The Westgate Practice

03/09/2026

Key Practice Statistics for August 2026

01/09/2026

Back to school?

It is important that children understand how to manage their asthma and that schools have the up-to-date information they need to provide appropriate support and respond effectively if symptoms worsen.

28/08/2026

☀️ August Bank Holiday Closure ☔

The Practice will be closed Monday 31st August 2026 for the Bank Holiday.

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

We will reopen on Tuesday 1st September at 8am.

27/08/2026

Have your say on NHS appointment letters

NHS Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board People’s Panel are asking local people to share their experiences of receiving NHS appointment letters between 1 October 2025 and 31 May 2026.

Some people have told us letters can arrive late — or not at all — and we want to understand how often this happens and how it affects access to care.

Join the People’s Panel today and you’ll receive the survey link within 24 hours.

🎁Prize draw: two £50 Love2shop vouchers

📅Survey closes: midnight, 13 September 2026.

🔍Search: ICB Staffordshire People’s Panel

📱Or visit: https://staffsstoke.icb.nhs.uk/get-involved/peoples-panel/

Your feedback helps us improve how appointment information is sent across hospitals, community services and diagnostics.

The People’s Panel is our specially-selected panel of local people who are at the heart of helping us to achieve our vision.

25/08/2026

We’re sorry about recent appointment cancellations

We would like to apologise to patients who have recently had appointments cancelled or rearranged at short notice.

We have experienced a period of staff sickness which has unfortunately resulted in a number of appointments having to be cancelled. We appreciate how frustrating and inconvenient this can be, particularly when you have already made arrangements to attend or have been waiting for an appointment.

We are currently reviewing our appointment capacity and are looking at putting on additional clinics to help minimise the impact of these cancellations and provide patients with further opportunities to be seen.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to restore our usual level of appointment availability.

24/08/2026

Repeat Prescriptions

Please remember to order any repeat prescription medication that you need ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend.

21/08/2026

If you’ve had your first MenB vaccine, don’t forget your second dose.

You need 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks (28 days) apart, for the best protection.

You may be eligible for the free MenB vaccine if you are:

✅ 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

✅ Under 25 and starting university or moving into eligible residential further education for the first time in autumn 2026

If you’ve already had your first dose, make sure you get your second.

Find out if you're eligible and how to get vaccinated: https://www.nhs.uk/book-menb

19/08/2026

Prostate Progress Register

The NHS will begin contacting half a million men inviting them to join a major research programme to improve early detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

Men who have had or are living with prostate cancer will receive letters and text messages explaining how they can register to take part in what is hoped will become one of the world’s largest prostate cancer research resources.

Further information can be found at:

NHS England » NHS inviting 500,000 men to join major prostate cancer research programme

17/08/2026

August is National Immunisation Awareness Month

Have you missed any of your routine vaccinations?
Is your child ready for the school/university year ahead?
Have you had your vaccinations for that holiday of a lifetime?

The Westgate Practice are currently contacting patients about their flu vaccinations. Please keep an eye out for your invite via text or letter.

10/08/2026

Staff Training: Wednesday 12th August 2026

The practice will be holding staff training Wednesday 13th August 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 August. 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.