Littlewick Medical

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📢 Surgery Closure Notice
Our surgery will be closed Wed 11 Mar 2026 from 11.30pm for staff training. We reopen Thu 12 Mar.
☎️Urgent advice: NHS 111 / https://t.co/VftOeG1WCM
🚨Emergency: 999
Thank you for your understanding.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📰 Our March Patient Newsletter is here!

Inside:
✅ Surgery updates
✅ Seasonal health tips
✅ Important patient news

📖 Read it here:
https://t.co/Ko8bQhRodg

Thanks for staying connected and being part of our community.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Most cases affect men 50+ and it’s more common in Black men. It can develop with no early symptoms.

Early diagnosis saves lives. If something doesn’t feel right, contact your GP.

https://t.co/7PA7RJ6kJM

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📢 Surgery Closure Notice
Our surgery will be closed Wed 11 Mar 2026 from 11.30pm for staff training. We reopen Thu 12 Mar.
☎️Urgent advice: NHS 111 / https://t.co/VftOeG1WCM
🚨Emergency: 999
Thank you for your understanding.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

Planning to quit smoking this No Smoking Day?

Get free support and advice to help you stop for good. Visit https://t.co/yEVNokZBhg to find out more.

Make this No Smoking Day (Wednesday 11 March) the day you take the first step towards a smoke-free life.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📢 Patient Reminder: Car Parking

The underground car park is for staff only.
Patient parking is behind the practice off Orchard Street, including disabled spaces.

Cars are left at owner’s risk; CCTV is in operation.

Thank you for your help with this.

[NHS @NHSuk]

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📢 Patient Reminder: Order Repeat Prescriptions:

✔ Online (NHS App/Rapid Health)
✔ MOL: 0115 855 0260 (08:00–15:00)
✔ Paper form at Reception

For more info, please follow the link: https://t.co/vZReChxoBX

[NHS @NHSuk]

Children under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now get the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the MMR vaccine in the routine schedule and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubellaChildren under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now get the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the MMR vaccine in the routine schedule and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubellaChildren under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now get the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the MMR vaccine in the routine schedule and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubellaChildren under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now get the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the MMR vaccine in the routine schedule and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubellaChildren under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now get the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the MMR vaccine in the routine schedule and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubellaChildren under 6 on 1st January 2026 will now get the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the MMR vaccine in the routine schedule and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📢 Carers Coffee Morning ☕
Thursday 29 Jan | 9:30–11:00am | At the practice
A friendly space for carers to meet, share experiences & find support.
📞 Call 0115 932 5229 for more info. All carers welcome!

[NHS @NHSuk]

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://t.co/HecEGvj7gC

[NHS @NHSuk]

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

➡️ https://t.co/nLISkNz1iE

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

If you or someone else is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the mental health option for 24-hour urgent advice and support.
Find out more: https://t.co/2XzhwiUPXN

[Nottingham University Hospitals @nottmhospitals]

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) has today (Tuesday 13 January 2026) declared a Critical Incident due to severe and sustained pressure on our services.

https://t.co/3jSGhmFnIR

[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.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📢 Weather Update | Fri 9 Jan 2026
We’re open today with reduced staffing due to the weather. The car park has been gritted, but please take extra care when attending. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📢 Weather Update | Wed 7 Jan 2026
Paths and the patient car park have been gritted this morning.
Please take extra care when visiting the practice today as some areas may still be slippery.
Thank you & stay safe.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📢 Surgery Closure Notice
Our surgery will be closed Wed 7 Jan 2026 from 12 noon for staff training. We reopen Thu 8 Jan.
☎��� Urgent advice: NHS 111 / https://t.co/VftOeG2usk
🚨 Emergency: 999

Thank you for your understanding.

[Littlewick Medical @LittlewickMC]

📰 Our January newsletter is out!
💡 Health tips | 🩺 Surgery updates | 📣 News & support
Read it here 👉 https://t.co/o3i3PhWJv9
Stay informed & stay well! 💙