The Lennard Surgery

02/04/2026

The surgery will be closed tomorrow Friday, 3rd April (Good Friday) and Monday, 6th April (Easter Monday). We will reopen on Tuesday, 7th April.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter weekend! 🐰🌸

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

💙 April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. 💙
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, but when caught early, the cure rate is over 90%. While most cases occur in people over 60, diagnoses in younger people are on the rise—so awareness is more important than ever.

Know the symptoms of bowel cancer:

- Bleeding from your bottom
- Blood in your poo
- A change in how often you poo, or regularly having diarrhoea or constipation
- Losing weight but not sure why
- Feeling tired all the time but not sure why
- A pain or a lump in your tummy

If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s important to speak to your GP.

For more information:
🔗 https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/bowel-cancer-awareness-month

🔗 https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/shorthand_story/bowel-cancer-awareness-month-common-questions-answered/

30/03/2026

Energise – An exercise programme for people affected by Cancer

A 12-week programme delivered and supported by trained instructors, based at Hengrove Park Leisure Centre.
Available until March 2027. See photo for full details.

26/03/2026

You can request your medication through several convenient options:

✅NHS App
✅Patient Access
✅Your local pharmacy
✅Repeat request slip – drop it into our post boxes: one is outside the surgery gates, and another inside the surgery, on the wall opposite reception.
✅Prescription request forms – available by the reception window.

25/03/2026

🌸 Your Holiday Hub Spring Programme is Here! 🌸

Looking for something fun and engaging this April Half Term? Children and young people who receive free school meals can now book onto FREE activity sessions across Bristol! 🎉

✨ What’s included:
🍽️ A healthy meal at every session
🎨 A wide range of exciting activities
🤝 A safe, fun environment to learn and play

👉 Book your place now:
https://www.yourholidayhubbristol.co.uk/

23/03/2026

🚨 Important Notice for Patients 🚨

We are currently experiencing a nationwide outage of the EMIS clinical system, which is affecting GP practices across the country.

This means that access to patient records, appointment booking, prescriptions, and other services may be significantly delayed or temporarily unavailable.

🔹 Please be assured that we are still here to help you.
🔹 Urgent care will continue to be prioritised.
🔹 For non-urgent requests, we kindly ask for your patience and understanding while the system is restored.

If your query is routine, please use Accurx Triage online - https://thelennardsurgery.co.uk/appointments/

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 💙

20/03/2026

🗓️ Easter Medication Reminder

Easter is fast approaching! If you are due to run out of your repeat medication over the bank holiday weekend, now is the time to request your prescription.

✅Processing Time: We allow 3 working days to process repeat medication requests.

✅Pharmacy Timing: Please check with your pharmacy how long they need to prepare your prescription after receiving it from your GP practice.

To avoid running out of your medication you will need to request your medication by Monday 30th March.

18/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Every year, over 7,000 women are diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and sadly, two-thirds are diagnosed at a late stage when it’s harder to treat.

By raising awareness of the symptoms, we can help improve survival rates and encourage earlier diagnosis.

If something doesn’t feel right, don’t ignore it. Please speak to your GP it could make all the difference.

🎥 Watch this video to learn more and help spread awareness.

At the moment, only 3 per cent of women in the UK are very confident at spotting a symptom of ovarian cancer. Help us raise awareness of the symptoms of ovar...

11/03/2026

Young Carers Action Day – 11 March 2026 💙

Today is Young Carers Action Day, a day to recognise children and young people who help care for a family member who may have a disability, illness, mental health condition, or addiction.

Many young carers take on responsibilities such as helping with household tasks, supporting siblings, managing medication, or providing emotional support. While they play an important role, caring can also affect their wellbeing, school life, and social opportunities.

If you are a young carer, or know a young person who may be one, support is available in Bristol.

The Carers Support Centre provides support for young carers aged 5–17, including advice, wellbeing support, groups, and opportunities to meet other young carers.

You can find out more or access support here:
🔗 https://www.carersbsg.org.uk/young-carers

Young carers can also speak to their GP, school, or another trusted professional if they need help.

Young carers do an incredible job, but they shouldn’t have to do it alone. If you or someone you know might be a young carer, please reach out for support.