Summer 2026 

           Quarterly issue 2

Herne Hill Road Medical Practice
Newsletter

What is new with HHR

NHS App

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. With full access, you can order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them, view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines. If your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information such as test results and hospital documentation. 

At HHR Medical Practice we offer NHS App support session every Friday where we can help you register with the app or even help with an issue you may be facing using the app. If you would like help, please contact reception for an appointment to be booked. 

Heatwave 
Keep out of the heat if you can. If you must go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11 am and 3 pm wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
Cool yourself down. Have cold food and regular cold drinks. Drink extra fluids but avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
Keep your living space cool. Close windows, curtains and blinds during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees

DWP 
Our practice is in collaboration with the DWP, is offering appointment‑based support for patients whose health or disability affects their ability to work. These appointments provide an opportunity to discuss how your health impacts your work and can include guidance on available support, reasonable adjustments, employment rights, training, and access to relevant services. If you would like to book an appointment with our DWP advisor, please contact the surgery.

Free NHS Health checks
If you are aged between 40 and 75 and do not have a long-term condition, you are entitled to a free NHS Health Check every five years. This is a health assessment that looks at your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease. It checks your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and how active you are.
If your results show any concerns, your GP will discuss the next steps with you. This is the best evidence-based health check available to you for free. The health check clinic is run by the Health Care Assistant. If you receive an invitation for a check, please contact Reception to make an appointment.