The Hereward Practice

The Hereward Practice Welcome! We cannot answer medical questions on Facebook. Welcome to The Hereward Practice! About Lakeside Healthcare!

Our close-knit team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and reception staff, are dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare services for our community. Our team works collaboratively to provide healthcare services at The Hereward Practice. We are fortunate to have a close-knit team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and reception staff, who

are all dedicated to providing the best possible service for our community. Patients are at the heart of what we do and we couldn’t do it without our extensive team. We are lucky to have so many experienced and long serving colleagues, plus newer staff who are committed to a career in Primary Care. We have an experienced management team who deal with the daily running of our practices and our patient service advisors are there to help whether you have a medical concern or administrative query. They are very busy so if your enquiry can wait until after 11am each day then that would be appreciated and should save you time either waiting on the telephone or in our reception areas. We engage regularly with patients through our Patient Participation Group, taking their views into account where possible when making changes and listening to their views, issues and ideas. We also have productive working relationships with the Integrated Care Board and Care Quality Commission and make improvements as and where we can. As well as our daily work in surgeries we also work in the local community, making home visits, providing healthcare for residents in local care homes and offer advice and support on lifestyle and non-clinical issues with our Personalised Care Team of care coordinators and social prescribers. We are busier than ever so thank you for your understanding while we continue recruit, train and develop our team and working practices to see as many patients as we can safely. The Hereward Practice is a part of Lakeside Healthcare, a large GP partnership that provides NHS care for around 170,000 patients across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Northamptonshire. We are made up of eight GP practices across 14 sites that are all part of their local communities. We work together as practices to provide resilience, sharing learning and professional back-office support services. Our most important asset is our people, who provide care for our patients and help run our surgeries smoothly. We employ over 500 clinical and non-clinical staff and we invest in training and developing to ensure that we retain and attract good quality staff who want to stay with us and be part of our team. We also host a clinical research team who run high quality clinical trials and studies to support the development of new medications and preventative treatment for long-term conditions. We are proud of what we do and strive to demonstrate our values of Caring, Respect, Quality and Teamwork in everything we do. For further information please visit our website.

31/08/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

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Congratulations to Dr Grace Dolan who completed her first Ironman challenge - the Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque ...
28/08/2026

Congratulations to Dr Grace Dolan who completed her first Ironman challenge - the Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country, Spain, which was her grandmother’s birthplace.

She has been preparing for the last couple of years completing three half distance triathlons in the run up, and upped her training in the last 30 weeks completing around 12 to 15 hours per week around her work and family life.

She said: 'My dad and my sisters came out to watch but I had lots of support with my training from my husband and my mum who looked after my children so I could fit in the weekend long rides and runs.

‘It was my first, and likely only, Ironman and comprised of a 3.8km swim, 180km bike and 42.2km run, with no breaks. The conditions were brutal as it was very windy and choppy for the swim, blistering 36 degree heat and strong winds on the bike and a very hot and long marathon to finish off. It was, however the most amazing day and there was amazing support on the course.’

(Photographs courtesy of Sportograf).

Dr Sophie Reiter, a Principal Investigator from Lakeside Research, has been recognised with a prestigious national resea...
28/08/2026

Dr Sophie Reiter, a Principal Investigator from Lakeside Research, has been recognised with a prestigious national research leadership prize.

Dr Reiter has been named one of 20 NIHR20 Research Delivery Leaders, making an outstanding contribution to health and care research.

The prizes, which mark the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), celebrate talented leaders who are making an exceptional contribution to health and care research across the UK, improving outcomes for patients, tackling inequalities and driving economic growth across the country.

Dr Reiter, who joined Lakeside Research early this year, is committed to making research accessible to everyone and she champions studies that have the most beneficial effect for patients locally and nationally. As well as being a GP and Principal Investigator, she is also a regional lead for Primary Care Research in the East of England, supporting workforce development and research capacity and capability.

She has been involved in many academic and commercial studies involving vaccines, cardiovascular disease, lipid disorders, and cancer screening and said: ‘What really drives me is making research accessible. I believe that all patients should have access to the newest treatments, innovations and research opportunities as a part of routine General Practice.

'It is a real honour to receive this award, and I will continue to champion and drive what Lakeside Research offers in terms of real results and outcomes for our patient populations, helping us to contribute to the advancement of treatments in healthcare. Lakeside Research, which conducts clinical trials on behalf of research organisations and pharmaceutical sponsors, is at an exciting phase of development. We are looking to expand our reach while prioritising studies that have the potential to directly benefit our patients, as well as the wider research community.

'To be named as a Research Delivery Leader is a real accolade. I am so thrilled and am really looking forward to celebrating with my fellow award winners later this year.'

Lakeside’s Chief Executive, Jessica Bawden, said: ‘On behalf of our Partnership we would like to extend huge congratulations to Sophie who exudes commitment and passion for Research and what it can achieve for our patients and communities.’

As a prize winner, Dr Reiter will receive a professional development award, alongside access to tailored leadership and development opportunities.

