Lache Health Centre

04/09/2026

There isn’t a completely safe amount of alcohol you can drink, but you are at lower risk of harm if you drink 14 units or less a week.

Tracking your units helps you stay in control.

More info: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/calculating-alcohol-units/

03/09/2026

We are rolling out our NHS flu clinic invites over the next couple of days. We will be holding our clinics here at the Lache health centre over September & October.

Eligible patients will receive an invite via text message or by post. If you have received a text, you can book your appointment via the link attached➡️📱

Please note, children aged 4yrs-15yrs will receive their flu vaccine in school, and not at the doctors surgery.

For more information about the flu vaccine and who's eligible, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

03/09/2026

📢 IMPORTANT – OUR TELEPHONE SYSTEM HAS CHANGED!

From today, we will be introducing a new telephone message and system at the surgery.

☎️ When you call us, you will now have different options for different types of requests, helping us direct your call to the most appropriate service.

Please listen carefully to the options before making your selection and choose the option that best matches your reason for calling.

We hope this new system will help us manage calls more efficiently and get you to the right service as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we introduce this change. 💙

02/09/2026

🎒 Back to School 🎒
As children head back to school, it's normal to experience a mix of excitement, nerves, and big emotions. Returning to routines can take time, so be kind to yourselves and remember that every child will settle at their own pace.
✅ Get back into regular sleep routines
✅ Allow extra time for busy mornings
✅ Talk about any worries and celebrate the positives
✅ Remember, it's okay if the transition takes a little time
Wishing all children, families, and school staff a happy, successful, and positive start to the new school year! 🌟📚✏️

It’s September, that means starting school! 🎒

We’re wishing all children, but especially those starting Reception, a brilliant year ahead. ✨

Starting school is a big milestone, but it's the small, everyday moments, like getting dressed independently, sharing, getting along with others and being able to talk about how they are feeling, that will give them the confidence to settle in at school.

Remember, you can visit Best Start in Life for advice and tips that will help your child feel prepared for school. Or speak to the school or visit a Best Start Family Hub if you have any worries.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/preparing-for-school/

02/09/2026

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month. Swipe to learn the key symptoms of the five gynaecological cancers, so you know what to look out for.

You know your body better than anyone. Knowing what’s normal for you can help you spot when something changes.

Having any of these symptoms does not mean you definitely have cancer, but it’s important to get checked by a GP.

Visit the Cancer research UK website for all the information you need about Gynaecological cancers and how they are treated⬇️

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/womens-cancer

02/09/2026

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer, so it’s important to take up your invitation when it arrives.

If you’ve missed your cervical screening, the NHS may invite you to take a HPV self-test instead. If invited, you can order a kit, take your sample at home or somewhere private, and return it free by post.

You can’t opt in to HPV self-testing – if you’re eligible, the NHS will contact you.

More info ➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-testing-kits-for-lifesaving-checks-against-cervical-cancer

01/09/2026

Please see below the latest poster sent from the Long Covid support group, about their September In-person peer support group meetings⬇️

01/09/2026

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

If you're unsure, see our advice on when a child should be kept at home.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

01/09/2026

📢 IMPORTANT – OUR TELEPHONE SYSTEM IS CHANGING

From 3rd September, we will be introducing a new telephone message and system at the surgery.

☎️ When you call us, you will now have different options for different types of requests, helping us direct your call to the most appropriate service.

Please listen carefully to the options before making your selection and choose the option that best matches your reason for calling.

We hope this new system will help us manage calls more efficiently and get you to the right service as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we introduce this change. 💙

31/08/2026

❗❗Please be aware that the surgery will be closed today due to Bank holiday. If you need urgent medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS111 by calling 111 or using NHS 111 online service.
For a medical emergency, please call 999 or attend A&E.
Our normal service will resume when surgery reopens.

Thank you - Lache Health Centre