The Westgate Practice

10/06/2026

📢Staff Training: Thursday 11th June 2026

The practice will be holding staff training Thursday 11th June 1pm to 6.30pm. During this time, we will have minimal staff cover so it may take much longer for your call to be answered.

If your request is NOT urgent, during this time we recommend completing our online form Friday 12 June.

Alternatively, you can submit the "I have an admin or routine care request form" and we will respond the next working day.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

08/06/2026

Carers Week 8-14th June

A carer is someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, addiction, or who needs extra help as they grow older.

This year's theme for Carers Week 2026 is Building Carer Friendly Communities. This will highlight the impact carer friendly communities can have in making a real and lasting difference to the lives of carers everywhere.

You’re amazing. Through us all coming together and sharing our support, we can help ensure our communities recognise, understand and value unpaid carers. Your name will soon appear on the Building Carer Friendly Communities wall, once our team has approved your entry.

01/06/2026

Key Practice Statistics for May 2026

28/05/2026

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week. For more information, click on the link below:

https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-us/diabetes-prevention-week

22/05/2026

☀️Bank Holiday Closure

The Practice will be closed on Monday 25th May 2026 for the Spring Bank Holiday.

Please take care this Bank Holiday weekend as the sun will be shining and temperatures are due to be well above the seasonal average.

If you require urgent medical help during this period, please contact NHS111 or NHS111 online. For life threatening emergencies, dial 999.

Top Tips for staying cool this weekend:
🔹Avoid direct sunlight during the hottest hours, typically between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
🔹Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and remember to reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or sweating.
🔹Wear lightweight, loose-fitting cotton clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
🔹Sip water or diluted fruit juice regularly throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty.
🔹Keep an eye on the elderly, very young children, and pets, as they are most at risk during heatwaves.
🔹Close curtains or blinds in rooms that face the sun to stop your home from overheating.
🔹Keep windows closed during the hottest part of the day, but open them at night when the temperature outside drops to let cool air in.

For helpful updates and advice, visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/articles/cpwpneyj05eo

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 26th May 2026 at 8am.

20/05/2026

Breast Cancer Prevention Week
18th May - 24th May 2026

Breast Cancer Prevention Week (UK) 2026 is a national health awareness campaign focused on reducing the risk of developing breast cancer, rather than just diagnosing or treating it.

The week is dedicated to:
📍Raising awareness of preventable risk factors
📍Explaining the science behind breast cancer causes
📍Giving people practical ways to reduce their risk

For further information, please visit:
https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/

14/05/2026

12/05/2026

Happy International Nurses Day to our incredible team at The Westgate Practice 💙

Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the outstanding care you give every day. You make a real difference to our patients and our whole practice — we are lucky to have you! 🌟

12/05/2026

📢Staff Training Wednesday 13th May 2026

The practice will be holding staff training Wednesday 13th May 1pm to 6:30pm. During this time, we will have minimal staff cover, so it may take much longer for your call to be answered.

If your request is NOT urgent, during this time we recommend completing our online form Thursday 14th May.

Alternatively, you can submit the “I have an admin or routine care request” form, and we will respond on the next working day.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.