Old School Surgery

31/08/2026

🚽 Toilet training doesn’t always go to plan — and that’s completely okay! 💛

Accidents happen, progress can take time, and some children may need a little extra support along the way.

The most important thing is to stay patient, positive and encouraging. Keep going, and remember that every child is different. 🌟

For more advice and support with toilet training, visit Best Start in Life.

27/08/2026

🎒 Is your child getting ready to start school?

Toilet training can be a big milestone, and every child gets there in their own time. 💜

This handy guide shares 5 simple steps to help your child prepare for toilet training, including talking to them about what’s going to happen and making the process feel positive and familiar.

For more advice and support, visit Best Start in Life. 🌟

24/08/2026

UTIs can affect anyone, and knowing the signs can help you seek the right care when you need it.

Symptoms can include:
Needing to p*e more often, suddenly or urgently
Pain or a burning sensation when p*eing
New pain in the lower tummy or back
Blood in your urine
A high temperature, feeling hot and shivery, or chills
Changes in behaviour, such as confusion or agitation

If you have frequent UTIs, speak to a healthcare professional about your treatment options.

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12/08/2026

An amber heat-health alert is in place for the South West until Saturday 15 August.

This means there is an increased risk to health from the heat for everyone, particularly vulnerable people, including babies and young children, older adults, and people with long-term health conditions.

Please take extra care in the hot weather and remember to:

💧 Stay hydrated. If you're spending time outdoors, take water with you
🧴 Wear sunscreen
🧢 Cover up with suitable clothing, including hats and sunglasses
☀️ Keep out of the sun at the hottest time of the day, between 11am and 3pm
🤝 Check on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours
❗ If you or someone else have symptoms of heat exhaustion that you're concerned about or you need advice for, call 111 or visit https://orlo.uk/0JJJt

More information on staying safe in the heat can be found via the link in the comments below.

16/07/2026

Make sure you know the signs of heat stroke! This image below provides some clear differentiation between symptoms and when to seek help!

14/07/2026

We would like to share this informative webpage with you from the Uk Health Sec regarding wild swimming.
As the weather is warm, it becomes tempting to dive into open waters to cool off. But it is important to know how to keep yourself and loved ones safe, read about it below.

This blog post has essential tips and advice if you're thinking of dipping your feet into the cool water of Britain's beaches, lakes and rivers. Read our tips on reducing your risk of becoming ill after open water swimming.

24/06/2026

With the current red weather warning in place, we would like to help our patients stay safe during the hot weather.

If you have a face-to-face appointment booked and would prefer to change this to a telephone consultation to avoid travelling or leaving home in the heat, please contact the surgery and we will do our best to accommodate you.

If you no longer need your appointment, or if you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer the appointment to another patient.

Please remember to:
💧 Stay well hydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
🏠 Keep cool and avoid going out during the hottest parts of the day where possible.
🧢 Wear light clothing and use sun protection if you do need to go outside.
👵 Check in on elderly relatives, neighbours, and those who may be more vulnerable in the heat.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe during this period of extreme weather. Please take care and stay cool.

23/06/2026

With warmer weather expected, please take care in the heat. Drink plenty of fluids, keep cool, avoid the hottest part of the day, and look out for others.

11/05/2026

Our service is regulated and assessed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Please feedback to CQC on care you have received from us via the Give Feedback on Care QR code below. You can also call CQC on 03000 616161.