South Brent Health Centre

05/08/2026

Have you signed up for the NHS App?

You can download the NHS App to a smartphone or tablet from the Apple App Store or Google Play. You can also create an account and access the same services through a web browser on a computer, phone or tablet—there is no need to download anything:

https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login

You must be aged 13 or over and registered with a GP surgery in England. You will need an email address and a phone number, and you may be asked to confirm your identity to access your health information.

04/08/2026

🔵 Help shape the future of prostate cancer care

If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your experience could help improve diagnosis, treatment and care for men now and in the future.

Prostate Progress is a national research programme bringing together people’s experiences and healthcare information. Participants complete a short online survey every few months and can agree to securely link information from their NHS records. The research could help:

✅ Support earlier and more accurate diagnosis
✅ Identify which treatments work best
✅ Improve the management of side effects
✅ Reduce inequalities in prostate cancer care

Signing up takes just a few minutes and can be completed on a phone, tablet or computer.

Find out more and join Prostate Progress:
https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/prostate-progress/

Join Prostate Progress and help accelerate better diagnostics, treatments and screening for men affected by prostate cancer now and in the future. Your experience will drive research that change.

03/07/2026

🌟 Thank you for your feedback! 🌟
We’re really grateful to everyone who has taken the time to share their experiences with us. Your kind words mean a lot to the whole team and help us continue to improve the care we provide.
Here are just a few of the lovely things patients have said:
💬“Always so happy to help, very caring practice. All staff we have encountered have been brilliant.”
💬“Always polite and helpful, nothing is too much trouble…”
💬“Seen promptly and the GP was very attentive… pleased to receive a follow up call.”
💬“An excellent practice… Doctors always willing to listen… nurses are amazing… receptionists are the icing on the cake.”
Your feedback helps us celebrate what we’re doing well and identify where we can do even better.
If you haven’t already, we’d love to hear from you!
👉 Please share your thoughts using the Friends and Family Test on our website.
Thank you for your continued support 💙

25/06/2026

22/06/2026

HPV vaccine: are you or your child eligible?

The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus, a common virus that can cause some cancers, including cervical cancer. Recent evidence has shown just how powerful the vaccine is in preventing cervical cancer and saving lives.

The HPV vaccine is routinely offered to children when they are aged 12 to 13. If you missed getting vaccinated at that age, you may still be able to have it for free on the NHS.

You are eligible for a free NHS HPV vaccine if you are:

✅ a girl aged 24 or under, up until your 25th birthday
✅ a boy born after 1 September 2006, up until your 25th birthday

If you or your child were eligible but missed the vaccine, please contact your GP surgery, who can advise on next steps and help arrange vaccination.

Protecting yourself now can help prevent cancer in the future.

Find out more:

NHS HPV vaccine information:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/

BBC News article:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c621z28z138o

28/04/2026

Our next Patient Participation Group meeting will be held at the health centre on Thursday 7th May 5-6pm.
If you wish to join, or want to know more about the PPG, please email [email protected]

09/04/2026

Catching bowel cancer early can mean it’s more treatable. You’ll automatically be sent an NHS Bowel Screening Kit when you become eligible. It could be the most important post you’ll receive.

01/04/2026

Covid Spring Booster

We are now taking bookings for the Spring Covid Vaccinations for eligible patients. Look out for your SMS with a link to book or call reception.

24/02/2026

We are closed today from 12pm for staff training.
If you need to speak to a clinician during this time, please contact 111 who will be able to advise.
We will open as normal at 8am tomorrow.

23/02/2026

🌱 Could you get help with healthy food for your family?

If you’re pregnant or have a child under 4, you might be eligible for the NHS Healthy Start scheme 💛

You could receive a pre-paid card every 4 weeks to spend on essentials like milk, fruit & veg, pulses and infant formula — plus free vitamins for mums and little ones.

👉 Check if you’re eligible and apply today:
https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/

A small step that can make a big difference 🌞🥕

Get help to buy food and milk Get help to buy food and milk(the Healthy Start scheme) What is Healthy Start? If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with...