Modality East Surrey Medical Practice - Townhill

30/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP. Further details can be found below including how to find your nearest participating Pharmacy.

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

29/10/2025

Join Our New WhatsApp Community Channel!
We’re excited to announce that Modality East Surrey Medical Practice now has an official WhatsApp Community Channel to help keep our patients informed and connected.

By joining, you’ll receive:
✅ The latest health and wellbeing updates
🏥 Practice news and important announcements
💉 Information about vaccination clinics, health campaigns, and local services
🕒 Updates on practice opening times and service updates across all our sites

Our WhatsApp Community Channel is a one-way communication platform, meaning messages come directly from our team - without any spam or group chats. You can react to posts with emojis, but no personal messages or patient information are shared.

Stay connected with your local practices - Birchwood, Townhill, Smallfield and Wayside - and never miss an important update again.

👉 Join our WhatsApp Community Channel today:

17/10/2025

ONLINE APPOINTMENT BOOKING NOW AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 16

We are pleased to share that our online appointment booking system is now open to patients under 16.

Appointments can be requested by:
• A parent or carer for children aged under 13
• The patient themselves if aged 13 or over

Online appointment booking is a quick and confidential way to get medical advice without needing to call the practice.

A valid email address is required to complete your request. For children under 13, the email address of a parent or carer can be used. For 13-15 year olds, it is preferred that the child uses their own contact details.

To find out more, visit https://www.modalityeastsurreymedicalpractice.nhs.uk/about-us/news/3299/

09/10/2025

MODALITY EAST SURREY MEDICAL PRACTICE IN SEPTEMBER
Here's what we got up to last month....

29/09/2025

MODALITY EAST SURREY NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2025
Please use the link below to view the latest Modality East Surrey Newsletter.

Modality East Surrey Medical Practice website by Livi

25/09/2025

Reminder - the practice will be closed this afternoon from 12.30pm for essential staff training.

During this time, if you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website, visit your local pharmacy or call 111.

If you have a life-threatening emergency dial 999.

We will reopen tomorrow (Friday 26 September) as normal.

22/09/2025

The practice will be closed on Thursday, 25th September from 12.30pm for essential staff training.

During this time, if you have a non-urgent query, please refer to our website, visit your local pharmacy or call 111.

If you have a life-threatening emergency dial 999.

We will reopen on Friday 26th as normal.

15/09/2025

CHILD FLU VACCINE - BOOKING NOW!
We are now offering appointments for children’s flu vaccinations (nasal spray).

We are currently booking appointments for:
- Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2025 (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2023)
- Patients aged 12–17 years who are in a clinical risk group

Children aged 4 to 11 years will be offered the flu vaccine at school. Please phone the Practice on to make an appointment.

Find out more about the vaccine: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/

12/09/2025

MODALITY EAST SURREY MEDICAL PRACTICE IN AUGUST
Here's what we got up to last month....

11/09/2025

FLU VACCINATIONS - APPOINTMENTS STILL AVAILABLE!
We are still booking appointments for flu vaccinations for eligible patients. Please use the link in your text message invitation to book. Alternatively, you can phone the Practice on our dedicated booking line, open between 3pm – 5pm.

We have the following clinics available to book at Townhill -

Sunday 19th October

If you are unable to make the above date, please let us know and we will do our best to find you an alternative.

Please note that covid vaccination appointments are fully booked at Townhill and are now only available at Birchwood or Smallfield. Please contact us if you would like to book at one of these locations.

We look forward to seeing you for your vaccinations.

10/09/2025

Today is ***depreventionday
Su***de can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of su***de around the world.

Every life lost to su***de is a devastating reminder of how deeply people can suffer — often in silence. But no one should have to face those dark moments alone. Whether you're struggling yourself, worried about someone you love, or want to be part of the change — your voice, your care, and your presence matter.

You are not alone. 🧡
You are valued. 🧡
There is help. There is hope. 🧡

🏠 Local Support (Surrey)
📞 Surrey & Borders Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 915 4644
👥 Surrey Su***de Bereavement Service — 1-to-1 & group support (via Mind Woking & partners)
📞 Surrey Community Helpline: 0300 200 1008 | 💬 SMS: 07860 053 465
🌐 National Support
📞 Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org
👥 Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS): 0300 111 5065 | uksobs.org
🕊️ Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677 | cruse.org.uk
🌐 Support After Su***de Partnership (SASP): supportaftersu***de.org.uk

09/09/2025

You Are Not Alone
Losing a friend or family member to su***de is an incredibly painful experience. Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating — but support is available.
If you or someone you know has been affected, these services are here to help:

🏠 Local Support (Surrey)
📞 Surrey & Borders Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 915 4644
👥 Surrey Su***de Bereavement Service — 1-to-1 & group support (via Mind Woking & partners)
📞 Surrey Community Helpline: 0300 200 1008 | 💬 SMS: 07860 053 465

🌐 National Support
📞 Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org
👥 Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS): 0300 111 5065 | uksobs.org
🕊️ Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677 | cruse.org.uk
🌐 Support After Su***de Partnership (SASP): supportaftersu***de.org.uk

Grief after su***de can be complex, but you don’t have to face it alone.

Reach out, talk to someone, and take it one day at a time.

If you are in immediate crisis, please call 999.