Malthouse Surgery

24/12/2025

There is nothing worse than hunger when you’re cold, and if you’re struggling to feed yourself or your children, a food bank can supply an emergency parcel with enough food for at least three days.
To receive support from a food bank, you’ll need a referral for a food voucher. Contact your local Citizens Advice:

How to get emergency food from a food bank. You can get a referral or look for a food bank that you don't need a referral for, such as ones ran by a church.

22/12/2025

Changes in diet over Christmas, including rich food and less movement, and can play havoc with the digestive system, leading to issues such as heartburn, constipation and reflux. However you celebrate, have a gut-friendly season ahead!

Learn tips for maintaining digestive health during the festive season, including dietary choices and lifestyle habits to support your gut microbiome.

19/12/2025

Over the festive season, our opening hours will change, and we’ll be closed on bank holidays. You can find out more about our opening times below.
Wednesday 24th December 8.00am-6.30pm
Thursday 25th December CLOSED
Friday 26th December CLOSED
Monday 29th December 8.00am-6.30pm
Tuesday 30th December 8.00am-6.30pm
Wednesday 31st December 8.00am - 6.30pm
Thursday 1st January CLOSED
Friday 2nd January 8am -6.30pm

18/12/2025

Feel like you’re spending too much time on your phone? Endlessly scrolling reels and wondering where the hours go? Why not consider a digital detox this festive season? Taking a break from going online can improve your sleep and help to decrease stress levels, and there’s no better time to connect with people around you than at Christmas! Why not give it a try?

Staying connected to others using our smartphone, tablet, or computer can have huge benefits. By always keeping in touch, we can manage relationships and stay connected with friends and family at the touch of a button. For some of us, this can feel tiring and like we are constantly tasked with keep....

17/12/2025

Remember, we’re closed on various dates over Christmas. Please ensure you’ve ordered enough medication to cover these dates.

15/12/2025

Christmas can be a difficult time for older people, especially if they live alone. Changes in routine, loneliness and cold can all be challenging. If you have elderly relatives or neighbours, ensure you keep in touch this festive season – it can make a big difference.

No one should feel lonely over Christmas. For older people in our communities who are waiting for the phone to ring, just having someone to talk to can make their day. Age UK offer a telephone friendship service which can bring much-needed comfort to those in need. Age UK advice line: 0800 678 1602. Free to call 8am–7pm, 365 days a year.

This Christmas, help us tackle the loneliness crisis that's hiding in plain sight.

12/12/2025

The flu vaccine helps to protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. Becoming unwell during the cold winter months can leave you even more vulnerable to complications. If you’re eligible for your flu vaccine, contact the surgery today.

11/12/2025

Flu cases are at record levels for this time of year — but we’ve got you covered.

We still have flu vaccines available for all eligible patients.
✔️ Same-day appointments
✔️ Walk-ins welcome (if eligible)

If you’re eligible and want your flu jab, contact the surgery or pop in today.

09/12/2025

Andy’s Man Club is a safe space for men to come together and talk. It can be intimidating to attend a group for the first time, especially if you’re feeling low, but knowing how welcoming the group can be will help you feel more comfortable about attending.

Discover more here:

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s su***de prevention charity offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

05/12/2025

Did you know that 1 in 120 people suffers from Crohn’s disease and colitis? Inflammatory bowel disease can cause a range of symptoms, such as:
• Diarrhoea
• Blood or mucus in your poo
• Stomach pain
• Feeling very tired or generally unwell

If you’ve noticed any of these symptoms over a prolonged period, it’s worth making an appointment to speak to your GP.

Find out about Crohn's disease, a condition that affects your gut, including symptoms, treatment and how it affects your life.

04/12/2025

This afternoon the surgery will be closed from 13.00pm for GP and staff training. In the event of an emergency, please call 111 where you will be diverted to an on-call GP. The surgery will be re-open on Friday 5th December @8.00am.

04/12/2025

Losing someone we love changes us and how we see the world. Pain doesn’t fade, but as time passes, with support, compassion and strength, you can find that your hope returns, shaped by your memories.

This Grief Awareness Week, the focus is on growing with grief and how you can work towards a future where, although you will not forget, you can learn to smile again.

If you’re struggling with grief, please reach out:

NGAW25 CAMPAIGN PACKS AVAILABLE TO ORDER NOW - TO INCLUDE "Growing with grief" seeds, year planners, wooden plant markers