Churchfields Medical Practice

04/09/2026

"Sorry WE'RE CLOSED PROTECTED LEARNING TIME Please note, the practice will be closed from 12 noon on Tuesday 8th September 2026 for protected learning. We will reopen at 8.00 a.m the following morning. If you require urgent care whilst we are closed, please call 111. Our automated telephone service and SystmOnline are available 24hrs a day to check or cancel appointments."

18/08/2026

21/07/2026

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PATIENTS WHO CANCELLED APPOINTMENTS WHEN NO LONGER REQUIRED, HOWEVER DURING THE MONTH OF JULY, THERE WAS A TOTAL 228 MISSED APPOINTMENTS.
THIS EQUATED TO 57 HOURS OF WASTED CLINICAL TIME.

20/07/2026

Do you know the ABCDE checklist?

It could help you spot the warning signs of melanoma. Use this quick list to check your moles.

A new mole or a change in an existing mole may be signs of melanoma. If you spot any changes that you think could be cancer, contact your GP.

20/07/2026

If you're eligible, you can now get your free MenB vaccine.

MenB can cause serious illnesses like meningitis and septicaemia.

You may be eligible if you are:
✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008
✅ Under 25 and starting university or moving into residential further education for the first time

Eligible 17 to 18-year-olds born between these dates can book online if they’re registered with a GP in England. Eligible under-25s can get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy – no GP registration is needed.

You'll need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart, for the best protection.

Find out if you're eligible and how to get vaccinated: https://www.nhs.uk/book-menb

17/07/2026

While many of us look forward to the England game, major sporting events can bring increased fear and risk for people experiencing domestic abuse.

Find out how to recognise the signs and where to get help: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/

01/07/2026

⚠️ EMAS remains in critical incident status.

We continue to experience significant pressure on our service and are working closely with partners across the health and care system to support patient care and maintain ambulance availability.

Help us ease demand on our service, so that ambulances are able to reach the most critically ill patients.

More information about the critical incident status is on our website: https://www.emas.nhs.uk/news/latest-news/critical-incident-declared

10/06/2026