Dorridge Surgery

01/06/2026

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity) Awareness Month, 1st– 30th June

Each year in the UK, over 4,000 babies are stillborn or die within the first four weeks of life. SANDS provides vital services for anyone affected by baby loss and advocates for improved maternity care. SANDS Awareness Month is a time for national conversation, remembrance, and action, and there are lots of ways to get involved:
-Fundraising events
-Sharing stories and resources on social media
-Wearing the SANDS Awareness ribbon
-Donating to SANDS
-Using these hashtags to help share the message on social media:
Find out more about SANDS and what you can do to support the cause at https://www.sands.org.uk.

01/06/2026

Volunteers’ Week, 1st– 7th June

Volunteers’ week is a UK-wide celebration and recognition of the contribution of volunteers across all sectors. Volunteering has a really positive impact on communities, and is a huge part of our society:
-14.2 million people in the UK have formally volunteered at least once a month
-Volunteering added £4.6 billion in productivity gains to the UK economy in 2024
-25 million people in the UK volunteered informally at least once in the year

Volunteers’ Week focuses on thanking volunteers. You can use the hashtag and/or to share your own stories of amazing volunteers, and find resources and more at https://volunteersweek.org.

01/06/2026

Pride Month, 1st–30th June

Pride Month is a celebration that recognises the LGBTQ+ community, the challenges they face, and their contributions to society. Pride Month is a joyful display of love, unity, and resilience, with events and activities that promote inclusivity, educate the public, and celebrate the diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities.

28/05/2026

Travelling this summer?
If you are going abroad this summer, and think you may need travel vaccinations or advice, please let us know. We need 6 weeks notice before your date of travel in order to arrange an assessment and potential vaccinations. If you give less than 6 weeks notice, you may be asked to attend a private travel clinic.
Once you inform us:
1. Where you are travelling to
2. When you are travelling
3. How long for
You will be added to our travel waiting list. The nurse will look at what vaccinations are recommended (if any), and will get in touch to inform you if needed to book in.
Please note, to be added to our travel waiting list, we require the information from each individual patient who will be travelling.

28/05/2026

26/05/2026

We resume usual working hours today following the bank holiday. We appreciate your patience while we catch up with admin and prescription requests.

25/05/2026

As a reminder, we are closed today for Bank Holiday Monday.

If you need medical attention, please call 111, or 999 in an emergency.

24/05/2026

Please remember that we will be closed Monday 25th May for the bank holiday☀

23/05/2026

Newly diagnosed with Parkinson's?
On the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, the Solihull branch of Parkinson's UK are available at Solihull Retirement Village to offer friendship, support and information.

22/05/2026

A yellow heat health alert has been issued across the West Midlands from 22–27 May.

Hot weather can affect everyone, but some people are more at risk.
Please take extra care this week
☑️ Stay hydrated
☑️ Use sunscreen
☑️ Check in on vulnerable people

Find more advice on staying safe in the heat:
https://orlo.uk/hnXMj