Houghton Medical Group

08/09/2026

A good night's sleep helps protect us both physically and mentally. Get some sleep education with the free ebook from The Sleep Charity to help you slumber more peacefully 👉 bit.ly/3qzXuXv

08/09/2026

Symptoms of vulval cancer include changes in skin colour, persistent itching, soreness, lumps, or unusual bleeding. You might feel embarrassed to discuss it with your GP, but don't ignore the signs. Early diagnosis saves lives! Learn more from The Eve Appeal 👉 rebrand.ly/i6kqcrw

07/09/2026

Cancer prevention starts with small everyday choices. Keeping to a healthy weight, staying physically active and eating a healthy diet can all help reduce your risk. Early diagnosis saves lives, so don't ignore changes in your body. Read more 👉 rebrand.ly/hmj1npq

07/09/2026

Myeloma blood cancer is three times more common in Black people and often diagnosed at a younger age - so knowing the signs really matters. Symptoms can be easy to miss, like:

🔹 persistent bone pain (especially back or ribs)
🔹 feeling very tired
🔹 frequent infections
🔹 unexplained weight loss

These can be mistaken for something less serious, but you’re not wasting anyone’s time by getting checked. Trust your body and speak to your GP if something isn’t right. Find out more from Myeloma UK 👉 rebrand.ly/o1wspdl

07/09/2026

When your child has been diagnosed with cancer it is a confusing and frightening time. Children's Cancer North can help with the practical side of things with their Parent Pack such as where to park, discounted hotels etc while your child is undergoing treatment. For more information visit childrenscancernorth.org.uk/how-we-help

07/09/2026

A brief overview of the practice’s busy workload in August ☀️:

📆 Appointments attended: 1507
‼️ Appointments failed to attend: 122
🏠 Home visits: 24
☎️ Calls answered: 4160
📞 Calls made: 2489
⏰ Average call queue time: 3m 12s
💻 Econsults submitted: 1032
💊 Prescriptions issued: 3455
👥 New patients registered: 49
✍🏽 Referrals completed: 289

Thank you to our amazing team, both clinical and admin who work behind the scenes to support our patients every day 🌟

Thank you to our patients for your continued patience and support 🌟

06/09/2026

Having issues with the NHS App? 📲

If you are experiencing any problems with the NHS App, such as error messages or difficulty accessing your account, please click the link below to access NHS App support and troubleshooting guidance.

Please note: If you change your address with the surgery, you may be disconnected from the NHS App. If this happens, you will need to reapply for access.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/ 👈🏻

Find out how to use the NHS App and how to get support if you are having problems.

06/09/2026

The signs of kidney cancer can be vague, and sometimes there are no symptoms. That's why awareness is so important. Learn more from 👉 rebrand.ly/316b46 and don't hesitate to visit your GP if you have any concerns.

02/09/2026

Be aware of the common symptoms of childhood cancer, such as headaches that don't go away, being sick, constant tiredness and persistent pain. If you notice any of these signs, contact your GP immediately.
Early diagnosis saves lives.

28/08/2026

📞 Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk ‼️