The Village Surgery

10/07/2026

🩺👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Yesterday afternoon, our Lead Nurse Tracey and Dr Sam had the pleasure of visiting St Mark’s CE Primary School & Nursery to teach the children all about the important roles of doctors and nurses!

The children got hands-on with some exciting activities, including using real stethoscopes to listen to heartbeats ❤️ and learning how to bandage injuries (with plenty of giggles as they wrapped each other's heads! 🤕).

It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, curiosity and confidence as they discovered what it's like to work in healthcare. We hope we inspired a few future doctors and nurses along the way! 🌟

A huge thank you to everyone at St Mark’s CE Primary School & Nursery for making us feel so welcome! We had a wonderful afternoon and loved sharing what we do with such an amazing group of children! 💙

06/07/2026

⚽ **Monday Morning Wellness Check-In** 💙

How are you feeling this Monday?

Did anyone stay up to watch the football last night? 🙋

❤️ Full of energy and ready for the week!
👍 A little sleepy after a late night.
⚽ Still talking about the match!
😊 Somewhere in between.

Pop your answer in the comments—we'd love to hear from you!

Today's wellness goals:
💧 Drink plenty of water.
🥣 Have a healthy breakfast.
🚶 Get outside for a short walk if you can.
😴 If you're feeling tired after a late night, aim for an earlier bedtime tonight.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy week from all of us at the surgery. 💙

24/06/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER HEALTH ADVICE ☀️

With temperatures expected to remain extremely high over the coming days, we'd like to remind all patients to take extra care in the heat.

🌡️ Stay safe by following these simple steps:

💧 Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.

🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains or blinds in rooms facing the sun.

🚶 Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm) where possible.

👒 Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if you need to go outside.

🧴 Use sunscreen with a high SPF and reapply regularly.

🍉 Eat cold foods and snacks with a high water content such as fruit and salads.

👶👵 Take extra care of babies, young children, older adults, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions, as they are more vulnerable to heat-related illness.

⚠️ Seek urgent medical advice if you or someone else develops symptoms of heat exhaustion, including:
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Excessive sweating
• Feeling sick
• Muscle cramps
• Fast breathing or pulse

❤️ Please check on elderly relatives, neighbours and vulnerable friends during the hot weather.

Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay safe.

22/06/2026

🧁💙 A Huge Thank You! 💙🧁

On Friday 19th June, The Village Surgery held a charity bake sale in support of the Alzheimer's Society, and we are delighted to share that together we raised an amazing....
£132.33! 🎉👏

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our patients, staff, and members of the local community who donated, baked, bought treats, and supported this wonderful cause. 🍰🧁☕💙

Your generosity and kindness will help support the vital work carried out by the Alzheimer's Society for people living with dementia and their families. 🌻

Thank you for helping to make our bake sale such a success. We are incredibly grateful for your support! 🙏💙 Alzheimer's Society

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19/06/2026

All set up! 😋 Pop in to see us!

12/06/2026

🧁🍰 Alzheimer’s Society Bake Sale 🍰🧁
We're delighted to be supporting Alzheimer’s Society and raising funds for people living with dementia and their families.
📅 Friday 19th June

🕘 9:00am – 12:00pm

📍 The Village Surgery
Join us for a morning of homemade cakes, sweet treats, and friendly conversation. Whether you'd like to donate some baking, pop in for a cake and a chat, or simply support this wonderful cause, we'd love to see you there.
💙 Can't make it on the day?* You can still support our fundraiser by donating online via: *The Village Surgery's fundraiser for Alzheimer's Society
Every cake purchased and every donation made helps support vital services, research, and support for those affected by dementia.
Thank you for your kindness and support—we look forward to seeing you there! 🧁✨

Help Natalie Rashford raise money to support Alzheimer's Society

22/05/2026

☀️ BANK HOLIDAY HOT WEATHER ADVICE ☀️

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an AMBER Heat Health Alert for the West Midlands from 2pm Friday 22nd May until 5pm Wednesday 27th May.

Hot weather can affect anyone, but older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with long-term health conditions are at greater risk.

💧 Please remember to:
• Drink plenty of fluids regularly
• Keep out of the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm)
• Wear light clothing and use sunscreen
• Keep homes cool by closing curtains/blinds in sunny rooms
• Check in on elderly relatives, neighbours, and vulnerable friends
• Never leave children or pets in parked cars

💊 Some medicines can be affected by heat, so ensure medicines are stored correctly and continue taking them as prescribed unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional.

🏊 Please also take care around water. Warm weather can increase the risk of water-related accidents, including cold-water shock and drowning.

📞 NHS services may be busier than usual during this period. Please choose the right service for your needs:
• NHS 111 online or by phone for urgent medical advice
• Pharmacies for minor illnesses and advice
• 999 only for life-threatening emergencies

Take care, stay cool, and enjoy the bank holiday safely 🌤️

11/05/2026

To our Patients....

We would like to apologise for any disruption patients may have noticed or experienced at the surgery last week, and that may continue into this week, whilst we undertake essential upgrades to our IT network 💻🔧

These improvements are important to help us provide a more reliable and efficient service going forward.

We appreciate that changes like this can cause inconvenience, and we are very grateful for your patience and understanding during this time 🙏.

Thank you for your continued support 😊

06/05/2026

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