Woodlands Surgery - Banbury

05/11/2025

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03/11/2025

🧔‍♂️ It’s that time of year again…

Welcome to — where the moustache is more than just a style statement.

We’re growing for a cause: to raise awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

💬 Talk more.
💪 Move more.
🧠 Check in with your mates.
🧔 Grow that mo with pride.

Join the movement. Start the conversation. Save a life.

30/10/2025

We’re honoured to be officially accredited as a Veteran-Friendly GP Practice.
This means we’ve made a commitment to better understand and support the health needs of our armed forces community.
What This Means for You:
• ✅ We ask patients if they have served in the UK Armed Forces so we can tailor care appropriately.
• 🧠 We’re trained to understand the unique physical and mental health challenges veterans may face.
• 🔗 We can refer and signpost to specialist veteran services, including dedicated mental health support.
• 🤝 We work closely with local and national organisations to ensure veterans receive the best possible care.
Whether you’re a veteran yourself or supporting someone who is, we’re here to help.
🎖 Apply for Your HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
If you’ve served in the UK Armed Forces, you’re eligible for the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card — a free recognition card that proves your veteran status and helps you access support and services.
Why Apply?
- 🪪 Official proof of service
- 🏥 Easier access to NHS veteran-specific services
- 🧭 Helps GP practices like ours tailor your care
- 🎗 Recognises your contribution to the nation
You can apply online via the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card portal.
It’s quick, secure, and free.
If you need help with your application or have questions, our team is happy to assist. Just let us know!

Veteran Card: apply, get a digital version, request a replacement, what you can get when you use it to prove you served in the UK armed forces.

20/10/2025

Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school? Visit BestStartinLife.gov.uk for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small.

18/10/2025

Women can experience menopause before age 40
When a woman’s ovaries stop functioning normally before she reaches 40 years old, signifying early menopause, it is referred to as primary ovarian insufficiency.

Menopause can increase the risk of diseases
The changing hormonal levels at this time can leave the body vulnerable to heart disease and some cancers.

Sleeplessness is the most common symptom
Research indicates that 94.5% of women experiencing menopause reported being sleepless during this time.

There is a transition period to menopause
Perimenopause, when the body is preparing for menopause, can start up to 10 years before menopause.

Women feel great after menopause
After the postmenopausal phase, most women report feeling better than they have in years.

09/10/2025

A week for everyone in the baby loss community and beyond to come together to remember and commemorate our much-loved and missed babies.

The week also provides an opportunity highlight the importance that bereavement care and ongoing support plays in the ongoing bereavement journey of families.

06/10/2025

You've quit smoking! That's great news!

Now, with a solid plan and the right support, you can manage cravings, handle triggers and avoid relapsing.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/

02/10/2025

Breast Cancer can cause a number of signs & symptoms. See your GP if you notice a change.