Measham Medical Unit

12/06/2026

World Blood Donor Day – 14 June

Every blood donation can help save or improve up to three lives. Blood is needed every day for patients having surgery, cancer treatment, childbirth complications and for people with long-term conditions such as sickle cell disease.

In the UK, the NHS Blood and Transplant needs over 5,000 blood donations every day to meet hospital demand. Despite this, only a small proportion of eligible people donate regularly – so new donors are always needed.

Donating blood is a simple process that usually takes around an hour, with the donation itself taking about 10 minutes. Most healthy adults aged 17–65 can donate.

You can donate locally at centres such as the Leicester Donor Centre or by attending one of the many mobile donation sessions held across Leicestershire.

To find your nearest session and book an appointment, visit the NHS Give Blood Service website at https://www.blood.co.uk/ or download the NHS Give Blood app.

Giving blood is a simple act that can make a life-saving difference. If you’re able to donate, please consider booking an appointment this World Blood Donor Day.

Register to be a blood donor, give blood and save lives. Find out more about blood donation.

10/06/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨

Our busy and friendly Dispensary is looking for a motivated and caring Dispenser to join our team. If you’re hardworking and approachable with great communication skills we would love to hear from you.

📲Find out more https://www.meashamdoctors.co.uk/latest-communications

10/06/2026

Diabetes Awareness Week – 8th - 14th June 2026

Diabetes is a long-term condition where the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood becomes too high. This happens when the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin properly.

There are different types of diabetes, including Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. While Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, many cases of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed by maintaining a healthy weight, eating a balanced diet, being physically active and stopping smoking.

If you are living with diabetes, good management is very important. This may include regular blood sugar monitoring, healthy eating, physical activity and sometimes medication or insulin. Attending your regular diabetes reviews also helps reduce the risk of complications.

If diabetes is not well managed over time, it can lead to serious health problems including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, nerve damage, sight loss and foot problems. That’s why awareness, early diagnosis and good ongoing care are so important.

If you would like to learn more or access support:

· Visit Diabetes UK for trusted information about diabetes, prevention and living well with the condition.

· Use the NHS website to check your risk of Type 2 diabetes and find advice on healthy lifestyle changes.

· You can also access information and support through Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust and local NHS diabetes services in Leicestershire.

If you are worried about diabetes or your risk, please contact the practice for advice and support.

05/06/2026

Please be aware the medical unit will be closed from 1 pm on Thursday 11th June for staff training. You can find out where to access help when we are closed here https://www.meashamdoctors.co.uk/opening-hours

04/06/2026

May Did Not Attend (DNA) Data:

Thank you to all the patients that attend their appointments each week, unfortunately in May 2026, there were 128 appointments that patients did not attend, that is 29 hours and 19 minutes of clinical time wasted.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment:
📱 - For appointments booked via rapid health, reschedule or cancel your appointment from your confirmation email
☎️ - Call us on 01530 270667 to cancel or reschedule your appointment
💻- Email us on at [email protected]
⌨️ - Submit an admin request via RapidHealth

Reminder texts are sent out 48 hours prior to pre-booked appointments

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

April Did Not Attend (DNA) Data:

Thank you to all the patients that attend their appointments each week, unfortunately in April 2026, there were 159 appointments that patients did not attend, that is 37 hours and 16 minutes of clinical time wasted.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment:
📱 - For appointments booked via rapid health, reschedule or cancel your appointment from your confirmation email
☎️ - Call us on 01530 270667 to cancel or reschedule your appointment
💻- Email us on at [email protected]
⌨️ - Submit an admin request via RapidHealth

Reminder texts are sent out 48 hours prior to pre-booked appointments

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

A polite reminder, the medical unit will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 25th May.

The medical unit will be closed on Monday 25th May for the Spring Bank holiday. We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 26th May at 7.30am (phone lines 8am)

You can find out where to access medical help when we are closed here https://www.meashamdoctors.co.uk/opening-hours

Local pharmacy Bank Holiday opening hours:

Tesco Pharmacy Ashby - 9am-6pm
Boots Ashby - 10am - 4pm
Boots Burton - 10am - 4pm