Churchdown Surgery

02/03/2026

✉️ With the post being sporadic at the moment please keep an eye on your NHS app as appointments with us will show on the there.

If you cannot make an appointment please use the cancel facility on our telephone message (you do not need to wait in the queue) this frees the time up for another patient to use.

27/02/2026

You can do so much more with the NHS App than you realise. You can quickly and
easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get
messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster
before they arrive in the post and more. All when it suits you.

Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp/

Tap the NHS App

25/02/2026

The NI childhood immunisation schedule is changing giving even better protection with the introduction of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

As with other childhood immunisations, parents will be contacted by their GP surgery to arrange an appointment if their child is eligible. If you are unsure if your child is up to date with vaccinations the easiest way to check is to look at your child’s red book or speak to your health visitor or GP.

Find out more at www.nidirect.gov.uk/childhood-immunisation

25/02/2026

You can contact your GP practice online, as well as by phone or in person.

An online form – on their website or in the NHS App - is a quick and easy way for you to send your non-urgent symptoms and requests to your GP practice.

Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/GPOnlineForms

24/02/2026

👶🏼 Unfortunately our baby massage visitor that was plannned for today is postponed. This event will take place on 31st March instead.

⚖️ Baby group will still run as normal and the health visitors will be here to weigh the babies as planned.

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

If you're aged 50-74 you will receive an NHS bowel cancer kit every two years. Remembering to do your home kit reduces your chance of getting seriously ill from bowel cancer, so if you receive a kit in the post, don't put it off, put it by the loo 🚽

17/02/2026

‼️Just a reminder that there is no craft group this week due to Half Term.
We will be back next Friday 20th February 🎨

13/02/2026

💜 Cervical Screening (Smear) Clinic at GRH 💜

📍 Gynaecology Outpatients, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
📅 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 09:30–12:30

Have you received a letter or text saying your smear test is due?

If you’re due for cervical screening and can’t get an appointment, feel unsure about the process or would prefer to see a female clinician, we’re here to help.

Our friendly, all-female nursing team offers a calm, supportive and non-judgemental environment.

✔ Book in advance or drop in (last Saturday of every month)
📞 To book: 07813 400096

Open to anyone with a cervix, including women, trans men and non-binary people.

Cervical screening is simple and takes around 10 minutes. 💜

13/02/2026

Click to Find a Pharmacy
A community pharmacy is a great first port of call for advice on minor health issues and medicines.
Many pharmacies have extended opening hours and no appointment is needed. They have consulting rooms if you want to talk to someone in private about your symptoms.
They can offer treatment and advice for things like:
• aches and pains
• allergies
• bites and stings
• colds and nasal congestion, sore throat or flu
• cold sores and mouth ulcers
• constipation
• cystitis
• dry/sore eyes
• ear of headache
• emergency contraception (morning after pill)
• nappy rash and teething
• skin irritations and acne
• sprains
• stomach upsets and diarrhoea
• sunburn.
Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals and can also advise on whether another NHS service is required.
For more on community pharmacies and where to find them, click www.nhs.uk, use the NHS app or the ASAP Glos NHS website and app.