Portcullis Surgery

26/03/2026

🎉 SUPPORT BONNIE’S MARATHON FUNDRAISER 🎉

Our amazing secretary Bonnie is running her FIRST EVER MARATHON
— at the incredible age of 72! 🏃‍♀️

She is fundraising for Severn Hospice, supporting patients and families in our community 💙

✨ Together, Portcullis Surgery has already raised nearly £5,000 this year for Severn Hospice! ✨
🙏 Help us reach our £5,000 target 🙏

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

👉 Donate here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/perry-ward

Let’s help Bonnie cross the finish line — and hit our goal! 🎉

26/03/2026

Great fun has been had at our Easter themed carers group today. We had an Easter quiz, egg and spoon races, hot cross buns, a raffle and Easter eggs for everyone. If you are a carer and would like to join us each month please email Zoe at zoe.jennings7@nhs.net

19/03/2026

📢 Supporting Our Local Community

We’re excited to introduce a new Community Jobs Board here at the practice!

💼 For local businesses and organisations:
If you have job vacancies you’d like to promote, feel free to get in touch with our reception team or drop off details—we’d be happy to display them.

🤝 For our patients and community members:
Next time you visit, take a moment to check the board—you might find the perfect opportunity or something to share with friends and family.

Together, we can support local employment and strengthen our community. 💙

17/03/2026

⚠️ **Important Patient Update: Meningitis Outbreak in Kent** ⚠️

We are aware of the ongoing meningitis outbreak in Kent, particularly affecting young people in the Canterbury area.

Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases over recent days, with some patients seriously unwell. Antibiotics are being offered to **close contacts** to help prevent further spread.

If you have been identified as a **close contact** of a confirmed case — or have been advised you may be at risk (for example, attending high-risk settings or events in Kent recently) — you may require **preventative antibiotics**.

👉 Please contact us urgently via Accurx so we can assess and arrange treatment if appropriate:
https://Florey.accurx.com/p/M82043

❗ **Seek urgent medical help immediately** (A&E or 999) if you develop symptoms such as:

* Fever
* Severe headache
* Neck stiffness
* Sensitivity to light
* Vomiting
* A rash that does not fade when pressed

Meningitis can develop quickly, and early treatment is lifesaving.

Thank you for helping us protect our community.

– Portcullis Surgery

FURTHER INFO

https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.shropshire.gov.uk%2F2026%2F03%2Fwhat-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crachel.wilding4%40nhs.net%7Ccb7a1136defc4465d7d708de840ee027%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639093396574877190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5aDVbvdLj%2BYo1HSc%2BFN6l4K1dfK8IFaodwla3tXO0n8%3D&reserved=0

17/03/2026

Let us know if this applies to you -
Email: portcullis.dutymanager@nhs.net
Accurx: https://florey.accurx.com/p/M82043

We will then start to gather ideas on how we can improve our services and better understand your needs.

17/03/2026

⚠️ **Important Patient Update: Meningitis Outbreak in Kent** ⚠️

We are aware of the ongoing meningitis outbreak in Kent, particularly affecting young people in the Canterbury area.

Health authorities have confirmed multiple cases over recent days, with some patients seriously unwell. Antibiotics are being offered to **close contacts** to help prevent further spread.

If you have been identified as a **close contact** of a confirmed case — or have been advised you may be at risk (for example, attending high-risk settings or events in Kent recently) — you may require **preventative antibiotics**.

👉 Please contact us urgently via Accurx so we can assess and arrange treatment if appropriate:
https://Florey.accurx.com/p/M82043

❗ **Seek urgent medical help immediately** (A&E or 999) if you develop symptoms such as:

* Fever
* Severe headache
* Neck stiffness
* Sensitivity to light
* Vomiting
* A rash that does not fade when pressed

Meningitis can develop quickly, and early treatment is lifesaving.

Thank you for helping us protect our community.

– Portcullis Surgery

FURTHER INFO

https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewsroom.shropshire.gov.uk%2F2026%2F03%2Fwhat-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself%2F&data=05%7C02%7Crachel.wilding4%40nhs.net%7Ccb7a1136defc4465d7d708de840ee027%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C639093396574877190%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5aDVbvdLj%2BYo1HSc%2BFN6l4K1dfK8IFaodwla3tXO0n8%3D&reserved=0

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05/03/2026

Our First Covid Spring Booster Clinic has been arranged!

Please don't worry if you can't make this date, we will run further clinics, give us a call after the 25th April and we will get you booked in.

If you are housebound we will be in touch to let you know when we will be visiting you.

03/03/2026

We are open as usual tomorrow

Following recent clarification from our ICB regarding contractual requirements, we will be open as normal tomorrow from 8.00am to 6.30pm, including during our previously Protected Learning Time in the afternoon.

You can contact us tomorrow in the usual ways:
📞 By telephone
💻 Via online consultation
🏥 By coming into the practice

Like many practices, we continue to work within changing guidance and increasing pressures, but our priority remains the same — to provide accessible, safe care for our patients throughout core hours.

We thank our staff as always, for their understanding and continued support while we navigate the recent contractual changes.

26/02/2026

🩺 WE’RE HIRING

📍 Join Our Friendly GP Team

Hours: 19.25 but negotiable
Pay: Competitive – dependent on experience

🔹 The Role

* Supporting GPs and clinical staff
* Processing referrals & medical correspondence
* Managing patient records and data entry
* Handling patient queries professionally
* General administrative duties

🔹 We’re Looking For

✔ Organised and reliable individual
✔ Strong IT and communication skills
✔ Ability to work in a busy environment
✔ NHS/GP experience desirable (not essential)
✔ Understanding of confidentiality & GDPR

📧 Apply Now!

Send your CV to: [Portcullis.dutymanager@nhs.net]

25/02/2026

Happy Retirement to our lovely medical secretary Debs. We hope you have a wonderful retirement and come back to see us when you're in town xx