Solent View Medical Practice

31/07/2026

Do you know your heart age? ❤️

Your heart age may be older than your actual age depending on factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, weight and lifestyle ⚠️

The NHS Heart Age Tool is a quick way to learn more about your heart health and understand your future risk of conditions like heart disease and stroke 💙

Small healthy changes can make a big difference over time 🚶‍♀️🥗💧

Take a few minutes to check your heart age today 👍

Search: NHS Heart Age Calculator 🔍

29/07/2026

Pregnancy screening tests are offered during pregnancy to help check the health of you and your baby 💙👶

These tests can help identify the chance of certain conditions early on, allowing you to access the right care, support and information throughout your pregnancy 👍

Screening tests offered during pregnancy may include checks for:
• Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome
• sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
• infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis
• physical conditions identified during ultrasound scans 🩺

You’ll also be offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy, including the dating scan and the 20-week screening scan 👶

It’s important to remember that screening tests are your choice. Your midwife or healthcare team will explain each test, what it looks for and what the results may mean so you can decide what feels right for you 💫

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your midwife or maternity team for advice and support 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/screening-tests/

27/07/2026

Have you changed your phone number, address or email recently? Keeping your contact details up to date with your GP practice is really important 💙

Having the correct contact information helps us:
• contact you about appointments or test results
• send important health updates and reminders
• make sure you receive screening invitations and vaccination information
• avoid delays in your care 👍

Incorrect or outdated details can sometimes mean missed appointments, missed messages or difficulty contacting you when needed ⚠️

If your details have changed recently, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make sure your records stay accurate 📞📧🏡

Thank you for helping us keep your information up to date 💙

27/07/2026

🎲 Borrow a Box of Things and bring the fun outdoors!
Looking for free activities to enjoy with family and friends? Borrow a Box of Things or a badminton set packed with games and equipment including frisbees, balls and an egg-and-spoon race kit.
Available to borrow from:
📚 Bridgemary Library
📚 Elson Community Library & Hub
📚 Gosport Discovery Centre
📍 St Matthew's Church, Bridgemary
Perfect for parks, gardens and community get-togethers.
For more information:
🌐 www.loveoutdoors.org.uk
📧 [email protected]

26/07/2026

🧘 Start your Sunday with free outdoor yoga!
Join Park Yoga in Walpole Park for a relaxed, welcoming session in the fresh air. Suitable for all abilities and completely free.
📍 Walpole Park (South), Gosport
📅 Every Sunday
🕤 9:30am–10:30am
📅 Until 13 September 2026
Just bring a yoga mat or towel—no booking required.
Find out more:
🌐 www.parkyoga.co

25/07/2026

What's happening this summer and autumn for Crohns and Colitis?

Big Summer Skip Challenge ☀️ Ready to skip your way through summer? Take on the Big Summer Skip Challenge and help raise vital funds for people living with Crohn's and Colitis. Whether you're skipping solo, with friends or as part of a team, every skip helps support life-changing research, services and campaigning. Find out more and sign up today:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/big-summer-skip-2026

Run 60 Challenge 🏃 Challenge yourself this September! Take on the Run 60 challenge by running 60 miles throughout September while raising money to support everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis. Whether you're an experienced runner or just getting started, every mile makes a difference. Find out more and register:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/run-60-miles-in-september-challenge

Cake & a Cuppa 🧁 Bake. Brew. Make a difference. Gather your friends, family or colleagues for a Cake & a Cuppa fundraiser and help support people living with Crohn's and Colitis. The best part? You can hold your event at any time of the year, making it easy to fit around your schedule. Find out more and download everything you need to get started:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/cake-a-cuppa

25/07/2026

🌱 Grow, connect and improve your wellbeing in the great outdoors.
Our Community Wellbeing Garden Groups are open to everyone—whether you're an experienced gardener or just want to enjoy some fresh air and friendly company.
🌼 Refreshments, gloves and tools are provided—just turn up!
📍 Brune Wellbeing Garden (behind Brune Medical Centre)
🗓 Every Tuesday | ⏰ 10am–12pm
📍 Willow Wellbeing Garden (behind Forton Medical Centre)
🗓 Every Thursday | ⏰ 10am–12pm
🗓 Second Sunday of every month | ⏰ 10am–12pm
Find out more:
🌐 www.loveoutdoors.org.uk

24/07/2026

24/07/2026

Are you getting enough sleep? 😴💙

Sleep debt builds up when you regularly miss out on the amount of sleep your body needs. Even losing a small amount of sleep over time can affect your mood, concentration, energy levels and overall health ⚠️

Poor sleep can also increase your risk of health problems including stress, anxiety, high blood pressure and weight gain 🛌

The Patient Info Sleep Debt Calculator can help you understand how much sleep you may be missing and encourage healthier sleep habits 👍

Good sleep habits can include:
• keeping a regular sleep routine
• reducing screen time before bed
• avoiding caffeine late in the day
• creating a calm sleep environment 🌙

Try the sleep debt calculator here:
https://patient.info/healthy-living/sleep-debt-calculator

23/07/2026

Unfortunately we are still experiencing problems with our phone lines. Our engineers are working hard to rectify the issue and hope to resolve the problem as soon as possible.

If you need to contact us in the meantime please come into the practice.