The Lennard Surgery

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

Winter can affect our mood, energy, and motivation. The darker days and colder weather make it more important than ever to care for our mental health.

✨ This winter, try to:

• Spend time outdoors when you can
• Keep in touch with people who lift you up
• Rest without guilt
• Eat well and stay hydrated
• Speak up if you’re struggling

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. You're not alone. 💙

21/11/2025

Stay well this winter!

Need medical help fast? Know when to use NHS 111 online or call 111

You can access NHS 111:
💻 Online – via 111.nhs.uk
or the NHS App (for ages 5+)
📞 Call 111 – if you need help for a child under 5, or prefer to speak to someone

NHS 111 can guide you to the right care:

🚨 Emergency? Call 999 or go to A&E
🏥 Urgent care – treatment centres, evening/weekend GP, nurse callback
🦷 Specialist support – dental or mental health
💊 Minor illness? See a pharmacist
🏡 Safe to stay home? Get advice to care for yourself

Tip: Use 111 online to answer questions about your symptoms quickly, or call 111 if you need direct support.

https://bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/stay-well-this-winter/

19/11/2025

❄️ Stay Warm This Winter! ❄️

Keeping your home warm helps prevent colds, flu, and serious health problems like heart attacks, strokes, and pneumonia.

Tips to stay cozy and healthy:

🏠 Heat your home to a comfortable level – at least 18°C in rooms you use regularly
🚪 Reduce draughts – fit excluders or use a towel under doors
🛏️ Keep bedroom windows closed at night
🧥 Wear layers – several thin layers keep you warmer than one thick one
🍲 Eat well & enjoy hot drinks

💡 More tips and advice: Stay Well This Winter - https://bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/stay-well-this-winter/

Watch Jennifer from Age UK Bristol share her top tips for staying warm! - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/oqpkalVbkfk

18/11/2025

Feel a bit mixed up? 💭

Low mood or anxiety can make everything harder — but you’re not alone.
SilverCloud can help you feel like you again 💛

Free, private, and right on your phone 📱
👉 www.feelingmixedup.uk

18/11/2025

🌟 At The Lennard Surgery, we’re a multi-disciplinary team!🌟

One of the services we offer is a referral to our Social Prescriber. They can help with things like:

✅Reducing stress, anxiety, or loneliness
✅Finding local activities or social groups
✅Support for carers
✅Learning or training opportunities
✅Practical support (mobility aids, shopping help, home adaptations)

If you think this could help you, just ask one of our Reception Care Navigators for a referral.

17/11/2025

Many people face financial pressure during winter - but taking early action can make a big difference.

💡 Check if you’re claiming all the benefits you’re entitled to
🔍 Review your energy and utility costs
🤝 Seek support from organisations like Citizens Advice for budgeting and debt advice - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/contact-us/nearby/

Watch Julian from Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire share his top tips: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HQosvjcSiXc

👉 bnssghealthiertogether.org.uk/stay-well-this-winter/

17/11/2025

🌿 It’s National Self-Care Week 2025 (17–23 November) 🌿

This UK-wide annual awareness week highlights how self-care can support healthier communities, families and individuals.

At The Lennard Surgery, we believe that taking care of your health starts with simple, everyday actions, and knowing what support is available when you need it.

🧠 Mental health support:

We have a Mental Health Practitioner available at the surgery who can offer professional support for emotional and psychological wellbeing.

🤝 Social prescribing:

We can also refer you to our Social Prescriber, who can help connect you with local services, community activities, financial/wellbeing support and more.

You can explore all the services we offer on our Clinics & Services page:

🔗 https://thelennardsurgery.co.uk/clinics-services/

👉 Self-care ideas for this week:

Make time for a short walk or gentle exercise

Check in with your mental wellbeing and talk to someone you trust

Use your local pharmacy, speak to our mental health practitioner or GP when something doesn’t feel right

Remember: self-care looks different for everyone

17/11/2025

🌟 Kind Words Make Our Day! 🌟

Our Practice Manager recently received a lovely card from a patient’s family member, praising one of our Reception Care Navigators for their compassion and dedication. They shared how grateful they were that our team member took the time to listen to their concerns and ensured their worries were followed up with their GP.

We’re incredibly proud of our team and always appreciate hearing when their hard work makes a difference. 💙

If you’ve also had an excellent experience with one of our staff members, we’d love to hear from you! Your positive feedback means so much and helps support our practice.

✨ Leave us a review on Google:
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17/11/2025

💙November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month 💙

This November, we’re raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging early checks.

Lung cancer can impact anyone. Recognising symptoms early can make a life-changing difference:

🔹 Ongoing cough (3 weeks or more)
🔹 Chest infections that keep returning
🔹 Coughing up blood
🔹 Breathlessness or tiredness
🔹 Unexplained weight loss or chest pain

If you’ve noticed any of these, please contact your GP. Getting checked could save a life, maybe even yours.

14/11/2025

🎉 Children in Need 2025 🎉

A huge well done to Team TLS, who raised £52.50 today in support of Children in Need!

Thank you to everyone who took part and donated — every penny makes a difference 💛🐻