Newent Doctors Practice

03/03/2026

Please be aware the practice will be closed for part of the afternoon today, between 13:00 and 16:00, for staff training. We will open again at 16:00 to the rest of the afternoon.

Please see below information regarding what to do if you need attention during this time.

NEWENT DOCTORS PRACTICE TRAINING DAY
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STAFF TRAINING DAY TUESDAY 3rd March 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm
The practice and dispensary will be partially closed with a reduced team for mandatory Basic Life Support Training which all our clinicians are mandated to attend.
(The practice and dispensary will re-open at 4:00pm)
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⚠️ IMPORTANT
During these times, we will only be offering
URGENT “ON THE DAY” CARE and Reception will be closed.
Patients will still be able to contact the practice by phone but phone line capacity will be reduced to allow staff to attend this important annual training. Please only contact the practice during the times listed above if you require urgent same-day medical attention.
Failure to do this, will result in urgent cases being unable to get through to a team member.
You will not be able to book routine appointments between 1:00pm and 4:00pm on this day.
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NEED URGENT ASSISTANCE?
🔔 Please ring the doorbell
OR
📞 Telephone the reception team on 01531 820689
If your matter is not URGENT, please consider:
* Your local pharmacy - great for minor ailments, medications and advice
* Tewkesbury or the Dilke's Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU)- for minor injuries or illness
*Call 111- advice on the best NHS service for your needs.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

27/02/2026

REMINDER ….NEWENT DOCTORS PRACTICE TRAINING DAY
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STAFF TRAINING DAY TUESDAY 3rd March 2026
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm

The practice and dispensary will be partially closed with a reduced team for mandatory Basic Life Support Training which all our clinicians are mandated to attend.
(The practice and dispensary will re-open at 4:00pm)

_______________________________
⚠️ IMPORTANT
During these times, we will only be offering
URGENT “ON THE DAY” CARE and Reception will be closed.

Patients will still be able to contact the practice by phone but phone line capacity will be reduced to allow staff to attend this important annual training. Please only contact the practice during the times listed above if you require urgent same-day medical attention.

Failure to do this, will result in urgent cases being unable to get through to a team member.

You will not be able to book routine appointments between 1:00pm and 4:00pm on this day.
________________________________________
NEED URGENT ASSISTANCE?
🔔 Please ring the doorbell
OR
📞 Telephone the reception team on 01531 820689

If your matter is not URGENT, please consider:
* Your local pharmacy - great for minor ailments, medications and advice
* Tewkesbury or the Dilke's Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU)- for minor injuries or illness
*Call 111- advice on the best NHS service for your needs.

We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding.

27/02/2026

24/02/2026

Due to sickness we are very short staffed in reception please bear with our team as your call may take longer to be answered today

19/02/2026

REMINDER ....NEWENT DOCTORS PRACTICE
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ADVANCED NOTICE
STAFF TRAINING DAYS
The practice and dispensary will be partially closed for staff training on the following dates:
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TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY 2025
🕐 1:00pm – 6:30pm
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TUESDAY 3RD MARCH 2025
🕐 1:00pm – 4:00pm
(The practice and dispensary will re-open at 4:00pm)
________________________________________
⚠️ IMPORTANT
During these times, we will only be offering
URGENT “ON THE DAY” CARE
Please only contact the practice during the times listed above
if you require urgent same-day medical attention.
________________________________________
NEED ASSISTANCE?
🔔 Please ring the doorbell
OR
📞 Telephone the reception team on 01531 820689

12/02/2026

💜 Cervical Screening (Smear) Clinic at GRH 💜

📍 Gynaecology Outpatients, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
📅 Saturday 21 February
⏰ 09:30–12:30

Have you received a letter or text saying your smear test is due?

If you’re due for cervical screening and can’t get an appointment, feel unsure about the process or would prefer to see a female clinician, we’re here to help.

Our friendly, all-female nursing team offers a calm, supportive and non-judgemental environment.

✔ Book in advance or drop in (last Saturday of every month)
📞 To book: 07813 400096

Open to anyone with a cervix, including women, trans men and non-binary people.

Cervical screening is simple and takes around 10 minutes. 💜

06/02/2026

Due to sickness we are short staffed in reception today. Please be patient with our team as they answer your calls as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

05/02/2026

Due to sickness we are very short of staff in reception today please be patient with our team they will answer you calls as quickly as possible.
Thank you

22/01/2026

January is the Cervical Screening Month, where the NHS will focus campaigns and resources to increasing awareness, knowledge and engagement with the Cervical Screening programme. This programme is vital in reducing the deaths from Cervical cancer by identifying the cancer-causing HPV (Human Papillomavirus) virus early, when it is the best time to act.

So why is this important?

Cervical Cancer causes the deaths of approximately 685 deaths in England a year, with over 99% of cases cause by the HPV virus, something that does not have any symptoms. On the 15th of November 2023, NHS England outlined its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, with a target of 90% of girls fully vaccinated for HPV at the age of 15, 70% of women screen by 35 and again by 45, and 90% of women identified with cervical disease treated- all by 2030.

A Cervical Smear explained:

Cervical screening involves taking a sample of cells from your cervix to be tested. This is done by a trained medical professional, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have before, during or after the consultation. The actual taking of the cells involves a speculum being used, and a small, soft brush to gather the necessary cells. The procedure can be uncomfortable, but we will endeavour to make it as painless and easy as possible for you. The appointment comes is a 20-minute slot, however you should not be alarmed if you are in and out quicker than this, as some time is given over for the clinician to complete the recording of your screening.

We don’t want anyone to feel pressured in to having a smear when they aren’t ready. If you feel the time isn’t right, speak to your clinician and know you can ask to stop at any time.

Trans & Non-binary Update

Since 1st April 2025, trans-men and non-binary people with a cervix that are not registered as female at their GP practice can opt-in to the programme and receive an automatic invitation for screening. This can be organised by contacting the practice, and we will work with the Cervical Screening Management System (CSMS) and Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS) to include opting-in patients.

If you are invited for your cervical screening, please check online to book an appointment with one of our nurses or call reception to book. Together, we can help save the lives of so many people, before it's too late.

21/01/2026

Our 3rd quarterly PPG Newsletter has been released and is available on our website for all patients. Please visit use the link below: