The Sidings Medical Practice

31/05/2026

𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧. 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.

This Stroke Awareness Month, we are reminding everyone how important it is to recognise the signs of a stroke and act quickly.

A stroke is a medical emergency. The sooner treatment is given, the better the outcome.

Remember 𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧:
✅𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲 – has the face dropped on one side?
✅𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 – can they raise both arms?
✅𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵 – is speech slurred or difficult?
✅𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 – call 999 immediately

Other symptoms can include sudden confusion, vision problems, dizziness or a severe headache.

For advice, prevention tips and support, Stroke Association provides clear guidance and resources.

19/05/2026

Please read below ladies. Important information.

15/05/2026

💚 Finished your cancer treatment but not feeling “back to normal”? You’re not alone.

Many people experience a mix of emotions after treatment ends — including anxiety, low mood, stress, uncertainty, or feeling isolated. The Macmillan HOPE Course is designed to support people as they adjust to life after cancer treatment.

The course can help you:
✔ Build confidence and emotional wellbeing
✔ Manage stress, anxiety and uncertainty
✔ Meet others with shared experiences
✔ Learn relaxation and self-management techniques
✔ Set positive goals for the future

📍 Location: Novak House, Resolution Close, Boston PE21 7TT
🕐 Time: 1pm – 3.30pm

📅 Course dates:
• Wednesday 8 July 2026
• Wednesday 15 July 2026
• Wednesday 22 July 2026
• Wednesday 29 July 2026
• Wednesday 5 August 2026
• Wednesday 12 August 2026

📞 To find out more or book a place:
01522 573799 / 01205 446392
✉️ [email protected]

Please speak to the practice team if you would like further support. 💚

Boston Primary Care Network
Swineshead Medical Group
The Sidings Medical Practice
Liquorpond Surgery
Greyfriars Surgery
Kirton Medical Centre

15/05/2026

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

29/04/2026

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in good time to avoid any delays in getting your medicines.

GP practices and pharmacies may have different opening hours, so it’s best to plan ahead and not leave it until the last minute.

Find out how to order your repeat prescription here, including via the NHS App:

Find out how to order a repeat prescription.

08/04/2026

The below applies to all patients irrevent of who you are!
Zero Tolerance for Abuse:

We understand how worrying and frustrating it can feel when you’re unwell and you are unhappy with an outcome, or are unable to get an appointment straight away. Our team genuinely does everything they can to help.

However, it is never acceptable to shout at, swear at, or threaten any member of our staff, whether in person or over the phone.
Our surgeries have CCTV, and all phone calls are recorded.

We operate a Zero Tolerance Policy. Any abusive, aggressive, or threatening behaviour will result in appropriate action, which may include removal from our patient list or forwarding the incident to the police.

Thank you for treating our team with respect.

08/04/2026

When a Receptionist asks a Patient why they want to see a GP, they are not being nosy or interfering, it is part of their role.

They are asked to ask and are trained to ask certain questions to ensure that you receive:

• the most appropriate medical care
• from the most appropriate health professional
• at the most appropriate time

Receptionists also do this:

• to help doctors prioritise visits and phone calls
• to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate level of care
• to direct patients to see the nurse or other health professional rather than a doctor where appropriate

Reception staff, like their clinical colleagues, are bound by confidentiality rules:

• any information given by you is treated as strictly confidential
• the surgery would take any breach of confidentiality very seriously and deal with accordingly

You can ask to speak to a receptionist in private away from reception. However, if you feel an issue is very private and do not wish to say what this is then the Receptionist will respect this.

Our Practice has a team of skilled, qualified healthcare professionals who all have the experience and competency to treat many of the patients who traditionally believe they need to specifically see or speak with a GP.

Thank you for treating our team with respect.

24/03/2026

With the Easter Bank Holiday approaching, make sure you don’t run out of essential medication.
Order your repeat prescriptions by 25 March to ensure you have what you need in time.
Plan ahead and stay well 💊

08/03/2026

EASTER EGG DONATION DRIVE 🐣

Help bring a little joy this Easter!

We are collecting Easter eggs and sweet treats to donate to women and children staying in a local refuge. Your small gift can brighten someone’s day and help them feel remembered during the holiday.

💝 What to donate:

Chocolate Easter eggs

Small Easter treats

Individually wrapped sweets

Easter-themed gift bags

📅 Donation deadline:27th March
📍 Drop-off point. Sidings Medical.Practice

Every egg donated helps create a small moment of happiness for families going through a difficult time.

✨ Please donate if you can
Together we can make Easter a little sweeter. 🐰
Thank you

13/02/2026

💙 Calling all carers – we need your voice 💙

Do you care for someone living with or beyond cancer, or are you a carer who has cancer yourself? We’re inviting carers to take part in a short, anonymous survey to help shape a new information and support resource designed around what carers actually need.

This project will create a practical, easy-to-use resource to help carers access the right information and support at the right time.

By completing the survey, carers can help us understand:
✔️ What information and support carers currently receive
✔️ What has been most helpful
✔️ How information could be improved – including content, format, timing, or how it’s shared

There’s also an option to be more involved through case studies and feedback, if you’d like.

📝 Complete the survey here:
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JDD50C/

All responses are anonymous, and no personal information is included in reports. Our privacy notice is available on our website.

🙏 If you support carers or families affected by cancer, please share this post with your networks so we can help ensure carers get the information and support they need, when they need it.

📧 For more information about the project, please contact:
[email protected]

Thank you for helping us support carers in our community 💙

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.