Finchampstead Surgery

Finchampstead Surgery GP Surgery

06/07/2026

As the hot weather continues, know how to look after yourself and others ⬇️

If you need urgent medical help but you’re not sure where to go, contact NHS 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.

For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.

Using the right service helps ensure ambulances are available for those who need them most.

01/07/2026

Has your child missed a school vaccination?

Our School Aged Immunisation Team offers routine vaccinations to children and young people across West Berkshire, including flu, HPV, MenACWY, Td/IPV boosters and catch-up MMR vaccines.

If you're unsure whether your child is up to date with their vaccinations, our team can:
✅ Check vaccination records, including for children who have moved from another country
✅ Answer questions about vaccines
✅ Support with completing consent forms
✅ Offer appointments for children who may feel anxious about vaccination

We also have dedicated clinics available, including support from a therapy dog at some sessions to help children feel more comfortable.

📍 Thatcham Community Hospital
📅 Saturday 4 July 2026, 9am–2pm
📅 Wednesday 22 July 2026, 9am–2pm (Summer Holiday Clinic)

Additional clinics are also available in Reading and Wokingham.

You can also contact our team:
🖥️[email protected]
📞0300 365 0077 (Mon to Fri 8am – 4pm)

📢 Have You Downloaded the NHS App Yet? 📱💙We would like to encourage all our patients to use the NHS App to access a rang...
23/06/2026

📢 Have You Downloaded the NHS App Yet? 📱💙

We would like to encourage all our patients to use the NHS App to access a range of NHS services quickly and conveniently from your smartphone or tablet.

✅ The NHS App does not replace our existing services – you can still contact the surgery in the usual ways. However, once you've verified your identity, you'll have secure 24/7 access to a growing range of health services and information.

With the NHS App, you can:

💊 Order repeat prescriptions
📞 Access NHS 111 online
🏥 Find NHS services near you
📋 View your health records
📅 Book appointments
⭐ And much more!

If you need help using the NHS App, simply select 'Help' in the top right-hand corner of the app or visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

📲 Download the NHS App today and take control of your healthcare anytime, anywhere!

Dear all ☀️🌡️,The UK Health Security Agency has issued a 🔴 Red Heat-Health Alert for our area over the next few days.Ple...
23/06/2026

Dear all ☀️🌡️,

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a 🔴 Red Heat-Health Alert for our area over the next few days.

Please remember to:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day
👕 Wear loose, light clothing

For more information, please see the attached easy-read guidelines 📄 on how to stay safe in the heat and look after yourself during the hot weather ☀️😊.

🐾💖Celebrating National Hug a Cat Day with extra cuddles! 🐱One hug, endless purrs. Happy National Hug a Cat Day! 🐾💖
04/06/2026

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Celebrating National Hug a Cat Day with extra cuddles! 🐱
One hug, endless purrs.
Happy National Hug a Cat Day! 🐾💖

🚫 Please do not dispose of filled dog waste bags 🐶💩 in the recycling bins ♻️ at the surgery.This is highly unacceptable ...
21/05/2026

🚫 Please do not dispose of filled dog waste bags 🐶💩 in the recycling bins ♻️ at the surgery.

This is highly unacceptable and would result in the refuse collectors refusing to empty these bins 🚛❌

These bins are strictly for the use of the surgery only and are not intended for public use. Thank you for your cooperation 🙏

23/04/2026

📢 Important Notice: Ongoing IT System Issues

We are currently dealing with a regional IT network problem 💻⚠️, which is affecting some of our practice systems. This may result in delays to appointments, prescriptions, referrals, test results, and telephone or online responses.

Please be assured that our IT support team is actively investigating 🔍 and working to restore full service as quickly as possible. It remains our top priority to continue providing safe patient care throughout this period.

🧾 What this means for our patients

- Appointments and requests may take longer than usual to process ⏳
- Some services may need to be managed manually or rescheduled 🔄
- Our team may need to verify information more than once during your contact with us ✔️

💙 Your support makes a difference

We understand how frustrating delays can be, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding 🙏 while these issues are ongoing.

We kindly remind all patients that our practice staff are doing their best under challenging circumstances. Please treat our team with respect and kindness when contacting or visiting the practice. Aggressive, abusive, or disrespectful behaviour 🚫 will not be tolerated.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period. We will provide updates here as and when more information becomes available 📢.

02/04/2026

🌷🐣 Easter Bank Holiday 2026 - Pharmacy Opening Hours 🐣🌷

Dear patients,

If you need support from a pharmacy over the Easter Bank Holiday, please use the link below to view pharmacy opening hours across Berkshire West 💊👇

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The pharmacies listed should be open as shown; however, details are correct at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.

📞 We strongly advise contacting the pharmacy before attending to confirm they are open and have your medication available.

Take care and have a Happy Easter 💛

📢 We are currently receiving a high volume of enquiries about the Men B (meningococcal group B) vaccine.Please note:• ❌ ...
17/03/2026

📢 We are currently receiving a high volume of enquiries about the Men B (meningococcal group B) vaccine.

Please note:
• ❌ This vaccine is not provided by schools or GP surgeries
• ❌ It is not currently available on the NHS for teenagers
• 👶 It is only routinely offered on the NHS to babies under the age of 2

💉 If you would like the Men B vaccine for a teenager or anyone over 2 years old, this must be arranged privately through clinics such as Boots, Superdrug Health, or any other private vaccination provider.

🏥 Unfortunately, we are unable to provide this vaccine at our GP surgery.

Thank you for your understanding.

📢 What is Jess’s Rule?If you visit your GP with the same symptoms or health concern three times without improvement or a...
23/01/2026

📢 What is Jess’s Rule?

If you visit your GP with the same symptoms or health concern three times without improvement or a clear diagnosis, Jess’s Rule encourages your GP to take a fresh look at your situation.

It means:
✔ Offering a face-to-face review if previous appointments were remote
✔ Seeking a second clinical opinion
✔ Considering further tests or referral if needed

This approach, three strikes, time to rethink, is part of a new NHS initiative named in memory of Jessica Brady, to help ensure serious conditions aren’t missed or diagnosed too late.

If you’re worried your symptoms aren’t getting better, you have the right to speak up, and now there’s a clear framework to help ensure your concerns are fully considered.

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474 Finchampstead Surgery
Wokingham
RG403RG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

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