Lockwood GP Surgery

13/11/2025

The surgery will be closed from 12.30pm today (Thursday 13th November) for staff training and will reopen tomorrow at 8am.

If you require medical assistance please contact 111.

11/11/2025

This Christmas we are supporting the local food drive, we have a collection box in the surgery reception if you would like to donate.

🎄🎁 Christmas Food Drive Boxes: Locked, Loaded & Ready for Action! 🎁🎄

Our festive fleet of food drive boxes are all wrapped up and ready to make their grand debut across the GP practices! From 12th November to 17th December, we’re collecting all your non-perishable goodies — tins, treats, and maybe even a little Christmas magic.

These boxes might look empty now… but not for long!

💚 Drop off your donations and help us spread a little joy this season.

31/10/2025

Did you know you can now use the NHS App to help manage your health?

If you would like to use the NHS App but are struggling to set it up, we are holding a drop in session at the surgery, hosted by WIN Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Team on Tuesday 4th November 10am-12pm.

Key features of the NHS App

Appointments: Book, change, or cancel hospital appointments. Book a variety of appointments at the surgery.

Prescriptions: Order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy for collection.

Health records: View your health information, such as allergies and medicines, and see test results if your GP provides access.

Medical advice: Get advice and find local services through the "NHS 111 online" service.

Health choices: Manage your organ donation decision and choose how your data is used.

Notifications: Receive messages from your GP surgery.

Other services: View your NHS number and access other online resources.

16/10/2025

📅Understanding Hospital Waiting Lists & Expedite Requests 📅

At Beechwood Surgery, we know how concerning it can be to wait for a hospital appointment. We frequently receive requests for "expedite letters" to try and speed up appointments, so we want to clarify how these work and what our role is.

What is an Expedite Letter?🤔

An expedite letter from your GP is a request to the hospital to review your referral sooner. However, we can only issue these if there has been a significant, new clinical change in your condition since your initial referral was made, which suggests an increased urgency. It is not a general request to bypass the waiting list. If you believe your condition has changed significantly, please contact the surgery to discuss this with us.

🤔Can Your GP Influence Hospital Waiting Lists?

Once your referral has been sent to the hospital, you are placed on their waiting list. As GPs, we unfortunately have no control or influence over hospital waiting times, appointment scheduling, or the order in which patients are seen. These decisions are made by the hospital based on their capacity and clinical prioritisation for their service.

👉What to Do if Your Symptoms Worsen?

If your symptoms worsen significantly while you are waiting for a hospital appointment, the most appropriate and effective course of action is to contact the specialist's secretary or the relevant hospital department directly.

They are best placed to assess your current condition within their own service and advise on the next steps or potential re-prioritisation.

We understand this can be a frustrating time, and we are here to support your primary care needs.

12/10/2025

Great day on Friday supporting world mental health day 💚💚

08/10/2025

**** World Mental Health Day 10/10/25 ****

We are supporting this years World Mental Health Day at the surgery on Friday morning.

Joanne, our Mental Health Nurse and WIN Social Prescribing & Wellbeing Team will be on hand in Reception 10am-12pm, to chat and offer any advice or support you may need surrounding your mental health.

Our staff will also be wearing green to show our support.

For this year's World Mental Health Day, the focus is on mental health impact of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts. Find out more about the help available on the link below.

World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year on 10 October. The theme is set by the World Federation of Mental Health.

24/09/2025

*** Important information regarding prescriptions ***

As of the Wednesday the 1st October 2025 the prescription line will be permanently diverted to an answer phone service.

Please leave your name, date of birth, contact number and a list of the medications you require.

Your prescription will then be processed within 24 hours, the team will contact you if they have any queries.

Alternatively, you can order your prescriptions via:
NHS app
PATCH’s
In writing at Reception or post in the external letterbox.

The reception team will not be accepting prescription orders via telephone.

22/09/2025

Organ Donation Week 2025

Monday 22 to Sunday 28 September

What is Organ Donation Week?

Every year we use this week to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation, the need for more donors to help those waiting for a transplant and increase the number of people on the NHS Organ Donor Register.

The waiting list has never been higher and we need your support more than ever. Over 8000 people are currently in need of a transplant to save or improve their lives.

Find out more on the link below.

Get involved in Organ Donation Week this September to help save lives and support those waiting for transplants, the waiting list has never been higher. Organ Donation Week starts on the 22nd of September.

13/09/2025

SEPSIS AWARENESS DAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2025

This year’s theme — “5 Facts × 5 Actions” — highlights five essential truths about sepsis and five urgent actions that can save millions of lives.

Sepsis is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths globally, yet it remains dangerously overlooked.

Together, we can stop sepsis and protect the most vulnerable.

Find more information on the link below

https://www.worldsepsisday.org/toolkits

11/09/2025

*Patient notice*

The phone lines will be closed this afternoon from 12.30pm due to clinical staff training. The surgery doors will be open till 4pm, for any administrative queries.

If you require urgent medical assistance please contact 111.

Thank you

02/09/2025

Know your numbers week 8-14th September!

We are supporting know your numbers week at the surgery by holding a drop in on 11th September, 2-4pm. Come along and get your numbers!!

'Every September, blood pressure checks are taken by thousands to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Know Your Numbers! Week reaches those who have high blood pressure and don’t know it, so they can get the treatment and support they need to bring it under control.

Previously, hundreds of organisations took part, setting up Pressure Stations in public places across the UK. From hospitals and health centres to offices, car parks and supermarkets. Even the Royal Albert Hall. Today, the Know Your Numbers! Week focus is on home blood pressure monitoring, as it's the easiest way to find out your blood pressure numbers. Take a look at the highlights from past campaigns.'

https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/know-your-numbers-week/

22/08/2025

Chemist openings over the bank holiday