The Deepings Practice

14/01/2026

This Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we're reminding people to attend their screening appointment when it is offered to them.

Regular screening helps save thousands of lives every year.

https://lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/cervical-cancer-awareness-month/

14/01/2026

📢 Important Update: Change to Our Appointment System 📢

From 2nd March 2026, our practice will be moving to a Total Triage appointment system.
Between now and then, we are actively working through our existing waitlist to ensure that no patients remain on the list in March. As a result of this transition period, there will be fewer routine appointments available over the coming weeks.

Why are we moving to Total Triage?
Total triage allows every patient request to be reviewed first by our clinical team, ensuring:
• Patients are directed to the right clinician first time
• Urgent problems are identified more quickly
• Care is delivered in the most appropriate way (face-to-face, telephone, online, or referral)
• Better use of appointments, helping us support those who need care most

This change is designed to improve access, safety, and fairness, while helping the practice manage increasing demand more effectively.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition and will continue to share updates as we approach the changeover date.

Thank you for your continued support.

13/01/2026

13/01/2026

FREE weight-loss support programmes available to Lincolnshire residents.
Losing weight can reduce your risk of serious health conditions.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards feeling healthier and more confident, help is available — and completely free. Let’s make a positive start together.

For more information, visit: Lose weight - Lincolnshire ICB

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

09/01/2026

💊 Why antibiotics aren’t always the answer

Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections — they don’t work for colds, flu, most coughs, or sore throats (which are usually viral).

Using antibiotics when they’re not needed can cause side effects and makes them less effective in the future due to antibiotic resistance.

👉 If antibiotics are needed, we will prescribe them.
👉 If not, it’s because they won’t help and could cause harm.

If you’re worried about symptoms, please speak to our team.

05/01/2026

Appointment Figures for December 2025. Thankyou.

05/01/2026

Friends and Family Figures for December 2025. 🙂

31/12/2025

Notice of Temporary Closure – Glinton Surgery
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Glinton Surgery will be closed today, Wednesday 31 December 2025, from 1:00pm.

The 24/7 dispensing machine will remain available as normal.

Patients can continue to access the Deepings Practice as usual for appointments and services.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

29/12/2025

Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting people who use stoma, Transanal Irrigation (TAI), or catheter products, as well as their carers, to take part in a survey. The survey aims to gather views and experiences to help improve the quality of care and support, and ensure the products provided best meet people’s needs. You can access the survey via the QR code or through the website.