Stow Surgery

04/08/2026

Gloucestershire Carers Hub - Get Connected.
There is a lot of information, activities and groups being run by the Carers Hub this month. For more information see the link below.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

Talk Well - FREE live Zoom webinars for parents and carers of young people aged 11–18 in Gloucestershire are continuing – with new September dates now available!

Alongside the popular sessions on self-harm and being exam-ready, a new topic has been introduced: The Teenage Experience, focusing on understanding adolescence and strengthening parent–teen relationships.

These webinars offer practical advice, expert guidance, and a supportive space for families – all delivered by experienced facilitators.

Let's Talk Well run FREE support groups for parents and carers of young people that meet face-to-face or virtually via Teams. Discover strategies to nurture resilience, guided by trained facilitators.

03/08/2026

We are aware that there are often long waiting times to speak to a Dispenser at the surgery or on the phone to order medication.
We believe that a significant number of patients calling in could successfully use the NHS App to order their medication, thus making the process quicker and more effective for all.
Did you know that 3rd party access can be set up on the NHS App so that family members can order medication online for their adult (elderly / frail) relatives?
If you would like some help to set this up, Emma would be very happy to support you.
The next session at Stow Surgery is on 25th August.
Please call the surgery to make an appointment (01451 830625) or just drop in.

31/07/2026

Extended Access Clinic - Saturday 1st August
We still have 2 appointments available tomorrow morning and it would be lovely to fill them. Please call the surgery on 01451 830625 to make an appointment.

Dr Colston at 12noon - to discuss end of life care planning / ReSPECT form / memory assessment. Family and or carers are welcome to accompany patients to this appointment.

Sadie Brewin, Wellbeing Practitioner at 12.20pm - support for children and young people in managing emotions, low mood or anxiety.

27/07/2026

We still have some appointments for the following clinics at our Extended Hours session this coming Saturday (1st August).

* Cervical screening
* Vaccinations & Immunisations
* Wellbeing support with Sadie Brewin
* Discussion about emergency planning and completing ReSPECT forms - https://www.resus.org.uk/respect. There is plenty of time in these appointments if carers and family members would like to come along too.

Please call the surgery on 01451 830625 to make an appointment.

The ReSPECT process creates a personalised recommendation for your clinical care in emergency situations where you are not able to make decisions or express your wishes.

20/07/2026

Meningitis ACWY
We have 89 young people aged between 14 and 25 who have not been vaccinated against Meningitis ACW & Y strains.
It's offered to teenagers in school (usually school year 9), but can be given up to the age of 25 if it's been missed.
If you're under 25 and you've not had the MenACWY vaccine before, you should ideally have it at least 2 weeks before starting college or university.
We have appointments available throughout the week (please book a "nurse slot" if booking online). Alternatively, give us a call for appointments on Saturday 1st August.
You can check online, on the NHS App if you've already had it. If you've not got the NHS App then why not download it?

Please note that this vaccination is different to the Meningitis B strain jabs - vaccination for this is only available at community pharmacies.

Find out about the MenACWY vaccine, including what it’s for, who should have it, how to get it and possible side effects.

20/07/2026

Saturday Clinic - 1st August
We have the following types of appointments available on Saturday morning, 1st August. Please contact the surgery to make an appointment.

Cervical screening / smears for those born female, aged between 25 and 64

Immunisations and vaccinations - Shingles, RSV, Pneumococcal, Whooping Cough for pregnant people, Meningitis ACWY for young people or children's routine immunisations.

Appointments with Sadie Brewin, General Wellbeing - adults or children

Advanced Care Planning - with Dr Colston. Would you like to talk about completing a ReSPECT plan (see https://www.resus.org.uk/respect/respect-patients-and-carers for more information)? Family members and carers are welcome.

The ReSPECT process creates a personalised recommendation for your clinical care in emergency situations where you are not able to make decisions or express your wishes.

20/07/2026

New AI WhatsApp tool launched to support unpaid carers

A new WhatsApp tool developed by Gloucestershire County Council is now available to help unpaid carers find trusted information, advice and local support.

Ask Grace uses AI to answer questions and signpost carers to relevant services. Available 24/7, Ask Grace brings information together in one place, helping carers find support more quickly and easily. It has been developed and tested with carers and local partners to ensure it is practical and easy to use.

To start a conversation, carers simply need to save 07418 640 456 and send "Hi Grace" via WhatsApp.

You can find out more on the link below.

Grace is a free AI digital assistant for unpaid carers in Gloucestershire. If you help look after a family member, friend or neighbour, Grace can help you find trusted information, advice and support whenever you need it.

20/07/2026