Old Bridge Surgery PPG

24/05/2026

A gentle reminder in case you missed it the first time . . .

A call to all patients of Old Bridge Surgery to help shape the future of the practice by completing this patient survey. Patient feedback is essential to providing high quality care and your responses will be helpful in understanding what the practice does well and where it needs to improve.

The patient survey has been compiled and issued by the PPG, not the practice. All responses are anonymous and the survey should only take 5 minutes to complete.

Please click here to complete the survey . . . .

For completion by patients of Old Bridge Surgery This survey has been compiled and issued by the OLD BRIDGE SURGERY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP, not by Old Bridge Surgery All responses are strictly anonymous and any identifying information will be redacted

24/05/2026

Heading to the beach in the nice weather? Watch out for weever fish! 🐟

If you get stung-

DO:
➡️ rinse the affected area with seawater (not fresh water)
➡️ remove any spines from the skin using tweezers or the edge of a bank card
soak the area in very warm water (as hot as can be tolerated) for at least 30 minutes – use hot flannels or towels if you cannot soak it
➡️ take painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen if medically suitable

DON’T:
➡️ do not p*e on the sting
➡️ do not apply ice or a cold pack
➡️ do not touch any tentacles or spines with your bare hands
➡️ do not cover or close the wound

Speak to us here at Looe pharmacy for further advice.

18/05/2026

A call to all patients of Old Bridge Surgery to help shape the future of the practice by completing this patient survey. Patient feedback is essential to providing high quality care and your responses will be helpful in understanding what the practice does well and where it needs to improve.

The patient survey has been compiled and issued by the PPG, not the practice. All responses are anonymous and the survey should only take 5 minutes to complete.

Please click here to complete the survey . . . .

For completion by patients of Old Bridge Surgery This survey has been compiled and issued by the OLD BRIDGE SURGERY PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP, not by Old Bridge Surgery All responses are strictly anonymous and any identifying information will be redacted

07/05/2026

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23/04/2026

Important Announcement - Patients Car Park, Old Bridge Surgery.

Looe Town Council have installed a new access system at The Patients Car Park. This was necessary to ensure adequate parking arrangements for Patients and Permit Holders.

The Patients Car Park may be used by patients of the Doctors surgery with Pre-booked appointments. We are working closely with the reception team to ensure that parking is available for your appointment.

The new access system became necessary because the car park was being utilised for parking outside of the agreed terms and conditions. CCTV is in operation.

We ask legitimate users to please be patient whilst the new system settles in. Further information can be requested from: [email protected]

03/04/2026

Need medical advice? Have you got the NHS App?
There's SO much you can do, including
✅ordering repeat prescriptions and nominating a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
✅booking and managing appointments
✅viewing your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
✅booking and managing COVID-19 vaccinations
✅viewing your NHS number (find out what your NHS number is)
✅using NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you
There's more you can do, why not head to the website to find out:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

02/04/2026

🚗 Travel health for busy Easter roads
Easter traffic can be busy across Cornwall.
Before you travel, pack:
🚰 Water
🍏 Snacks
💊 Motion sickness remedies
🕒 Extra time for delays
A smooth journey = a happier holiday!
For more advice on where to go if you’re feeling ill or are injured, visit our website: https://bit.ly/479IiTc

16/03/2026

Join us at the Cornwall Annual Dementia Conference 2026, a day dedicated to research, living well with dementia, and supporting carers.

Hear from expert speakers including Professor Kevin Brazil from Queen’s University Belfast on Integrating Palliative Care across the Dementia Journey, and Jane Howard, CEO of Arts-Well UK, on Creative Arts and Dementia. The programme also includes interactive workshops exploring Cognitive Stimulation Therapy, Music and Memories, and more.

The conference is open to everyone, including people living with dementia, families, carers and professionals.

📅 Friday 15 May
🕒 8:30am – 4:00pm
📍Pavilion Centre, Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge

Find out more and register your place:
🔗 kernowhealthcic.org.uk/cornwall-training-hub/courses/course/dementia-conference-15th-may-2026

16/03/2026

We are running catch-up clinics across Cornwall (by appointment only) for children in Years 7–11 who may have missed their routine vaccinations, including:

• HPV vaccine – from Year 8 (for both boys and girls)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV) – final booster from Year 9
• Meningitis ACWY – from Year 9

If you’re not sure whether your child has missed a vaccination, please get in touch. Our team can check their record and book you into a clinic if needed.

To check your child’s vaccination status or book an appointment, contact:
📞 01872 221105
📧 [email protected]

15/03/2026

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