The Friarsgate Practice

10/06/2026

Carers Week 2026 takes place from 8–14 June and shines a spotlight on the millions of unpaid carers who provide essential care and support to family members, friends and loved ones throughout the UK.
If you provide unpaid care for a family member, friend, or neighbor, there is dedicated local support available year-round.
https://www.carersuk.org
https://carercentre.com trust

09/06/2026

Dear all, please share it on your profile so you can help to promote this wonderful project.

08/06/2026

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the UK’s leading causes of death, responsible for about a quarter of all deaths. However, up to 80% of cases can be preventable through simple lifestyle changes and early detection ❤️

Looking after your heart doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Simple habits can go a long way:

🍏 Eat well - A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats
🏃‍♀️ Stay active - Regular movement, even a daily walk, supports cardiovascular health
📈 Know your numbers - Monitoring blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar is key
😴 Prioritise wellbeing - Good sleep and stress management also play a role

Find out more at https://www.bhf.org.uk

07/06/2026

📞 Why do our Care Navigators ask questions when you book an appointment?

When you contact the surgery, our Care Navigators may ask a few questions about why you need an appointment. We understand that some patients may find this unusual, but please be assured that they are trained to do this safely and confidentially.

The information you provide helps us make sure you receive the most appropriate care, from the right healthcare professional, at the right time. In some cases, this may mean arranging an appointment with a GP, while in others you may be better helped by a nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, social prescriber, or another member of our team.

By understanding the reason for your contact, we can:
✅ Direct you to the most suitable service
✅ Prioritise urgent needs appropriately
✅ Help you access care more quickly
✅ Make the best use of available appointments

All information shared with our Care Navigators is treated confidentially, just as it would be with any member of the practice team.

Thank you for helping us provide the best possible care for all our patients 💙

06/06/2026

05/06/2026

🌈 Pride Month 2026 🌈

This Pride Month, we celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ patients & NHS colleagues.
At Friarsgate, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where everyone can access healthcare without discrimination. We recognise the importance of equality, dignity, and understanding in delivering the best possible care.

Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate diversity & raise awareness of LGBTQ+ health needs.

Happy Pride Month from all of us at Friarsgate! 💙 🌈

04/06/2026

📢 Waiting for a hospital appointment, treatment or surgery?

Did you know you can check waiting time information and access support while you wait through the NHS My Planned Care website?
👉 https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk

The site provides:
✅ Information about waiting times at your hospital
✅ Advice on staying well while you wait
✅ Guidance to help you prepare for appointments and surgery
✅ Links to local and national support services

Before contacting the practice for an update on a hospital referral, please check My Planned Care first. Your hospital team will contact you when an appointment becomes available.

03/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Kirsten to our Proactive Care Team. Kirsten has a background in acute frailty, acute on the day care (ED), long term conditions and surgery. Bringing a wealth of clinical expertise, compassion and experience, Kirsten will play a key role in supporting patients living with frailty, multiple long-term conditions and complex health needs.

Our Proactive Care Service is designed to provide personalised, preventative support, helping patients stay healthier, more independent and better connected to the care they need.

The service aims to:
✅ Keep people healthier and independent for longer
✅ Reduce crisis-driven care and unplanned hospital admissions
✅ Improve patient experience and continuity of care
✅ Provide equitable support for those with complex health needs
✅ Help ease pressures across the wider health system

By identifying needs early and working closely with patients, carers and healthcare professionals, we can provide the right support at the right time.

This approach places patients at the heart of their care, recognising that early intervention and continuity can make a meaningful difference to long-term health and wellbeing.

02/06/2026

💙 NHS Health Check Update 💙

NHS Health Checks are now completed over 2 face-to-face appointments:

🩸 Appointment 1: Blood Test
🩺 Appointment 2: Full NHS Health Check (at least one week later)

This change means your results will be ready for discussion, allowing us to provide personalised advice and support to help you stay healthy.

If you’re invited for an NHS Health Check, please remember to book both appointments.

For eligibility see: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-health-check/

02/06/2026

❤️ Get support – for yourself or someone else

You are not alone. Confidential help is available.

📞 Hampshire Domestic Abuse Advice Line: 03300 165 112

📞 The Advice Line is run by an independent charity,
- Free, confidential, and non-judgemental
- Open to anyone experiencing abuse, including concerned family and friends
- Also available for professionals needing guidance
- You can call for yourself or on behalf of someone else
- You can also access the Live Chat sessions on the Stop Domestic Abuse website: https://stopdomesticabuse.uk

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, always call 999.