Gudge Heath Lane Doctors Surgery

24/03/2026

Hay fever season is fast approaching so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself if you suffer with it.

Hay fever is a common allergy to pollen that causes symptoms a bit like a cold – these can include sneezing and coughing, runny nose, red or itchy eyes, headaches and tiredness. There is no cure for it, but there are treatments that can help and your pharmacist will be able to advise on the best for you.

Here are some of our top tips on managing hay fever:

Do...

✅️ put petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) around your nostrils to trap pollen
✅️ wear wraparound sunglasses, a mask or a wide-brimmed hat to stop pollen getting into your nose and eyes
✅️ shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
✅️ keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
✅️ vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
✅️ try to use a pollen filter in the air vents of your car, if you have one, and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner

Don’t...

❌️ cut grass or walk on grass
❌️ spend too much time outside
❌️ keep fresh flowers in the house
❌️ smoke or be around smoke – it makes your symptoms worse
❌️ dry clothes outside – they can catch pollen

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

From 24th March 2026 updates and reminders about your cervical screening will be received via the NHS App.

This makes it easier to stay informed and manage your healthcare straight from your phone.

If you don’t use the NHS App, you will continue to receive letters and SMS invites (where applicable) as usual.

For more information about the NHS App, please visit the NHS website -

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

26/02/2026

Surgery closure- 17/03/2026 from 12.30pm

The Practice, phone lines and Rapid Health online requests will be CLOSED Tuesday 17th March 2026 from 12.30pm onwards while all staff attend the TARGET training event.

TARGET stands for Time for Audit Research Governance Education and Training and is a bi-annual Training scheme that brings Hampshire and Isle of Wight primary care teams together to learn new skills, hear about new treatments and share good practices.

When the Practice is closed, if you need advice about a health problem that cannot wait until the Practice is open again (from 8am Wednesday 18th March 2026) then there are other options available: (these are available during practice opening hours also)

• You can call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
• For child / pregnancy health you can visit www.what0-18.nhs.uk
• You can visit a local pharmacy
• In a life-threatening medical emergency, you should call 999.

If required, please remember to pick up any prescriptions prior to 12.30pm.

Thank you

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

21/02/2026

21/02/2026

12/01/2026

⚠️ Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu.

These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria.

✅ Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective.

12/01/2026

Our emergency department (ED) is extremely busy at the moment. 🚑

If you attend ED with a minor illness or injury, you may be signposted to more appropriate services.

Please only attend ED for life-threatening emergencies. For other urgent medical needs, your local urgent treatment centre (UTC) can often see you more quickly for less severe conditions. ⏱️

Where are my nearest centres?
🔹St Mary's UTC, PO3 6DW
🔹Gosport UTC, PO12 3PW
🔹Petersfield UTC, GU32 3LB

for urgent medical help:
https://bit.ly/4cECDFD