Giffords Surgery

12/11/2025

19 Day left to donate

🎄✨ Bring Some Christmas Magic to Melksham! ✨🎄

We’re inviting local businesses to support the Friends of Giffords Surgery Toy Drop & Collect Event on 6th December 🎁

We’re seeking raffle and tombola prize donations to help raise funds to provide a Christmas Meal on Christmas Day for those in need.

Your business can make a big difference this festive season 💚
Whether it’s a donation, tombola prize, voucher, gift item, or hamper — every contribution helps!

📅 Please have all donations in by 30th November
📍 Message us via Facebook
📞 Call us on 07344 727676 if you would like to help!

Let’s make this Christmas one to remember for our community! 🎅🎁💫
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10/11/2025

💙 Movember at Giffords Surgery 💙

This November, we’re supporting Movember — raising awareness for men’s health, including mental health, su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.

Let’s start the conversation and encourage men to take charge of their health.
Check in with your friends, book your routine checks, and don’t be afraid to talk about how you’re feeling.

Together, we can make a difference. 💪

09/11/2025

🇬🇧 Remembrance Sunday 🌺

Today we pause to remember and honour all those who have served, sacrificed, and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. 🎖️💂‍♂️💂‍♀️

Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💞🙏

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.” 🌅🌺

03/11/2025

📢 We Value Your Feedback

Giffords Surgery invites you to take part in our annual patient survey using the link below. Your feedback is important to us and helps us improve the care and services we provide.

🩺 Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts — your voice makes a difference

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NK6DJPP

Thank you for your time and continued support.
— The Giffords Surgery Team

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03/11/2025

🎄✨ Carer Christmas Get Together! ✨🎄

Join us for a festive afternoon filled with joy, connection, and Christmas cheer! 🌟

🗓 Friday 5th December
🕑 2pm – 4pm
📍 Calne Town Hall, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0EN

Enjoy free Christmas refreshments, live music from Frankie, and even a free raffle! 🎶🎁

Our friendly Carers Together Wiltshire team will also be on hand to chat and offer advice on accessing support in your caring role. 💚

Got a question? Call 01380 710 300 and select option 2.

Come along, meet other carers, and celebrate the season together — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

16/10/2025

🌸 Free Workshop for Unpaid Carers – Preparation for End of Life & Bereavement 🌸

Talking about end of life isn’t easy, but having the right support can make all the difference.

If you’re caring for someone approaching the end of their life, you don’t have to face it alone. Join us for a free, supportive workshop led by experienced facilitator Diane Barkham, designed especially for unpaid Carers.

📅 Monday 3rd November
🕑 2:00 – 4:00pm
📍 Age UK Wiltshire Offices, Unit 9-10 Prince Maurice Court, Hambleton Avenue, Devizes, SN10 2RT

We’ll cover:
✔ End of life planning (at home, in hospital, or full-time care)
✔ Legal aspects
✔ Funeral arrangements
✔ Bereavement support

This is a safe and understanding space where you can gain practical guidance, share experiences, and feel reassured as you support your loved one. 💙

👉 To book your free place, please call 01380 710300 (Option 2)

07/10/2025

🩺 All About Back Pain – Free Event!

Join the Friends of Giffords Surgery on Wednesday 15th October at 6pm for an informative session at the surgery.
Discover the most common causes of back pain and learn about the best treatments to help you manage or prevent it.

📍 Giffords Surgery
🕕 15th October, 6pm
💷 £1.79 booking fee applies
🔗 Book your place here:

Do you or someone you care for suffer from back pain? Is so come to our 1 Hour Information session.

25/09/2025

** Please note this has now been resolved. Thank you for your patience **

Good morning. We are currently having network problems and are unable to answer the phones or access our eConsult. This might mean if you are due an appointment this morning you may be contacted. If you have submitted an eConsult we will contact you to book ASAP.

28/08/2025

20/08/2025

⏰ Reminder – Bank Holiday Closure Monday 25th August ⏰

Just a reminder that Giffords Surgery will be closed on Monday 25th August.

✅ Please order your medication now to ensure you have enough over the long weekend.

📞 Emergencies: Call 999
💡 Non-emergency advice: Call NHS 111

We reopen Tuesday 26th August at 8:00am (eConsult from 7:00am).

Stay safe and enjoy the Bank Holiday!

13/08/2025

🏖️ Bank Holiday Closure – Monday 25th August 🏖️

Giffords Surgery will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday.
✅ Please make sure you order your medication in advance to ensure you have enough over the days we are closed.

📞 Medical Emergency: If you need urgent medical help when we are closed, please call 999.
💡 For non-emergency medical advice, you can call NHS 111.

We will reopen on Tuesday 26th August at 8:00am (eConsult available from 7:00am).

Thank you for your cooperation, and we wish you a safe and pleasant Bank Holiday.