Gudge Heath Lane Doctors Surgery

30/09/2026

☀️ Don’t forget your Vitamin D!

Vitamin D helps keep our bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

In the UK, there isn’t enough sunlight for our bodies to make vitamin D from October to March, so it’s important to get it from food and supplements. 💊

👉 10 micrograms (400 IU) daily is recommended, particularly during the winter months.

💚 A little daily supplement can help support your health through the darker months!

You can purchase vitamin D from most pharmacies, supermarkets or online sources. There is no need to check vitamin D blood levels before taking and also no need to take high strength vitamin D supplements unless you have been advised to.

Find out about vitamin D, including what it does, how much you need, and how to ensure you get enough.

30/09/2026

23/08/2026

BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE: 31/08/26

The surgery will be closed on Monday 31st August 2026.

Our online platform, Rapid Health will also be unavailable during this time.

If you need urgent medical assistance or advice whilst we are closed please visit https://111.nhs.uk or call 111.

In a life threatening emergency call 999.

This link will help you find details of pharmacies and their opening hours which can also provide advice

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy

Find an open pharmacy near you on the NHS website. Check your local pharmacy's opening times, and find your nearest late night, 24-hour or out-of-hours chemist.

17/08/2026

Seasonal Vaccination Services

We understand many patients rely on the surgery for their annual vaccinations, and we are sorry to advise that we will be unable to provide flu vaccinations this year.

Our vaccine supplier has experienced a manufacturing issue which has resulted in the cancellation of our flu vaccine order. This has affected several GP practices and is outside of our control.

Patients wishing to receive a flu vaccination should contact a local pharmacy, many of which will be offering NHS flu vaccinations to eligible patients.

The surgery will also not be providing COVID-19 vaccinations. If you are aged 75years or older, or aged between 6mths and over who are immunosuppressed, should book a Covid appointment through the NHS National Booking Service.

We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

28/06/2026

Surgery closure- 09/07/2026 from 12.30pm

The Practice, phone lines and Rapid Health online platform will be CLOSED Thursday 9th July 2026 from 12.30pm onwards while all staff attend the TARGET training event.

TARGET stands for Time for Audit Research Governance Education and Training and is a Training scheme that brings Hampshire and Isle of Wight primary care teams together to learn new skills, hear about new treatments and share good practices.

When the Practice is closed, if you need advice about a health problem that cannot wait until the Practice is open again (from 8am Friday 10th July 2026) then there are other options available: (these are available during practice opening hours also)

• You can call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
• For child / pregnancy health you can visit www.what0-18.nhs.uk
• You can visit a local pharmacy
• In a life-threatening medical emergency, you should call 999.

Thank you

Improving the health of pregnant women, children and young people.

24/06/2026

Many of us welcome hot weather, but when it's too hot, there are health risks. Heat exhaustion & heatstroke are serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. When hot weather hits, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/news/staying-safe-and-well-hot-weather?newsID=

24/06/2026

What’s the difference between an Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Health Alert?

We explain ➡️ https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/blog/2026/heat-alerts-explained-as-europe-faces-extreme-temperatures

24/06/2026

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/