The Alton Practice

GP surgery in the heart of Roehampton providing high quality patient centred care. Rated CQC Good Aug 2022 with free parking & blood tests on site. Accepting new patients, visit us in person or online at altonpractice.com to register & access a full range of NHS services 🩺

Please join us for a cancer awareness and prevention webinar this evening - click to register - eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-reducin…

Searches for advice on high blood pressure surged in 2025, making it the second most-viewed condition on the NHS website. High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’, and the NHS is urging people to get a simple blood pressure check. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/02/people…

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App. Also available by NHS 111 BSL interpreter service at 111.nhs.uk or text relay on 18001 111

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.

Temperatures are dropping across England. Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions. Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ nhs.uk/staywell

Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that can cause gut inflammation and painful ulcers. Symptoms can mimic other conditions, so don’t self-diagnose. See your GP if you're worried. #CrohnsAndColitisAwarenessWeek

Flu activity has risen unusually early this season, with many cases seen in teens & younger children. 📈 If you've received a consent form from your child’s school for their free NHS nasal flu vaccine, don’t forget to sign it, pack it & hand it back to your child’s school. 🏫📝

Today is World Sepsis Day. Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection which needs urgent treatment in hospital straight away. It can be hard to spot, so make sure you know the symptoms. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/sepsis/

Remember, whatever the outcome today, GCSE results don't define you! If you know someone who has received their GCSE results, it can be a good idea to find out how they might be feeling – and how you can support them if needed. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/mental-health/…

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance. To find out how to do this, visit nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

Know your units, know your limits. There isn’t a completely safe amount of alcohol you can drink, but you are at lower risk of harm if you drink 14 units or less a week. Tracking your units helps you stay in control. ℹ️ nhs.uk/live-well/alco…

Cervical screening invitations are now being sent through the NHS App for women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64. 1️⃣ Download the NHS App. 2️⃣ Turn on notifications. 3️⃣ Book and attend your appointment, when invited. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/tests-and-trea…

So proud of The Alton Practice’s very own Dr F Hasan who was a guest speaker at the NHS Confederation conference in Manchester about the project she led which optimised Blood pressure control for 150,000 patients across 16 practices in Wandsworth, including Roehampton 🩺 💊

So proud of our Year 2 students from Imperial College London who won the prize for their Community Collaboration Project examining barriers to access and recognising the needs of Deaf individuals in a GP setting @ImperialMed @ImperialSPH

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly.  Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure. ➡️ nhs.uk/blood-pressure… #WorldHyperTensionDay

Happy National Receptionist Day 💙 our superb reception staff are the first smile you see, the calm voice on the 📞the ones who keep The Alton Practice running smoothly. Today we celebrate our amazing receptionists for their dedication & hard work. Thank you for everything 🌟

It sounds simple, but a little walk goes a long way. Just 10 minutes of brisk walking a day can boost your heart health, energy and mood. 🎶Top tip: if you can chat but not quite manage a singalong, you’re walking at the right pace. ℹ️nhs.uk/better-health/… #NationalWalkingDay

Getting vaccinated while you’re pregnant helps protect your baby. 💖 ✨ Visit the NHS webpage to learn more: nhs.uk/pregnancy/keep…

Getting vaccinated against #HPV gives long-lasting protection against developing HPV-related cancers. If you missed your jab, check the NHS website to see if you're eligible for a catch-up. #HPVAwareness 🔗 nhs.uk/vaccinations/h…

Cervical screening saves thousands of lives every year. If you missed, or did not book, your cervical screening appointment, contact your GP surgery or local sexual health clinic in the morning to book it in.