We are sorry to share that Warren Martin-O’Donoghue, our Paramedic Practitioner, is leaving on Friday 23rd February. We thank him for his great contribution for the three years he has … [continue] Paramedic leaving and new GP joining
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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 22nd – 28th January 2024
It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week from 22nd to 28th January 2024. Take a look at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust website: Cervical Cancer Prevention Week | Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust (jostrust.org.uk)
Download the latest NHS App Update
The NHS App has been redesigned to make it simpler and easier to access NHS services. Some items have moved within the App, but all the health services you need … [continue] Download the latest NHS App Update
Carers Rights Day: Thurs 23rd Nov 2023
Carers Rights Day is about raising awareness of carers’ rights and entitlements, to help carers get the support they need. Find out more on the Carers UK website: Carers Rights … [continue] Carers Rights Day: Thurs 23rd Nov 2023
Keep warm and well this winter
Living in a cold home can harm your health and can make a range of health conditions worse, such as breathing and heart problems, and asthma in children. It can … [continue] Keep warm and well this winter
Patient Update: Dealing with Unprecedented Demand
We provide: Primary care (GP) services to 6,240 patients across Robertsbridge and Battle. Annual reviews for 1,332 patients with long term conditions. Our receptionists answer 230 phone calls a day … [continue] Patient Update: Dealing with Unprecedented Demand
GP Patient Survey Results
The latest national GP patient survey results are out. We ranked 4th out of 157 GP surgeries in Sussex. We are delighted with the results and thank all those patients … [continue] GP Patient Survey Results
Facemasks at your discretion
NHS England have updated their Infection Control guidance and patients no longer have to wear a face mask unless they have respiratory or Covid symptoms, or if they prefer to … [continue] Facemasks at your discretion
Measles circulating in England
Measles is circulating in England. We encourage all parents to know the symptoms and get their child vaccinated with the MMR. Contact our reception team to check your child’s immunisation … [continue] Measles circulating in England
Good news: new Health Centre for Robertsbridge
For those that cannot access the PDF poster, here are the key messages in plain text: Planning has been submitted for our new health centre. The location is Station Road, … [continue] Good news: new Health Centre for Robertsbridge
Change in service from 23rd January: Help us to help you
We are experiencing unprecedented demand for our services. We had hoped it was a peak due to Covid but this has not been the case. This trend is being seen … [continue] Change in service from 23rd January: Help us to help you
Meet Warren & Ed
We have two new members of our clinical team that have joined us this year: Warren, our Paramedic Practitioner, joined us in January 2021 – Find out more about Warren. … [continue] Meet Warren & Ed
National Data Opt Out
Patients personal confidential data is extracted and shared with NHS Digital in order to support vital health and care planning and research. Further information can be found here. Patients may opt … [continue] National Data Opt Out
Breast Cancer Reduce your Risk
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. But over a quarter of cases are preventable. One in seven women will get breast cancer at some point in … [continue] Breast Cancer Reduce your Risk
March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month
Ovarian cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. It mainly affects women who have been through menopause but it can sometimes affect younger women. Common … [continue] March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month
Better Health: Let’s do this!
Your health matters. There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Better Health has a range of tools and support to help you to eat better, drink less alcohol … [continue] Better Health: Let’s do this!
Fax machines switched off
In line with NHS National Guidance and improved data security, our fax machine has been switched off. The best way to book appointments or request repeat medication is via the … [continue] Fax machines switched off
NHS App
If you’re a patient at our practice you can now use the new NHS App, a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone … [continue] NHS App
Help us to help you
When we are feeling unwell, our first port of call is often to book an appointment to see our GP. There are many other professionals and services working closely with … [continue] Help us to help you
One You East Sussex
One You East Sussex can help you get back to a healthier you and support you to make simple changes towards a longer and happier life. They provide tools, motivational … [continue] One You East Sussex
‘We are undefeatable’ health campaign
When you’re managing a long term health condition, being active is about finding what works for you. For the first time ever, may of the UK’s leading charities are coming together … [continue] ‘We are undefeatable’ health campaign
Every mind matters
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and … [continue] Every mind matters
East Sussex health walks
Free, friendly, regular walk groups led by community volunteers that are not too long and not too difficult. They are mostly for about an hour and they avoid tricky routes, … [continue] East Sussex health walks
Be tick aware
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It’s usually easier to treat if it’s diagnosed early. Symptoms are a circular red rash … [continue] Be tick aware
Parking
In response to feedback from patients, we are working to free up more car parking spaces at Battle Health Centre so you have space to park when you visit for … [continue] Parking
Free Wifi in our waiting areas
Free Wifi is now available in the waiting room at Oldwood Surgery and Battle Health Centre. Simply select ‘NHS WiFi’ in your phone settings. We would be grateful if you would … [continue] Free Wifi in our waiting areas
Telephones – our calls shown as withheld
Please be aware that our telephone number is ‘withheld’ as NHS policy and if you are expecting a telephone consultation with one of our GP’s the number will not be … [continue] Telephones – our calls shown as withheld
Check your own blood pressure using our self-service BP machine
It is important to be aware of your blood pressure because the higher your blood pressure is, the higher your risk of potential health problems in the future. You can … [continue] Check your own blood pressure using our self-service BP machine