Red Lion Surgery

31/08/2026

Red Lion Surgery will be closed on Monday 31st August.

We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 1st September.

For urgent medical advice while we are closed contact NHS 111

14/07/2026

If you're aged 17 or 18 or starting university or eligible residential further education this autumn, you may be eligible for the MenB vaccine.

Two doses are essential for protection.

Find out more http://nhs.uk/book-menb

14/07/2026

If you remember Scott and Charlene's Neighbours wedding, the NHS bowel cancer screening kit is especially for you.

If you're aged 50 to 74, the NHS will send you a free bowel cancer screening kit every two years. It only takes a few minutes to complete at home and could help detect bowel cancer before symptoms appear.

When your kit arrives, don't put it on the side and forget about it. Complete it and send it back. It could save your life.

ℹ️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

25/06/2026

Hot conditions can affect medicines and how well they work.

It’s easy to forget that medicines left in the heat – in cars, bags, or on sunny windowsills – might not work properly when you need them.

If you are taking long-term medication, it is important to double check how your medication reacts with the intense heat and follow these tips to avoid any issues.

Find out more information here. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dont-let-this-heatwave-affect-your-medicines-three-important-tips-from-the-mhra

24/06/2026

Babies are more at risk of dehydration in hot weather.

It’s really important that if you notice any signs of dehydration, you contact your GP or call 111.

https://nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

24/06/2026

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

23/06/2026

23/05/2026

Red Lion Surgery will be closed on Monday 25th May.

We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 26th May.

For urgent medical advice while we are closed contact NHS 111

21/05/2026

It's now easier than ever to check, record or update your organ donation decision.

Just open the NHS App...

Right now, 8,200+ people are on the transplant waiting list, the highest number on record. And 9 in 10 families say yes to donation when they know it was what their loved one wanted.

A simple tap could make all the difference.

1) Open the NHS App.
2) Tap the banner on the homepage or go to your account settings and take a minute to record your wishes.
3) Sit back and relax.

It could be the most important thing you do today.

20/05/2026

Dementia Action Week is all about focusing on raising awareness and urging for better support and research

On the 21st May we are hosting an event where you will be able to speak to a professional about signs and symptoms of dementia that you or a loved one may be experiencing 🧡

🕐10am - 3pm
📍St Giles Hospice reception, Whittington

Come along for a chat, no need to book!