Bilsthorpe Surgery

04/11/2025

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.

03/11/2025

📝 Getting ready for a mental health appointment? Check out Doc Ready — a free online tool designed to help you get organised so you can make the most of your time with your healthcare provider.

Here’s how it works:

Go to the website and build your checklist by answering a few simple questions (what brings you in, what you want to ask, topics you have worries about).

Add notes, symptoms, questions, and any concerns so you don't forget anything.

Print or bring your checklist to your appointment

By using Doc Ready, you’ll feel more prepared, focused and confident during your consult. Give it a go before your next visit!

https://www.docready.org/ #/home

👉 Feel free to reach out if you’d like help getting started.

Doc Ready helps you get ready for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your mental health.

29/10/2025

🌟 Join Our Patient Participation Group! 🌟

Would you like to help shape the future of Bilsthorpe Surgery?
Our Patient Participation Group (PPG) is looking for new members!

The group is made up of friendly patients and staff who work together to improve our services and ensure we meet the needs of our community. 💬

Whether you want to share ideas, give feedback, or simply stay involved in what’s happening at the surgery — we’d love to have you!

🩺 Everyone is welcome to apply – all ages and backgrounds.
📅 Meetings are informal and a great way to make a difference.
💌 If you’re interested, please get in touch at the surgery or ask reception for more details.

Let’s work together to make Bilsthorpe Surgery the best it can be! 💙

28/10/2025

Find out about NHS vaccination services, including how to book online, find a walk-in site and change your invitation preferences.

28/10/2025

🌟 Winter Wellness Events 🌟

Come along and meet local organisations who can support you this winter!
Get advice on budgeting, cost of living, winter fuel bills, food banks, health checks, exercise, social groups — and much more!

🗓 Wed 5 Nov – Farndon Village Hall, 11am–2pm
🗓 Thu 6 Nov – Clipstone Village Hall, 11am–2pm

✅ FREE to attend
✅ No need to book — just drop in!

Stay warm, well and connected this winter 💜

27/10/2025

If you’re eligible for a flu vaccine, we’ve had some appointments open up for this week , ring reception to book one

24/10/2025

💉 Extra School-Age Flu Clinics Available in the Community! 💙

The school vaccination team are offering additional flu vaccination clinics for school-age children who may have missed their school session or still need their flu spray.

👧🧒 Who’s eligible: All children from Reception to Year 11

The nasal flu spray is quick, painless, and helps protect your child — and the wider community — from flu this winter.

Let’s keep our children healthy and flu-free this season! 💪🍂

22/10/2025

📱💻 Need a hand getting online? We’re here to help! 💻📱

As part of Get Online Week 2025, we’re running a Digital Support Hub drop-in clinic at Bilsthorpe Surgery.

Our team will be on hand to help you with:
✅ Downloading and registering for the NHS App
✅ Learning how to use it to order prescriptions, view test results, and more
✅ Answering any digital health questions you might have

🗓 Thursday 23rd October 2025
🕐 1:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Bilsthorpe Surgery, 35 Mickledale Lane, Bilsthorpe, Newark, NG22 8QB

Come along, get confident online, and take control of your healthcare! 🌟

20/10/2025

We’re experiencing multiple staff absences today, so things may take a little longer than usual. Please bear with us while we do our best to keep everything running smoothly.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

19/10/2025

🌦️ Boost your health with vitamin D 💪

From October onwards we get less and less sunlight, which means our bodies can't make enough vitamin D to support bone and muscle health.

You can buy vitamin D supplements at most pharmacies and supermarkets.

Women and children who qualify for the Healthy Start scheme can get free supplements containing vitamin D. See comments for more information 👇

15/10/2025

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill.

Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book
➡️ nhs.uk/fluvaccine