The Village Surgery

12/02/2026

It’s National HIV Testing Week! 💙 Regular testing is the only way to know your HIV status, and early detection means better health outcomes and reduced transmission. Testing is quick, free, confidential, and available through local sexual health services, or at-home kits. 🧪

📍 If you’re sexually active, make testing part of your routine care. Let’s help stop undiagnosed HIV and support healthier lives for everyone.

02/02/2026

📈 98% of patients said they had a positive experience during their last appointment in the Friends & Family Test!

Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback. Your views help us improve the care we provide every day.

We’re proud to support our community — and we’re always listening to our patients.

29/01/2026

Listening to Our Patients: A Recent Piece of Feedback We’re Proud to Share

20/01/2026

11/12/2025

Local hospitals are reporting a rise in flu cases. Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting your flu vaccine before Christmas. Stay healthy and enjoy the festive season at home — not in hospital!

Contact the surgery to book your free winter flu vaccine today:
📞 01670 712821

❄️ Flu cases are on the rise – make sure your festive season is un-flu-gettable! 🤧🎄

Getting your flu vaccine is one of the best ways to stay healthy and protect the people you love this winter. 💉❤️

It’s quick, it’s safe, and it helps keep us safe.

Speak to your GP, local pharmacy, or book online https://ow.ly/MW6K50XGUp2 💪

06/11/2025

🩺 COVID-19 & Flu Walk-In Clinic

Protect yourself and your loved ones this season — no appointment needed!

📅 When: Monday & Thursday, 09:00 – 17:00 throughout November
🚪 Where: The Village Surgery, Dudley Lane, NE23 6US

✅ Eligibility
COVID-19 Vaccine:
👉Aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
👉Aged 6 months to 74 years with a weakened immune system due to a health condition or treatment

Flu Vaccine:
👉Aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
👉Have certain long-term health conditions
👉Are pregnant
👉Are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
👉Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

💬 No appointment required — just walk in!
👥 Anyone eligible can attend — no need to be a registered patient.

Stay protected and help keep our community healthy. 💙

20/10/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring – Apprentice Medical Receptionist (Full Time) 🌟

The Village Surgery is a forward-thinking, training practice with over 11,600 patients.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Medical Receptionist to join our busy and friendly healthcare team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in healthcare administration while gaining valuable hands-on experience and a recognised qualification.

✅ 37.5 hours per week (18 month apprenticeship, with view to permanent job)
✅ Patient-facing, varied role in a supportive team
✅ Excellent communication, IT, and admin skills required
✅ Train while you earn (Business Administrator level 3 apprenticeship qualification)

If you’re passionate about delivering excellent patient care and want to be part of a dedicated, professional team – we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now via NHS Jobs or GOV.UK:
🔗 https://beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A2163-25-0003
🔗 https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC1000056275

Please share this post to help us reach the right candidate! 💙

07/10/2025

🩺 COVID-19 & Flu Walk-In Clinic – Open Now! 💉

Protect yourself and your loved ones this season — no appointment needed!

📅 When: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 throughout October
🚪 Where: The Village Surgery, Dudley Lane, NE23 6US
⚠️ Please note: Closed Wednesday 15th October, 12:00 – 17:00

✅ Eligibility

COVID-19 Vaccine:
👉Aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 31 January 2026)
👉Aged 6 months to 74 years with a weakened immune system due to a health condition or treatment

Flu Vaccine:
👉Aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
👉Have certain long-term health conditions
👉Are pregnant
👉Are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer’s allowance
👉Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

💬 No appointment required — just walk in!
👥 Anyone eligible can attend — no need to be a registered patient.

Stay protected and help keep our community healthy. 💙

29/09/2025

✅ Book your Covid-19 & Flu vaccination appointment

You can now book your Covid-19 & Flu vaccination through the national booking system. You do not need to be a registered patient to do so.

Who can get the vaccine now:

👉 People aged 75 and over
👉 Anyone aged 6 months and over who is immunosuppressed

📅 How to book:

Online: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/
By phone: 01670 712821

🚶‍➡️ Walk-in appointments will be available

18/09/2025

From this month, the NHS is expanding the shingles vaccination programme.

Adults aged 18+ who have a very weak immune system are now eligible for the shingles vaccine.

You don’t need to wait for an invitation — you can book at your GP practice.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/shingles-vaccine/