High Street Medical Practice

18/09/2026

With the new school year well underway, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

The NHS has some helpful advice on when you should keep your child at home.
https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

15/09/2026

Millions of women in England are to be offered HPV self-testing kits as the new service rolls out from today.

The kits will be offered to those who haven’t attended cervical screening following previous invitations, providing a discreet and convenient way to test for high-risk HPV at home.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/.../nhs-rolls-out-discreet.../

11/09/2026

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App.
Download the app today!

07/09/2026

Could you have high blood pressure? You may be able to get this checked for free at a pharmacy.

High blood pressure can cause serious conditions such as stroke and heart disease.

Find your nearest pharmacy who can check your blood pressure:

01/09/2026

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Leighton Hospital), will begin sending most hospital letters and updates digitally via the NHS App and text message. Paper letters are still available if you need them, however, you will need to let them know.

27/08/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

22/08/2026

Did you know you can view your test results in the NHS App.

Download the app today!

18/08/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk