Berkeley Place Surgery

01/03/2026

25/02/2026

We are pleased to share details of a new Cheltenham men's mental health walking group starting Wed 11 March. Men Walking and Talking is a national charity founded in 2021 to provide simple, free, peer-support spaces for men.

The format is intentionally uncomplicated:
• A free, weekly one-hour walk
• No referral needed
• No cost
• No pressure to talk
• Just men walking side-by-side in a safe, informal space

The group will meet at Pittville Pump Room (GL52 3JE) at 6:45pm for a 7pm start on Wed 11 March.

This group is not therapy and not a replacement for professional support. However we know men sometimes don’t feel comfortable accessing professional support. Walking side by side non judgemental peers offers an alternative to help build connections, reduce isolation and create space for conversation.

You can contact Terry or Ian to find out more at www.menwalkingandtalking.co.uk/cheltenham or simply turn up.

06/02/2026

It's and an opportunity to tackle some difficult conversations. If you know someone who has struggled with their mental health, reach out. Conversations can save lives.

04/02/2026

The DigiHub team will be at the Wilson Health Centre, 236 Prestbury Road, Cheltenham GL52 3EY again on Thursday morning. Our friendly team can help you:

✅ Register with the NHS app for yourself or a family member (please bring ID)
✅ Look up test results, appointment details or letters
✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ Use our online forms to request routine appointments or submit other information
✅ Feel more confident with digital technology

Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing Springbank Community Group CiC Cheltenham Action for Nature

30/01/2026

It's really important for people living with dementia to have access to community cafes like this one. Safe, non-judgmental environments help combat isolation, foster social interaction, and support cognitive and emotional well-being 💙

Pip & Jim's Dementia-Friendly Community cafe is open to all. Tuesdays 10am - 2pm, St Philip & St James' Church, Cheltenham. Cheltenham Dementia Action Alliance

28/01/2026

Our very own Dr Jim Ropner has decided to get out from behind his desk, and has entered himself into Bristol’s Strongest Man 2026. Whilst he insists he is firmly in the beginners category, he has been training for a few years and says he is ready to test himself against the best that Bristol has to offer!

The competition events include deadlift, sandbag medley, axel bar overhead press, sandbag to shoulder, and Dinnie Stone walk. This is his first attempt at many of these challenges.

Given Dr Ropner's clinical work supporting patients with dementia, he is keen to support the great work of Alzheimer's Society.

If you wish to support Dr Ropner, you can do so here
https://www.justgiving.com/page/jim-ropner-1

07/01/2026

22/12/2025

When we are closed, you can obtain help from:

NHS 111: Access to clinical help and advice

Minor Injury Units (MIIUs): Available for non-emergency injuries

Pharmacy: For advice and treatment for minor ailments

Emergencies: call 999

21/12/2025

21/08/2025

UPDATE: Joots Pharmacy in Waitrose has now permanently closed.
You will be able to get your prescriptions dispensed elsewhere with your NHS Number and Prescription Barcode Number (this can be found on your NHS App). Please change your nominated pharmacy on your NHS App or at the GP Surgery.

Please see the information below on opening hours for all Cheltenham pharmacies over this August Bank Holiday weekend.

Check to make sure you have enough of your medication now and collect your prescriptions in a timely manner! ⏰💊

18/07/2025

The annual GP patient survey was published this week and we're really chuffed with the results. This is a national survey carried out by Ipsos where a sample of patients from every GP practice in England answer some key questions. The full results for Berkeley Place Surgery are here

https://www.gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperience/results?code=L84030

As always, there are a few things we need to reflect on and try to improve, particularly around making it easier to contact us and ensuring you see your usual or preferred GP. However overall 88% describe their experience as good or very good. This compares with 75% nationally and 80% for Gloucestershire.

Thank you to all of our patients who returned the annual survey. And thank you to our amazing clinicians, receptionists and administrators who work so incredibly hard every single day and always aim to provide the very best care. We couldn't do this without you all!

See how your GP practice is doing: explore the results of The GP Patient Survey, an independent patient experience survey run by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England.