We will be CLOSED Wednesday 10th April from 1pm - 5:30pm for our Hertfordshire wide Primary Care Network training event. Herts Urgent Care will be taking over our telephone calls and supporting us for any patients requiring medical assistance. NHS 111 is also an option available
We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024! 🌟
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.
#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND
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Our ‘Managing Change in Late Life’ webinar looks at the difficult experiences that may come from periods of transition and change in later life, recognising symptoms of low mood and worry and how we can take care of our emotional wellbeing.
Sign up here: hpft-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk…
♥ Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 will take place from 5-11 February.
♥ This year's theme is 'My Voice Matters'
♥ During Children’s Mental Health Week we want all children and young people, to be able to say – and believe - “My Voice Matters”.
#childrensmentalhealthweek
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#TimeToTalk Day is all about having conversations.
But sometimes, speaking to people you know about your mental health can be too tough. And that's ok.
Here are some people you can talk to if you'd rather speak to someone you don't know 💙

ALT A graphic showing different organisations' logos on the left and their contact details and opening times on the right. The title is 'Who you can talk to this Time to Talk Day. The details are: Mind - 0300 123 3393. Open 9am-6pm weekdays. Samaritans - 116 123. Always open. Campaign Against Living Miserably - 0800 58 58 58. Open 5pm-midnight. If you’re in Wales: C.A.L.L. - 0800 132 737. Always open. If you’re under 25: The Mix - text THEMIX to 85258. Always open.
International Infection Prevention Week is October 15-21
“Celebrate the Fundamentals of Infection Prevention.
Join us to learn about getting back to the basics of infection prevention. Visit the APIC website to learn more infectionpreventionandyou.or… #IIPW23
Keep yourself safe this winter!
Our last Flu & Covid Clinic will take place on Saturday 28th October.
We have other clinics available before then if you are unable to attend on the 28th, however please act now and make sure you have an appointment booked.
Today is World Mental Health Day
The theme for 2023, 'Mental Health is a Universal Human Right’
Small things like prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend can help.
nhs.uk/every-mind-matters
#WorldMentalHealthDay #itsokaynottobeokay #NHS
🔴 IMPORTANT
We will be CLOSED TODAY Thursday 12th October from 1pm - 5:30pm for our Hertfordshire wide Primary Care Network training event and the surgery doors WILL BE CLOSED for this period.
Herts Urgent Care will be taking over our telephone calls and supporting us
🩷 How often do you check your breasts?
🩷 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - take the time to check your breasts
🩷 Worried you're not doing it right? Contact us to make an appointment and we can guide you
🩷 Get ahead of cancer - check regularly
#BreastCancerAwareness
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last year Dundee FC Community Trust supported the charity, Breast Cancer Support and the Trust is once again supporting the vital work of the charity.
Read more here: buff.ly/3rynfIu
You can buy the shirt here: buff.ly/3ZIN6tG
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The relationship between alcohol and mental health is complex, alcohol is sometimes used to try and help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression, but excessive drinking is likely to make those symptoms worse.
Find out more: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol… #AlcoholAwarenessWeek
🟡 On Saturday 22nd April we held our 2023 Spring Booster Covid Clinic.
🟡 Our fantastic clinical team vaccinated 434 over 75's and immunosuppressed patients.
#NHS #nhsheroes #nhsstaff #covidvacccination – at Leavesden, East
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Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk
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With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.
For more information on how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-s….
This is great!
Find a @parkrunUK near you 👇🏻
Danny was struggling with his mental health and received help from a local social prescribing service, which included attending his local parkrun.
This summer, anyone can take part in parkrun for #NHS75.
Find out more on how to join in and get active. england.nhs.uk/nhsbirthday/e…
Moving also helps your mental health...
#StressAwarenessMonth
10 minute home workouts or dancing in the living room — it all counts! The more you move, the better.
For ideas and support to help you get active visit nhs.uk/better-health/get-act….
🔵 The NHS operate a zero tolerance policy with regard to violence and abuse towards staff.
🔵 Sheepcot Medical Centre also takes that stance.
🔵 Our policy is there to protect us all and Help Us Focus On Caring For You.
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