West Street Surgery - Dunstable

03/11/2025

Pancreatic cancer is hard to diagnose and difficult to treat, so early detection can help save lives.
But most people can’t name the symptoms of pancreatic cancer. Can you?
Someone with pancreatic cancer may not have all the symptoms listed here, as they vary for each person, but if you know the symptoms, there's a better chance you, or someone close to you, will be diagnosed early enough for treatment.
Read more about the signs and symptoms: https://bit.ly/3TWzaZ7

01/11/2025

💜 West Street Surgery Supports Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 💜

This November, West Street Surgery is proud to support Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – shining a light on one of the most difficult cancers to detect early.
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31/10/2025

We’re excited to share that for the next six months, our book-swapping library here at West Street Surgery will be taking donations to support the local charity Kids in Action! 📚

Founded in 1995 and based right here in Dunstable, Kids in Action provides a safe, welcoming place for children, young people and adults with disabilities and additional needs, so they can enjoy friendship, fun and freedom in a non-judgemental environment.
From busy kids clubs to a dedicated adult social club (The Base 18+), caravan holidays and more, they’re all about connection and belonging.

As you come by to donate and exchange your books, know that you’re also helping make a real difference right here in our community. Let’s fill the shelves, swap stories and give back.

30/10/2025

Over the past 6 months, our patients have helped us raise £67 through donations from our Book Exchange Library, located right as you walk into the surgery! 💰 📖

All proceeds go to the Little Princess Trust, a wonderful charity that provides real hair wigs to children and young people who have lost their hair through cancer treatment and other conditions. The charity also funds vital childhood cancer research 🔬 , offering both practical help and hope to so many families.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated, swapped a book, or supported our little library, your kindness makes a real difference. 💜

Keep reading, keep swapping, and keep supporting this amazing charity! 📖

27/10/2025

Flu cases are rising throughout the UK and hospitalisations are up. A&E departments are stretched with long waiting lists. Don't risk catching the flu. Get immunised and to make it easy we will have appointments throughout half term.

06/10/2025

West Street Surgery has been checking patients walking for over a year using the GaitSmart technology. We have been part of a pilot research project and the results have been amazing. Read the ICBs recent Press Release https://blmkhealthandcarepartnership.org/digital-tool-improves-mobility-and-balance-in-people-at-risk-of-falls/ . It has already made the news; this morning on Heart Radio, and Look East are have asked if they can do a community piece about the benefits of the programme in falls prevention. A big thank you to our West Street Surgery patients who took part.

We are very lucky in that we can continue to use the product. If any of our patients would like to have their walking checked please contact the Practice.

The largest real-world evaluation of GaitSmart, an AI-driven digital tool for people with gait (walking pattern) and mobility issues across four sites in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, has seen improved health outcomes and positive feedback. Using wireless sensors, GaitSmart records an [.....

04/10/2025

Thank you Coconut Garden - Malaysian, Thai & Singaporean Restaurant in Bedfordshire for providing this year lunch again for our Flu/COVID clinics🤩

Thank you to Coconut Garden - Malaysian, Thai & Singaporean Restaurant in Bedfordshire for providing the lunch today for our staff delivering FLU/Covid clinics.

24/09/2025

There have been some significant changes to this years COVID campaign. Unlike previous years only patients over 75 years of age and individuals who are immunosuppressed are eligible to receive the vaccine. Our flu clinics will run as normal and our nursing team will let patients know if they are eligible or not at their appointments. There is no need to contact the Practice and cancel an appointment.

When autumn comes, protection from any earlier COVID-19 vaccination you may have had will be starting to wane. For those who are more likely to become seriously ill from COVID-19, the NHS offers a free vaccine in the autumn, previously

24/09/2025

13/08/2025

It will soon be time to celebrate 'Snack-tember'. An initiative from the British Nutrition Foundation that aims to help children and young people (5-16 years) make and choose healthier snacks. You can register for more information at

The British Nutrition Foundation's Healthy Eating Week is now Snack-tember! The aim of Snack-tember is to help children and young people eat healthier snacks.

07/08/2025

The Stroke Association provides support and information for people recovering a stroke. Their telephone support service offers:

Free 30 minute calls every week for up to 8 weeks
Lived experience volunteers offering peer support –matched by impact of stroke and interests
Connect and chat volunteer offering social chat –matched by interests
Signposting to additional support where required
Registration is via their website

If you or someone you know has had a stroke, a weekly phone conversation with one of our trained volunteers can support you in your recovery journey. What’s involved? For eight weeks, a volunteer will chat to you for around 30 minutes. If you speak limited English, we may have volunteers who can

17/07/2025

We are looking forward to seeing our patients tomorrow for the diabetic and Blood Pressure Education Event.

We have a range of speakers, and of course you can pop down to have your BP checked throughout the event.

3:15 - 3:30pm - Active Lifestyles - Find out what's on offer at Dunstable Leisure Centre and also about the Boditrax health and wellbeing kiosks.

3:30 - 4.00pm - Stroke Association - High blood pressure is the biggest single risk factor for stroke. But while high blood pressure is a serious condition, there are things you can do to reduce health risks.

4:15 - 4:45pm - Xyla Diabetes Prevention - find out more about Xyla's dynamic six-week diabetes awareness programme which provides a journey towards better health.

4:50 - 5:20 - Bedfordshire Fire Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

5:30 - 5:45 - Choose You - a free local service to help you build healthy habits, like quitting smoking or reaching a healthy weight.