On Monday 10th November, Dr Stuart Mackay-Thomas presented our third Health Promotion Education Forum on Understanding Dementia.

These forums are designed to empower and support our patients with helpful information on health, education, and wellbeing. 

You can click here to download the slides that were shown. 

Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of volunteers who are consulted on a range of matters relating to Hampstead Group Practice. Our PPG works constructively to improve the provision of health care. It meets 3 times a year and functions as a link between patients and the practice.

Click Here to see the summary of the latest PPG meeting and key updates. 

All patients are invited to our annual open practice meeting in the summer.

Click Here for more information. 

Patient feedback helps the practice improve and shape its future. To share your views or provide constructive feedback to the PPG, please complete the form by clicking here.

We are encouraging our patients to use the NHS App as a convenient and secure way to manage your healthcare from your smartphone or device.

You can download the NHS App on your smartphone or tablet via the Google play or App store. You can also access the same services in a web browser by logging in through the NHS website.

You will need to prove who you are to get full access to the NHS App. 

For more information, Click Here

If you do need any help setting up the NHS App, please come to the practice and we can provide you with our support.

📆 Our next Health Promotion Education Forum will be on the NHS App

Monday 5th January 26 from 6pm-6:30pm by Maeve Malik & Kat Jakubowska

More information will be shared soon.

We are excited to announce that Hampstead Group Practice has launched its own Instagram page - @hampstead.gp

Follow to stay updated with health advice, community news, and everything happening at our practice.

So far, we have posted about new patient-led groups that our starting at Hampstead Group Practice, how to complete our online form, how to book your flu vaccine and more.

Please scan the QR code to find our account. 

Did you know most pharmacies in England now offer the Pharmacy First service?

You can get quick, expert advice - and treatment if needed - for seven common conditions including earache, sore throat, and urinary tract infections. 

No appointment is needed, just visit your local pharmacy. 

Learn more at Think Pharmacy First

Would you like to meet new people and enjoy fun days out? The Hampstead Group Practice (HGP) invites you to join our patient-led social trips group — a friendly and welcoming way to visit local attractions, explore new places, and share enjoyable experiences with others.

Our group is all about connection and community. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, discover interesting locations, or simply enjoy a change of scenery, everyone is welcome to take part. For more information or to get involved, please contact:

Natasha Gravill (Social Prescriber)

📞07971 951 645

📧 natasha.gravill@ageukcamden.org.uk

Come along, make memories, and be part of our growing community! 🌻

The Hampstead Group Practice (HGP) invites patients to join our friendly, patient-led gardening group. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and help our community garden flourish.

Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a complete beginner, everyone is welcome. Gardening offers a great way to improve wellbeing, reduce stress, and build friendships while making a positive contribution to our practice environment.

If you have any spare gardening tools, pots, or supplies that you no longer use, we would be very grateful for your donations to help support the group’s activities. For more information or to get involved, please contact:

Natasha Gravill (Social Prescriber)

📞 07971 951 645 

📧 natasha.gravill@ageukcamden.org.uk

Let’s grow together and make our garden thrive! 🌸

We are excited to work with the Royal Free Gastroenterology team participating in the Capsule-sponge service pilot study set up by National Health Service England. The test offers a non-endoscopic diagnostic for early oesophageal cancer and the pre-cancerous condition, Barrett’s oesophagus and can be used as a proactive case finding tool. Oesophageal cancer is the 7th most common cause of cancer death in the UK, with many diagnosed at a late stage, with poor survival rates. Early diagnosis enables much better outcomes. The test consists of a “capsule-sponge” device that is swallowed in the form of a capsule, expands into a sponge in the stomach, and upon retrieval via a string, collects oesophageal cells. These cells can be analysed for signs of inflammation or early cancer. We will be running searches to identify those at higher risk and inviting those patients to participate. The most common first symptom of oesophageal cancer is difficulty swallowing, often feeling like food is stuck. Other early signs can include persistent heartburn or indigestion, chest pain, unexplained weight loss, a chronic cough, or hoarseness.

For More Information, Click Here.

We have been working with Dr Meena Arunachalam, Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal Free Hospital, running a monthly skin lesion clinic, during which she works alongside a number of our clinicians reviewing up to 36 patients with uncertain skin lesions to clarify diagnosis and advice regarding management. Feedback has been very positive from both patients and also clinicians, who found the session very educational.