Vine Surgery Partnership

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! 💙

03/06/2026

🚑❤️ 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐏𝐑 & 𝐀𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 ❤️🚑

We’re now a few days into National CPR and AED Awareness Week, and it’s a powerful reminder of just how important these life-saving skills are.
Every year, thousands of cardiac arrests happen outside of hospitals, and immediate action can mean the difference between life and death. Knowing how to perform CPR and how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) can significantly increase someone’s chance of survival while waiting for emergency services.
The truth is - anyone can learn these skills. You don’t need to be a healthcare professional to save a life. By taking a little time to learn CPR and understand how AEDs work, you could one day help a friend, family member, colleague, or even a stranger.
Let’s use this week to raise awareness, encourage training, and remind ourselves that being prepared can truly save lives.

🔗 Learn more about CPR & AED Awareness Week and why it matters:
https://www.direct-training-gb-ltd.co.uk/post/cpr-and-aed-awareness-week-saving-lives-together-in-the-uk

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Every year from June 1 to 7, the United Kingdom observes National CPR and AED Awareness Week. During this time, we highlight how lives can be saved when more people know how to perform CPR and use an AED. Here are some key points relevant to the UK:1. Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests Happen Everywher...

01/06/2026

💜 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 & 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💜

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month - a time to shine a light on the millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as the families and caregivers who support them every day.
Alzheimer’s is more than memory loss - it impacts thinking, behaviour, and independence. By raising awareness, supporting research, and having open conversations, we can help create a more understanding and compassionate world.
Let’s stand together, wear purple, share knowledge, and support those living with brain disease. Every action - big or small - makes a difference.

🔗 Learn more, find support, and get involved here:
https://www.alz.org/abam

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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month. Take charge of your brain health and join the fight to end Alzheimer's.

29/05/2026

📣 𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 📣

❓ How do I register with the surgery?

Registering with us is quick and easy! You can register either:

💻 Online via our website:
https://www.vinesurgery.nhs.uk/how_to_register.htm

Using the online form also allows you to check whether you live within our practice boundary before registering.

🏥 Or in person at reception, where our Patient Assistants will be happy to help you with the process.

Please remember to have your NHS number handy if possible, although this is not essential to register with us

26/05/2026

Unfortunately due to unexpected staff sickness, we are extremely short staffed in our reception/admin team. This may result in longer wait times on the phone and at the reception desk. If you are able to do so, please contact us via Rapid Health. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

We are currently experiencing reduced staffing levels due to staff sickness, which means wait times may be longer than we would ideally like. We appreciate your patience and understanding while our team works hard to support all patients safely and effectively.

If you are able to do so, please contact us via Rapid Health using the link below rather than calling the surgery, helping to keep the phone lines available for those who are unable to access Rapid Health:

https://vine-surgery-consult.uk.rapidhealth.co.uk/

Thank you for your continued patience.

22/05/2026

❓ 𝐅𝐀𝐐 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 ❓

“𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞?”

Fit notes can sometimes be backdated if a clinician agrees that you were not fit for work during a previous period of illness. However, this is assessed on an individual basis and may require information about your symptoms, treatment, or hospital attendance during that time.

Please note:
📅 You do not need a fit note for the first 7 calendar days of sickness - you can self-certify with your employer during this time.
🖥️ If you need a backdated fit note, please contact the surgery via Rapid Health to request this.

22/05/2026

🌷𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌷

Please note that the surgery will be closed over the Spring Bank Holiday.

If you require medical advice while we are closed, please:
📞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐍𝐇𝐒 𝟏𝟏𝟏 for urgent medical assistance
🏥 Attend your local 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭 (MIU), 𝐔𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 (UTC), 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (ED) if needed

In a 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲, 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟗𝟗𝟗.

We will reopen as normal after the bank holiday. Thank you for your understanding and we hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend! 🌷

22/05/2026

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 💜

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition that can cause high blood pressure and affect both mum and baby. Knowing the signs and attending regular antenatal appointments can help with early detection and treatment.

Symptoms can include:
• Severe headaches
• Changes to vision
• Swelling of the face, hands or feet
• Pain below the ribs
• Sudden weight gain

If you are pregnant and concerned about any symptoms, please seek medical advice promptly.

Find out more about World Preeclampsia Day and preeclampsia awareness here: https://www.preeclampsia.org/the-news/legislative-advocacy/worldpreeclampsiaday

20/05/2026

🎗️ We are now halfway through 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 🎗️

This week helps raise awareness of the steps we can all take to help reduce the risk of breast cancer, as well as highlighting the importance of checking your breasts regularly and knowing what is normal for you.

Small lifestyle changes can make a big difference 💗

Find out more about Breast Cancer Prevention Week and how you can get involved here:
https://www.breastcanceruk.org.uk/get-involved/campaign-with-us/prevention-week/

If you notice any new or unusual breast changes, please contact the surgery for advice

Breast Cancer UK