Brierley Park Medical Group

23/06/2026

🌞 Heatwave Alert – Stay Safe in the Hot Weather 🌞

The UK is expected to experience very high temperatures over the coming days. While many people enjoy warm weather, heatwaves can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults, babies and young children, pregnant women, and people with long-term health conditions.

According to the NHS, the main risks during a heatwave are dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.

✅ Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids
✅ Keep out of direct sunlight, especially between 11am and 3pm
✅ Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and a hat when outdoors
✅ Keep your home cool by closing curtains, blinds during the day and using electric fans.
✅ Check on vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbours.

Seek urgent medical help if someone develops symptoms of heatstroke, such as confusion, loss of consciousness, a very high temperature, or remains unwell after cooling down and drinking fluids.

Please stay safe during the hot weather.

Where suitable, we are able to offer telephone consultations to reduce the need for patients to travel during periods of extreme heat.

For NHS advice on coping with hot weather, visit: NHS Heatwave Advice

23/06/2026

📱Have you started using the NHS App yet?📱

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services from your smartphone or tablet, anytime and anywhere.

Getting started is easy – just follow the steps in the poster below:
1️⃣ Download the NHS App from the App Store or Google Play Store
2️⃣ Enter your email address
3️⃣ Verify your identity using photo ID
4️⃣ Wait for your account to be approved
5️⃣ Start using the app!

The NHS App helps you manage your healthcare quickly and conveniently, reducing the need to call or visit the surgery for routine requests.

📌 Please see the guide below for full instructions on how to register and get started!

23/06/2026

Armed Forces Week 2026 🎖️20th-27th June 2026

We’re proud to support Armed Forces Day, when the nation unites to honour the selfless service of the entire Armed Forces community.

We would like to show our appreciation and thank you to all the brave men and women who put their country before themselves to protect our way of life.

We are proudly an Armed Forces-friendly GP practice.
If you have served in the UK Armed Forces, please let our reception team know so we can ensure your medical records accurately reflect your veteran status.

Thank you to all those who have served and continue to serve.

19/06/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? 🚭

It's never too late to stop. From improved heart rate and blood pressure in just 20 minutes to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer over time, the health benefits start almost immediately.

If you'd like support to quit, the Stop Smoking Service is available at:

📍 Ashfield Health & Wellbeing Centre
📅 Every Friday
🕐 1:00pm – 3:00pm

📞 0115 772 2515

Taking the first step can be the hardest part, but support is available to help you succeed.

17/06/2026

💙 Are you caring for someone with dementia?

Being a carer can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging.
That's why we're pleased to share details of a new Carers Support Group from the Alzheimer's Society.

📍 Ashfield Health and Wellbeing Hub, Kirkby in Ashfield
🕚 11am–1pm
📅When?
• Thursday 21 May 2026
• Thursday 18 June 2026
• Thursday 23 July 2026
• Thursday 20 August 2026
• Thursday 17 September 2026
• Thursday 22 October 2026

The group offers a friendly space to share experiences, learn new skills, enjoy a coffee, and take some time for yourself.

For more information, contact the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456.

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

🧠 Learning Disability Week 2026 🧩

📅 Monday 15 June – Sunday 21 June 2026

The theme for 2026 is “Do you see me?” — focusing on ensuring people with a learning disability are seen, heard and valued.

What is Learning Disability Week?
- It is a time to make sure the world hears what life is like for people with a learning disability and to celebrate inclusion, understanding and acceptance.

How can you get involved?
🚶 Take part in One Big Walk
This Learning Disability Week, everyone is encouraged to help walk 1.5 million steps to raise both funds and awareness for the 1.5 million people in the UK living with a learning disability.

To register, please use the following link; https://givp.nl/register/Gx6dkRs

12/06/2026

📅Industrial Action for Resident Doctors: Monday 15th June - Friday 19th June 2026📅

We are here to help you, but our capacity might be effected due to our residents doctors not being present. You can send your symptoms and requests through our online triage from, as well as contacting us by phone.

If you need treatment outside of practice hours, please contact NHS 111 or attend A&E or call 999 in an emergency.

We are asking patient's to support us by:
- Keeping your GP appointment unless your practice contacts you to cancel or rearrange it.
- For minor illnesses and injuries, consider self-care at home where appropriate. Using the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/
- If you need medical help but are unsure what to do, use https://111.nhs.uk/ or call 111.

Alternative Services:

Pharmacy
Local pharmacies can help with a range of common conditions such as;
· Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
· Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
· Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
· Shingles (aged 18 years and over)
· Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
· Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
· Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs (women aged 16 to 64 years)

Urgent Treatment Centres
Can help with:
·Sprains and strains
·Suspected fractures
·Minor burns
·Skin infections

Mental health support
·Contact 111 and select Option 2 for urgent mental health support.
·Mental health crisis sanctuaries may be available for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.

Urgent dental care
·Contact your dentist first.
·If needed, use 111 to arrange an urgent dental appointment, even if you are not registered with an NHS dentist.

Thank you for your ongoing support, Brierley Park Medical Group.

12/06/2026

👨‍⚕️ Men's Health Week 2026 | 15–21 June 2026

This Men's Health Week, organised by the Men's Health Forum, the focus is on Men and pharmacy and how pharmacies can help men better manage their health.

Mental health and preventive care remain key priorities. Looking after your wellbeing, attending health checks, and seeking advice early can make a real difference.

If you have any health concerns, we're here to help.

For more information, please visit; https://www.menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw

10/06/2026

🚭 Ready to quit smoking for good? Take the first step with the new StubIt app! 🚭

What you’ll get:
✔️ Free quit smoking support
✔️ Direct connection to a practitioner
✔️ Tailored advice & helpful resources
✔️ Access to ni****ne replacement products when you join the 12-week Stop Smoking Programme

📲 Download the app today and start your quit journey with free local support for Nottinghamshire residents.