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Healthwatch East Sussex is collaborating with NHS Sussex to hear from girls (aged 14 years or older) and women about their experiences of local health services in the last 12 … [continue] Women’s and girl’s experiences of health and care services

Join us for a Women’s Wellness: Menopause Matters event on 23rd April at 6.30pm at the Hastings Centre – full details are available n the Rural Rother PCN website: Women’s … [continue] Menopause Matters Event 23rd April

An invite from our PPG: Join us for a warm and welcoming gathering over tea and cake, where conversation flows freely about grief and life. This isn’t a counselling or … [continue] Grief & loss experiences gathering

Are you waiting for a diagnosis? Are you living with Cancer? Are you supporting someone with Cancer? Join us for advice and peer support – for all ages and carers … [continue] New Cancer Café at Hub on Rye Hill

This week is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) week and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and NHS are raising awareness of Antibiotic Resistance. The overuse of antibiotics in recent years means they’re … [continue] Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Week

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

We are delighted to have been ranked 3rd best GP surgery in Sussex in the latest GP Patient Survey. Thank you to all patients that completed a survey. 96% of … [continue] 3rd Best GP Practice in Sussex

On World Mental Health Day, let’s all come together to talk about mental health and show everyone that mental health matters. Talking about our mental health can help us cope better … [continue] World Mental Health Day 2024

The new RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It’s recommended during pregnancy and for adults … [continue] RSV Vaccinations

We are delighted to share that planning permission has been granted for our new Health Centre for Robertsbridge. The developers, Starnes PLC, plan to start work on the access road … [continue] New health centre: planning permission granted

We are getting a number of enquiries about our dispensary services as a result of the changes at the pharmacy in Robertsbridge. Here is some useful information so you know … [continue] New pharmacy at Robertsbridge

GPs Are On Your Side General Practice is collapsing. Every practice across England is struggling to keep its doors open. This campaign by the British Medical Association (BMA) highlights the … [continue] General Practice has been broken. Help us fix it.

East Sussex Fire Service are offering free safety checks of electric blankets on these dates: Thursday 17th October Salvation Hall, Hastings St. Andrew’s Square, Hastings TN34 1SP 10.00am 12.00pm Battle … [continue] Free electric blanket testing

Oldwood Surgery has historically provided blood tests to our patients as a ‘locally enhanced scheme’. This is because the taking of blood tests is not one of the services we … [continue] Update for blood tests

Oldwood Surgery driveway is now re-open and can be used for parking and walking to the surgery. Thank you for your understanding whilst the repairs were made.

We are getting a number of enquiries about our dispensary services as a result of the changes at the pharmacy in Robertsbridge. Here is some useful information so you know … [continue] Change in Pharmacy services in Robertsbridge

You or your child may be offered a spring COVID-19 vaccine if you: are 75 years or over (you need to be 75 years old by 30 June 2024) are … [continue] Spring Covid Vaccines 2024

New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows cases of whooping cough continue to increase with 1,319 cases confirmed in March. This follows 556 cases in January … [continue] Whooping cough cases continue to rise

Measles is currently circulating in the UK – read this important information from the government to find out about the symptoms and how to stay safe: How to stay safe during … [continue] Measles is circulating

Feeling lonely is completely normal. Many of us can feel lonely while checking our social media, on our own or with others. Read our loneliness page for ideas and support: … [continue] Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it. #EveryMindMatters

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

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)

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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