Bognor Medical Centre

08/12/2025

📣 Important update: Introducing our AI Voice Receptionist EMMA!

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the best patient experience, we're excited to launch our new AI phone assistant.

How it works:

📞 Your call gets answered immediately, no holding
⏰ Reduces the morning rush
📝 Quick help with appointments, prescriptions, sick notes and general queries
🌍 Can assist in over 10 languages
✅ Our team can focus more on your care instead of answering phones

Just call as normal. EMMA will chat with you briefly, understand what you need, and make sure your request gets to the right person.

Please note: We're introducing EMMA gradually over the coming weeks, starting with limited hours each day while we fine-tune the system. You may still reach our reception team at times as we phase her in.

This change means less time on hold for you, and more time for our team to provide care

28/11/2025

Still plenty of vaccines left.

26/11/2025

The Phoenix Centre is continuing to provide affordable groceries in Bognor Regis throughout 2026.

🥦 Fresh food at just £5 a bag.

📍 Westloats Lane, Bognor Regis, PO21 5JD

🕑 All sessions run from 2:00–3:30pm

💰 £5 donation per bag. Please remember to bring your own bags.

20/11/2025

👨‍⚕️ Meet the Team – Dr. Lindsay & Dr. Abdalla 🎉

Please give a warm welcome to Dr. Lindsay and Dr. Abdalla, our new GPs who have joined us at the surgery!

Both bring a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for compassionate, patient-centred care.

We're thrilled to welcome them to the team.

📸 As requested, they're keeping things low-profile with cartoon-style photos😄

17/11/2025

Last Month at a Glance 📋 (apologies for the slight delay)

Here's a quick look at what's been happening at your local practice:👇

Thank you for your continued support, Bognor! 💙

13/11/2025

Getting your flu jab protects you from missing the things that matter most this winter! ❄️

Hundreds of our patients aged 65+ have already protected themselves this flu season ✅

Good news is, we still have vaccines available!

Flu isn't just a bad cold. For older adults, it can mean:

- Weeks in bed 🛏️
- Missing important events 🎄
- Serious complications leading to hospital admission 🏥

A quick jab dramatically reduces your risk, and it only takes a second to book.

We vaccines left. Don't leave it to chance ⚠️

📞 Call us after 11am or submit a request via SystmConnect (link on our website)

Protect what matters most this winter 💙

04/11/2025

🌸 Let’s Talk About Perimenopause & Menopause

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms begin, even though your periods haven’t stopped yet.

For many women, these changes can affect daily life, from energy and mood to relationships and work.
Symptoms can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting the right support matters. 💛

🩺 New NHS Initiative:
Menopause will now be included as part of routine NHS Health Checks, offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74.
By adding tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to access support, advice and treatment to manage their symptoms effectively.

👉 Learn more about menopause symptoms and treatment options here:
🔗 NHS: Menopause Symptoms & Treatment

Perimenopause is one of the three stages of menopause. It’s when menopause symptoms start but your periods haven’t stopped.

For many women, these symptoms can affect daily life – from energy and mood to relationships and work.

They can also start earlier for some, which is why recognising the signs and getting support matters.

Menopause will now be part of routine NHS health checks – offered every 5 years to eligible adults aged 40 to 74 – for the first time. By including tailored questions about menopause, more women will be able to get the support they need to manage their symptoms.

💛 More info on symptoms and treatment options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/menopause/symptoms/

28/10/2025

🌟 Patient Advice Service at Bognor Medical Centre
Disability Employment Advisor from Bognor Jobcentre, who will be visiting our surgery on Tuesday 18th November, 10.00am–12.00pm.
💬 What’s it about?
Kirsty offers free, confidential support for people with health conditions or disabilities that affect their work or employment options.

24/10/2025

Day 5 – Meet & Book

🙌 We’re thrilled to have our new First Contact Physio joining the Bognor Medical Centre team!

📅 Appointments are now available, if you have muscle, joint, or bone problems, ask reception about booking in directly with the physio.

No GP referral needed ✔️
Quicker access ✔️
Expert advice ✔️

➡️ Take the first step towards moving better and feeling stronger today.

23/10/2025

Day 4 - Here is a Lovely Short video describing how a First contact practitioner can help you.

Learn about the role of an FCP (First Contact Practitioner), and understand how they can help to assess your symptoms, diagnose, and offer you the treatment ...

22/10/2025

Day 3 – Why See a First Contact Physio?

⏱️ Faster access to the right care
👩‍⚕️ Expert knowledge in muscle and joint problems
🧭 Support in navigating services – including referrals if needed
💪 Helps keep our community active and healthy

By seeing an FCP first, you don’t just save time – you get the best care for your condition, sooner.

🌟 It also helps free up GP appointments for other health needs.

21/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.