Opening Hours: Getting Ready for Easter at Easter is around the corner! We’d like to let you know our opening hours and share a few simple tips to help you have a happy, healthy Easter. This year, Good Friday is on 3 April 2026, and Easter Monday is on 6 April 2026. will be closed from the end of the day … Continued
Staff Training: Closed from 12 pm on Thursday 19th March will be closed for essential staff training from 12 noon on Thursday 19th March. We will open again as normal on the morning of Friday 20th March. You can find all our future training dates and Bank Holiday closures on our Opening Times page. If … Continued
Patient Update: Meningitis Outbreak in the News You may have seen the news about a meningitis outbreak in Kent, that has very sadly led to two young people dying. This has been confirmed to cases of Meningitis B, or MenB. There is no evidence that this outbreak has spread further in the UK. Meningitis is … Continued
A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day No Smoking Day is on Wednesday 11th March. If you have been thinking about quitting, this is your moment to take action. A smoke-free life starts with a smoke-free day. Make 11 March your quit day. With the right support, you are up to three times more likely to … Continued
HPV Awareness Day 2026 – Why It Matters to All of Us Human papillomavirus (HPV) might not be something you talk about every day — but it’s an important health topic we should all know about. As it’s HPV Awareness Day, let’s take the time to go through what we need to know to keep ourselves and … Continued
Reminder: A New Appointment System From Monday 16th March We’re less than two weeks away from the launch of our new appointment system, so we wanted to take the opportunity to remind you what’s changing, how it’ll work, and everything else you need to now. What’s changing? From Monday 16th March 2026, requests for appointments … Continued
Prostate Cancer: Risks, Symptoms, and When to See Your GP March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. It is a good time to learn about your risk and what you can do. Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men in the UK. Many people live long lives after treatment, especially when it is … Continued
Oesophageal Cancer – Don’t Ignore Ongoing Swallowing or Heartburn Problems Most of us have had heartburn, indigestion, or trouble swallowing at some point. Often, these symptoms settle on their own. But when they don’t go away, or start to feel different, they need checking. February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance … Continued
To effectively and safely manage demand and provide fair access to all patients we will be moving to total digital triage from 16th March 2026. All GP appointment requests will need to be submitted online via our website. This means no more queuing to get through on the phone. Our phone lines will be used … Continued
Vaccine updates for children and older adults There are a few changes to the NHS Vaccine schedule to let you know about. The NHS updates vaccine advice when new evidence shows changes will help keep people healthier. These updates are based on expert advice and aim to give protection at the best possible ages. Vaccines … Continued
