Eastwood Primary Care Centre

10/09/2026

2.8 people die by su***de each week in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

1 in 5 of us have suicidal thoughts.

1 in 15 of us attempt su***de.

For every one death by su***de, more than 100 people are impacted by their loss.

Men are 3 times more likely to die by su***de than women.

Never underestimate the power of a conversation. If you’re feeling low, talking can be the first step forward. Find dedicated local support services via the NottAlone.org.uk directory.

World Su***de Prevention Day. It’s time to break the silence.

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Access support services for young people, carers, professionals, adults, teachers & guardians. Available 24/7.

09/09/2026

EPCC Chat

We're delighted to welcome Dr Kelechi Adimoha and Dr Kelly Finlay to the surgery. We're also pleased to welcome Dr Lauren Taylor and Dr Sophie Walker back from maternity leave.
And look forward to Dr Yihya El-Eryani (GP Registrar) joining the surgery as a GP in December.

During July, Eastwood Primary Care Centre provided 9136 appointments but unfortunately 225 of those were missed without being cancelled. Missed appointments use valuable clinical time that could have helped other patients.
If you can no longer make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancelling is quick and easy:
Use your NHS account via the NHS App or NHS website.
Reply CANCEL to your appointment reminder text.
Call us on 01773 304700, our callback service keeps your place in the queue, so there's no need to wait on hold.
Call into the surgery and let our Reception team know.

We appreciate that sometimes circumstances can change. By cancelling an appointment you cannot attend or no longer need, you are helping us offer that time to another patient waiting for care. A huge thank you to everyone who attended their appointment or took the time to cancel or rearrange it. Your support helps us make the best use of our clinical time and ensures we can care for as many patients as possible. Together, we can reduce missed appointments and make every appointment count

And we're pleased to share the news that our Service Coordinator, Diane Rowley, has been nominated for a BBC Radio Nottingham Make A Difference Volunteer Award for her work with Eastwood Memory Cafe. Diane is through to the finals on Friday September 11th and so we wish her all the very best of luck.
You can catch Diane’s interview here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00308fq
Sparky at Breakfast - Dean Jackson sits in (25/08/2026) - BBC Sounds
At 2 hours 53 minutes in.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00308fq

01/09/2026

Due to exciting internal moves at EPCC, we are looking to recruit two part-time Receptionists to join our friendly and supportive team.

Vacancy 1 is 17.5 hours: Monday 8-1pm/Tuesday 2-7pm/Thursday 11.30-7pm

Vacancy 2 is 17.5 hours: Wednesday 8-3.30pm/Thursday 2-7pm/Friday 2-7pm

You will be the first point of contact for our patients, providing excellent customer service both in person and over the telephone. The role involves a variety of administrative duties in a busy GP practice environment.

We are looking for individuals who:
✅ Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Are friendly, professional and compassionate
✅ Can work well under pressure in a busy environment
✅ Have good IT and organisational skills
✅ Previous reception or customer service experience is desirable, although full training will be provided

What we offer:
✔ Supportive and friendly team environment
✔ NHS pension scheme
✔ Training and development opportunities

To apply, please collect a application form from Reception or e-mail [email protected]
Closing Date: 18th September 2026

We look forward to hearing from you!

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25/08/2026

Together for Better Health

Eastwood Primary Care Centre will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31 August .

Some community pharmacies will be open over the bank holiday.
Please plan ahead and check the local pharmacy's opening hours before travelling.
Some of the pharmacies are listed on this website
https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/pharmacy/
Or you can search individual pharmacies via this website
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

If you need medical advice you can used NHS 111 online
https://111.nhs.uk/
or call 111.

Urgent Treatment Centres will remain open and can help with a range of urgent, non-life-threatening conditions:
Nottingham – The NHS Urgent Treatment Centre (next to the BBC building) is open every day from 7am-7pm at Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4LA.
Newark - The NHS Urgent Treatment Centre at Newark Hospital is open every day 8am-10.30pm (last patient seen at 9.30pm) at Boundary Road, Newark NG24 4DE.

Urgent mental health support is available 24/7 through NHS 111 by selecting option 2.

19/08/2026

Resilient Reds Day is today!

This free service supports healthier bodies and stronger minds at Eastwood Football Club

18/08/2026

The Healthy Minute 💙

We're loving the Better Health website, especially the Get Active section!
It's packed with free tools, tips and support to help us all move more and improve our physical and mental wellbeing.

You probably already know about the Couch to 5K app, but did you know there's also Active 10? It encourages brisk walking, and even just one minute of brisk walking counts as exercise, proving that every step really does make a difference. Simple!

There's plenty more to explore too, including:
The Healthy Choices Quiz to boost your motivation,
Home Workout videos,
Sofa to Saddle for cyclists,
Fitness Studio workouts,
and fun activities for the kids.

And you'll also find trusted information for losing weight, stopping smoking and drinking less alcohol.

Take a few minutes and have a look at the Better Health website.
You might find your ideal way to take your first step towards a healthier and happier you.



https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/

Helping you make healthy changes. Find practical tools and support, free apps and trusted advice to help you lose weight, quit smoking, get active and drink less alcohol.

11/08/2026

Local Care, Local Support

It's great to see the Life Skills in the Community sessions continuing with a Scam Awareness event this month, delivered by Nottingham West Social Prescribing and Inspire Eastwood Library.

This free session is open to everyone and offers practical advice on how to recognise, avoid and report scams. Definitely something there for us all to learn, as scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

If you know someone who may be more vulnerable to scams, perhaps an elderly neighbour, friend or relative, please share details of this event with them.

Awareness is our best defence!

11/08/2026

WE’RE HIRING! PRESCRIPTIONS ADMINISTRATOR (16 HOURS)

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and friendly Prescriptions Administrator to join our team at Eastwood Primary Care Centre.

We’d particularly like to hear from you if you have:
Good computer skills and the ability to learn new systems
SystmOne experience
Medication or pharmacy knowledge
Experience working in a medical, pharmacy or healthcare environment
Good communication skills and a positive, team-focused approach
Along with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a busy environment

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team in a busy GP practice, helping to ensure our patients receive a safe, efficient and reliable prescriptions service.

To apply, please email your CV to [email protected]

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