Crown House Surgery

13/08/2026

🚽 Is your child preparing to start school?

Toilet training is an important milestone, but it doesn’t need to happen all at once. Small, consistent steps can help your child feel more confident and prepared. ⭐

Step one is simply to explain what is happening. If your child still uses nappies or pull-ups, talk to them about starting to use the toilet instead. Choose calm moments to practise, keep the conversation positive and remember that every child learns at their own pace. 💜

Swipe through the posters for helpful tips.

For trusted NHS advice and the full five steps to potty training, visit:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/toddler/potty-training-your-child/

You can also speak to your health visitor if you need further advice or support.

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

🌿 Monday Reminders from the Surgery 🌿

A few friendly reminders as we start a new week 💙

📞 Need an appointment? Please contact the surgery as early as possible if you need medical advice or an appointment.

💊 Running low on medication? Remember to order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time and allow for processing.

📱 Keep your details up to date – if you’ve changed your phone number, address or email recently, please let us know.

❌ Can’t make your appointment? Please cancel it so we can offer the slot to another patient.

🩺 Waiting for results? Please follow the advice given by the clinician or surgery team about when and how to check them.

💙 And finally, thank you for your patience and kindness towards our team. We’re here to help and appreciate your support.

Wishing all of our patients a lovely week ahead! 🌸

07/08/2026

🌞 Happy Friday, everyone! 🌞

As another busy week comes to an end, we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our patients for your patience, kindness, and understanding while we've been looking after our community 💙

A special thank you also goes to our amazing practice team, who have worked incredibly hard throughout another very busy week. 👏🏥

With a warm weekend ahead, please remember to:

☀️ Stay hydrated
🧴 Wear sunscreen
🧢 Keep cool where possible
👵👶 Check in on elderly relatives, neighbours, and those who may be more vulnerable to the heat

We hope you all have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable weekend. 🌸🌿

If you need urgent medical advice while we're closed, please use NHS 111 online or call 111. In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999. 🚑

We'll be back and ready to help when we reopen on Monday. Take care, stay safe, and enjoy the sunshine! 🌼😎💙

05/08/2026

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Please bear with us today as we are experiencing staff shortages. This means our phone lines and reception are likely to be much busier than usual.

Our team is working as quickly as possible to answer your calls and help everyone, so we kindly ask for your patience and understanding.

If your enquiry isn't urgent, please consider calling back tomorrow or using our online services where available. This will help us prioritise patients who need us most.

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding - we really do appreciate your support.

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05/08/2026

💚 Wellbeing Wednesday 💚

Taking care of your wellbeing doesn't always have to mean making big changes. Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference.

Which of these helps you unwind the most?

👍 Going for a walk 🚶

❤️ Spending time with family or friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🥰 Reading a book or watching your favourite TV programme 📚📺

😮 Listening to music or a podcast 🎵🎧

😂 Something completely different!

React with the emoji that best matches your answer, then tell us in the comments what helps you look after your wellbeing. 💬

Your ideas might inspire someone else to try something new this week. 💚

04/08/2026

🚴 Cycle to Work Day – Thursday 6 August 2026 🚴

Cycle to Work Day is taking place on Thursday 6 August, and it's the perfect opportunity to swap four wheels for two and enjoy the benefits of cycling.

Whether you cycle all the way to work, ride part of your journey, or simply get out for a bike ride during the day, every mile can make a positive difference to your health and the environment.

Regular cycling can help to:
🚲 Improve heart health
💚 Boost your mood and reduce stress
💪 Increase fitness and strength
⚖️ Support a healthy weight
🌍 Reduce your carbon footprint

If you're planning to take part, don't forget to stay safe:
🪖 Wear a properly fitted helmet.
💡 Use lights and reflective clothing if visibility is poor.
🚦 Follow the Highway Code and be aware of other road users.

Why not give it a go this Cycle to Work Day? Small changes to your daily routine can have a big impact on your health and wellbeing.

03/08/2026

💙 Be Kind to Our Team 💙

Our reception and clinical teams are here to help every patient receive the care they need.

We understand that being unwell or waiting for an appointment can be frustrating, but we ask everyone to treat our staff with kindness, patience and respect.

A friendly conversation goes a long way, and we appreciate your support in creating a safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff alike.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

31/07/2026

📱 Have You Downloaded the NHS App?

The NHS App makes it easier to manage your healthcare from your phone or tablet.

You can:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions
✔️ View your GP health record (where available)
✔️ Check appointments
✔️ Access NHS services

If you haven't already, why not download the NHS App and see how it can help you manage your healthcare more easily?

27/07/2026

💙 Do you care for someone living with dementia? 💙

You don't have to do it alone.

We're pleased to share details of a FREE 7-week support programme for unpaid carers, starting Wednesday 14th October at Retford Primary Care Centre.

The sessions are designed to help carers better understand dementia, provide practical advice from experts, answer your questions, and offer the opportunity to meet others in a similar situation in a relaxed and supportive environment. Refreshments are provided, and respite care may be available (subject to suitability).

📅 Every Wednesday, 14th October – 25th November
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Retford Primary Care Centre

📞 Booking is essential. To reserve your place or find out more, call 0115 978 6133 or 07513 856647, or email [email protected].

Please share this post with anyone who may benefit from this valuable support. 💙