Practice News
COVID – 19 Spring Booster Programme 2024
The NHS is currently running the spring booster vaccination programme for specific patient groups. Hightown Surgery is not participating in […]
Surgery Closure Thursday 27th June from 1:00pm
The surgery is closed Thursday 27th June for the afternoon from 1.00 pm for essential staff training. We will be […]
Christmas & New Year Pharmacy opening hours
Software issues preventing patients from viewing documents.
We understand that some of our patients may have encountered difficulties viewing certain documents (e.g. letters from hospital) due to […]
Shingles Vaccine Extension to Vulnerable over 50’s
We are aware of all the patients eligible for the new shingles vaccination programme and will contact you, if you […]
Type 2 Diabetes
Know Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes via the Diabetes UK website, alternatively download the NHS Diabetes poster for more information.
Advice on verification for patients who have had a COVID-19 vaccine overseas
To ensure patients’ GP vaccination records remain up to date, the NHS is advising anyone who has had a COVID-19 […]
Update On Mask Wearing
From Tuesday 2nd May 2023 the wearing of face masks/coverings is no longer mandatory within the surgery for patients and […]
Time to check your blood pressure
High blood pressure could lead to a heart attack or stroke. High blood pressure puts extra strain on your heart […]
Missed Appointments
When patients miss appointments, it can be disruptive for our GPs, for you, and other patients in need of care. […]