Unity Health

27/07/2026

📢*UPDATE* Our email service is up and running again, thank you for your patience [email protected]

Important Patient Notice

Our patient-facing email service is currently unavailable and will remain unavailable until further notice.

Please do not send emails to the practice, as these will not be monitored or actioned at this time.

If you need to contact us, please use one of the following options:

☎️ Call the practice 01904 754900
🚶 Visit the practice in person
🌐 Submit an online request via our website: www.unityhealth.nhs.uk

We apologise for any inconvenience and will provide an update as soon as the email service is restored.

Thank you for your understanding.

Unity Health

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02/02/2026

*Important update following incident at the Kimberlow Hill surgery*

We would like to reassure patients that following a serious incident earlier today, when a vehicle collided with part of the surgery building, the situation has been made safe.

Emergency services attended promptly and we are grateful for their swift response. Our thoughts are with those affected by the incident, and we wish them a full and sp*edy recovery.

The surgery remains open and services are continuing as normal.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Lou Johnston, Managing Partner

06/01/2026

Due to unexpected staff sickness, we regret that the Wenlock Terrace surgery will be closing early today at 3.30pm.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Our Kimberlow Hill surgery and phone lines remain open as usual, until 8.00pm today.

Thank you for your patience and support.

02/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Opening Times 🎄
We hope you’re all keeping well as we head into the festive season. Please see our Christmas and New Year opening hours below.

If you need medical advice when we are closed, please contact NHS 111 online or by phone. In an emergency, always call 999.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish all our patients a safe and healthy festive period. 🎅✨

27/10/2025

📢 Branch Surgery Closures This Week

Please note that our Wenlock Terrace Surgery will be closed at various times this week due to staffing reasons.

The main surgery at Kimberlow Hill will remain open as usual, and our team will continue to be available via phone (01904 754900) and online services.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and patience.

Thank you,
Unity Health Team

03/07/2025

Childhood immunisation

If your child is due immunisations after 1st July 2025, there will be a change to the timetable as the national schedule goes through the first phase of changes; the second will follow in January 2026.

Your baby will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at their one-year appointment

The second dose of MenB will be brought forward to 12 weeks

The first dose of PCV13 will be moved to 16 weeks

Find the full schedule here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule

If you’d like more information, please speak to the Practice Nurse or your Health Visitor.

Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.

01/07/2025

Hay fever

Hay fever causes itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing and coughing, a headache or pain around the sides of your head or forehead, loss of smell and feeling tired. There are ways in which you can reduce the effects of hay fever, and the NHS has advice on these: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

If you’re sneezing more than talking lately, you’re not alone! Hay fever (AKA allergic rhinitis) can really make the warmer months difficult. Here are some tips to help you cope during peak pollen season:

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes

Keep windows closed during high pollen times

Shower and change your clothes after being outside

Antihistamines can help – talk to a pharmacist if you’re struggling

Find more help here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

Find out about the symptoms and causes of hay fever, who's affected and what treatments are available.

30/06/2025

Dehydration

When the weather is very warm, you may be at risk of dehydration if you don’t adequately replace the fluid you lose through sweating and p*eing. Babies, children and older adults are most at risk.

You can help to minimise the risk of dehydration by ensuring you drink enough to keep your p*e a pale-yellow colour.

There are some easy ways to increase your fluid intake with food too:
Ice lollies
Melon
Cucumber
Jelly
Soup
Find more advice here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

30/06/2025

UV Safety Month (1st - 31st July)

The sun is at its strongest between 11am and 3pm from March to October. While you might like to sit out, it’s important to consider your health.

Ultraviolet rays can damage our skin and eyes, and while it’s great to be outdoors, consider reducing your exposure to UV with these tips:

Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection

Wear protective clothing (e.g., a sun-safe, long-sleeve top)

Use SPF30 or higher

You can read additional sun safety information here;

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

21/01/2025

Early Surgery Closure Tuesday 21st January 2025
Please be aware that Kimberlow Hill surgery and the phone lines will be closing at 6pm Tuesday 21st January 2025. Both surgeries and the phone lines will reopen as usual at 8am on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.