Gosberton Medical Centre

06/11/2025

Check your symptoms

It is really important to be aware of all of the signs of lung cancer – regardless of if you have smoked or not. Lung cancer can happen to anyone so if you are experiencing any of the following lung cancer symptoms, you should contact your GP.

Welcome to Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation’s Symptom Checker We’re here to help you understand and recognise possible symptoms of lung cancer, and to guide you on what to do next. Before we begin, please note that this tool is not a diagnostic test and does not replace medical advice from a he...

30/10/2025

https://itsallaboutpeople.podbean.com/e/ep-69-mental-health-podcast-seasonal-affective-disorder-sad/

As we head through Autumn and into Winter, many of us feel the impact of the shorter days, lack of sunlight, and bad weather, not just in our routines, but in our moods and energy.
In this first episode of this Mental Health series, our colleagues from South Lincolnshire Rural Primary Care Network, Kavya, Melissa, and Leah, shine a light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

What is SAD, why does it happen, and how we can support ourselves and each other through the darker months.

As we head through Autumn and into Winter, many of us feel the impact of the shorter days, lack of sunlight, and bad weather, not just in our routines, but in our moods and energy. In this first episode of this Mental Health series, our colleagues from South Lincolnshire Rural Primary Care Network,....

19/10/2025

🌬️ Staying Well This Winter ❄️
Winter can be a tough time for our health and wellbeing, but there are plenty of simple ways to keep you and your loved ones feeling your best. 💙
Here are 9 quick tips to help you stay well this winter 👇
1️⃣ Keep warm
Keep your home at least 18°C — especially if you’re over 65 or have long-term health conditions.
Layer up with thin, warm clothes both indoors and out.
2️⃣ Get protected
Protect yourself and others by getting your flu jab.
Ask our team to check your eligibility and book your appointment.
3️⃣ Stay active
Keep moving to boost your mood and strengthen your immune system.
Try home exercises, dancing, gentle yoga, or a brisk winter walk.
4️⃣ Eat well
Enjoy a healthy, balanced diet full of fruits, vegetables, and hearty meals.
Soups, stews, and warm drinks are great for keeping cosy and nourished.
5️⃣ Practice good hygiene
Wash your hands regularly, cough or sneeze into a tissue, and stay home if you’re unwell to prevent spreading germs.
6️⃣ Look after your mental health
The darker days can affect your mood.
Get outside for natural light, consider taking Vitamin D, and stay connected with family and friends. If you’re struggling, reach out for support — you’re not alone. 💚
7️⃣ Be prepared
Keep essential items like paracetamol, ibuprofen, cold/flu remedies and a thermometer at home.
Make sure you have enough of your regular medication too.
8️⃣ Stay connected
Check in on friends, family and neighbours, especially those living alone. A quick call or visit can make a real difference. 🤝
9️⃣ Know where to get help
👉 For general health advice, visit www.nhs.uk
👉 For non-urgent help, use NHS 111 online, call 111, or use the NHS App
👉 In an emergency, call 999 or visit A&E
For more information and the full NHS leaflet on staying well this winter, click here:
https://assets.nhs.uk/nhsuk-cms/documents/NHSE_Stay_Well_this_Winter_Combined_leaflet_Resized_V15_web.pdf

17/10/2025

Flu and Covid Clinic Saturday 18th October.

What to wear?

Short-sleeved top: A T-shirt or a top with sleeves that can be easily rolled up is ideal for easy access to your upper arm.

Outer layers: Wear a coat or jacket that you can easily remove, as outer layers will need to be taken off before entering the clinical room.
We look forward to seeing you ☺️

11/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day.

Struggling with feelings of depression, excessive worry, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress or obsessions and compulsions?

NHS Talking Therapies can help. Your GP can refer you or refer yourself at http://nhs.uk/talk

09/10/2025

🌟 Important Reminder – Submitting Your Patient Triage 🌟
When you send us a Patient Triage request online, please make sure you go right to the end and press “Submit Request.”
✅ If you see the message “Request submitted! This request is now in the Accurx inbox” your request has been sent successfully.
⚠️ If you don’t see this message, your request has not been sent to us.
Taking this final step helps us receive your request quickly and ensures we can respond without delay.
Thank you for helping us to help you.
– Gosberton Medical Centre

08/10/2025

💜 Walking in Our Patients’ Shoes – Understanding Dementia 💜
This week, some of our Gosberton Medical Centre team had the opportunity to visit the Virtual Dementia Tour experience bus — an incredible hands-on training designed to show what it can really feel like to live with dementia.
Wearing special equipment that changes how we see, hear, and feel, we were asked to complete simple tasks that suddenly became very difficult. It was a powerful and emotional experience that gave us a small glimpse into the daily challenges faced by people living with dementia.
We’ve come away with a much deeper understanding and lots of ideas about how we can make our care, communication, and environment even more dementia-friendly. Sometimes, even small changes can make a big difference. 💜
We’re really proud of our team for taking part and for continuing to find new ways to improve the support we offer all our patients.

08/10/2025

If you are eligible for a Covid vaccination, please call the surgery to book an appointment

07/10/2025

Dispensary Announcement

The dispensary is closed for staff training on the following dates:

Friday 17th October 2025 - 12:00-13:00
Friday 31st October 2025 - 12:00-12:45
Friday 14th November 2025 - 12:00-12:45
Friday 28th November 2025 - 12:00-12:45

From 1st November 2025 the collection timeframe will be reduced to 48 hours to allow more patients to use the medpoint service.

Thank you.

07/10/2025

As we approach winter - have a look at this useful resource on how to manage common minor illnesses and other conditions.

Dontations gratefully received To keep creating free self-care resources for local organisations, we depend on donations and grants. If our resources have been helpful to you, please consider supporting us with a donation. Donate here Sponsor a fact sheet Our fact sheets are popular self-care resour...

06/10/2025

Our Flu and Covid vaccination clinics are now well underway and we would like to thank our management team, administration team and receptionists for all their hard work planning and organising these clinics. Non clinical staff are often our unsung heroes and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all their hard work

06/10/2025

If you are eligible for a flu vaccine- please contact the surgery for an appointment