Eastgate Medical Group

23/06/2026

Over 75 Health Checks​ ...

If you are 75+ years of age, have not had a consultation within the last twelve-month period, and would like a general check-up; you can request an annual health check.​

Book by phoning the surgery or submitting a triage request​ on our website. https://www.eastgatemedicalgroup.co.uk/

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What is included in the annual over-75 health check?​

- More general than the national NHS Health Check​

- A review of your overall health, including any concerns you may have.​

- Discussion of your lifestyle, such as diet, exercise, and alcohol consumption.​

- Relevant health screenings, which may include tests for blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes.​

- Providing information about local services and support that could benefit you.

12/06/2026

Are you a carer?

A carer is a person of any age (including children) who provides unpaid support to a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who couldn’t get by without their help. This could be due to old age, frailty, physical disability, learning disability, neurodivergence, a serious health condition, mental ill health, alcohol or substance misuse, or any other reason. Parents of children who are disabled or who have a serious health condition are also considered to be carers.

The most recent UK census in 2021 showed that there are 5.8 million unpaid carers in the UK, 1.7 million of whom are providing 50 hours of unpaid care per week or more.

Eastgate Medical Group would like to increase the number of people on our carers’ register so that we can look after you better.

For more information, and to let us know if you are a carer, please follow the link below.

A carer is a person of any age (including children) who provides unpaid support to a partner, relative, friend or neighbour who couldn’t get by without their help. This could be due to old age…

29/05/2026

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP practice!

The veteran friendly accreditation scheme supports practices to deliver the best possible care for patients who have served in the armed forces.

This service is also available for immediate family members of veterans.

If you have servied in the UK Armed Forces and are not registered with us as a veteran, please let the Practice know so we can ensure you are getting the best possible care.

Please speak to the Practice if you would like some more information regarding this.

27/05/2026

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week 2026: 25 – 31 May 2026.

Type 2 Diabetes prevention week is a joint campaign between NHS England and Diabetes UK. Type 2 diabetes is nobody's fault. But it’s a serious condition that can impact your health significantly if it’s left untreated.

Check your risk via the Diabetes UK Know Your Risk tool:
https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/

21/05/2026

May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.

Blood in your urine is the most common sign of bladder cancer.

If you notice something that doesn’t feel right, even once, get it checked by your GP. It may turn out to be nothing, but it’s worth making sure. Early diagnosis can make a real difference.

For more information visit the ABC UK website at www.actionbladdercanceruk.org.

18/05/2026

Its 💜

Stroke Awareness Month takes place every May to raise awareness of the devastating impact of stroke. It also highlights the importance of providing vital support for stroke survivors and those who care for them. This year, the Stroke Assosiation are asking you to Make May Purple, so we can support more people affected by stroke.

For more informtion, and to donate, please use the link below.
https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-awareness-month

15/05/2026

We are recruiting!

Eastgate Medical Group is recruiting a Medical Administrator Apprentice to assist our administration team.

Advert here:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000030148

If you, or anyone you know, is interested in this position please apply on the link above.

We look forwared to hearing from all applicants! 👩‍⚕️

We’ve introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England.

11/09/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.
Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.
You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.
Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/.../refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy.../

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. If you or someone you know are feeling low or having thoughts of su***de, you can speak to a Samaritan who will listen. You can find their contact information on their website www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

08/09/2025

Order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App.

You can easily send orders when it's convenient for you, without having to wait in a phone queue.

You can also change your nominated pharmacy at any time.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-app