The Thorpe Practice

29/07/2026

Pregnancy screening tests are offered during pregnancy to help check the health of you and your baby 💙👶

These tests can help identify the chance of certain conditions early on, allowing you to access the right care, support and information throughout your pregnancy 👍

Screening tests offered during pregnancy may include checks for:
• Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome
• sickle cell disease and thalassaemia
• infectious diseases such as HIV, hepatitis B and syphilis
• physical conditions identified during ultrasound scans 🩺

You’ll also be offered ultrasound scans during pregnancy, including the dating scan and the 20-week screening scan 👶

It’s important to remember that screening tests are your choice. Your midwife or healthcare team will explain each test, what it looks for and what the results may mean so you can decide what feels right for you 💫

If you have any questions or concerns, speak to your midwife or maternity team for advice and support 💙

Find out more:
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/your-pregnancy-care/screening-tests/

28/07/2026

27/07/2026

Have you changed your phone number, address or email recently? Keeping your contact details up to date with your GP practice is really important 💙

Having the correct contact information helps us:
• contact you about appointments or test results
• send important health updates and reminders
• make sure you receive screening invitations and vaccination information
• avoid delays in your care 👍

Incorrect or outdated details can sometimes mean missed appointments, missed messages or difficulty contacting you when needed ⚠️

If your details have changed recently, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make sure your records stay accurate 📞📧🏡

Thank you for helping us keep your information up to date 💙

25/07/2026

What's happening this summer and autumn for Crohns and Colitis?

Big Summer Skip Challenge ☀️ Ready to skip your way through summer? Take on the Big Summer Skip Challenge and help raise vital funds for people living with Crohn's and Colitis. Whether you're skipping solo, with friends or as part of a team, every skip helps support life-changing research, services and campaigning. Find out more and sign up today:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/big-summer-skip-2026

Run 60 Challenge 🏃 Challenge yourself this September! Take on the Run 60 challenge by running 60 miles throughout September while raising money to support everyone affected by Crohn's and Colitis. Whether you're an experienced runner or just getting started, every mile makes a difference. Find out more and register:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/challenges/run-60-miles-in-september-challenge

Cake & a Cuppa 🧁 Bake. Brew. Make a difference. Gather your friends, family or colleagues for a Cake & a Cuppa fundraiser and help support people living with Crohn's and Colitis. The best part? You can hold your event at any time of the year, making it easy to fit around your schedule. Find out more and download everything you need to get started:
https://www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/cake-a-cuppa

24/07/2026

💚 24 July is Samaritans Awareness Day (24/7).
Whatever you're going through, you don't have to face it alone. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you need someone to listen, contact Samaritans free on 116 123 or visit:
https://www.samaritans.org/
If you or someone else is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

24/07/2026

Are you getting enough sleep? 😴💙

Sleep debt builds up when you regularly miss out on the amount of sleep your body needs. Even losing a small amount of sleep over time can affect your mood, concentration, energy levels and overall health ⚠️

Poor sleep can also increase your risk of health problems including stress, anxiety, high blood pressure and weight gain 🛌

The Patient Info Sleep Debt Calculator can help you understand how much sleep you may be missing and encourage healthier sleep habits 👍

Good sleep habits can include:
• keeping a regular sleep routine
• reducing screen time before bed
• avoiding caffeine late in the day
• creating a calm sleep environment 🌙

Try the sleep debt calculator here:
https://patient.info/healthy-living/sleep-debt-calculator

22/07/2026

A painful rash, tingling or burning sensation could be shingles ⚠️💙

Your local pharmacy may be able to help through Pharmacy First, meaning you may not need to wait for a GP appointment 👍

Shingles symptoms can include:
• pain or tingling on the skin
• a rash on one side of the body
• itchy or fluid-filled blisters

Getting treatment early can help reduce symptoms and complications 💊

Speak to your pharmacist for advice if you think you may have shingles 💙

Search: NHS shingles pharmacy first 🔍

21/07/2026

‼️RECEPTION VACANCY‼️

The Thorpe Practice
(Hackenthorpe and Owlthorpe Surgeries)

To apply please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Lisa Wilson, Practice Manager via email to: [email protected]

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Thorpe Practice Reception Team.
Our friendly and forward thinking teaching practice requires 2 x enthusiastic part time receptionist.
Must be flexible to cover annual leave and sickness, sometimes at short notice.

Working patten 1 (21hrs) :-
Monday - 8.00am - 14.00pm
Tuesday - 8.00am - 18.30pm
Wednesday - 8.00am - 13.30pm

Working pattern 2 (17.5hrs) :-
Tuesday - 13.00pm - 17.30pm
Wednesday - 9.00am - 5.30pm
Thursday - 8.15am - 13.45pm

Experience of reception work is advantageous, but not essential, as full training will be given. The ideal candidate will have good IT skills, be methodical and keen to learn.
As a member of our Reception Team, you will be the first point of contact for patients and outside agencies visiting or telephoning the practice. You will need to display a courteous manner, be non-judgemental with excellent communication & listening skills along with the ability to work efficiently under pressure and adapt quickly to respond to multiple demands, ensuring complete confidentiality is always maintained.
You will be trained in using Care Navigation to ensure patients are directed and signposted to the best possible service for their needs.
The post requires undertaking a wide range of reception duties and the provision of general support to the multidisciplinary team. Duties can include, but are not limited to, greeting & directing patients, effective use of the appointment system, booking appointments, processing of information, and assisting patients as required. To act as the central point of contact for patients, the distribution of information, messages and enquiries for the clinical team, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and external agencies such as secondary care and community service providers.
The ideal candidate must be able to prioritise workload, be organised, be able to type, good grammar, reliable, and work using your own initiative and part of a team. Having experience of using MS Office software would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across both sites.
Closing date: 7th August 2026
Interview date: 27th August 2026
Possible start date of 28th September 2026

20/07/2026

Measuring your waist can help you understand more about your health 💙

This video explains how to measure your waist so you can calculate your waist-to-height ratio 📏

Your waist-to-height ratio is another way to check whether you may be carrying too much weight around your tummy, alongside your Body Mass Index (BMI). Carrying excess weight around your middle can increase your risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease ⚠️

It only takes a few minutes to check and can help you make informed decisions about your health and wellbeing 👍

Calculate your waist-to-height ratio here:
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-waist-to-height-ratio/how-to-measure-your-waist