Newent Doctors Practice

09/09/2026

COVID & Flu Vaccinations

We are now able to take bookings for the COVID and Flu vaccination clinics. Please see below for the details:

Saturday 3rd October:
COVID & Flu Clinic- Patients eligible for COVID can book in on this date. If you are eligible for flu and COVID, but only desire one of the vaccines, this is the clinic you will be booked in to.
If you have difficulties accessing the practice, we are running a drive through clinic. To book this, you will need to contact reception directly.

Saturday 10th October:
Flu Only Clinic- Patients eligible for flu only can book in to this clinic. If you have difficulties accessing the practice, we are running a drive through clinic. To book this, you will need to contact reception directly.

Clinic Eligibility:
COVID: Aged 75 and up, or immunosuppressed as set out in the Green Book.

Flu: Aged 18-74, or in an at-risk group as set out in the Green Book.

If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact reception to enquire.

If you are eligible but unable to attend one of the weekend clinics, we will be in touch with alternative dates once the two weekend clinics have been completed.

28/08/2026

Today was my last day as a GP in Newent, and I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone for all the kind messages, cards, gifts and good wishes. They have been very much appreciated.

It has been an absolute privilege to have worked as a GP in Newent for all these years. I have met and cared for so many wonderful people along the way.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey. I wish you all the very best for the future.

With very best wishes,

Dr Sue Stenson

27/08/2026

August Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🌼

Newent Doctors Practice and its dispensary will be closed on Monday 31st August 2026 or the Bank Holiday.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

For medical help during the closure:

• For non-urgent advice Call 111 for NHS advice or visit NHS
online: 111.nhs.uk
• In the case of an emergency call 999
• Use your local pharmacy for minor ailments

Thank you, and we hope you have a safe and restful Bank Holiday weekend.

Newent Doctors Practice

20/08/2026

MESSAGE BOOK FOR DR STENSON

After many years at the Practice, Dr Stenson will be leaving us at the end of August.

We would like to give our patients the opportunity to leave a message, share a memory or simply wish Dr Stenson all the very best for the future.

📖 A message book is now available at the Practice reception from Tuesday 18th August for anyone who would like to leave a message for Dr Stenson.

Thank you, Dr Stenson, for your many years of dedication and care to our patients and the Practice. We wish you every happiness and success for the future

20/08/2026

Thursday 20 August 2026 – Practice Update

Power Interruption

There will be a short period over lunchtime, which we anticipate will be between 1:00pm and 1:30pm, when the power will be turned off.

We have made arrangements to ensure that patients can still contact the practice during this period; however, please be aware that there will be reduced telephone capacity while the power is off.

We ask that patients only contact the surgery between 1:00pm and 1:30pm if they require urgent medical assistance. Telephone lines will resume normal service after this time.

For health and safety reasons, the front door to the practice will be closed during the power interruption. If you need to speak to us urgently, please knock on the door and a member of the reception team will come and assist you.

Please note that we will be unable to answer routine enquiries or book appointments in person while the power is off.

Internal Works at the Practice

Today, we are having some internal works carried out within the practice. We are aiming to keep disruption to patients to a minimum, and all booked appointments will continue as planned.

Roadworks

Roadworks continue directly outside the practice. Please allow extra time for your journey and take care when accessing the site.

We apologise for any inconvenience these works may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Newent Doctors Practice

13/08/2026

A Message for Dr Stenson 💙

After many years at the Practice, Dr Stenson will be leaving us at the end of August.

We would like to give our patients the opportunity to leave a message, share a memory or simply wish Dr Stenson all the very best for the future.

📖 A message book is available at the Practice reception from Tuesday 18th August for anyone who would like to sign it.

Thank you, Dr Stenson, for your many years of dedication and care to our patients and the Practice. We wish you every happiness and success for the future.

11/08/2026

🚧 Roadworks – Access to Newent Doctors Practice

Please be aware that substantial roadworks will be taking place from next week 17th August 2026,, which may affect access to Newent Doctors Practice.

Electrical cabling is being installed from Watery Lane to Lewell Street Car Park.

What you need to know:

- Holts Road will be closed during the works.

- Watery Lane will have traffic control, with the road reduced to one lane.

- Excavation will take place directly in front of the surgery car park entrance. The car park will remain open, but only one vehicle at a time will be able to enter or leave.

- A pedestrian walkway with ramps will be provided, so patients will still be able to access the surgery safely.

- Disabled parking will remain available. Patients using these spaces may need to stop and request access to the disabled parking area.

Please allow additional time for your journey and expect some delays around the surgery.

The works are currently expected to take up to four weeks, although the project manager is hopeful they will be completed sooner.

Once the work on Watery Lane is completed, the road will reopen and the traffic management will move to the High Street.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience while these essential works are carried out.

We expect the surgery to remain open as usual throughout the works.

04/08/2026

24/07/2026

SAVE THE DATE
We will be running our annual COVID & Flu Winter Booster clinics in October, with the dates set as Saturday 3rd and Saturday 10th. Please save these dates in your diaries. Please DO NOT call reception to book in yet, as the appointments will not be released until the vaccines are available at the Practice (expected at the end of August/beginning of September).
Once the vaccinations have arrived, we will invite eligible patients for the clinics.
Please note the below eligibility criteria for the Winter Booster 2026:

Flu:
• Individuals aged 65 years or over (including those reaching the age of 65 years by 31 March 2027)
• Individuals aged 18 years to under 65 years in a clinical risk group category listed in the influenza chapter of the Green Book: Chronic Respiratory Diseases, Chronic Heart/Vascular/Liver/Neurological Disease, Learning Disability, Diabetes, Asplenia, weakened immune systems due to disease, morbidly obese adults with BMI of 40kg/m2 and above, household contacts of immunosuppressed people, Care Home residents, carers in receipt of carers allowance, pregnant women and eligible children.

COVID:
• Adults aged 75 years and over;
• Residents in a care home for older adults; and
• Individuals who are immunosuppressed (as defined in the ‘immunosuppression’ sections of tables 3 or 4 in the COVID-19 chapter of the green book).

Please note that there are some conditions and additional criteria for eligibility in some aspects above. If you believe you should be eligible, please contact the practice from September onwards to discuss the matter with our teams.

18/06/2026

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, a vitally important aspect of preventative healthcare. In the UK there are over 3000 new cases of cervical cancer each year, while 99.8% are preventable. Screening identifies risk early, and early detection is paramount to preventing further problems.
It is estimated that a third of patients invited for screening don't book their appointments.