Greyfriars Surgery

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Greyfriars Surgery

We would like to wish all our patients and the wider community a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year.

We hope you enjoy a peaceful, safe and healthy festive season with those who matter most.

24/12/2025

Greyfriars Surgery Staff have kindly made donations of Christmas treats to the Centenary Church in Boston.

Thanks to the generosity of our staff, we were able to donate a range of festive treats including bags of sweets and chocolates, which will help bring some extra Christmas cheer to those supported by the Church.

We would like to thank everyone involved for their kindness and generosity, and to Centenary Church for the valuable support they continue to provide within our local community.

Small acts of kindness can make a big difference, especially at this time of year.

22/12/2025

Christmas Holiday Closure Notice

Please be aware that Greyfriars Surgery will be closed on Thursday 25 December and Friday 26 December due to the Christmas bank holidays.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 for urgent but non-emergency care. In an emergency, always dial 999.

We would like to wish all our patients a safe and peaceful Christmas.

19/12/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁

The festive period is approaching quickly and we want to help everyone in Boston, Lincolnshire stay well throughout the holidays.

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 will be closed on the 𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 because these are bank holidays. If you rely on repeat medication, this is the time to prepare.

To avoid running out of important medicines over the long weekend, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and place your order as early as possible. This helps our team process requests efficiently and ensures you stay well throughout the holiday break.

Local pharmacies across Boston will also have adjusted opening hours during Christmas. You can check pharmacy availability through NHS Pharmacy Finder if you need urgent medication advice while the surgery is closed.

🎁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀
• 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆
• 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 for processing during December
• 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 in advance
• 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 for the festive period

Thank you for helping us help you stay well this Christmas.
Your preparation makes a real difference.

#𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 #𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 #𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 #𝗡𝗛𝗦

17/12/2025

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

Winter brings colder weather, seasonal illnesses and extra pressure on our health. Taking a few simple steps now can help you and your family stay well over the coming months. At 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆, we want our community in Boston, Lincolnshire to feel supported, informed and prepared.

Here are some key ways to protect your health this season:

• 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 by layering clothing and heating your home safely
• 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 by keeping up to date with flu vaccines and Covid boosters
• 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗴𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗲 to reduce the spread of viruses
• 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 to support energy levels and immunity
• 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 by staying connected and reaching out if you need support
• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 with gentle movement, indoor exercises or short walks
• 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 by checking your medication supplies before weekends and bank holidays
• 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 if you need advice or urgent care

Local support in Boston is available through the 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, where residents can find warm, welcoming places to sit, socialise and stay safe during cold weather. These spaces are a valuable resource for anyone who may struggle to heat their home.

If you need medical advice, please contact 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 or use NHS 111 for help when we are closed.

Let’s look after ourselves and one another this winter.
𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.

#𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 #𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 #𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 #𝗡𝗛𝗦

15/12/2025

Dementia prevention

Did you know that up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable with simple lifestyle changes?

As you get older, you are more likely to develop certain health conditions like high blood pressure. These can increase the risk of getting dementia. It's important to get your free NHS Health Check if you are eligible.

Read more at www.lpft.nhs.uk/dementia-prevention

11/12/2025

Today, Greyfriars Surgery is delighted to take part in Christmas Jumper Day in support of Save the Children UK .

Save the Children UK is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children across the world. Working in more than 100 countries, they ensure children are learning, fed and treated fairly, giving them the chance to grow, thrive and build a brighter future.

By joining in, we are helping raise awareness and support for the vital work they do every day.

Thank you to everyone taking part and helping to make a difference.

10/12/2025

Please note Boots opening times on Boxing day is 10am - 4pm not 2pm-4pm as stated in the picture 😊

Need a Pharmacy over the Christmas Bank Holiday?! Here's when and where they are open over the up coming Festive Period:

🎄🎁🎅Christmas Day 🎅🏼🎁🎄
Thursday 25th December 25 : Boston Pharmacy, South Square, PE21 6JU Open 10am - 12pm

☃❄️Boxing Day ❄️☃
Friday 26th December 25 : Boots Pharmacy, 26 Market Place, Boston, PE21 6EH Open 2pm - 4pm

🎉🎊New Years Day 🎊🎉
Thursday 1st January 26 : Boston Pharmacy, South Square, PE21 6JU Open 2pm - 4pm

08/12/2025

05/12/2025

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆

A simple jumper can make a real difference during the colder months. With the upcoming Christmas Jumper Day, we encourage everyone 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆.

In 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲, support is available through the 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

They offer safe, heated community spaces where anyone can drop in, enjoy a warm drink and spend time in a friendly environment. These spaces can be a lifeline for people who are trying to stay warm while managing household costs.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿

• Layer clothing to keep heat close to the body
• Keep indoor spaces above 18°C where possible
• Eat regular hot meals and drinks
• Look out for vulnerable neighbours or relatives
• Reach out for support if you are struggling with heating costs

If you need advice on winter wellbeing, 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 is here to help.
Together we can support our community to stay warm, safe and healthy.

𝗪𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝘂𝗽, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

#𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗝𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗗𝗮𝘆 #𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 #𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 #𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀

03/12/2025

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸

𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲.
It can feel heavy, isolating or confusing and many people struggle quietly without knowing where to turn. This week is a reminder that support exists and talking about loss can truly help.

If you live in 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻, 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲, local support is available through the 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽, which offers gentle, confidential support for anyone coping with grief. Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, you are welcome.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳
• Speaking to someone you trust
• Finding a support group or safe space
• Allowing yourself time to process emotions
• Avoiding pressure to “move on”
• Knowing that seeking help is completely okay

If you or someone you care about is finding things difficult, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁.
You can contact the 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 directly or speak to our team at 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 for guidance on support options.

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.
This week is a reminder to check in, listen and be kind.

#𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 #𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 #𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 #𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗘𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