Vine Surgery Partnership

17/06/2026

🌸 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡-𝟐𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 🌸

Cervical Screening Awareness Week is a vital reminder of how important it is to attend your smear test when invited. At our surgery, we want to encourage all eligible patients to take up this potentially life-saving screening.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠?
Cervical screening (smear test) checks the health of your cervix. It’s not a test for cancer, but it helps prevent cancer by detecting high-risk HPV (the main cause of cervical cancer) and any abnormal cell changes early—before they have a chance to develop into cancer.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
In the UK, cervical screening is offered to:
•Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64
•Every 5 years

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭?
•Cervical screening saves thousands of lives every year
•It can detect problems before symptoms even appear
•Early detection means simpler and more effective treatment

𝐖𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠
Many people put off their screening due to embarrassment, fear, or uncertainty. Please know:
•Our team is here to support you and make you as comfortable as possible
•You can request a female clinician if you prefer
•You can ask questions at any time

𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 – 𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.
If you’ve missed your last appointment, it’s never too late to book.

📅 To learn more about Cervical Screening Awareness Week and why screening matters, visit:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/cervical-screening-awareness-week

📞 To book your cervical screening appointment, please contact the surgery today.

15/06/2026

💙 𝐌𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 💙

This week marks Men’s Health Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the health challenges men face and encouraging positive, proactive steps toward better physical and mental wellbeing.
Too often, men are less likely to seek help, talk about their health, or access support services. Men’s Health Week is a reminder that looking after your health isn’t a sign of weakness - it’s a strength. Whether it’s booking a check-up, opening up about mental health, getting active, or making small lifestyle changes, every step counts.

Let’s use this week to:
✅ Start conversations
✅ Check in on friends, family, and colleagues
✅ Promote healthier lifestyles
✅ Encourage men to seek support when they need it
Together, we can help break down stigma and support better health outcomes for men across the UK.

🔗 Find out more about Men’s Health Week and how to get involved:
https://www.matesinmind.org/training-and-resources/men-s-health-week-uk-15-21-june-2026

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12/06/2026

📣 𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 📣

💙 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰? 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐈𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 💙

Not every appointment needs to be with a GP-our practice has a skilled team of healthcare professionals who can safely and effectively help with many different medical concerns.
👩‍⚕️ Who might you see?

Pharmacists – advice on medications, minor illnesses, and prescriptions
Practice Nurses – vaccinations, wound care, chronic disease reviews, and health checks
Nurse Practitioners & Paramedics – highly trained clinicians who can assess, diagnose, prescribe, and manage a wide range of conditions
Medical Students – supporting your care under close supervision

✅ Seeing the right professional means:

Faster access to care
Shorter waiting times
More GP availability for complex or specialist needs

When you contact us, our Patient Assistants may guide you to the most appropriate clinician for your needs-rest assured, you will always be in safe and capable hands.

11/06/2026

Please note that we will be closed on today from 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, however, our team will not be available via phone and in person.

We understand that your health needs may not always align with our closure hours. Therefore, if you require assistance and cannot wait until we reopen, we encourage you to contact 111 for any urgent queries. In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999 immediately.

10/06/2026

Diabetes Week 2026
This Diabetes Week, let's change how we talk about diabetes.

8 out of 10 people living with diabetes say they’ve faced negative attitudes because of their diabetes - people passing judgement, making sweeping statements, or blaming and shaming people living with diabetes.

This is diabetes stigma. And it causes real harm to millions.

That’s why we’re on a mission to ‘Strike Out Stigma’.

To show people that nobody chooses diabetes. That it isn’t anyone’s fault. And that by changing the way we talk about diabetes, together we can create a world where diabetes does no harm.

10/06/2026

Please note that we will be closed on tomorrow, 11th June, from 𝟏𝟐:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌 – 𝟑:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 for 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, however, our team will not be available via phone and in person.

We understand that your health needs may not always align with our closure hours. Therefore, if you require assistance and cannot wait until we reopen, we encourage you to contact 111 for any urgent queries. In case of a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999 immediately.

08/06/2026

🌿 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞 – 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌿

Join us for an informative and supportive session focused on living well in later life, led by Dr Simon Lynes.

📅 Thursday 11th June 2026
🕡 6:30pm
📍 Crispin Hall, 83 High St, Street BA16 0EZ

This session will cover important topics including:
✔️ Memory and brain health
✔️ Bone health
✔️ Managing multiple medications (polypharmacy)
✔️ Planning for the future

There will also be information about local Habits for Health workshops available in your area.

📞 Spaces are limited, so please call the surgery on 01458 841122 by Wednesday 10th June to reserve your place.

Please also let us know if you will be bringing a family member, partner, or friend.
We look forward to seeing you there and supporting you in staying healthy and independent 🌼

08/06/2026

💙 𝐏𝐓𝐒𝐃 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💙

We’re now a week into PTSD Awareness Month - an important time to recognise the impact that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has on so many individuals and families.
PTSD can affect anyone, at any time, following traumatic experiences. It’s not always visible, and many people struggle in silence. This month is about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and reminding those affected that they are not alone.

It’s also a chance to:
💬 Encourage open conversations about mental health
🤝 Support those who may be struggling
📚 Learn more about the signs and effects of PTSD
❤️ Promote kindness, patience, and understanding
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and support is available.

🔗 Learn more about PTSD and available support here:
https://www.ptsduk.org/

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PTSD UK - a community for everyone in the UK affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

05/06/2026

‼️We're aware of an issue affecting our online booking system, Rapid Health, and are working with the developer to get it resolved as quickly as possible.
If your query is not urgent, please try again later. If you need help sooner, please call the practice and one of our Patient Assistants will do their best to assist‼️

UPDATE - 10:22 The system is back on.

05/06/2026

📣 𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 📣

📲 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 📲
Did you know you can view your medical records online? It’s simple and convenient-just use either the 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 app or the 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝐀𝐩𝐩.

✅ How to get started:
Complete a short form
Hand it to one of our Patient Assistants

Once we receive your form, we’ll set up your access so you can start managing your health information online.

⏳ Please note:
If you haven’t received access within 7 days of submitting your form, please give us a call so we can follow it up for you.

If you have any questions, our team is always happy to help! 💙