Voyager Family Health

07/08/2026

Not sure where to turn for advice?

ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service - send a text and get expert advice from healthcare professionals. Sleep, solid foods, toileting, wellbeing, relationships, anxiety and more.

Parent of a 0-5-year-old: 07520 615720
Parent of a 5-19-year-old: 07507 332417
Young person aged 11-19: 07507 332160

Open Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.

healthforunder5s.co.uk | healthforkids.co.uk | healthforteens.co.uk

20/07/2026

📱Your cervical screening results are now on the NHS App!

If you've recently had a cervical screening test, your results will now appear on the NHS App first - so make sure notifications are turned on!

If you don't view your results within 72 hours, a letter will be sent to your registered address with your test results. For results requiring a colposcopy referral, a letter will be sent after 24 hours as an extra precaution. 💙

Download the NHS app at nhs.uk/nhs-app 📱

16/07/2026

15/07/2026

Why does my GP surgery text me? 📱

To help us respond to your requests as quickly as possible, our clinical team may sometimes send you a text message.

It lets us gather information, share advice, and avoid delays caused by missed calls — so you get the care you need, sooner.

10/07/2026

It's UV Safety Month ☀️

Enjoying the sunshine? Three quick ways to protect your skin:

🧴 SPF 30+ with a 4–5 star UVA rating — re-apply every 2 hours
🌳 Seek shade between 11am and 3pm
👒 Cover up with a hat, clothing and sunglasses

06/07/2026

It's Alcohol Awareness Week (6–12 July) 🍷

This year's theme is Alcohol and Me - a chance to pause and think honestly about the role alcohol plays in your life, without judgement.

It's easy for a drink to become part of the background of everyday life - weekends, catching up with friends, unwinding after work - often without us noticing how much it's crept up.

If you're curious where you stand, Alcohol Change UK's free, confidential 2-minute quiz is a good place to start 👇
🔗 alcoholchange.org.uk/check-your-drinking

03/07/2026

Here's what we spoke about in our recent PPG meeting. 👇

Want to share feedback or get involved?

Contact: [email protected]

29/06/2026

Are you 75 or over? You could be eligible for a free RSV vaccine 💉

RSV is a serious lung infection that sends thousands of older people to hospital every year - but it's preventable. One vaccine offers protection for several years.

25/06/2026

Child drownings increase during hot weather. Recent reports from last month’s UK heatwave suggest that over a dozen children and young people lost their lives in water-related incidents, highlighting how quickly risks can escalate when temperatures rise and more children are around water.

The HSCP Water Safety Toolkit for parents and carers offers simple, practical advice to help families stay safe, including:

* Everyday risks at home – including bath time safety and garden hazards
* Staying safe outdoors – such as the beach, around rivers and in open water
* Practical safety advice – including the Water Safety Code and how to “Float to Live”
* Age-specific guidance – for babies, young children, older children and teenagers
What to do in an emergency – including simple first aid steps and where to find further support

Small actions - like close supervision, choosing safe places to swim and talking regularly with children - can make a big difference.

Please take a moment to read and share the Water Safety Toolkit through the link in comments and two videos designed for either younger or older children to help keep them safe.

Always Follow the Water Safety Code!

25/06/2026

Did you know patients can have a direct say in how their GP practice is run? 💡

We're looking for patients to join our Patient Participation Group (PPG) - a small group who meet every couple of months to share feedback and help shape your local GP practice. No experience needed, just your voice! 📢