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We have been made aware of text messages that have been issued to some DWP customers. The text messages relate to claiming either Cost of Living payments or Winter Fuel … [continue] DWP fraudulent text message

Funding issues general practice July 2024

The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by IPOS on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over two million people across the UK. The … [continue] GP Survey Results – 2024

The number of young people catching measles has risen. If you have symptoms of measles, stay at home and phone your GP or NHS 111 for advice.  Please stay away … [continue] Measles and MMR vaccine

Sheffield Support Hub – Mental Health Matters Phone: 07890 987 384 Email: sheffieldsupporthub.mhm@nhs.net Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 6pm – midnight, Saturday and Sunday, 2pm – midnight Address: 44 Bank … [continue] Sheffield Support Hub – Mental Health Matters

Are you doing #DryJanuary next month? Just a month without alcohol has amazing health benefits for your body, including lower blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risks. You could also sleep … [continue] Dry January

There are activities happening every week in the Lowedges, Batemoor and Jordanthorpe. Why not have a look and see if there’s something that could help you to live better and … [continue] Activity timetable January – March 2024

Grief is a natural consequence of loss, and many people manage their bereavement using their own resources and their usual social network. However, this support can decline over time and … [continue] St Lukes Hospice bereavement counselling

Carers Rights Day is taking place on Thursday 23 November and this year, the focus is on unpaid carers. Have you become a carer recently? Or have you been caring … [continue] Carers Rights Day

In an effort to try and help combat period poverty, Woodseats Medical Centre now have a selection of sanitary products available in all public toilets within the Practice. Period poverty … [continue] Combatting period poverty

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it. Measles usually starts … [continue] If you think you have measles, call ahead

We are aware of the intended repurposing licence for Anastrazole in the prevention of breast cancer in women at moderate to high risk. Unfortunately, it has been incorrectly broadcast that … [continue] Anastrazole in the prevention of breast cancer – Update

The NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that people want to be able to access their health records. It can … [continue] Prospective record access

Did you know you can manage repeat prescriptions in the NHS App? You can easily choose where your prescriptions are sent. So, if you know you’ll be away from home … [continue] Managing your repeat prescriptions in the NHS App

Emergency contraception can be accessed by patients by calling 0114 226 8888 to book a call back from one an experienced clinician, or alternatively, by accessing one of the approved … [continue] Access to emergency contraception

The only current provider of non-scalpel vasectomy in sheffield that is accepting referrals is Marie Stopes International (MSI), who operate from Norfolk Park Medical Centre, 227 Park Grange Road, Sheffield, S2 … [continue] Self referral for Vasectomy

The National Booking Service will go live from the 7th October 2023 for those patients who are eligible for the COVID vaccine to book an appointment. Further information can be … [continue] Autumn COVID boosters

NHS England has issued guidance stating that medications for hayfever (antihistamines and nasal sprays) can no longer be prescribed by the NHS and must be obtained by purchasing these over … [continue] Hayfever and antihistamines – National Change in Prescribing Policy

Public Service Announcement – Potent synthetic opioids implicated in heroin overdoses and deaths In the past 8 weeks, there have been an elevated number of overdoses (with some deaths) in people … [continue] Overdoses – Recognising symptoms and how to respond appropriately

The GP Patient Survey is an independent survey run by IPOS on behalf of NHS England. The survey is sent out to over two million people across the UK. The … [continue] GP Patient Survey Results 2023

We have created a Facebook page to keep our patient population updated on relevant practice and local news as well as health promotion campaigns. The link to this can be … [continue] Facebook Page

To view how long your estimated wait times are following a referral to the hospital, you can visit the following links: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Chesterfield Royal Hospitals Sheffield Childrens Hospital

The GP Patient Survey results for 2022 have been released. You can view Woodseats Medical Centre’s results here or by visiting this website link