Brookside Surgery

03/06/2026

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 10th June (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️

01/06/2026

BROOKSIDE PATIENT GROUP SURVEY

Our patient group have put together a short survey to collate your views on services offered by our GP surgery.

Please take a little time to complete this survey on the link below to ensure your views are heard. The Patient Group will publish the results and give feedback on any service developments.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWCG5NH?fbclid=IwY2xjawSKNOFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBZcXBVS3BsTGQ1eURzY1hoc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrFYLUpTHUIYBx5-ldyaJO8IehYCM3L1UF0TUingK52L0uYLTCIpk632Z81D_aem_hx_3XxnASAtbYfs7CGfpQQ

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

29/05/2026

UHCW are currently doing a bowel screening campaign highlighting the importance of completing your home test kits. If you’re sent an NHS bowel screening kit,
put it by the loo. Don’t put it off.

If you're aged 50 to 74 and registered with a GP, you'll automatically get a bowel cancer screening home test kit (FIT kit) through the post every 2 years. If you do not get your results within 2 weeks, you can call the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.

For more information on why bowel screening is so important and how to do the test visit https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

25/05/2026

This Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week, we are encouraging people to take simple but powerful steps to reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes — a condition that affects millions across the UK and can lead to serious health complications if left unmanaged.

Anyone can develop type 2 diabetes, but certain factors can increase your risk, such as high blood pressure. You can significantly reduce your risk by making small lifestyle changes with support from the Healthier You programme. Check your risk today at https://riskscore.diabetes.org.uk/

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! Nurses play a fundamental part in the healthcare system and how it functions.
We are lucky to have two fabulous nurses here at Brookside, Pat and Harriet, and would like to take this day to show our gratitude for their hard work, passion and dedication to their job and to improving patient health. You're amazing nurses and amazing colleagues! ❤️

11/05/2026

It's Mental Health Awareness Week! Good Mental Health and wellbeing are essential to living happy and healthy lives, and can help us sleep better, feel better and do the things we want to do.

Get personalised suggestions, tips, advice and support to boost your mental wellbeing via https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/your-mind-plan-quiz/

Also don't forget our walking group runs every Tuesday at 12.30pm from the village green for a 30 minute stroll! All ages and abilities welcome. It is a great opportunity to improve both mental and physical health.

06/05/2026

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 13th May (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️

24/04/2026

Good luck to all our staff participating in the walk this Sunday! Make sure you're following us to watch their progress on our stories...
Thank you so much to everyone that has donated and/or shared our post we are very grateful. If you would like, there is still time to contribute via https://www.justgiving.com/team/brooksidesurgery

08/04/2026

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 15th April (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️

02/04/2026

On April 26th, the team at Brookside Surgery will be coming together to complete a 5K walk for Autism Awareness Month.

We are raising money for the National Autistic Society, by taking part in this walk together, we hope to raise both awareness and funds for the incredible work the National Autistic Society does to support autistic people and their families, as well as campaigning for a more inclusive society.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/brooksidesurgery?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

Any support would be greatly appreciated. If you're unable to donate please share this post to help spread awareness! We will post an update at the end of the month once we have completed!