Park Medical Centre

14/08/2026

📣 PLEASE CHECK YOUR CONTACT DETAILS 📣

NHS England is contacting some patients by letter to ask them to confirm that they are still living at the address registered with their GP surgery. 🏠✉️

If you receive a letter, please check your details and let us know if anything has changed. 📱🏡

Have you recently:
🏠 Moved house?
📱 Changed your mobile number?
📧 Changed your contact details?

Keeping your details up to date helps make sure we can contact you and that you receive important information. 💙

📞 Contact Park Medical Centre to update your details:
01538 399152

Thank you for helping us keep your records up to date. 💙

14/08/2026

Wondering when your baby might arrive? 👶💙

The NHS Due Date Calculator can give you an estimated due date based on the first day of your last menstrual period 📅

While only a small number of babies arrive exactly on their due date, knowing your estimated due date can help you plan for appointments, prepare for your baby's arrival and understand your pregnancy timeline better 👍

Your due date may be adjusted later based on your dating scan, which usually takes place between 10 and 14 weeks of pregnancy 🩺

Remember, every pregnancy is different and babies can arrive before or after their estimated due date 💫

If you think you may be pregnant or have questions about your pregnancy, speak to your midwife, GP or maternity team for support 💙

Try the NHS Due Date Calculator here:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/finding-out/due-date-calculator/

12/08/2026

As temperatures rise, it's important to know the signs of hyperthermia and heat-related illness ☀️💙

Hyperthermia happens when your body becomes too hot and struggles to cool itself down. If left untreated, it can become serious and may require medical attention ⚠️

Signs to watch for include:
• Dizziness or feeling light-headed 😵
• Muscle cramps 💪
• Swollen feet or ankles 👣
• Feeling sick, weak or unusually tired 🤒
• A rapid pulse or fast heartbeat ❤️

You can help reduce your risk by:
• Drinking plenty of water throughout the day 💧
• Staying in the shade where possible 🌳
• Avoiding strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day ☀️
• Wearing loose, light-coloured clothing 👕
• Checking on older relatives, neighbours and vulnerable people 👥

Babies, young children, older adults and people with long-term health conditions can be particularly vulnerable during hot weather 🌡️

If symptoms become severe, worsen, or do not improve, seek medical advice promptly 🩺💙

11/08/2026

📢 STAFF TRAINING NOTICE📢

We will be closed from 1pm on Thursday 20th August for GP and Nurse Practitioner appointments due to staff training.

We will still be available for administrative requests during this time and will reopen as normal on Friday 21st August at 8am.

Thank you for your understanding.

10/08/2026

Have you shared your feedback with the Friends and Family Test? 💙

The NHS Friends and Family Test is a quick and anonymous way to tell us about your experience 👍

Your feedback helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve 💬

Every response helps us improve services and provide the best possible care for our patients 🏥

If you've recently used our service, we'd love to hear from you 💙

Search: NHS Friends and Family Test 🔍

07/08/2026

Ever wondered how many calories your body uses just to keep you alive? 💙

Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs each day to carry out basic functions such as breathing, circulating blood, regulating temperature and supporting your organs 🫀🫁

Knowing your BMR can help you better understand your energy needs and can be useful if you're looking to manage your weight, improve your fitness or make healthier lifestyle choices 👍

Your BMR is influenced by factors such as:
• age
• s*x
• height and weight
• muscle mass
• overall health 🏃

While BMR is only one part of the picture, understanding it can help you make more informed decisions about your nutrition and activity levels 💪🥗

Use the Patient Info BMR Calculator to find out more about your body's energy needs 💫

Find out your BMR here:
https://patient.info/healthy-living/basal-metabolic-rate-calculator

05/08/2026

🎉 Good News – Our Phone Lines Are Back Up and Running! 🎉

Hooray! Our phone lines have now been fully restored and are working as normal.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding while we worked through the issue. We know it was frustrating, and we really appreciate your support.

You can now contact the surgery by phone as usual 01538 399152. 📞

Thank you again for bearing with us!

05/08/2026

📢 Phone Line Update

Our engineers are continuing to work on the issue with our phone lines.

If you call the surgery and hear a female voice, your call is not reaching the surgery due to the ongoing fault.

If you hear a male voice, this is our Business Manager, and your call has reached the surgery.

If you are unable to get through, please continue to use our online contact form or visit the surgery in person.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding while we work to resolve this issue.

05/08/2026

🚨 Phone Line Update 🚨

Our phone lines are currently down. We are investigating the issue and have reported it as a matter of urgency.

In the meantime, you can still contact us by:
📩 Completing our online contact form https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/M83071
🏢 Visiting us in person

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we work to get the issue resolved.

We will keep you updated as soon as we have more information. Thank you for your understanding.

Contact us about your request

05/08/2026

August is National Immunisation Awareness Month, a great opportunity to learn more about the vaccines that help protect children from serious illnesses 💉💙

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect against infectious diseases and help keep our communities healthy 👍

The MMRV vaccine protects children against four illnesses:
• Measles
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Varicella (chickenpox) 👶

These illnesses can sometimes lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, meningitis and other health problems ⚠️

The MMRV vaccine is offered as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme and helps provide important protection during early childhood 💙

Making sure your child receives their vaccinations on time helps protect them and those around them 🛡️

If you're unsure whether your child is up to date with their vaccinations, speak to your GP practice for advice 👍

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/