Woodbank Surgery

24/08/2026

With the August Bank Holiday fast approaching, don't leave it until the last minute to order your repeat prescription💊

For more information and to check to see if your local pharmacy is open over the weekend: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/

12/08/2026

30/07/2026

Our Woodbank Wellbeing morning was a massive success and enjoyed by all who attended - this month we had Caroline a qualified physiotherapist showing us how to keep healthy at home!
Woodbank Surgery are proud to be “stepping out the ordinary” to find ways to help our community, our amazing patients and improve our services - we hope you enjoy the video

24/07/2026

We are holding a cake, coffee and chat morning at the surgery on Wednesday 29th July at 10.30 and we would love to see you there!

We will be holding these monthly and this month we also have a qualified physiotherapist who will be showing patients some simple exercises which can be done to keep healthy at home

23/07/2026

Pregnant or know someone who is?
RSV chest infection can be severe in babies.

New research published shows that the RSV vaccine for mums cuts the chance of babies needing hospital admission by more than 80%.

It’s free and protects babies from serious lung infections – if you’re pregnant, talk to your GP or maternity service to schedule your vaccine.

Find out more - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine

16/07/2026

A message to all our patients

We need your help!

We are very disappointed with our most recent GP Practice Survey results - after previously scroing highly in the 2024 and 2025 surveys
We want to continue to improve the service we are offering to our patients!
Could you please take the time to complete this short survey so that we can work with you to make any necessary changes and improve our patient journey
please click the link below

13/07/2026

A recent study has found that 11 types of cancer are becoming more common in people under 50 in England.

Early diagnosis can make a significant difference. If you notice symptoms that don't feel right or persist for three weeks or more, please don't ignore them - speak to your GP.

Click the link below to read the full article from BBC News.

Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.

25/06/2026

There’s a high risk of heat exhaustion or heatstroke during hot weather. Follow these steps to help cool someone down.
Learn more – including when to get help – on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, step-dads, granddads, and father figures celebrating today 👨‍👧‍👦💙 And to anyone finding today a little tougher, be kind to yourself.

26/05/2026

Looking after yourself during hot weather