The Alney Practice

03/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

03/01/2026

22/12/2025

Becky in dispensary has been sent a mission by Santa !!!!!
She has received an outfit and a request to make all children feel better before Christmas! She will be active on Christmas Eve with a small treat for the children.

22/12/2025

📢 Practice Update – Staff Sickness

Due to unexpected staff sickness, we are currently very short staffed. Unfortunately, this means that some appointments have had to be, or may need to be, rearranged.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and understand how frustrating this can be. Please be assured this situation is completely beyond our control, and our team is working extremely hard to prioritise patient safety and urgent care.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. We will contact you directly if your appointment is affected.

Thank you for your continued support. 💙

15/12/2025

📢New online registration for the Herbert Protocol!

We’re making it easier to protect vulnerable loved ones living with dementia or experiencing memory loss. You can now register their details online with Safe and Found Online.

The Herbert Protocol is a simple but vital tool that helps the police quickly access important information if someone goes missing. By registering online, you can:

✅ Provide key information in advance, such as their routine, places they visit regularly, and their interests
✅ Save time in an emergency
✅ Give peace of mind to families and carers

➡️Register today: https://glospolice.com/dementia

If you’re currently using the physical version of the Herbert Protocol form, we recommend registering for the digital version with Safe & Found Online. It’s free and easy to register, and gives police instant access to life-saving information at the touch of a button.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe.

15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 🎄

Our surgery will be open as normal during the festive period, operating normal working hours, with the exception of UK bank holidays.

We will be closed on:

📅 25th December 2025
📅 26th December 2025
📅 1st January 2026

When the surgery is closed and you need urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111. They can arrange access to the Gloucestershire GP Out of Hours Service if needed.

🚑 In a medical emergency, always call 999.

Thank you, and we wish all our patients a safe and healthy Christmas and New Year 🎅✨

08/12/2025

We just wish to share this as it is arranged by our very own Dr Zoltonos - as seen on pride of Britain!!

08/12/2025

✅ Phone lines issues have now been resolved 🫶🏼 8/12/25 12:45

📞 Phone Lines Temporarily Down

We are currently experiencing an unexpected issue with our phone lines, which is outside of our control. This was not planned, and we were not aware of the issue beforehand.

We have contacted our telephone provider, who is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. We will update you as soon as our phone lines are back up and running.

Thankyou for your understanding 🌈🫶🏼