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***POLITE REMINDER** The surgery will be closed for training Thursday 14th November at 1pm and will re open on Friday 15th November at 8am. If you require NON URGENT medical attention whilst the surgery is closed on Thursday 14th November between 1pm-6.30pm, please consider attending your local pharmacy or alternatively you can ring 0300 323 […]

Do you know the signs of stroke? Any sign of stroke is always an emergency, even if it does not seem like it. If you or someone else experiences a SINGLE symptom 999 should be called immediately. The first signs of a stroke include: • Face weakness – it may be hard to smile, and […]

Our next Patient Participation Group meeting will be held this Thursday at 12.30pm. If you are interested in joining the Patient Participation Group, please contact the practice for more information.

The Social Prescribing team are hosting a Veteran Celebration Event on Tuesday 5th November. The event will have many veteran and local services and charities attending to offer advice, support, and information.

The surgery will be closed this afternoon from 1pm and will re open at 8am on Thursday 10th October. If you require medical attention whilst the surgery is closed this afternoon, you can attend your community pharmacy who can advise on acute medical conditions. Alternatively call 0300 323 0671 If you require URGENT LIFE THREATINING […]

The Surgery will be closed for training from 1pm on Wednesday 9th October and re open on Thursday 10th October at 8am.

FREE daily oral contraception medication can now be obtained from: 1 – Your local Pharmacy 2 – Online via a postal service from : https://sh24.org.uk/order-contraception We will now be signposting patients to use their local pharmacy for the contraception service or use the online postal service.

Come along to the veteran event, find out more information, have a cup of tea and a slice of cake! Save the date: 5th November at 10am until 2pm.

Is your child protected against flu? We are currently offering the flu vaccine to children aged between 2 -3 years old. Please contact the Practice to book your child an appointment and protect them against flu!

Come along to the Cancer Screening event, where you will find lots of information and professionals from different sectors who can offer advice and support.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. There is support and help for those that are not feeling themselves. Use the link below to find more information. https://www.nhs.uk/…/beh…/help-for-suicidal-thoughts/… Alternatively contact the crisis team: Adults 18+ 0300 300 1010 Under 18’s 0116 295 0485

If you are or know anyone that is a young carer that needs support get in touch by emailing: Youngcarers@leics.gov.uk or visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk and search Young Carers

After our successful Practice walk yesterday, come join our next walk on Wednesday 2nd October at 2pm. We welcome all of our patients to come and attend.It’s a great way to keep active and meet others including staff and members of our Patient Participation Group.

The Surgery will be closed on Monday 26th August for the bank holiday. The surgery will re open at 8am on Tuesday 27th August.

The practice will be closed on Monday 26th August due to the bank holiday. The practice will close on Friday 23rd August at 6.30pm and re open on Tuesday 27th August.

From 1 September 2024, those who turn 75 and those age 75 to 79 will be eligible for a free vaccine to protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). You will also be eligible from 28 weeks of pregnancy. RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs. RSV infection often causes symptoms similar […]

Our Flu vaccine clinics are now available to book! Please contact reception to ensure you receive your free Flu vaccination. If you are eligible for a covid booster vaccine this will also be offered.

Making decisions about care at the end of life can be really difficult, but they’re some of the most important decisions any of us can make. Have your say on our Palliative and End of Life Care strategy, so that we can make sure it reflects the needs of local people.  https://bit.ly/LLREOLSurvey 

We are very pleased to announce that The Centre Surgery has been awarded and recognised as an Active Practice. Thank you to all our patients and staff that continually take part in all our suggestions to keep moving! Don’t forget the Practice will be holding an active walk on Wednesday 28th August just meet at […]

The Surgery received 3,136 telephone calls in the month of July, with an average que time of 2m 13s. One of our Reception team alone answered 560 calls. The Surgery made 1,978 outbound calls in the month of July. With our new telephone system we are able to offer patient call back, this means you […]

The social prescriber team are here at the Centre Surgery today (30th July 20204) to help assist with any support you may require! Come and meet the team! They are here from 9.30am -12.30pm.

The surgery will be closed for training this afternoon from 1pm and will re open at 8am on Friday 5th July. If you require non urgent medical attention between the hours of 1pm and 6.30pm today, please call DHU Services 0300 323 0671 or visit your local Pharmacy for any minor ailments. For ANYTHING LIFE […]

The Centre Surgery is excited to be working with Active Together to become an Active Practice! Staff and Patients are asked to get involved to keep moving! Let’s get moving together! To find out more information on how you can “get moving” including events in the area visit https://www.active-together.org/letsgetmoving or email info@active-together.org

The surgery will be closed for training this afternoon from 1pm and will re open at 8am on Thursday 13th June.If you require non urgent medical attention between the hours of 1pm and 6.30pm today, please call DHU Services 0300 323 0671 or visit your local Pharmacy for any minor ailments.For ANYTHING LIFE THREATENING please […]

The surgery will be closed for training on Wednesday 12th June at 1pm and will re open on Thursday 13th June at 8am.

