Greystoke Surgery

13/11/2025

New WhatsApp Service to Report Loan Sharks

The England Illegal Money Lending Team has launched a new WhatsApp service, giving people who have been targeted by loan sharks in England a new way to access support and report illegal lending.

The WhatsApp service has been added to the list of ways that people can get in touch with the team to alert them to illegal lending activity across the country or get help and advice.

There is already a 24/7 confidential helpline (0300 555 2222), an email address, a contact form on the website via http://www.stoploansharks.co.uk , and a Live Chat facility.

Like Live Chat, the WhatsApp messaging service will be available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Messages can be sent to 07700 102773 and they will be monitored and responded to by an officer during those times. The service is discreet and the Stop Loan Sharks logo will not be visible on screen.

Contact the England Illegal Money Lending Team to report a loan shark. Call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222 or complete a secure form on the website.

10/11/2025

Breathe easier this winter!
Stop smoking: If you have COPD, smoking further damages your lungs, speeds up breathing problems, and makes your medications less effective.
Get vaccinated against flu/RSV/COVID-19 (if eligible): Cold air weakens your immune system, making it harder to fight respiratory infections, protect yourself against flu/RSV COVID-19 (if eligible) this winter. Speak to your GP about getting your winter vaccinations.
Use your inhalers the right way, everyday – Using your inhalers correctly every day helps keep your airways open, control your symptoms, and prevent flare-up

10/11/2025

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05/11/2025

Greystoke Surgery Bake Off

We are delighted to share that our recent Bake Off in support of MacMillan Cancer Support raised an impressive £123.30. We have some very talented bakers amongst our team 💚

16/10/2025

A huge shout out to our amazing patients who donated to Wansbeck Valley Foodbank at our second flu clinic at the weekend. This really makes such a big difference. We also have a permanent collection box located in the waiting room.

06/10/2025

Amazing contributions for the Wansbeck Valley Food Bank from our patients at our flu clinic on Sunday. Thank you so much. We will be collecting again this Saturday at our next clinic.

01/10/2025

Help Us Support Wansbeck Valley Food Bank During Our Flu Clinics

As we welcome patients for their flu vaccinations this season, we’re also taking the opportunity to give back to our local community. This year, we will be collecting donations for Wansbeck Valley Food Bank during our flu clinics.

If you’re attending a flu clinic and would like to contribute, please consider bringing along an item to donate. The food bank is especially in need of the following items:

Breakfast cereals (any size/kind)
Jars of jam or marmalade
Packets of biscuits (plain or chocolate)
Pasta sauce
Boxes of Cup-a-Soup
Corned beef or tinned ham

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference to families in need in our area.

There will be a clearly marked collection box available during clinic times.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

11/09/2025

PATIENT NOTICE
Wednesday 17th September will be the last day for our weight drop-in clinic until further notice.

07/08/2025

The Scoop Newsletter Issue 15