Farnham Dene Medical Practice

23/12/2025

Please note our opening times over the festive season:

24 Dec Christmas Eve - 08:00-18:30
25 Dec Christmas Day - CLOSED
26 Dec Boxing Day - CLOSED
29 Dec - 08:00-18:30
30 Dec - 08:00-18:30
31 Dec - 08:00-18:30
1 Jan New Year's Day - CLOSED
2 Jan - 08:00-18:30

If you need medical assistance which can't wait until we re-open, you can:
- Call 111 ☎
- Visit Woking Walk-in Centre (https://www.nhs.uk/ser.../clinic/woking-walk-in-centre/NTV0W) 🏥
- Visit Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit (https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/minor-injuries-unit-miu.../)
In an emergency, call 999 or visit A&E🚑🏥

23/12/2025

Festive celebrations often bring a mix of winter drinks and familiar medicines, but pairing the two can lead to unexpected problems. Cough mixtures, pain relief and other common treatments work well when used carefully. Add alcohol or incorrect use, and even trusted products can cause harm. Busy social calendars and winter bugs make accidental misuse more likely.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued the following advice to help the public stay safe over the festive period.

22/12/2025

The pharmacies listed should be open as shown. The details are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change. You are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you require. Details of local pharmacies can also be found by scanning the code or by visiting www.nhs.uk

12/12/2025

Christmas Holidays & Prescription Requests

With the Christmas holidays approaching, we kindly ask that you allow plenty of time to submit your prescription requests to the surgery. This will help ensure your medication is ready before the festive period and avoid any delays due to increased demand and holiday closures.

Please check your current medication and request any repeats well in advance. You can order prescriptions via Patient Access or the NHS App, or alternatively you can submit a request via the practice website https://www.farnhamdene.com/prescriptions

11/12/2025

Pit Stop Men's Support Group

Every Wednesday at Farnham Rugby Club, Monkton Lane, Farnham, GU9 9ND
7.30-8.30pm

Don't carry the weight of what's keeping you down. Come along to Pit Stop and get Peer to Peer Support in a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space.

Please call, text or email Blair for further information
07815 556320
blair.parrott@surreycc.gov.uk

10/12/2025

Here at Farnham Dene we have been working hard to ensure you get the care you need. In November 2025 we delivered:

4889 Total appointments in practice
2631 Face to face appointments
2258 Telephone appointments
529 FICS same day appointments
3402 Phone calls answered

However 77 patients did not attend their appointment.

Please therefore let us know in advance if you are unable to attend your appointment. This will free it up for someone else who needs it. Thank you.

09/12/2025

🌟 New vaccine update for parents 🌟
From January 2026, the NHS will begin offering the MMRV vaccine for children, protecting against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella).
Key points:
💉 It will be part of the routine schedule for eligible children.
💉 Two doses are planned — one from the 12‑month mark and another around 18 months.
💉 Older children who need protection will be offered a catch‑up option in due course.

Why this is helpful:
• Reduces the chances of chickenpox and related problems.
• Cuts down the number of visits and injections.

26/11/2025

Frimley Health and Care Integrated System recently held a webinar relating to midlife wellness for women.

A recording of it is available for useful health information and advice.

Link to view below.

https://orlo.uk/WomensHealth_wWv6x

If you weren't able to join our recent webinar, you can watch a recording of it on our website so you don't have to miss out on useful health information & advice for women aged 45+. https://orlo.uk/WomensHealth_wWv6x

20/11/2025

🌍 Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day! 💜

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, often diagnosed too late. Early awareness can save lives.

✅ Know the symptoms:
Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
Unexplained weight loss
Abdominal or back pain
Changes in digestion

✅ Know the risks:
Smoking
Obesity
Family history
Chronic pancreatitis

Join us in spreading the word and supporting research for better treatments.
Wear purple. Share this message. Save lives.

18/11/2025

TARGET DAY - Tuesday 18th November 2025

We will be closed for mandatory training from 12.30pm today. 📝

We will re-open as usual tomorrow (Wednesday 19th November) at 8.00am.

If you need medical assistance which can't wait until we re-open, you can:
- Call 111 ☎
- Visit Woking Walk-in Centre (https://www.nhs.uk/ser.../clinic/woking-walk-in-centre/NTV0W) 🏥
- Visit Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit (https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/minor-injuries-unit-miu.../)

In an emergency, call 999 or visit A&E

17/11/2025

TARGET DAY - Tuesday 18th November 2025📝

We will be closed for mandatory training from 12.30pm tomorrow.

We will re-open as usual on Wednesday 19th November at 8.00am.

If you need medical assistance which can't wait until we re-open, you can:

- Call 111☎
- Visit Woking Walk-in Centre (https://www.nhs.uk/ser.../clinic/woking-walk-in-centre/NTV0W)🏥
- Visit Haslemere Minor Injuries Unit (https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/minor-injuries-unit-miu.../)

In an emergency, call 999 or visit A&E

13/11/2025

Feeling the chill this winter? 🥶

Keeping warm is essential for your well-being and health. Here are a few tips on warming up when it’s cold outside:

* Reduce draughts where you can
* Layer up – wear lots of layers of thinner clothing
* Cover extremities – hats, gloves, thick socks and scarves
* Eat healthily with plenty of hot drinks ☕
* Avoid alcohol
* Keep moving

Keeping the cold at bay can help you to stay healthy over these wintry months.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/informatio...keep-well-this-winter/stay-healthy-in-winter/

If you’re retired and struggling with costs this winter, check if you’re eligible for the winter fuel payment. If you were born before 22nd September 1959, you could get help to pay your heating bills for the winter of 2025 to 2026. 💷
https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment