Hungerford Medical Centre

12/05/2026

💙 International Nurses Day
Today we celebrate International Nurses Day, a day dedicated to recognising the incredible work of nurses across the world, and especially our NHS nurses who care for patients every day in hospitals, GP surgeries, community settings, and beyond.

Nurses are at the heart of the NHS, providing clinical expertise, compassionate care, and vital support to patients of all ages. They play a key role in promoting health, preventing illness, supporting recovery, and improving wellbeing.

Did you know?
• There are over 700,000 registered nurses and midwives in the UK, with thousands working in primary care and community health.
• NHS nurses deliver care that ranges from routine check-ups and vaccinations to specialist care for complex conditions, supporting patients and families every step of the way.
• Their work is essential to patient safety, health outcomes, and keeping the NHS running every day.
On this day, we want to thank all NHS nurses for their dedication, resilience, and compassion, especially after the challenges of recent years. Your work saves lives and strengthens communities across the country.

💡 How you can show appreciation:
• Say thank you to a nurse in your life or community.
• Support local NHS initiatives and campaigns.
• Share posts celebrating nurses on social media to raise awareness of their vital work.

Let’s take a moment today to honour and thank our NHS nurses for everything they do. 💙

08/05/2026

🚑 Need quick medical advice but it’s not an emergency? NHS 111 can help!
If you need urgent care but it’s not life-threatening, NHS 111 is your first stop for advice, guidance, and support. They can help you understand your symptoms, manage your health at home, or direct you to the right service nearby.

💡 How NHS 111 works?
• Online symptom checker: Answer simple questions and get advice on the right care for you.
• Self-care guidance: Learn how to manage minor health issues or use medications safely at home.
• Find the right appointment: NHS 111 can help you access a GP, pharmacy, or urgent treatment centre quickly.
• Speak to a clinician: If needed, NHS 111 can connect you to a nurse, doctor, or paramedic for further guidance.

⚠️ Important: NHS 111 is for urgent concerns that are not life-threatening. If it is an emergency, always call 999.

🔗 Use NHS 111 online or find out more: https://111.nhs.uk/

💙 Stay informed, get the right care, and look after your health, quickly and safely!

07/05/2026

💚 Cervical Screening Saves Lives! 💡
If you have a cervix, regular cervical screening is one of the most important ways to protect your health: Cervical screening is generally offered every 5 years for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.
Cervical screening checks for early changes in the cervix, including high-risk HPV (Human Papillomavirus), which can lead to cervical cancer.

Early detection means problems can be treated before they become serious.

🩺 Why attend your screening?
• Detect HPV that may cause cervical cancer.
• Identify early changes that can be treated quickly.
• Quick, simple, and can make a huge difference to your long-term health.

If you’ve been invited, don’t delay, attending is a proactive step for your wellbeing.

🔗 Learn more about cervical screening and what to expect: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

04/05/2026

Please note that we are closed today for the May Bank Holiday.

If you need urgent medical advice, please call NHS 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

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01/05/2026

26/04/2026

Avoid missing your NHS appointments by making a quick change to your NHS App settings.

Follow these quick steps to turn on notifications in your NHS App and stay on top of appointments, messages and reminders from your GP

14/04/2026

🎀 Breast Cancer - Early Detection Saves Lives 🎀

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK:
➡️ 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed in their lifetime.
➡️ Most cases are in women over 50, but younger women can also be affected.

Breast screening can save lives, it detects cancer before it can be seen or felt, when it’s easier to treat.

💬 Have you received a breast screening invitation?
✔️ Don’t delay.
✔️ Don’t ignore it.
✔️ Attend your appointment.

Early detection gives you the best chance of successful treatment. Share this message, it could save a life. 💗

20/03/2026

Meningitis B

There are 2 vaccinations available currently -Meningitis ACWY given at 14-15 years old in high school (usually Year 9) and Meningitis B in under 2 year olds, unless children have special conditions such as no spleen they cannot have over the age of 2 years under CURRENT guidance.

If you are concerned your child has not had Meningitis B vaccine and under the age 2 or other routine childhood vaccines such as Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) and Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) then you can ring reception to make enquiries.

If your child is OVER 2 years of age under CURRENT guidance we CANNOT vaccinate with Meningitis B vaccine as we have strict guidance to follow. IF there is local risk the UKHSA will give us new guidance based on the risk and instruct us who requires vaccination. We will respond if UKHSA advises us of any updates and act accordingly.

You can check for updates on the UKHSA website as they are updating their blog regularly with up to date information

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes information on MenB and this outbreak, what to do if you are affected and where you can get antibiotics and who is being offered a vaccine.

16/03/2026

Have you just started University and under 25?
Make sure you've had your free MenACWY vaccine!
Vaccines are available so protect yourself and book today.
Unsure wether you've had yours? Contact us via triage and we can check ✔️