Henfield Medical Centre

12/08/2026

Are you a Carer for a family member or a friend?

Take some time for yourself at this FREE Carers Wellbeing Event on 9th September at Henfield Leisure Centre between 10am-2pm

Enjoy a positive day focused on you and your wellbeing. Unwind and discover the support available to you. Activities include: massages, mini health checks, guided crafts, social sports like pickle ball and indoor bowls, gentle exercise classes and refreshments!

Booking is essential! Book via https://tinyurl.com/y68t5rfs

10/08/2026

Did you spot us at the Small Dole Village Fayre on Saturday? ☀️🍦

We had a fantastic day in the sunshine, chatting with patients, meeting local families, and being part of our wonderful community. 😎

As well as answering your questions, we took blood pressure readings, tested your reflexes, and challenged you to identify some of the bones in the body (Bone Jovi was exhausted after a busy afternoon!😅)

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello – we loved seeing you! 🥰

03/08/2026

🚫 Please help us reduce missed appointments 🚫

Our number of Did Not Attend (DNA) appointments is continuing to increase. Unfortunately, every missed appointment is time that could have been offered to another patient who needs to be seen.

If you are unable to attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible by either:
✅ Cancelling via the link in your appointment reminder message, or
📞 Calling the surgery, selecting appointments then option 1 to leave a voicemail to cancel.

Missing appointments without telling us is not acceptable. By cancelling in advance you help us offer that appointment to another patient and reduce waiting times for everyone.

Even if it's only a few hours before your appointment, please cancel if you can no longer attend.

Thank you for helping us make the best use of NHS appointments and ensuring more patients can access the care they need.

27/07/2026

Many women continue Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) beyond the age of 60 and for more than 10 years. There is no age at which HRT must automatically stop, but it is important to review your treatment every year.

Please remember to:
💗 Check your breasts regularly and attend breast screening when invited.
💗 Report any unexpected vaginal bleeding to your GP promptly.
💗 Attend your annual HRT review.

Every woman's situation is different, and we will support you to make the decision that is right for you.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your HRT before your next review, please submit an Admin Rapid Health request via our website https://www.henfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk/rapid-health--appointments

23/07/2026

💊👩‍⚕Due to staff sickness, our in-house dispensary will be operating at reduced opening hours TODAY (24/07)

The dispensary will be open:
10:00am – 12:00pm
3:00pm – 6:00pm

Please do not attend outside of these times, as the dispensary will be closed. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

19/07/2026

Don't drink caffeine before your blood test or blood pressure readings as it'll affect the results! Try to avoid caffeine for 8–12 hours before your test.

Just because the drink has water in, doesn't mean it's ok to have before your test.

17/07/2026

🚩The NHS Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag:
• Removes barriers for patients with disabilities
• It is immediately visible to staff when the patient's record is opened.
• Ensures that details of impairments and other key information are shared consistently across the NHS services
• It can help to reduce stress for the patient, those treating them and for carers, knowing that we already know the adjustments required

🦻🧑‍🦽‍⚠Examples of Reasonable Adjustments:
• Providing BSL interpreters, hearing loops, or information in Easy Read or large print formats.
• Guaranteeing wheelchair access, providing low-light or low-noise spaces, and enabling home visits when necessary.
• Severe needle or blood phobia or anxiety in clinical settings

Use the picture to find out how to inform us!

16/07/2026

🦠 From 20th July 2026 - 31st March 2027, community pharmacies will be offering the MenB vaccination to the following cohorts:

💉 Individuals born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008 (current Year 13 students) can book their MenB vaccination through the NHS national booking service, ahead of appointments becoming available at participating community pharmacies from Monday 20 July 2026. Eligible students are being contacted via the NHS App, text, or letter, depending on contact details held by the NHS. However, they do not need to wait if they are eligible.
💉 Under 25s (born on or after 21 July 2001) who are entering Higher Education or Residential Further Education (HERFE) for the first time in Autumn 2026. This cohort will not receive an invitation from the NHS but can self-refer and get a vaccination at a participating pharmacy.

A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from late July. Who can get it?

✅ All current year 13 students

✅ Under 25s starting university or moving into halls of residence for the first time this autumn

Anyone eligible will be able to book an appointment online or via walk-in at participating pharmacy. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/MenBVaccine_3CqDq

16/07/2026

⚠️Our Surgery is CLOSED on THURSDAY 16th JULY from 12:30 onwards for essential staff training. There will be no appointments in the afternoon.

If your call is urgent, please call the urgent GP service providing clinical cover on 01293 698088 or 111. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please hang up and dial 999

If you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website or your local pharmacy. If you are calling for test results or chasing a prescription, please call back or submit a Rapid Health request when we reopen on Friday 17th July

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. This is part of the Coastal West Sussex Commissioning Groups training programme for primary care.