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Battle Football Team are running their Couch to 5k running group again – starting on Wednesday 8th June at 6.30pm at Battle Baptist Church. See their flyer for details.

You can book your vaccination via the National Booking System or by calling 119. Please do not contact us, we are not able to book vaccine appointments for you. See … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccination

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

The latest GP patient survey results are out. We are delighted with the results and thank all those patients that completed the survey. 96% of patients describe their overall experience … [continue] GP Patient Survey Results

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

We are all delighted to have been nominated as a Community Hero. Our big thanks to Robertsbridge Scouts for our certificates, to Darvel for our delicious cookies and to all … [continue] We have been nominated as a Community Hero

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

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

Dr Robert McNeilly will be retiring from the practice in March . He first joined the practice in 1990. As older patients will be aware, his local links extend back … [continue] Dr Robert McNeilly is retiring

We are delighted to welcome Nicola Bamford, physiotherapist, to our team. We are sharing Nicola with the other GP practices across Rural Rother as part of our Primary Care Network. … [continue] Physiotherapist joining our team

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!

We want to say a big thank you for all the community support we have received since the start of the Coronavirus. You have all been amazing. A special mention … [continue] A big thank you

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

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

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 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

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 also … [continue] Keep warm and well this winter

Sepsis is a rare but serious complication of an infection. If you or your child has any of these symptoms you should take immediate action: Looks mottled, blueish or pale … [continue] Know the symptoms of sepsis

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

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

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

The government is working closely with the NHS and suppliers to help to ensure medicines and medical products continue to be available for patients if there is a ‘no deal’ … [continue] Getting your medicines if there’s a ‘no-deal’ Brexit

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

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 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

The results of our independent GP Patient Survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England have been published. We are delighted with the results and would like to … [continue] GP Patient Survey & Friends and Family

We now call patients in for their annual review during the month of their Birthday.  We feel this will not only help our staff but also patients will be able to remember … [continue] Change to recall system for annual review appointments

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

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