Crystal Peaks Medical Centre

03/09/2026

All children aged 2-3 are eligible for a nasal flu vaccine. This is a painless nasal spray. More information can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

We will be running a clinic on Thursday 24th September and Tuesday 29th September.

Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment at your convenience.

Find out about the children's flu vaccine, including who should have it, how to get it and side effects.

24/08/2026

The surgery will be closed for Bank Holiday on

Monday 31st August

If you require a doctor please visit the Walk-in-Centre on Broad Lane or in an emergency call 999.

16/08/2026

Have You Tried NHS App Services?

The NHS App can make managing your healthcare more convenient.

Depending on your practice and local services, you may be able to use it to:

📅 Request appointments
💊 Order repeat prescriptions
📋 View your health information
🧪 Access test results
📨 Manage healthcare requests

You can also contact the surgery by phone or speak to us in person if you need to.

13/08/2026

☀️ Staying Well in Hot Weather

Hot weather can be enjoyable, but it’s important to take extra care when temperatures rise. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heatstroke can affect anyone, with older people, young children and those with long-term health conditions at greater risk.

Here are some simple ways to stay safe:

💧 Drink plenty of fluids regularly, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
🧴 Use sunscreen, wear a hat and choose loose, light-coloured clothing.
🌳 Stay in the shade and avoid the hottest part of the day, particularly between 11am and 3pm.
🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains and blinds during the day and opening windows when it is cooler outside.
🏃 Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
👵 Check on family, friends and neighbours who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

For more advice on keeping safe in hot weather, visit the NHS website.

13/08/2026

Small Steps, Lasting Wellness 🌿

August is **National Wellness Month** — a reminder that wellness doesn’t have to mean big, life-changing transformations. It can start with small, sustainable choices that support your **physical, mental and emotional well-being**.

Whether it’s taking a few minutes to recharge, moving your body, nourishing yourself well, setting healthy boundaries, or simply making time for what brings you joy — every small step counts.

Let’s make self-care an everyday practice, not a once-in-a-while luxury. 💚

**How are you prioritising your wellness this month?**

02/08/2026

🤱 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August

This World Breastfeeding Week, we recognise and celebrate the many breastfeeding journeys of parents and families everywhere.

Breastfeeding offers significant health benefits for both babies and mothers, but every family's feeding journey is unique. Whether you're breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing, or looking for support, remember that help is available, and you don't have to do it alone.

If you have questions about feeding your baby or need breastfeeding support, please speak to your health visitor, midwife, or a member of our practice team. We're here to help you access the right advice and support.

Learn more about World Breastfeeding Week and this year's campaign:
https://waba.org.my/wbw/

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is a global campaign to raise awareness and galvanise action on themes related to breastfeeding.

31/07/2026

We're delighted to share the results of the latest GP Patient Survey – and we'd like to say a huge thank you to all of our patients who took the time to complete it.

Your feedback helps us understand what's working well and where we can continue to improve. We're incredibly grateful for your kind comments and are proud that so many patients have shared positive experiences of our practice.

Thank you to our dedicated team for their continued hard work and commitment to providing the best possible care, and thank you to our patients for your ongoing support.

You can view our full GP Patient Survey results here:
https://www.gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperience/results?code=C88648

See how your GP practice is doing: explore the results of The GP Patient Survey, an independent patient experience survey run by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England.

10/07/2026

💉Measles is spreading – protect your child 💉

Please check if your child is up to date with their MMR and MMRV vaccines.

If they are not, please contact us to arrange an appointment.

09/07/2026

🍷 Alcohol Awareness Week (6–12 July)

This year's Alcohol Awareness Week theme is "Alcohol and me" – encouraging us to take a moment to reflect on how alcohol may be affecting our health and wellbeing.

Whether you're thinking about cutting back, curious about your drinking habits, or looking for support, it's never too early or too late to start.

💙 Take the free, confidential 'Check your drinking' quiz and explore helpful advice and resources from Alcohol Change UK:
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1

If you're concerned about your own drinking or someone else's, we're here to help. Please contact the practice to discuss the support available.

Alcohol Awareness Week 2026 takes place in July 2026. Sign up today to receive information and free digital resources to take part in the campaign.

24/06/2026

With hot temperatures forecast throughout the week, the Met Office have issued an amber health alert for extreme heat in our area. Many of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Heat exhaustion & heatstroke are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. For information on staying safe in hot weather visit Staying safe and well in hot weather:

With hot temperatures forecast throughout the week, the Met Office have issued an amber health alert for extreme heat.