Stour Surgery

02/01/2026

This weekend 3rd and 4th January the enhanced hours service will run from The Barn Surgery - Christchurch Medical Practice. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within the PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

31/12/2025

To all our patients and their families, we wish you a happy, healthy New Year.

Please note that the surgery will be closed tomorrow (1 January) for the bank holiday.

If you need medical assistance while we are closed, please contact NHS 111. In an emergency, please call 999.

29/12/2025

Many of us make resolutions each year, but this could be the one you keep. If you are ready to stop smoking, the NHS Quit Plan can help you take control and stay on track.
Make this the year that really is different.
Create your plan today:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

26/12/2025

This weekend 27th and 28th December the enhanced hours service will run from Highcliffe Medical Centre. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within Christchurch PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

25/12/2025

To all our patients and their families, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

Please note that the surgery is closed today and tomorrow (25th and 26th December) for the bank holidays. Our weekend service will continue as usual.

If you need medical assistance while we are closed, please contact NHS 111. In an emergency, please call 999.

24/12/2025

🎄 Bank Holiday Pharmacy Openings 🎄
While the surgery is closed for the festive bank holidays, these local pharmacies will be open:

Christmas Eve (late openings)
Castle Lane Pharmacy, 482 Castle Lane West: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-21:00
New Milton Pharmacy, 48 Station Road: 8:30 -21:00

Christmas Day: The Grove Pharmacy, Fairmile Road – 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Boxing Day: Boots Pharmacy, 23 Saxon Square – 11:00am to 12:00pm

For all other medical advice, call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

23/12/2025

For the first time, parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies.
It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.
Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

22/12/2025

🎄💊 Planning ahead for the holidays?
Check your local pharmacy opening times before you travel or collect prescriptions, so you’re prepared over Christmas.

You can search opening times here 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy

Stay well this festive season!

22/12/2025

Christmas & Bank Holiday Closure

Please note that the surgery will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

If you need medical advice while we are closed, please contact NHS 111.
In a medical emergency, always dial 999.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a safe and healthy festive period.

19/12/2025

This weekend 20th and 21st December the enhanced hours service will run from Highcliffe Medical Centre. Please note you must be registered with one of the surgeries within Christchurch PCN (Highcliffe Medical Centre, Christchurch Medical Practice, The Farmhouse Surgery, Stour Surgery).

18/12/2025

🎄🩹 Be winter-ready at home!
Make sure you’ve got the essentials in your cupboard — things like pain relief, cold and flu remedies, plasters and a thermometer — so you can look after minor illnesses over the festive period.

A little preparation goes a long way to keeping you well this Christmas.

17/12/2025

🎉 Our Latest Newsletter is Here! 🎄

Meet our new GP and nurses, find out about flu & COVID jabs, NHS Health Checks, Open Surgery, and how you can support Christchurch Food Bank this festive season.

A reminder that we’re closed on Christmas & New Year’s Day – please call 111 if you need urgent advice.

📩 Click to read the full newsletter!

Stour Surgery December Newsletter