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BLADDER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Action Bladder Cancer UK is calling on General Practitioners (GPs) to help raise awareness of bladder cancer during May’s Bladder Cancer Awareness Month by learning more about the symptoms and recognising the early signs of the disease.

Bladder cancer affects thousands of people every year, yet many still think it’s uncommon. The reality? It’s one of the 10 most common cancers in the UK. Know the signs.  https://actionbladdercanceruk.org/symptoms/

Important Notice – Scam Email Alert !

We have been made aware that a scam email is currently being circulated to people in Sussex, claiming that they need to update their details in order to remain registered with their GP practice.

This email instructs recipients to install software as part of the process. Please be advised that this software is not legitimate.

There is no official programme—locally or nationally—requesting patients to confirm their GP registration details via downloaded software.

While GP practices may occasionally contact you to confirm or update your contact details, this would be done directly and through multiple trusted channels, such as letter, telephone call, or email. You would not be asked to download any external software.

An example of the fraudulent email received locally is shown below. Scam emails can often be identified by looking out for the following:

• Sender’s email address – Check whether it comes from a recognised, trusted source. Scammers often use subtle misspellings or variations.
• Subject line – Vague or alarming subjects like “Important message” or “Your account has been suspended” are common tactics.
• Content – Legitimate NHS emails will usually include your name. Look out for spelling or grammar errors, odd phrasing, or incorrect logos. Be wary of any messages that request personal information or create a sense of urgency (e.g. “Act now or lose your registration”).
• Inconsistencies – For example, the scam email claims it will identify your GP practice after you install software—this contradicts the warning that your registration could be changed or removed.
• Links, attachments, or downloads – Never click on unfamiliar links or download files from suspicious emails. If you're unsure, do not use contact information within the email. Instead, contact your GP practice directly using details from the official website or any trusted source you already have.

If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the surgery.

More advice on scams and fraud can be found on the Age UK website or on the National Cyber Security Centre’s website

You can report scam e-mails via Action Fraud.

Changes to ‘Text SUSSEX to 85258’

Text SUSSEX to 85258 is an all-age 24/7 messaging service 
which offers text-based crisis intervention, emotional support, 
signposting to appropriate services, safety planning and risk 
formulation

April Stats

For the month of April 2025, The Station Practice:

• has triaged 1697 GP appointment requests;
• 2323 patients had a face to face appointment (not including our nurses or health care assistants);
• provided 529 Telephone Consultations (Excluding nurses and HCAs or the phone calls done by the Triaging GP);
• 13120 Prescriptions Issued;
• And sadly we experienced 363 DNAs (did not attend or no answer on the telephone).

The Station Practice is always working hard to provide excellent care to all of our patients. 

Thumbs Up Award

We are delighted to have achieved a Gold Thumbs Up Award for our work around the care of people with a Learning Disability.This is a fantastic effort, and we are so pleased to be able to recognise the work our team is doing to improve the care for this vulnerable population.

East Sussex ‘Help with the Cost of Living’ leaflets

“Help with the cost of living” resources aim to highlight some of the support available to improve the financial wellbeing of East Sussex residents and are available now.

A leaflet has been developed as a print resource to complement the ESCC cost-of-living webpages: Cost of living support | East Sussex County Council that holds wider information relating to the cost-of-living.

MMR call / recall

Measles Mumps and Rubella are highly infectious conditions that can easily spread between unvaccinated people. Getting vaccinated is important, as these conditions can also lead to serious problems including meningitis, hearing loss and problems during pregnancy. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide the best protection against measles, mumps and rubella.

If you receive an invitation for an MMR vaccination from the national campaign that is currently being run, please book an appointment with one of our Practice Nurses by contacting the surgery after 2pm Monday – Friday on: 01424 464756.

To read details of the full campaign, please click the link below:

NHS England » NHS launches catch up campaign for missed MMR vaccines

Measles - do you know the symptoms?

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