Willingham By Stow Surgery

30/07/2026

The surgery has limited services this afternoon between 12.30 and 18.30. AskmyGP is available, however the surgery and dispensary are closed due to staff training.

We will open as normal tomorrow.
Apologies for any inconvenience

28/07/2026

We are delighted to announce that Willingham by Stow Surgery has been awarded a 5-Star rating through the Quality Early Warning Score (QEWS) programme.

This outstanding achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire practice team in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining excellent standards across our clinical services.

We would like to thank all members of our team for their continued efforts and our patients for their ongoing support and engagement. This recognition reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering the highest possible standards to our local community.

Congratulations to the whole team on this excellent achievement. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

23/07/2026

Meet Sandy – PAT Dog Owner and Handler

Sandy has enjoyed a diverse and rewarding career spanning nursing, education and volunteering, always driven by a passion for helping others.

Sandy began her professional journey with the Queen Alexandra Royal Army Nursing Corps, training to qualify as a nurse. She then undertook a further year of study in midwifery and worked in nursing for seven years before a serious injury unfortunately brought her clinical career to an end.
Determined to pursue a new direction, Sandy studied at University College London and obtained a Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree. This enabled her to teach mathematics in secondary schools for nine years before later retiring from teaching and moving into the hospitality industry.

Since joining the Pets As Therapy (PAT) Charity in 2006, Sandy has dedicated much of her time to volunteering within the NHS, visiting hospitals, particularly mental health settings. For many years, she was a valued member of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team, working with children experiencing dog phobia and helping them build confidence around dogs.

Sandy has also been actively involved in the “Read to Dogs” programme in primary schools and has worked closely with local schools specialising in supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), an area of particular interest to her.
A few years ago, Sandy and two of her PAT dogs were invited to participate in research at the University of Lincoln, exploring canine behaviour and the benefits dogs can bring to children, particularly those experiencing mental health challenges. The resulting research has provided significant evidence of the positive impact that dogs can have on children's wellbeing and development.

Through her varied career and extensive volunteering work, Sandy continues to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, patients, and the wider community, supported by her dedicated therapy dogs.

We are looking forward to seeing the Chat and Pat sessions develop in practice, they are held every Tuesday between 10.30 and 11.30am.

17/07/2026

16/07/2026

**APPRECIATION POST**

We are delighted to highlight our Carers Support Group, a valuable initiative that was started by our Patient Participation Group (PPG) member, Sarah.
As a passionate advocate for carers in our local community, Sarah recognised that many carers often put the needs of others before their own and can sometimes feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsupported. Wanting to create a welcoming space where carers could connect with others who understand their experiences, she established the carers support group.
The group provides an opportunity for carers to come together, share experiences, exchange advice, and build supportive friendships in a relaxed and understanding environment. Whether someone is caring for a family member, friend, or loved one, the group offers a safe space to talk openly, seek support, and access useful information about local services and resources.
Sarah's dedication to supporting carers has been instrumental in creating a group that not only offers practical help but also promotes wellbeing and reduces feelings of loneliness.
We would like to thank Sarah for her compassion and continued advocacy for carers. Through this support group, she has helped create a stronger sense of community and a valuable network of support for those who dedicate so much of their time and energy to caring for others.
Anyone interested in joining future meetings is encouraged to contact the practice for further information. Together, we can ensure that carers receive the support, recognition, and understanding they deserve.

15/07/2026

The practice would like to say a huge thank you to all of those who attended or donated to the Macmillan charity coffee morning.

With your generosity we raised a huge £439.50 for Macmillan and £46 for Scotter Ward at JCH.

We would like to say an extra thank you to Helen from Macmillan, our fantastic PPG members and all volunteers involved , Fox & Hounds Willingham by Stow, Browns Marshall Yard, Upton Chip Shop, Tesco (Sue Thorpe) and all others who donated prizes and a huge thank you to our own dispensary assistant Lee for organising a fantastic event.

Please see comments from winning raffle numbers

13/07/2026

Come and join our Chat and Pat drop in session tomorrow, 10.30-11.30.

Chat and Pat will be in surgery today, 10.30am - 11.30am, please come along to this drop in session to experience the benefits of a therapy dog. Not only can therapy dogs reduce stress and anxiety, they can also reduce levels of loneliness and increase mood and wellbeing. We look forward to seeing you.

13/07/2026

Come and join us for the MacMillan charity cake and coffee morning. We have cakes, tea, coffee, a raffle, tombola and puzzles for sale. On until 1pm! We hope to see you

10/07/2026

This is a reminder that we have our Macmillan fundraiser on Monday 13th July, 11am - 1pm, there will be tea, coffee and cakes available as well as somewhere to sit and enjoy your cake in the sunshine. We hope to see you there.

08/07/2026

UPDATE!!! The road is now open

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There is currently a road closure outside the surgery. Please bear with us whilst we gather more information and can provide an update as to how long the road will be closed for.

There is parking at the playing field, at the top of the village if needed, we will update as soon as the road is open