Brampton Medical Practice

29/10/2026

🍂 Child Nasal Flu Vaccinations Available 🍂

Has your child not yet had their nasal flu vaccine?

If your child is aged 2 or 3 years, or aged 4 years and not yet in school, please contact our main reception team to book an appointment.

📞 Ask for a "Baby Immunisations" appointment for your child's nasal flu vaccination by calling reception 0169772551

The nasal spray is quick, painless and helps protect your child from flu this winter.

27/10/2026

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October is - an important reminder to be aware of changes in your breasts or chest, and to know when to seek medical advice.

Changes can include a lump or thickened area, a change in size or shape, dimpling or changes to the skin, ni**le changes or unexpected discharge.

Not every change is a sign of cancer, but it's important not to ignore something that's new or unusual for you. If you notice a change, contact your GP practice. You don't need to wait for your next breast screening appointment. 💚💙

Find out more about the symptoms of breast cancer and what to look out for on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-in-women/symptoms-of-breast-cancer-in-women/

& Special shout out to Healthworks for their excellent poster 🙌🏼

27/10/2026

Very grateful to Brampton Pharmacy for support to our patients and practice 👍

26/10/2026

🤔 Got an itch? A little problem?

✅ Think Pharmacy First

Your local pharmacy can assess and treat 12 common conditions, including sore throats, ear infections, sinusitis, shingles, impetigo, infected insect bites and uncomplicated UTIs in women.

💊 If appropriate, pharmacists can provide prescription medicines without the need for a GP appointment.

🏥 Get the right care, in the right place, first time.

🔎 Search NHS Pharmacy First to find out more.

24/10/2026

Some of you may have met Laura at our monthly meetings. Laura is a Community Co-Researcher, working as part of a partnership between Cumbria CVS and the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration, and is exploring the factors that influence health outcomes and wider wellbeing within communities across the Cumberland area.

Laura is researching the possible barriers the physically disabled face when participating in physical activity. She is interested to hear from people with physical disabilities who are willing to chat to her further about this, it doesn’t matter how active you currently are. It will involve a 20-30 minute informal interview about physical activity and what barriers you face, or have overcome, when participating in physical activity.

This research is a chance to be a voice and be heard. The outcomes of the research will go to various organisations throughout Cumbria and offer understanding and implement change. Laura was somebody who was once very active, and then became disabled two years ago, She understands the barriers we face every day.

If you, or anyone you know of, would like to discuss this further, or be part of this research please do get in touch with Laura via [email protected]

Closing date is to get involved is Friday 30 October.

24/10/2026

⏰ Clock reminder ⏰

☀️ Vitamin D reminder☀️

22/10/2026

💙Great video💙

We are fortunate to have the excellent solway clinic close to us that supports our local community.

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/locations/solway-clinic

22/10/2026

👋 Please join us in celebrating Dr Jade! 🎉

Many of our patients will already know Dr Jade (pronounced Jah-day). She first joined Brampton Medical Practice in 2023 at the beginning of her GP training. She returned to the practice in February this year.

Since joining us, Dr Jade has become a valued member of our team and has spent the last nine months caring for patients in our local community. During her time in Brampton, she has built strong relationships with many patients and received lots of positive feedback for her kind and compassionate approach to care.

One of the things Dr Jade enjoys most about working in general practice is the opportunity to work together with patients to find the best ways to support their health and wellbeing.

Outside of medicine, Dr Jade has a creative side and a real passion for interior design. She also loves spending quality time with her family, especially making lovely memories and enjoying little adventures with her little one. 🏡✨

It's been a pleasure having Dr Jade as part of the Brampton team and she is grateful for the warm welcome she has received from both colleagues and patients throughout her training.

We're delighted that Dr Jade will continue her journey with Brampton Medical Practice as she nears the completion of her GP training and we look forward to supporting her in the next stage of her career. 💙

Please join us in celebrating Dr Jade and sharing a warm message in the comments below! 👏😊

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21/10/2026

🦷 Did You Know?

If you have an urgent dental problem and can't get an appointment with your usual NHS dentist, Carlisle has an Urgent Dental Access Centre.

📍 4 Wavell Drive, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA1 2SE

📞 To book an appointment, call Dental Direct: 01228 603900

✅ Adults and children
✅ Urgent dental care
❌ Not for routine check-ups

Please contact the service before attending, as appointments are limited.

📢 Please share and help spread the word across our community! 💙

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20/10/2026

💙 International Infection Prevention Week 💙

This week we're highlighting some simple ways we can all help reduce the spread of infection and protect our patients, staff and wider community.

🧼 Clean hands save lives
Please remember to wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use the alcohol hand gel available in the surgery.

📞 Chickenpox? Sickness and diarrhoea?
If your child has suspected chickenpox, or if you or your child has vomiting and diarrhoea, please contact the practice for advice before attending the surgery where possible. This helps us reduce the spread of infection and protect vulnerable patients. If you have sickness and diarrhoea, please remain symptom-free for 48 hours before attending the surgery where possible.

😷 Respiratory symptoms
If you need to attend the surgery while experiencing a cough, sore throat, cold, flu-like symptoms or other respiratory illness, wearing a face mask is appreciated, although not mandatory. This helps protect vulnerable patients and our healthcare team.

🤧 Catch it, Bin it, Kill it
Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, dispose of it promptly and clean your hands afterwards.

💉 Stay up to date with vaccinations
Vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you from serious illness.

Thank you for helping us keep our surgery a safe environment for everyone. Together, small actions can make a big difference.

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💙This week is International Infection Prevention Week!

Simple steps can make a big difference in keeping you and your loved ones safe. Some key ways you can help prevent infections include:

• Effective handwashing with soap and water - this can destroy viruses like norovirus, along with other harmful germs. Make sure to wash your hands regularly.
• If you have flu symptoms, or are generally feeling unwell, please don't visit your loved ones in hospital as they are more vulnerable and a virus is more serious for those who are already unwell. It also helps to keep our staff well.
• It is also important to avoid visiting a ward with an outbreak if you are immunocompromised.
• Vaccination remains the most effective way to protect yourself and those around you so if you are eligible, please take up the flu vaccination. If you are not eligible on the NHS, many local pharmacies offer flu vaccinations.

Thank you for your help in keeping you and your loved ones safe.