NPC Amble and Broomhill

26/08/2026

With the bank holiday coming up, it’s a really good time to check that you have a well-stocked first aid kit at home or in your car.

Things like plasters, antiseptic cream & painkillers can help you deal with minor accidents & injuries.

Visit the St John's Ambulance website to find out what goes in a first aid kit 👉 https://orlo.uk/oREel

24/08/2026

Ahead of the upcoming bank holiday, it's important to be prepared.

Make sure that you order any repeat prescriptions ahead of time.

Your local pharmacy may be closed, or have reduced opening hours, so it's important to make sure you have your medication ahead of time.

14/08/2026

Following the network outages experienced last week, the practice is currently managing a backlog of patient requests.

If you have contacted the practice and your circumstances have changed, or you now require urgent medical advice or support, please contact the practice by telephone.

Our team is working hard to respond to all requests as quickly as possible; however, we are currently experiencing delays while we work through the backlog. Additional staff have been allocated to support this process.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience, understanding and continued support.

12/08/2026

With another spell of hot weather underway, the UK Health Security Agency have shared some guidance around keeping your little one cool, comfortable, and ready for sleep.

🔹 During the day, close windows and curtains in rooms that face the sun
🔹 At night, keep air flowing through open doors and windows (if it's safe to do so)
🔹 Use electric fans if the air temperature is below 35 degrees Celsius, but do not aim the fan directly at your baby as this can lead to dehydration
🔹 Remove any excess clothing and check on them regularly to make sure they are not overheating
🔹 Sleeping in just a nappy is fine
🔹 If another safe room is cooler, temporarily move their sleep set-up to there

You can find more information about hot weather and babies on The Lullaby Trust's website ➡️ https://orlo.uk/GobxW

11/08/2026

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow heat-health alert (HHA) for the North East, until 9pm on Friday 14 August.

It's important to make sure you keep yourself and those around you safe during the hot weather.

Some tips to beat the heat are:
☑️ Stay out of the direct sun, especially during the hottest part of the day (11am and 3pm)
☑️ Protect yourself. Apply sunscreen, wear a hat, walk in the shade and wear light, loose-fitting clothes
☑️ Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol consumption
☑️ Avoid extreme physical exertion

For more advice on how to stay safe in the heat, visit the NHS website: https://orlo.uk/zETAC

For more information and guidance about the yellow HHA, visit the UK Health Security Agency website: https://orlo.uk/mJTQd

07/08/2026

Update as of 3.30pm 07/08

We're still experiencing some issues, but we have managed to re-establish some connection.

Unfortunately, we're expecting delays to continue for the rest of today while we work to fully resolve the problem.

We apologise for the continued inconvenience and want to reassure you that we're doing everything we can to restore normal service as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your understanding.
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Unfortunately, our connectivity issues are still ongoing.

Our team are working closely with our provider to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, and reduce the impact to patients as much as we can.

You may experience delays when contacting the practice today.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your continued patience.

We're currently experiencing some issues with our internet connection. Because of this, it might take us a little bit longer to respond to you, especially for online requests.

You can still contact us by phone or by visiting the practice in person.

We're working with our provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

06/08/2026

The NHS is encouraging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with their MMR vaccinations, following a rise in measles cases across England.

Children aged 1 to 11 who have missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine will be invited for vaccination as part of a national catch-up campaign. Children under 6 may also be eligible for the MMRV vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

If you're unsure whether your child is up to date with their vaccinations, you can check their red book. If you are still unsure, or wish to book a vaccination, please contact our reception team.

06/08/2026

We're currently experiencing some issues with our internet connection. Because of this, it might take us a little bit longer to respond to you, especially for online requests.

You can still contact us by phone or by visiting the practice in person.

We're working with our provider to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

31/07/2026

Turn on notifications for the NHS App to stay up to date with messages about your care.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers, including reminders and screening invitations.

Find out more: https://orlo.uk/ftmNE

25/07/2026

💊 Get prescription updates through the NHS App

You can use the NHS app to view your prescription details, order repeat prescriptions and generate a barcode for medication collection.

You will be able to see the status of your prescription at both prescription level and individual item level. For example, you will see whether each medication is being prepared, ready to collect, or has been dispatched for delivery.

If you have notifications enabled on the NHS App, you will also receive a push notification when your prescription is ready to collect.

Find out how to download the NHS App ➡️ https://orlo.uk/3lDuY
Watch a video showing you how to view your prescriptions in the NHS App ➡️ https://orlo.uk/4mdjQ