Pershore Medical Practice

12/01/2026

🌟 SENDIASS CONNECTS: Wychavon is on the move! 🌟

SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) is bringing support straight into the heart of our communities in Pershore, Evesham and Droitwich, helping parent carers, children and young people with SEND access the guidance they need.

Here’s what you can expect 👇
✨ Free training workshops
✨ Specialist SEND advice drop-ins for parent carers
✨ Youth drop-ins for children & young people with SEND

Want to learn more and get involved?
👉 Visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/SENDIASSCONNECTS

08/01/2026

⚠️ Weather Warning! Please Read ⚠️

Due to the severe weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, we understand that some patients may find it difficult or unsafe to travel to the surgery for their appointments.

If you are unable to attend, please call the surgery as soon as possible to let us know. We may be able to switch your appointment to a telephone consultation or rearrange it for another day.

Your safety is our priority. Thank you for keeping us informed and helping us manage our clinics smoothly. Stay safe everyone! 🌧️💨

06/01/2026

❄️ Flu season is here ❄️
We’re seeing a lot of flu circulating at the moment, and with the cold weather setting in, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself.

If you’re eligible, please book your flu vaccination as soon as possible to help keep yourself and others well. You can still get your free flu jab if you're:

👵 Aged 65 or older (including anyone who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
❤️ Have certain long-term health conditions
🤰 Are pregnant
🏠 Live in a care home
🛡️ Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

👉 Carers: If you look after someone, please let us know. Carers are also eligible for a free flu vaccine, and we want to make sure you’re protected too.

📞 Contact the surgery to book your appointment or speak to our team for more information.

Stay warm and stay well 💙

05/01/2026

📢 Exciting Vaccine Update! 🩺💉

From January 2026, the NHS has introduced a new MMRV vaccine. A combined jab that protects children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. 🎉 This replaces the old MMR vaccine and means even better protection for our little ones.

👉 What this means for you:
✨ Your child will now get protection against four diseases with one combined vaccine.
📅 It’s given as part of routine childhood jabs. See below picture of the vaccine schedule.
📨 We’ll be in touch to arrange your appointment!

Chickenpox might seem mild to some, but it can lead to serious complications and lots of missed school or nursery days. Getting vaccinated helps protect your child and our community. ❤️💪

If you have questions about the vaccine or your invitation, just get in touch, we’re here to help! 😊

The vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against .

This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aVYKZL

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Pershore Medical Practice! 🎄

As the festive season arrives, we’d like to thank all our patients for your continued trust and kindness throughout the year. Our team wishes you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

Please see our previous posts for our holiday opening times. If you need urgent medical help when we’re closed, contact NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Take care, stay safe, and enjoy the festivities ✨

The team at Pershore Medical Practice

15/12/2025

💊 Try Pharmacy First 💊

Did you know your local pharmacist can help with many common conditions without needing a GP appointment?

With the NHS Pharmacy First service, you can see a pharmacist first for issues such as:
✔️ Sore throat
✔️ Earache
✔️ Sinus pain
✔️ Urinary tract infections (women)
✔️ Infected insect bites
✔️ Impetigo & shingles

Pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals and can offer advice, treatment, and in some cases prescribe medication, no appointment needed!

👉 Please consider visiting your local pharmacy first for these conditions before booking a GP appointment. This helps you get quicker care and keeps GP appointments available for patients who need them most.

Thank you for helping us help you 💙

10/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 🎄

Dear Patients,

Please note our adjusted opening hours below over the festive period

Normal opening hours will resume on 2 January.

💊 Please note: Our prescription vending machine will remain open throughout the holiday period, even when the surgery is closed.

If you need medical advice while we are shut, please contact NHS 111, or in an emergency call 999.

Wishing all our patients a safe, healthy, and happy festive season! ❄️💙

08/12/2025

🦠 How Long Could My Infection Last?

Not all infections clear up quickly and many don’t need antibiotics to get better. The guide below shows the typical recovery times for common illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throats, sinus infections and more.

⏳ If your symptoms are worsening and you’re not improving within the usual timeframes, please get in touch with the surgery.
We’re here to help you get the right care when you need it.

💧 Plenty of rest, fluids and self-care can make a big difference to your recovery.

04/12/2025

🌡️ Feeling unwell? Here are common symptoms of everyday infections 🤒

If you’re experiencing any of the following, you may have a common viral or bacterial infection. Most will get better on their own with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter remedies, but it’s important to know what to look out for:

👀 Eyes
• Red or sticky eyes
• Burning or gritty feeling

👂👃 Ears, Nose & Throat
• Sore throat or ear pain
• Blocked or runny nose
• Swollen tonsils

🫁 Chest
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Green or yellow mucus

🥴 Gut
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

If your symptoms are getting worse, or you’re worried about a child or vulnerable adult, please contact the surgery for advice. We’re here to help. ❤️

01/12/2025

❤️ Thank You to Our Wonderful Patients! ❤️
Thanks to your incredible support, we’re delighted to share that this year we have raised £831.80 for this years chosen charity, the British Heart Foundation.

From our Walk for Hearts event to our charity cake sales, every step taken and every slice enjoyed has helped make a real difference.

We are truly grateful for your generosity and community spirit. Together, we’re helping to beat heart disease. ❤️

Thank you!

27/11/2025

🚨 Important Information About Urine Sample Drop-Offs 🚨

We are seeing a significant increase in patients bringing urine samples to the surgery without being asked to do so. Unfortunately, this creates extra workload for our nursing team and can delay care for those who need it most.

✅ We can only accept urine samples if:
-You have been specifically asked to provide one by a GP or nurse
-You have completed the required form in the sample pack with clinical information
❌ We cannot process:
-Unrequested urine samples
-Samples without a completed form

Any samples that do not meet these requirements will be safely discarded, as we are unable to process them appropriately.

💊 Think you may have a urine infection?
Please use the Pharmacy First service as your first point of contact. Pharmacists can assess your symptoms and provide treatment where appropriate. (Eligibility criteria: women, aged 16 to 64 years. Must be systemically well, excluding pregnant individuals, urinary catheter, recurrent UTI-2 episodes in the last 6 months, or 3 episodes in the last 12 months)

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us manage our workload safely and effectively. 💙

19/11/2025

🩺 Feeling rough with a cough or cold?

Common illnesses often last 1–2 weeks, and rest, fluids and self-care are usually all you need. Antibiotics won’t help, as colds are caused by viruses.

📈 We’ve seen a 20–25% increase in appointment requests since October, so please think Pharmacy First before contacting the GP surgery. Your local pharmacist can help with advice and treatment for many common illnesses.

💡 No need to contact us straight away.
If your symptoms last more than 10 days or get worse, then get in touch.

For more information, follow the link https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/

Thanks for helping protect our community. Rest up and feel better soon! 💙