Red Lion Surgery

03/04/2026

The surgery will be closed for the Easter Weekend

Friday 3rd April - Closed
Saturday 4th April - Closed
Sunday 5th April - Closed
Monday 6th April - Closed

We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 7th April

NHS111 can direct you to the right service when we are closed.

02/04/2026

Check if your child has missed vaccinations: look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

🔗 http://nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

02/04/2026

If you are having problems with your hearing, you can now self-refer into NHS audiology (hearing) services.

To find out if you’re eligible, visit - https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/audiology-self-referral

01/04/2026

Please check that you will have enough repeat prescription medicine to last over the Easter holidays, mindful that GP practices will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday.

26/03/2026

Our Wonderful Practice Nurse is retiring

We are sure that patients will want to join us in thanking Helen for the care and dedication she has shown to all during her years at Red Lion Surgery.

Wishing you all the very best in your well-deserved retirement Helen 🥰 x

26/03/2026

Thank you for all you do 😀

Happy Social Prescribing Day!
Today we’re celebrating our amazing Social Prescribing Link Workers who help people connect with local groups, activities and support that truly makes a difference.

Social prescribing helps people feel less isolated, more confident and more connected to their community as well as offering practical, personal support for life’s challenges.
For more information on the service visit the Cannock Villages PCN website
https://www.cannockvillagespcn.co.uk/services/social-prescribers/

19/03/2026

The power to quit smoking is in your hands.

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

18/03/2026

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme, helping thousands of patients benefit from changes to their care and potentially saving lives.

Martha's Rule helps detect deterioration in hospital patients early. It gives patients and families the right to call for a rapid review if they are worried a loved one’s condition – or their own – is getting worse.

Staff can also ask for a review from a different team if they are concerned any appropriate action is not being taken.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/03/over-10000-calls-to-marthas-rule-in-first-16-months-to-trigger-urgent-review-of-care/

17/03/2026

Measles is highly infectious and can be passed on even before a rash appears.

Make sure you are protected from becoming seriously unwell from measles by making sure you are up to date with your MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccinations.

http://nhs.uk/MMR

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

27/02/2026

Like all medications, weight loss medications may cause side effects. Learn what to look out for and how to get help if you need it.

26/02/2026

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting.

It can spread very easily, but washing your hands frequently with soap and water is the best way to stop it spreading.

If you catch it, stay at home until two days after the symptoms stop. Don’t visit hospitals or care homes during this time.

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/norovirus