Windmill Surgery

23/05/2026

Thank you for your understanding. We will back open as normal on Tuesday 26th May

22/05/2026

☀️Family hubs free activities over the school holidays!☀️

They have a broad offer in the May half term across all 4 days that are suitable for children and families of all ages to come together and have some fun.
In all of the family hubs there is a quiet space available if it is needed.

13/05/2026

Once a month we close for an afternoon for important training for all staff members.
We are now closed and will be back open tomorrow as usual.
During this time if you need medical assistance please call 111

06/05/2026

05/05/2026

Today we celebrate International Day of the Midwife 💖

A huge thank you to all midwives for the care, compassion and support you give to women and families every single day. From the very first appointment to those unforgettable first moments with a new baby, your dedication makes such a difference. 👶🏻✨

Happy International Day of the Midwife — today and every day, we appreciate you! 💐

30/04/2026

💊 please be mindful when ordering your prescriptions

28/04/2026

📱NHS App drop-in sessions open to all!

13/04/2026

🗣️ Have Your Say – Join Our Patient Participation Group (PPG)

Would you like to join a group that helps share feedback and improve GP services?
Come and join us to discuss issues affecting you and other patients.

Our GP Patient Participation Group (PPG) brings together patients, carers and practice staff to:

Hear your views, concerns and ideas
Recap previous actions and share new updates
Agree priorities and simple next steps to improve how we work

PPGs make real, constructive changes to the way services are provided at GP practice level. They also play a key role in encouraging healthier communities by sharing information, advice and support to help local people look after their health.

By getting involved, you can:

Help us better understand your needs and preferences
Support us to improve access, communication and patient experience
Be part of a positive, solution‑focused group working with (not against) the practice.

07/04/2026

💩Bowel Cancer Screening – Please Don’t Ignore Your Kit💩

🔵Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK – but if it’s found early, treatment is often simpler and outcomes are much better. Screening can even help prevent cancer from developing.

If you’re aged 50 to 74, you should be invited for NHS bowel cancer screening. You’ll be sent a home test kit called a FIT (faecal immunochemical test). This checks a small sample of poo for tiny traces of blood, which can be a sign of polyps or bowel cancer, often before you have any symptoms.

✅ The test is:

Done at home
Simple and quick
Sent back by post in a prepaid envelope
Most people who complete the test will not need further checks. But for the small number who do, picking things up early can be life‑saving.

👉 If you receive a bowel screening kit:

Please complete it as soon as you can and send it back.
If your kit is sitting in a drawer, this is your reminder to use it.
If you have symptoms such as a persistent change in bowel habit, blood in your poo, ongoing tummy pain, or unexplained weight loss, please do not wait for screening – contact the practice or NHS 111 for advice.

You can read more about the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bowel-cancer-screening-programme-overview

30/03/2026

📢 Easter Opening Hours – Windmill Surgery

Windmill Surgery will be closed on the following Easter bank holidays:

Good Friday: CLOSED
Easter Monday: CLOSED

While we are closed:

For urgent medical advice that is not life-threatening, please use NHS 111 online or call 111

For a medical emergency (such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, signs of stroke, heavy bleeding, or collapse), please call 999 or attend A&E immediately.

Local pharmacies can help with many minor illnesses and medication queries – check NHS.uk for opening times over Easter.

💊If you need repeat medication, please request this in good time before the bank holidays, as we will not be able to process prescriptions while the practice is closed.

We wish all our patients a safe and peaceful Easter. 🐣