South Axholme Practice

16/04/2026

Last chance to have your say on ADHD support in Lincolnshire.

We want to hear from people with ADHD, those waiting for assessment, families, professionals, and anyone interested in improving local support.

Share your views and help shape future services. lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/adhd-survey

16/04/2026

Yesterday (Monday 13 April), the threshold for the home-testing kit for bowel cancer screening in Lincolnshire was lowered.

The home-testing kit, known as the faecal immunochemical test (FIT), is offered to all people over 50 years old and checks for blood in a small stool sample.

NHS England announced the change to the national programme in January 2026, and estimates the change could help detect around 600 more bowel cancers early each year in England – around an 11% increase. It also estimates the change will find 2,000 more people with high-risk polyps in their bowel, allowing patients to have preventative treatment before any cancers develop.

Kirstie Cartledge, Lead Specialist Screening Practitioner at United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said: “Our Lincolnshire Bowel Cancer Screening team are excited to be part of the Wave 1 roll out of this change, launching in April 2026.

“This lower threshold for testing will capture more bowel cancers, where you might be showing no symptoms even earlier. We hope this will support improved outcomes for Lincolnshire’s residents.

“If you get a test kit in the post, please complete and return it - it can truly be a lifesaver.”

The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in Lincolnshire offers screening every two years to everyone aged 50 to 74 who is registered with a GP.

Those eligible will be automatically contacted through the post with their invitation to take part in bowel cancer screening.

People aged over 74 can request a screening kit by calling the free phone helpline 0800 707 6060.

11/04/2026

In march 133 patients failed to attend their appointments. This is below NHS averages of 5% but we still want to be better.

Did you know if you have a mobile phone number on your record we text you to remind you of your appointment 7 days before and on the day. You can also reply to this text to cancel should you need to.

Over the coming months we are spending time ensuring that we have the most up to date mobile numbers for our patients. We will encourage patients to receive a text with their appointment on rather than an appointment card which can be easily lost!

If you are unsure if you have the correct details on your record please contact our reception time who will be happy to check and update if needed.

07/04/2026

Due to the current doctors’ strike and the 4-day Easter closure, we are expecting a significantly high volume of incoming calls to the practice.

We kindly ask patients to avoid calling for non-urgent queries during this time so that we can prioritise those who need urgent care.

Please remember that you can check your test results (including blood tests) quickly and easily using the NHS App, and you do not need to contact the practice for this.

Finally, we ask that all patients remain kind and polite to our staff when you do get through. Our team are working extremely hard under increased pressure, and your understanding is greatly appreciated.

02/04/2026

We would like to wish all our patients a Happy Easter. The practice will be closed,
Friday 3rd,
Saturday 4th
Sunday 5th
Monday 6th April.

We will be open as normal from Tuesday 7th April. If you need medical advice while we are closed please call 111 or 999 in an emergency.

31/03/2026

We currently have a power cut at our Owston Ferry Surgery. We have contacted all patients who have planned appointments. However if you are trying to contact the practice or dispensary queries, the phone lines are effected.

25/03/2026

We are looking for a receptionist to join the team! Applications close on Sunday.

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A3361-26-0001?fbclid=Iwc3NjcAQwpoZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeDPpg_MhIJCe3lg4flM88rTky6NIpUVd5k8Z_3viiOTmznWem0g3cPXhHSAs_aem_ng4BX-QUF6VymLO5YNNL4Q

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25/03/2026

20/03/2026

Its Friday!! Please remember that only our Epworth site is open on Friday afternoons. If you have ordered, and need to collect medication from our other sites, please do so before 12.30.

18/03/2026

We are looking for a new receptionist to join our team! If you are looking for a change in career and work well in a fast paced environment, have great communication skills and good computer knowledge you can apply using the link below.

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17/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

16/03/2026

We are currently recruiting for a part time receptionist to join our team.
A full job description, hours required and how to apply are found in the link below.

Please note we may close the application early depending on the volume of applications and previous applicants need not apply.

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