The Alton Practice

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[The Alton Practice @Alton_Practice]

GP surgery in the heart of Roehampton providing high quality patient centred care. Rated CQC Good Aug 2022 with free parking & blood tests on site. Accepting new patients, visit us in person or online at https://t.co/5AIz34EPIy to register & access a full range of NHS services 🩺

[NHS @NHSuk]

What is the Single Patient Record?

The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it.

Swipe through to learn more ⬇What is the Single Patient Record?

The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it.

Swipe through to learn more ⬇What is the Single Patient Record?

The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it.

Swipe through to learn more ⬇What is the Single Patient Record?

The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it.

Swipe through to learn more ⬇What is the Single Patient Record?

The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it.

Swipe through to learn more ⬇What is the Single Patient Record?

The Single Patient Record will bring together your health information in one secure, easy-to-access place – giving you safer and more coordinated care when you need it.

Swipe through to learn more ⬇️

[NHS @NHSuk]

As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇As the weather heats up this weekend, make sure you stock up on sunscreen!

Even if it’s cloudy, UV rays can still cause sunburn. Follow this advice to avoid getting burnt, and reduce your risk of developing skin cancer.

Visit our website for more info on sun safety ⬇️

[NHS @NHSuk]

Cervical screening updates? They’re in the NHS App.

Invitations, reminders and routine screening results are now in one place. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss important updates.

If your result needs further follow-up, you’ll also be contacted directly by the NHSCervical screening updates? They’re in the NHS App.

Invitations, reminders and routine screening results are now in one place. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss important updates.

If your result needs further follow-up, you’ll also be contacted directly by the NHSCervical screening updates? They’re in the NHS App.

Invitations, reminders and routine screening results are now in one place. Turn on notifications so you don’t miss important updates.

If your result needs further follow-up, you’ll also be contacted directly by the NHS.

[NHS @NHSuk]

Today is World Parkinson's Day.

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about the condition ➡️ https://t.co/by9GcLBkEL

[NHS @NHSuk]

From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇From 7am today and continuing into next week, some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Here’s what you need to know about accessing NHS care during this time ⬇️

[NHS @NHSuk]

Make sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or callingMake sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or callingMake sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or callingMake sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or callingMake sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or callingMake sure you’re prepared this Easter bank holiday – order your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time, and check the opening hours of your local services.

If you need urgent help, access NHS 111 by using the NHS App, going online or calling.

[NHS @NHSuk]

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.

It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/PF0A9jeYtZ

[The Alton Practice @Alton_Practice]

Please join us for a cancer awareness and prevention webinar this evening - click to register - https://t.co/Ofi3f1c21Z

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Searches for advice on high blood pressure surged in 2025, making it the second most-viewed condition on the NHS website.

High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’, and the NHS is urging people to get a simple blood pressure check.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/JN6UTZyp1m

[NHS @NHSuk]

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

Also available by NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at https://t.co/8VfK81f9u3 or text relay on 18001 111

[NHS @NHSuk]

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

[NHS @NHSuk]

Temperatures are dropping across England.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ https://t.co/Mxkt5xn6Qs

[NHS @NHSuk]

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers.

Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried.

#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeeCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers.

Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried.

#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeeCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers.

Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried.

#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeeCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers.

Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried.

#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeeCrohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers.

Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried.

#CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Flu activity has risen unusually early this season, with many cases seen in teens & younger children. 📈

If you've received a consent form from your child’s school for their free NHS nasal flu vaccine, don’t forget to sign it, pack it & hand it back to your child’s school. 🏫📝

[NHS @NHSuk]

Today is World Sepsis Day.

Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection which needs urgent treatment in hospital straight away. It can be hard to spot, so make sure you know the symptoms.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/HgLe5VC7ms

[NHS @NHSuk]

Remember, whatever the outcome today, GCSE results don't define you!

If you know someone who has received their GCSE results, it can be a good idea to find out how they might be feeling – and how you can support them if needed.

Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/Xf3Vx27sUl

[NHS @NHSuk]

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://t.co/L0JRpvdQph

[NHS @NHSuk]

Know your units, know your limits.

There isn’t a completely safe amount of alcohol you can drink, but you are at lower risk of harm if you drink 14 units or less a week.

Tracking your units helps you stay in control.

ℹ️ https://t.co/s4PQMe9FKq

[NHS @NHSuk]

Cervical screening invitations are now being sent through the NHS App for women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64.

1️⃣ Download the NHS App.

2️⃣ Turn on notifications.

3️⃣ Book and attend your appointment, when invited.

More info ➡️ https://t.co/r4p5o7pqmc

[The Alton Practice @Alton_Practice]

So proud of The Alton Practice’s very own Dr F Hasan who was a guest speaker at the NHS Confederation conference in Manchester about the project she led which optimised Blood pressure control for 150,000 patients across 16 practices in Wandsworth, including Roehampton 🩺 💊