that visiting the GP can sometimes feel a little daunting for our younger patients, so we've created a small space to help keep little minds occupied while they're waiting for their appointment.

From colourful educational posters to our fun animal alphabet, we hope it provides a little distraction and makes visits to the practice a more positive experience for children and their families. 🦁🦒🐧

This is just the beginning too! We're hoping to add even more bits and bobs over the coming weeks to make our Children's area even more engaging and enjoyable for our younger patients, so keep an eye out for new additions! 🎨📚🧩

Creating a welcoming environment for all of our patients is important to us, and we're always looking for ways to make the practice a friendly and comfortable place to visit.

We'd love to hear your ideas too! If there's something you'd like to see in our Children's Corner, let us know in the comments. 💚

28/07/2026

💙 Supporting Mental Health, One Step at a Time 💙

We've recently refreshed our Mental Health & Wellbeing Notice Board here at Riverside Family Practice.

We know that looking after your mental wellbeing is just as important as looking after your physical health, and sometimes even small reminders can make a difference. That's why we've included helpful information on topics such as:

🦋 Positive self-talk
🧠 Understanding the "happiness chemicals" and how to boost them naturally
🌿 Grounding techniques for times of stress or anxiety
💙 Simple breathing exercises
✨ Everyday wellbeing tips and self-care reminders

Whether you're visiting us for an appointment or simply passing through our waiting room, we hope this board offers a moment of encouragement, reassurance, or a helpful tip to take away with you.

As part of our ongoing efforts to make the practice a welcoming and supportive space for everyone, we'll continue updating our notice boards with useful information and resources.

Take a look next time you're in the practice, and let us know what you'd like to see featured in the future! 💚