Brockworth Surgery

26/11/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:

🔵 try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵 make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵 plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest

There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more ➡️ www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/overview/

24/11/2025

❗️Please be aware that our eConsult system is currently experiencing a widespread internal issue. This means our response times may be longer than usual.

We kindly ask for your patience while our engineers work hard to resolve the problem.

Thank you for your understanding! :)

21/11/2025

19/11/2025

Please note we are closed today from 1-4pm for staff training.

If you need support during this time please remember you can call 111, your local pharmacy or Gloucester Health Access Centre.

19/11/2025

We wanted to update you that the decision to suspend home births will be extended for at least six months, following safety concerns raised by our staff.

Over the last two weeks the Trust has conducted a robust review and risk assessment of our current home birth service and it was clear that the suspension needed to be extended to allow a new model of care delivery to be co-designed and implemented.

We recognise for some women, birthing people and families across our communities that this will be disappointing, and we want to support choices for place of birth and maintaining safe care across the whole maternity service.

We will continue to contact women and families who have told us they planned to give birth at home and our midwives will discuss birthing options with them individually.

You can read more about the decision and the answers to some frequently asked questions (FAQs) on our website: https://ow.ly/yEAq50XnYUR

There is some misinformation being shared on social media and we encourage anyone currently under our care to speak to their community midwife about any concerns they may have.

If you have a question not covered by the FAQs that you would like us to respond to, please send us a DM.

18/11/2025

Temperatures are dropping across the country this week.

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health, particularly in older people and those with pre-existing health conditions.

Find out how you can stay well this winter ➡️ http://nhs.uk/staywell

15/11/2025

On Thursday we will have an information stand at Gloucestershire Carers Hub Carers Rights Day 2025.

Come and join us and other professionals:

🗓️ Thursday 20th November

📍 Dowty’s Sports and Social Club, Drop in between 10am–2pm

✅ Drop in to meet local support organisations

✅ Access practical advice and resources

✅ Connect with other Carers in a welcoming space

✨ Coproduction Workshop: Shaping Hospital Experiences
🕚 Held during the event
🍽️ Free lunch for workshop participants
📌 Booking essential: https://forms.office.com/e/BAtA7aYtsF

See you there.

13/11/2025

Thank you all for your support yesterday at the New Build meeting, we had a great turn out with 80 plus attendees :) which is amazing.

We had some great positive feedback and some to work on/review i.e. transport/bus service, which we will feedback as soon as we have more information.

Regards
Brockworth Surgery

12/11/2025

Please take note and share widely the changes!

⚠️ Industrial Action and temporary changes to Cheltenham A&E

Industrial action by Resident Doctors (BMA) will affect Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E from Friday 14 to Wednesday 19 November. From 8pm on Thursday 13 Nov, Cheltenham A&E will operate as a Minor Injuries & Illness Unit (MIIU) during the strike to allow available emergency care staff to come together at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

🚑 From Friday 14 Nov, Cheltenham A&E will be open as an MIIU during the day (8am–8pm) and close overnight (8pm–8am).
Normal A&E services will resume 8am Wednesday 19 Nov.

❗Major emergencies will not be affected — ambulances will continue to take patients to the right place for care.
NHS 111 and 999 remain available as normal.

More info 👉 www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/bma-ia

12/11/2025

Please don't forget today is the Brockworth New Development Information Session at Brockworth Community Centre from 4pm.

We would love to see as many patients/residents there to support or who may have any questions.

Thank you
Brockworth Surgery

11/11/2025

Op COURAGE is a mental health and wellbeing service developed by veterans, for veterans. It doesn’t matter how long you served for or when you left.

If you find life difficult after leaving the UK Armed Forces, face struggles with mental health, and live in England, Op COURAGE is here to help.

Find out more information, visit www.nhs.uk/opcourage