Hagley Surgery

01/04/2026

🐣Easter Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times🐣

Please be aware that GP surgeries will be closed over the Easter bank holiday period. If you need medication or advice, local pharmacies may be open.

📅Bank Holiday Dates:
- Good Friday - 3rd April 2026
- Easter Sunday - 5th April 2026
- Easter Monday - 6th April 2026

🧾Pharmacy Opening Times:

https://www.hwics.org.uk/our-services/pharmacy/nhs-community-pharmacy-bank-holiday-opening-times 🔗

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy 🔗

💊Some additional pharmacies may be open- please check online before travelling.

If you need urgent medical help when we are closed, please use NHS 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/ 🔗

Seeing a pharmacist is often the best first step for minor health concerns, and they can provide one-to-one, confidential consultations for you and your family.

01/04/2026

Make today, National No Smoking Day, the day you make the decision to quit. 🚭

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, and you don't have to do it alone.

Introducing a new FREE way to help you stop smoking for good- Quit Coach.

If life is busy and it's easier to get support to quit smoking on your phone, Quit Coach is here for you on WhatsApp, 24/7.

Quit Coach gives you:

Personalised guidance to keep you on track
Daily motivation Tips to help you resist cravings
Progress tracking to celebrate your milestones
Support available in multiple languages

Don't go it alone. You are far more likely to quit for good with support. 💚

Sign up at https://worcestershire.quitcoach.co.uk/

There's lots more support in Worcestershire to help you quit smoking. Find out the service that suits you at: https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/council-services/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-adults/drugs-alcohol-and-smoking/stop-smoking-support

01/04/2026

💉!! Spring COVID-19 Booster Campaign 2026 !!💉

Bookings are live! 📋

Eligible patients include;

• Adults aged 75 years and over
• Some individuals who are immunosuppressed

If you have received a text message invite, please ensure you follow the link and book your appointment as soon as possible, clinics are filling up very quickly.
For those patients that are not able to book via text then please contact your Practice to book an appointment.

31/03/2026

🚶‍♀Looking for a simple way to boost your mood, meet new people, and get moving?
Join our Walk Talk Walk group this evening - a friendly, welcoming walking group where conversation and community come first. 💬
Whether you want to clear your mind after a long day, improve your wellbeing, or simply enjoy a relaxed walk with others, this group is for you.
✨Everyone is welcome - no matter your fitness level.
✨No pressure, no pace targets, and nobody gets left behind.
✨Just a supportive space to walk, talk, and connect.
📅Every Tuesday - 6:30pm
📍Meet at the rear entrance of Kidderminster Medical Centre
⏱️Walks last around 45-60 minutes
Come along on your own or bring a friend - you'll be warmly welcomed by our volunteers.
💙FREE to attend and powered by the mental health charity Sport in Mind.
Let's take a step together toward better wellbeing.
👇Scan the QR code on the poster or find us on Facebook:
@ Walk Talk Walk Wyre Forest

27/03/2026

Take a moment to watch these short videos 💭

Part of the 'Living Well with Dementia' series from Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust, this video offers a valuable insight into living with dementia.

Further resources are available, including links to both national and local support such as the Dementia Roadmap 🔗📚

Helping to make important information more accessible for individuals and carers 💙

Dementia Roadmap- https://dementiaroadmap.co.uk/listing-category?region=1688574946162x706997069406215600

Useful Videos- https://videos.herefordshireandworcestershire.icb.nhs.uk/dementia?videoId=1194

26/03/2026

Please see the surgery data for February 2026.

Please remember to cancel any appointments no longer needed.

We are continuing to monitor our DNA rates ( Did not attend appointments) .
Thank you

20/03/2026

🚶‍♀️Looking for a simple way to boost your mood, meet new people, and get moving?

Join our Walk Talk Walk group - a friendly, welcoming walking group where conversation and community come first. 💬

Whether you want to clear your mind after a long day, improve your wellbeing, or simply enjoy a relaxed walk with others, this group is for you.

✨Everyone is welcome - no matter your fitness level.
✨No pressure, no pace targets, and nobody gets left behind.
✨Just a supportive space to walk, talk, and connect.

📅Every Tuesday - 6:30pm
📍Meet at the rear entrance of Kidderminster Medical Centre
⏱️Walks last around 45-60 minutes

Come along on your own or bring a friend - you'll be warmly welcomed by our volunteers.

💙FREE to attend and powered by the mental health charity Sport in Mind.

Let's take a step together toward better wellbeing.

👇Scan the QR code on the poster or find us on Facebook:
@ Walk Talk Walk Wyre Forest

13/03/2026

Do you care for a family member, friend or someone close to you? 💙

You may not realise it, but you could be a carer - and there is support available.

Carers & Communities offer advice, guidance, and support for people who help look after others.

If this sounds like you, reach out to them to find out what support is available.

📞Helpline : 0300 012 4272
📧Email: mail@carersandcommunities.org.uk
🌐Website: www.carersandcommunities.org.uk

13/03/2026

📱 Take control of your health with the NHS App!

Did you know you can manage many of your GP services straight from your phone? With the NHS App you can:

✔️ Order repeat prescriptions
✔️ Manage and book some types of appointments
✔️ View your medical records
✔️ Get trusted NHS health advice

It’s quick, secure, and free to use.

Join millions of people already using the NHS App to make managing their health easier.

👉 Download the NHS App today and register in just a few minutes.



https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/setting-up/

12/03/2026

🚶‍♂️ Walk Talk Walk – Wyre Forest

Looking for a relaxed way to get active and meet new people? Join our friendly weekly walking group designed to support mental wellbeing.

📅 Every Tuesday at 6:30pm
📍 Kidderminster Medical Centre (rear entrance)
💬 Walk, talk, de-stress and connect with others.

Everyone is welcome and the group is completely FREE.

See the poster for full details and scan the QR code to learn more.

12/03/2026

💉!!!! COVID Spring vaccination Campaign !!!! 💉

We would like to inform our patients that we will be running COVID vaccination clinics at the Surgery from 13th April 2026.
Patients who are eligible will be contacted via text with a self-booking link over the next couple of weeks. Simply follow the link and book your appointment.
For those patients that do not have a mobile phone, then we will aim to invite you via phone or letter. However, you are welcome to call the surgery to book your appointment.
There are also appointments available online so those patient with access will be able to go online via patient access or NHS app etc and book their own appointment.

You should have the Spring COVID vaccination if you are:

• Adults aged 75 years and over
• Residents in a care home for older adults
• Some individuals who are immunosuppressed

10/03/2026

!!! LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINATION !!!

Don’t leave it to late, you can still receive your flu vaccination up until 31st March.
You should have the flu vaccination if –
• you are aged 65 or over (includes those who will be 65 by 31st March)
• have a long-term health condition
• are pregnant
• are a carer
• you live with someone who has a weakened immune system.
If you or a friend or relative are eligible then don’t delay, book an appointment with us today!
!!! CONTACT THE SURGERY!!!