Sandy Health Centre Medical Practice

23/06/2026

Sandy Health Centre will be closed Today, Tuesday 23rd 2026 between 14:30 – 18:30 for essential staff training.

📞 All practice calls will be handled by the NHS 111 service during this time, and our reception will not be available.
👉 If you need medical help, please call NHS 111.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding

22/06/2026

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

17/06/2026

💜 Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2026 💜

Cervical screening can help prevent cervical cancer by detecting cell changes early. If you're invited for screening, don't put it off, your appointment could make a life-saving difference.

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14/06/2026

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

13/06/2026

Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.
Please continue to come forward for the care you need.

09/06/2026

👋 We hope you're getting to grips with our new online triage system, SystemConnect.

📅 Just a friendly reminder that you can contact the practice Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 6:30pm, for both medical and administrative requests.

SystemConnect helps us direct your query to the right member of the team, so we can provide the most appropriate support as quickly as possible.

If you need any help using SystemConnect, our reception team will be happy to assist.

💚 Thank you for your continued support and patience as we settle into this new way of working

08/06/2026

Are you an unpaid carer? Reach out to https://carersinbeds.org.uk/
Who are a local charity that supports more than 14,000 Unpaid Carers of all ages and backgrounds to cope with the emotional and physical stresses of their caring role.

Together we’re building carer friendly communities

www.carersweek.org

08/06/2026

Join the Stroke Information Programme – Summer 2026! 🌞
Are you or a loved one recovering from a stroke? Don’t miss FREE online sessions every Wednesday, 11am–12pm, packed with expert advice, practical tips, and support for stroke survivors and families.

Upcoming Topics:
Fatigue Awareness (June 10)
Communication After Stroke (June 17 & July 1)
Physical Activity & Exercise (June 24)
Memory & Attention (July 😎
Identity & Mood After Stroke (July 15)
Post-Stroke Holidays & Travel (July 22)
Connect & Chat (July 29)👩‍⚕️

How to join:
📧 Email: [email protected]
🔗 Register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=LSWlc0U8mkqkpr_iErYDDN_y7N45m_hFl9bR2EBhuiJUREJDTlUyQTlIRlhWRUdWQTQ0TURNSjIwQi4u&route=shorturl

05/06/2026

📱 New to the NHS App?

Watch this quick video guide to learn how to navigate the new NHS App home screen, access appointments, request repeat prescriptions, view test results, and more. The updated design makes it easier to find the services and health information you need.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/K3L4LcDTEi4

This video explains the layout of the NHS App home screen and how to navigate to the main features, including requesting repeat prescriptions, booking appoin...

02/06/2026

📅 For Men To Talk – June 2026 Meetings

Throughout June, For Men To Talk is hosting a range of physical, virtual, walking, fishing, and autism-focused meetings across the local area and online. Whether you want to talk openly, listen to others, or simply be around people who understand, there's a place for you.

There are no referrals, no registration requirements, and no pressure to speak. Just a safe and welcoming environment for men facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and life's everyday pressures.

Find your nearest meeting: https://formentotalk.co.uk/2026/06/01/fmttjune2026meetings/

June 2026 – For Men To Talk provides peer support with no registration, rules or pressureAmpthill, Autism, Biggleswade, Disability, Events, Fishing, Gamlingay, General News, Hitchin, Meetings, News & Events, Potton, Sandy, Shefford, St Neots, Stockport, Walking ‘For Men To Talk’ is a peer supp...