Lisson Grove & Woolwell Medical Centre

04/08/2026

5 common mistakes when using sunscreen ☀️

Take care when going out in the sun and don’t forget your sunscreen.

For more information, visit https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/sunscreen-and-sun-safety

03/08/2026

22/07/2026

We have some job vacancies in the surgery, if you or anyone you know might be interested in applying please have a look at:

Practice Website for Lisson Grove & Woolwell Medical Centres

14/07/2026

Visiting Devon this summer? ☀️🌊

If you need healthcare while you're here, please help us keep NHS services available for those who need them most by choosing the right service:

💊 Visit a local pharmacy first for common conditions
📞 Contact your own GP practice for advice or prescriptions
❓ Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you're not sure where to go
🚨 Call 999 only in a life-threatening emergency

Please remember to order and collect any repeat prescriptions before you travel.

10/07/2026

We are operating with reduced clinical capacity today.

If it is safe to do so, and if your query is not urgent, please consider contacting us early next week when we are better able to assist you.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need us urgently today.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you.

07/07/2026

If you are visiting Devon, your first port of call for GP care should normally be your home GP practice. They can provide advice and arrange to send prescriptions to a pharmacy of your choice in Devon.

For more health advice for people visiting Devon visit: https://onedevon.org.uk/one-devon-news/nhs-shares-health-advice-for-people-visiting-devon-over-easter/

05/07/2026

Diabetic eye screening is an important part of diabetes care and helps protect your sight. Diabetes can damage the small blood vessels in the eyes, leading to a condition called diabetic retinopathy, which can cause vision loss if not detected early. Screening checks for early signs before you notice any changes, meaning treatment can start sooner and help prevent serious damage.

If you have diabetes and are aged 12 or over, you will usually be invited for screening every 1–2 years. The test is usually quick and involves taking photographs of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.

Attending your screening appointment can:
• Detect problems early before symptoms develop
• Help prevent or reduce sight loss
• Support long-term eye health as part of your diabetes care

Even if your vision feels fine, it’s important to attend when invited.

Learn more about diabetic eye screening: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/diabetic-eye-screening

03/07/2026

Keeping track of your blood pressure is an important step in looking after your health. High blood pressure often develops without any obvious signs or symptoms, yet it can increase the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Monitoring your blood pressure regularly can help you understand your health and make informed choices to keep it under control.

Ways to support healthy blood pressure include:
• Following a healthy, balanced diet and cutting back on salt
• Being physically active on a regular basis
• Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight
• Limiting alcohol intake and avoiding smoking
• Finding healthy ways to manage stress

Even small, positive changes to your daily routine can have lasting benefits for your health.

Check your blood pressure reading:
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading

30/06/2026

27/06/2026

⚽ Many of us will be watching the game today, but it's important to remember that major sporting events can also be a time of increased risk for people experiencing domestic abuse.

If this is happening to you, or you're worried about someone you know, support is available. You don't have to wait until things get worse or reach a crisis before asking for help.

Find out how to get support and learn to recognise the signs of domestic abuse on the NHS website:

https://nhs.uk/live-well/getting-help-for-domestic-violence/