Stoke Surgery

16/09/2026

📢 We're Hiring: PCN Manager 📢

Waterside Health Network PCN is seeking an experienced and motivated PCN Manager to support our member GP practices in delivering the Primary Care Network contract and shaping the future of local healthcare.

✅ Lead and coordinate PCN projects and services
✅ Support delivery of contractual requirements
✅ Manage workforce planning and allocation
✅ Improve patient access and service delivery
✅ Work closely with GP practices, NHS partners, and stakeholders

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role as we continue to develop our PCN and work towards becoming a Healthcare Neighbourhood.

Primary Care knowledge or experience is essential.

📋 For full details of the vacancy, please visit NHS Jobs, Indeed, or the Devon LMC Job Board.

Join us and help shape the future of primary care within our local community.

Please share with anyone who may be interested.

11/09/2026

09/09/2026

This Friday why not drop in to the Plymouth Arena for some support or advice.

06/08/2026

OneYou Plymouth are offering a healthy lifestyle programme for patients.

Walk and Talk sessions
A choice of 2 gentle walks across the week (1 evening and 1 daytime) followed by informal group discussions about a different healthy lifestyle topic each week. Participants can attend the talk only if unable to walk with us.

Workshops (online and face‑to‑face) covering key topics such as:
Mindful eating and triggers
Practical meal planning and preparation

Drop‑in sessions and “Know Your Measurements” clinics, offering body composition checks (including visceral fat).
Monday 10 August, 10:00–14:00 – Plympton Library
Wednesday 12 August, 10:00–14:00 – St Budeaux Library
Friday 14 August, 10:00–14:00 – Plymstock Library
Wednesday 19 August, 10:00–14:00 – Devonport Library
Friday 28 August, 09:00–12:00 – Plymstock Library

For more information or to book a place visit:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/one-you-healthy-lifestyles-4844670?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

10/07/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in the Hot Weather ☀️

With temperatures expected to remain very high over the coming days, we'd like to remind everyone to take extra care in the heat, particularly older adults, young children, pregnant women and those living with long-term health conditions.

🌡️ Hot weather can increase the risk of:
• Dehydration
• Heat exhaustion
• Heatstroke (a medical emergency)
• Worsening of existing heart and lung conditions

💧 Top tips to stay safe:
✅ Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you don't feel thirsty.
✅ Stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm).
✅ Wear loose-fitting, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if outside.
✅ Use sunscreen with a high SPF and UVA protection.
✅ Keep your home as cool as possible by closing curtains or blinds in rooms facing the sun.
✅ Avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day.
✅ Check on elderly neighbours, friends and relatives to make sure they are keeping cool and well hydrated.

💊 If you take regular medication, continue taking it as prescribed unless advised otherwise by a healthcare professional. Some medicines can increase the risk of dehydration, so make sure you're drinking enough fluids. If you're concerned about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist or contact the surgery for advice.

⚠️ Know the signs of heat exhaustion:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Feeling sick
• Excessive sweating
• Muscle cramps
• Fast breathing or pulse

Move to a cool place, drink water and cool the skin. If symptoms don't improve within 30 minutes, or if someone becomes confused, loses consciousness or has a very high temperature, call 999 immediately as this could be heatstroke.

Please take care of yourselves and look out for those who may be more vulnerable during this period of hot weather.

Stay cool, stay hydrated and stay safe. 💙

09/07/2026

We're delighted that our patients rated their experience so positively in the latest GP Patient Survey. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback. 🥰

The results reflect the dedication of our whole team to providing kind, safe and accessible care. We're particularly proud that patients recognised our caring staff, ease of access, being able to secure GP appointments within two days, and their overall experience.

We'll continue to listen, learn and strive to provide the best possible care for our community.

If you wish to take a look at the results for any surgery please visit:
https://www.gp-patient.co.uk/

21/06/2026

This is a reminder that TOMORROW:

If you are 75yrs or over or severely immunosuppressed, and you have not yet received your Spring 2026 Covid Vaccination, you can attend Stoke Surgery on:

🔵Monday 22nd of June 10am-12pm

This is a Walk-In clinic so no appointment is required.