James Frith, Health Innovation Minister, said: ‘Patients benefit most when our world-leading research delivers the latest innovations to those who need them, when they need them. That’s why we’re recognising 40 research leaders across England for their life-changing work transforming the care patients receive. This is our 10-Year Health Plan in action, bringing together the brilliance of British science with the power of our NHS.’

Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Health and Social Care and Chief Executive Officer of NIHR, said: ‘These prizes highlight the exceptional talent and dedication found across our health and care research community. Our winners represent the best of research leadership, driving life-changing improvements for patients - nationally and internationally - and tackling inequalities head-on.

‘As we mark 20 years of the NIHR, we are proud to celebrate these outstanding individuals who are strengthening health and social care and making research more inclusive. The quality of the field was outstanding, and every winner should be immensely proud.’

A formal prize-giving ceremony will take place at the 2026 NIHR Academy Conference in October.

To find out more about Lakeside Research click here https://ow.ly/cqAa50ZEoHR

You can use the NHS App to request medicines that are already listed as repeat prescriptions.Open the NHS App, select Pr...
27/08/2026

You can use the NHS App to request medicines that are already listed as repeat prescriptions.

Open the NHS App, select Prescriptions from the home screen and then select Request a repeat prescription. Check your chosen pharmacy, select the medicines you need and follow the on-screen steps.

If a medicine is not listed, or you need to ask a question about your medication, please contact us through Anima, by phone or at reception.

Paper prescription requests are available.

Watch this NHS video to see how to request a repeat prescription: https://youtu.be/NpRemBNmNqM?si=hZ-Tpbq9v_Ecz3uu.

Find out more and get help setting it up on our website. You’ll find the link at the top of our page.

We will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31 August 2026. If you have any medical concerns that cannot wait until...
27/08/2026

We will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31 August 2026. If you have any medical concerns that cannot wait until we re-open on Tuesday 1 September 2026, please consider the following options:

▪️Community Pharmacy: They can provide emergency repeat prescriptions and treat a range of minor illnesses.
▪️NHS 111: You can call 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk for general health advice, to find urgent care, or to get emergency supplies of prescribed medicine.
▪️Urgent Treatment Centres: For injuries such as sprains, breaks, or minor burns, urgent treatment centres are available. To find the nearest one and check opening times, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/find-urgent-and-emergency-care-services.
▪️In a medical emergency, please call 999 immediately. To find your nearest Accident and Emergency (A&E) service, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-an-accident-and-emergency-service.

Flu and Covid-19 vaccine invitations are on their way!If you are eligible, you will soon receive a text message, letter ...
26/08/2026

Flu and Covid-19 vaccine invitations are on their way!

If you are eligible, you will soon receive a text message, letter or NHS App notification inviting you to pre-book your flu and Covid-19 booster vaccines.

These vaccines help protect you and those around you from serious illness this winter. They can usually be given at the same appointment.

What to do when you get your invite:
▪️Follow the booking instructions in your message, letter or NHS App.
▪️Pre-book your appointment at one of our vaccination clinics running in October and November.
▪️Please book as soon as you’re invited to make sure you get a time that works for you.

If you’re unsure whether you’re eligible or have any questions, please visit our website or contact us: https://www.theherewardpractice.co.uk/. We are here to help.

Your GP. Your Vaccines. Your Protection this Winter.

Is your child protected before school starts?The MMRV vaccine protects children against four infectious illnesses:▪️Meas...
25/08/2026

Is your child protected before school starts?

The MMRV vaccine protects children against four infectious illnesses:
▪️Measles
▪️Mumps
▪️Rubella
▪️Chickenpox

Children need two doses of a vaccine protecting against measles, mumps and rubella. This may be a combination of MMR and MMRV vaccinations, depending on their age and what they have already received.

The second dose is important because one dose does not always provide full protection against each illness. MMRV also provides protection against chickenpox.

In a short video, Dr Hannah Waddingham, from one of our partner practices, explains what the MMRV vaccine is, when it may be offered and why it is important.

Check your child’s Red Book or contact the practice if you are unsure whether they are up to date.

Watch the video to find out more: https://youtu.be/c3KvTw6ogEM?si=5n9tECaZPx6WRsvd.

If you have your own transport and want to volunteer for a few hours a week then Hereward Voluntary Car Service would lo...
25/08/2026

If you have your own transport and want to volunteer for a few hours a week then Hereward Voluntary Car Service would love to hear from you!
For more information visit https://ow.ly/abyx50ZCgkq

24/08/2026

Many people experience anxiety conditions but delay seeking support.

EastEnders Star, Shona McGarty, and ex-footballer, Clarke Carlisle, have joined others in sharing their experiences.

➡️ Find out more about NHS Talking Therapies, or refer yourself at nhs.uk/talk

If you have your own transport and want to volunteer for a few hours a week then Hereward Voluntary Car Service would lo...
21/08/2026

If you have your own transport and want to volunteer for a few hours a week then Hereward Voluntary Car Service would love to hear from you!
For more information visit https://ow.ly/eFsE50ZCg5W

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Exeter Street
Bourne
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Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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