This is a polite reminder to all patients that the surgery will be closed on this bank holiday Monday 27th May 2024. We will be closed from this evening at 6.30pm and re open on Tuesday 28th May at 8am. Please take a look at the following information and “get in the know” who to […]

Do you have or someone you care for have Long Covid? Join the Wellbeing Connect meet Tuesday 21st May between 1pm-3pm at St Marys Church Café. This is a free, friendly space and gives the opportunity to access information from local health professionals and connect with the Social Prescribers in the community.

We will be closed for training tomorrow afternoon. The Surgery will close at 1pm on Thursday 9th May and will re open at 8am on Friday 10th May. If you require non urgent medical attention between the hours of 1pm and 6.30pm on Thursday 9th May please call DHU Services 0300 323 0671 For ANYTHING […]

This is a polite reminder to all patients that the surgery will be closed on this bank holiday Monday – Monday 6th May 2024. We will be closed from this evening at 6.30pm and re open on Tuesday 7th May at 8am. Please take a look at the following information and “get in the know” […]

The Practice now offers an ear syringing service. Please contact the Practice to arrange an appointment.

The Practice is extremely pleased to announce we have now been accredited as an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly GP Practice. For more information visit https://www.armedforcesnetwork.org/Veterans can also contact the Op Community service by calling 01273 403 693 or emailing afn.admin@admin.net to access support.

The practice are now offering Covid19 Spring Booster vaccination appointments for patients Over 75 and also patients Over 18 who have a weakened immune system. You should of received a self booking link for all patients who are eligible and have a mobile phone. Alternatively please contact the Surgery to book your Covid19 Spring Booster!

The Centre Surgery, Hinckley is extremely pleased to announce that the Practice have been awarded a GOLD in the Pride and Practice. We pride ourselves in being a friendly, inclusive and supportive Practice to all our patients.

The Practice is now offering Covid19 Spring Booster vaccination appointments for Over 75 year olds and Over 18 year olds who have a weakened immune system. Self booking links are being sent out to all patients who are eligible and have a mobile phone. Alternatively please contact the Surgery to book your Covid19 Spring Booster!

We will be closed for training this afternoon. The Surgery will close at 1pm and will re open at 8am on Friday 19th April. If you require non urgent medical attention between the hours of 1pm and 6.30pm on Thursday 18th April please call DHU Services 0300 323 0671 FOR LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS PLEASE CALL […]

Take a look at the new Joy app to see what services are available in your area to help support you further. Visit https://services.thejoyapp.com/

Are you an unpaid carer? The Carers Centre offers 1-2-1 support for unpaid carers in Leicestershire.

This is a polite reminder that we are a zero tolerance Practice. Patients that become aggressive or violent through words or actions towards any member of our team will be reported and necessary action taken. We understand at times things may become frustrating but please treat our team members how you would like to be […]

Would you like to be an active member of our Patient Participant Group? This is a volunteered opportunity for our registered patients to become involved and make a positive input to the service we provide and helps effective communication between the practice and our patients. Our next meeting is the Tuesday 18th June 2024! Contact […]

The Practice will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend. We will be closed from Thursday 28th March at 6.30pm and will be reopening Tuesday 2nd April at 8am. If you require urgent medical help please contact 111 or visit https://leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/… to access a urgent walk in centre. If it is life threatening please call […]

The Practice is closed for training this afternoon – Thursday 21st March from 1pm. We will reopen Friday 22nd March at 8am. If you require URGENT care, please contact 111 or visit Urgent care services in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland – LLR ICB

You can now like and follow us on Facebook. This will keep you updated with any new health or Practice information you may need to know! Look for The Centre Surgery, Hinckley with the following cover picture.

The local NHS is asking all registered patients aged 16 years and over to share their most recent experiences of care. Please complete a short local questionnaire telling the NHS your recent experiences of accessing and receiving care from your GP practice. It is really important to share your views.  Your response will be anonymous […]

Developed in close collaboration with the Armed Forces community, the campaign features people who’ve served in the Armed Forces talking about their personal experiences of adjusting to civilian life and how Op COURAGE provided the support they needed. Through PR, social channels and partnerships activity, the campaign aims to increase awareness of the signs and […]

Dry January Join people across the country and take on 31 days alcohol-free challenge with Alcohol Change UK. For more information including accessing support and fundraising, please go to: Alcohol Change UK: Alcohol harms. Time for change. | Alcohol Change UK