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06/03/2026

🌟 We’re Bringing Back Our Patient Participation Group! 🌟

The Welby Practice is re-establishing its Patient Participation Group (PPG) and would love to hear from patients or carers of patients who want to help shape the future of our services.

The PPG works in partnership with the practice to:
✔ Provide constructive patient feedback
✔ Support ideas for service improvement
✔ Improve communication with patients
✔ Represent the views of our wider patient population

No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to work respectfully, maintain confidentiality, and act in the best interests of all patients.

Interested in joining? ✍️ Please contact reception to complete an expression of interest form, which will be passed to the Chair.

25/02/2026

Dear Patients,

Please note that today, we will be holding a Protected Training Time session for our staff from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

During this time:

• The Waltham site will remain open as normal.

• At the Bottesford site, patients with pre-booked appointments should still attend as normal, but please be aware that there will be a reduced service during this period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Many Thanks

The Welby Practice

24/02/2026

🍬 Mapping Sweet Sensing in Type 2 Diabetes Study🍬
We are inviting volunteers to take part in a research study exploring sweet taste perception in people with Type 2 diabetes.

Study details:
-Online tasting session (1 hour)
-Online eating behaviour questionnaires
-Inconvenience allowance provided

Who we’re looking for:
-Adults with Type 2 diabetes (

17/02/2026

💗 Heart Failure Research at Welby 💗

To mark Heart Month, we’re working in partnership with a local GP practice on a heart failure research study.

Over the coming weeks, patients who meet the eligibility criteria may be contacted with information about the study. Taking part is entirely voluntary, and being contacted does not mean you are obliged to participate.

This research aims to improve understanding and future care for people living with heart failure. If you are contacted, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and decide whether participation is right for you.

Thank you for supporting research that helps improve patient care.

11/02/2026

💘 Valentine’s Date… With Your Cervix! 💘

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Your cervix wants a check-up… and so do you! 😅

Cervical screening is a quick, simple test for women aged 25–64 that looks for HPV — a virus that can sometimes lead to cervical cancer. It only takes 10 minutes and could save your life.

📄 More info (and less awkward than a Valentine’s date): https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

This Valentine’s, show yourself some love — book your screening! 💖

10/02/2026

👶💉 MMRV Vaccination – A Guide for Parents

The MMRV vaccine protects children against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chickenpox) — four infections that can be serious, particularly in young children.

We’re sharing a helpful guide for parents that explains:
• What the MMRV vaccine is
• When it’s offered
• Why it’s important
• Answers to common questions

ℹ️ Important information for parents
There is a slightly increased risk of febrile convulsions (fits caused by a fever) in young children following the MMRV vaccine, compared to giving the MMR and chickenpox vaccines separately. These convulsions can be frightening but are usually short-lived and do not cause long-term harm.

You can find more detailed information here:
🔗 Further information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mmrv-vaccination/mmrv-vaccination-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers

To support different needs and preferences, the information is also available in alternative formats:

📘 British Sign Language (BSL) video: https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/MMRV programme - measles%2C mumps%2C rubella and chickenpox vaccine/9793EN002

🎧 Audio version: https://find-public-health-resources.service.gov.uk/MMRV programme - measles%2C mumps%2C rubella and chickenpox vaccine/9793EN002

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your GP or practice nurse — they’ll be happy to help.

05/02/2026

We’d love to give back to our community — and we’d love your help!
Do you know of any local volunteer groups or cafés that could use a helping hand?
We’ll be choosing one or two of your suggestions and donating up to £100 towards refreshments.
Please share your ideas in the comments — we look forward to hearing from you!

23/01/2026

Important Notice:

We are currently operating at reduced levels due to staff illness. To help us serve you better and to avoid early morning delays, please use our online service, AskMyGP, for any requests. Additionally, please be aware that due to an accident on the A1, there may be some delays in our response times.

Thank you for your understanding.

20/01/2026

Dear Patients,

Please note that today, we will be holding a Protected Training Time session for our staff from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

During this time:

• The Harlaxton site will remain open as normal.

• At the Bottesford site, patients with pre-booked appointments should still attend as normal, but please be aware that there will be a reduced service during this period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Many Thanks

The Welby Practice

Address

17a Walford Close
Bottesford
NG130AN

Website

http://www.thewelbypractice.co.uk/

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