Life Saving Poo
The bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.
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When Stroke Strikes, Act F.A.S.T.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
Help Us, Help You: Cancer – early diagnosis
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
New Alzheimer’s Clinics
APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE AT MERCHEFORD HOUSE – PLEASE RING 01354 656841 TO BOOK Support for a person with dementia; their carers;
Get to the help you need — use 111 online
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
Strep A
Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious. Visit the NHS website to learn
Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated, but some are more serious.
Visit the NHS website to learn more about symptoms to look out for, when to seek medical help and what
Group A Strep & Scarlet Fever
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
Fenland Falls Prevention Service
If you, or someone you know, has had a fall or is unsteady on their feet, then there is a
NHS Fraud
NHS Fraud occurs when someone tricks our National Health Service so that they can benefit financially or in another way.
Better Health: 24/7 Breastfeeding Support
The best start for you and your baby.
Better Health: Every Mind Matters
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Mercheford House surgery closed during lunch from 1-2pm
From Monday 3rd October Mercheford House surgery will now closed during lunch from 1 until 2pm. If you have a
2022 GP Patient Survey Results
We are immensely proud of our staff, and all our hard work was rewarded in the annual GP Patient Survey,
Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Why can’t I get a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine?
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.
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Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccination for children aged 5 to 15 Vaccine side effects and safety for children
Lift someone out of loneliness
Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.
Patient Participation Group
If you are interested in joining our Patient Participation Group, please send an email to: [email protected]
Help us help you — Just think 111 first
When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
COVID-19 Spring Vaccination Programme
In February, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advised a spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as a precaution to those at extremely high risk, most of whom received their first booster around 6 months ago.
Get a Medical ID
More information at www.Med-ID.com/UK
GP PATIENT SURVEY
Your views can help improve local GP and health services. Some patients registered at this GP practice will soon be
Transport to your Covid-19 Vaccination appointment: ‘Vaxi Taxi’ Scheme
If you are struggling to get to and from your vaccine appointment, Cambridgeshire County Council have agreed to pay for
Hospital Appointment Helpdesk Number
The Covid-19 pandemic has added to the strain on all NHS services. As a result of this, waiting list times
Do You Recognise Yourself?
For support please call 0808 2000 247 National Domestic Abuse Helpline Free 24-hour national helpline run by Refuge
Alcohol Awareness Week
For help with drinking less with Healthy You Call: 0333 005 0093 or Text: healthyu to 60777
NEW Pre- and Post- Natal and Virtual Parent Weight Management Groups
Referral: Text: Signup to 60777 or email to: [email protected]
NHS Digital
People are being asked not to contact their GP practice Practices can encourage patients to download the NHS App or
Register Your Type 1 Opt-out Preference
The data held in your GP medical records is shared with other healthcare professionals for the purposes of your individual
Bank Holidays and other dates when the surgery is closed
The Practice will be closed on the following days: