Beacon Medical Practice, Skegness

13/06/2026

Resident Doctor Strike
Important Patient Information.

From Monday, resident doctors across the country will be taking part in industrial action.

At the Practice, we are working hard to keep any disruption to an absolute minimum.

If you already have an appointment booked, please continue to attend as normal.

Should anything need to be changed or rearranged, our team will contact you directly. There is no need to call us.

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13/06/2026

Care Navigating:

At Beacon Medical Practice, our Reception Team plays a key part in helping you access the right care, from the right service, at the right time.

They are trained and required to ask why you need an appointment. Not to pry, but to guide you to the most appropriate healthcare professional through Care Navigation.

Unfortunately, like many surgeries, we still hear and see comments that can be disrespectful toward our team.

Please remember that our receptionists are carrying out an essential role as part of your care journey.

We kindly ask that you always treat them with respect, as they are simply trying to help you get the best possible care, quickly and appropriately.

13/06/2026

🩸 World Blood Donor Day 🩸

Every blood donation can help save or improve up to three lives. Today, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all blood donors for their generosity and kindness.

If you’re able to donate, you could make a lifesaving difference to someone in need. 💙

www.blood.co.uk/

12/06/2026

It’s Easy to Order Your Repeat Prescriptions Online:

More and more patients are choosing to order their repeat prescriptions online. It’s quick, convenient, and available 24/7.

You can do it through SystmOnline on our website or via the NHS App on your phone.

Once registered, you can request your repeats anytime without needing to phone or visit the practice.

Why go online?

Order repeats whenever it suits you

Track your requests easily

Safe, secure, and NHS‑approved

12/06/2026

Accessing Your Test Results:

You don’t need to phone the practice for your test results, you can check them yourself online, safely and securely, at a time that suits you.

NHS App access

If you use a smartphone, you can view your results through the NHS App. Just download the app, complete the quick registration, and your results will appear automatically once they’re ready.

SystmOnline access

By using our website, you can view your results through SystmOnline. You’ll need to register first so we can issue your secure login details. Once registered, simply visit our website, click Our Services, then Test Results, and follow the link to SystmOnline.

Why use online access?
Quick and convenient
Available 24/7
No waiting on the phone
Secure and confidential

If you need help registering for either service, our team will be happy to assist.

12/06/2026

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July. Who can get it?

- All current Year 13s

- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.

Learn more from UK Health Security Agency ⬇

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/

11/06/2026

This month is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month.

It is also a reminder that many men struggle in silence and do not seek support.

If you’re finding things difficult, overwhelming, or you don't quite feel yourself, you’re not alone.

Talking to someone you trust, a friend, family member, or health professional can make a real difference.

Reaching out is not a weakness.

Mens Mental Health Month 💙

Men matter too
Men feel too
Men deserve self care too
Men cry too
Men have therapy too
Men struggle too
Men are human too

Its okay for men to not be okay

💛

11/06/2026

Food Hygiene Ratings – Why They Matter for Your Health:

Local authorities inspect food businesses and award a Food Hygiene Rating from 0 to 5.
This score reflects how safely food is handled, stored, prepared, and managed.

Higher ratings show strong hygiene standards, while lower ratings indicate that improvements are needed.

Poor food hygiene increases the risk of food poisoning, cross‑contamination, and illnesses such as salmonella, norovirus, and E. coli.

By checking a business’s hygiene rating before you buy food, you can significantly reduce your risk of food‑related illness and make informed choices about where to eat.

You can look up any local ratings by using the ELDC Food Hygiene Ratings search tool:
https://www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/article/5601/Food-Hygiene-Ratings

11/06/2026

Diabetes Week:

Did you know that since 2015/16, there had been a 43% increase in the number of people receiving diabetes mediaction?

Diabetes can develop gradually, and recognising the early signs helps you get the right support sooner.

Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained tiredness, blurred vision, slow‑healing wounds, and unexpected weight changes.

If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms, or something just doesn’t feel right, please speak to us.

To find out more about diabetes, click the links below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes?gad_campaignid=15219795550&gad_source=1