West Meads Doctors Surgery

25/03/2026

💚 Come Along Next Wednesday to Our Monthly Diabetes Peer Support Group! 💚

If you’re pre-diabetic or living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and are registered with ourselves, Maywood Surgery or Grove House Surgery, we’d love to see you there!

No need to book—just drop in and join our welcoming community for support, advice, and connection.

24/03/2026

📢 Practice Closed for Staff Training – 24 March

The surgery will be closed for staff training on 24 March from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.

During this time, our phone lines and reception will not be available for routine enquiries. If you have a medical emergency, please call 999. For urgent advice that cannot wait until we reopen, please contact NHS 111 (online or by phone).

We appreciate your understanding – protected training time helps our team maintain safe, up‑to‑date care for all our patients.

23/03/2026

📢 Easter Bank Holiday – Medication Reminder

With the Easter bank holidays approaching, please remember to request your repeat medication in good time.

GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed on the Easter bank holidays:

Good Friday – 3 April 2026
Easter Monday – 6 April 2026

We kindly ask patients to:

💚Check your current medication supplies now
💙Submit repeat prescription requests at least 7 days before you are due to run out
💛Allow enough time for both the practice to process your request and the pharmacy/dispensary to prepare it

This helps us manage workload safely and reduces last‑minute urgent requests, so we can focus on patients with immediate clinical needs.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us to keep services running smoothly over the holiday period

21/03/2026

Hi everyone 😊

On 19th April, our team will be taking on a 12-mile walk around Chichester to raise money for SSAFA.

It’s a cause that means a lot to us, as SSAFA supports serving personnel, veterans, and their families when they need it most.

If you’d like to support us, we’d be so grateful for any donation, no matter how small 💙

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/springwalk19apr

Thanks so much for your continued support—we’ll be thinking of you all as we tackle those miles! 🚶‍♂️🌸

20/03/2026

👶🍼Newborn Baby Classes🍼👶

Have you recently welcomed a baby into your family and are looking for support or classes to enjoy together? New groups are now running at The Phoenix Centre.

These sessions offer a chance to meet other parents and carers, share experiences and access support in a friendly environment.

Please see the posters for more information, including dates, times and how to book a place.

18/03/2026

🩺 Friends & Family Feedback – February Update 🩺

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our Friends and Family Test in February. Your feedback helps us understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve.

If you haven’t shared your views yet, please do complete the Friends and Family Test after your next contact with us – your feedback genuinely shapes how we work.

17/03/2026

🍀 Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀

Wishing all our patients and staff a very happy St Patrick’s Day.

If you’re celebrating, please do so safely and look after yourself and those around you. Remember to take any regular medications as prescribed, stay hydrated, and plan your journey home in advance.

Our usual services and appointment systems remain in place – please use them considerately so we can support everyone who needs our help.

16/03/2026

🧠 Brain Awareness Week 🧠

It’s Brain Awareness Week – a chance to recognise how important brain health is at every age.

Simple everyday habits can help support a healthy brain, such as:

🩷Staying socially connected
💜Keeping mentally active (reading, puzzles, learning new skills)
💚Being physically active
💙Not smoking and keeping alcohol within recommended limits
💛Managing long‑term conditions with regular reviews

If you have concerns about your memory, mood or thinking, please contact the surgery so we can advise on the most appropriate next steps within our available services.

Find more general information on brain health and mental wellbeing here:

If you are feeling stressed, anxious, low or can't sleep, Every Mind Matters can help with expert advice, practical tips and personalised actions to help you.

13/03/2026

😴 World Sleep Day 😴

Today is World Sleep Day – a reminder that good quality sleep is vital for our overall health and wellbeing.

Good sleep is just as important for your health as eating well and staying active. Small changes to your routine can make a big difference:

💤Try to go to bed and wake up at roughly the same time every day
💤Keep your bedroom dark, quiet and cool
💤Avoid screens (phones, tablets, TVs) for at least an hour before bed
💤Cut down on caffeine and heavy meals late in the evening
💤Build a relaxing wind‑down routine – reading, gentle stretches or a warm bath

If poor sleep is affecting your daily life, please contact the surgery so we can discuss the best next steps within our available services and appointments.

For more tips on sleep from the NHS, visit:

Learn about sleep problems, including what it means to be sleep deprived or have insomnia. Plus find out how sleep hygiene can help if you are struggling to sleep.

11/03/2026

🚭 No Smoking Day 🚭

Today is No Smoking Day – a reminder that stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, at any age.

We know quitting is hard, and many people need several attempts. Support and treatment can make a real difference, and there is good evidence that getting help is more effective than trying to stop alone.

If you’re thinking about quitting, please contact the surgery to discuss what local stop smoking support is available and what is realistic for us to offer within our current capacity.

You can also find information and support services via the NHS:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

09/03/2026

💛 Endometriosis Awareness Month 💛

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month – a time to recognise the impact this condition can have on people’s lives, including work, relationships and day‑to‑day activities.

If ongoing pelvic pain or very heavy, painful periods are affecting your daily life, please consider contacting the surgery. We will do our best to advise on appropriate next steps within our available appointments and local pathways.

You can find general NHS information about endometriosis here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/endometriosis/

08/03/2026

We had a very busy February at the surgery, but it was encouraging to see a reduction in missed appointments. We understand that sometimes it’s not possible to attend, but if you know you are unable to make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can. This allows us to offer that appointment to another patient who needs it and helps us make the best use of our limited capacity.