Brookside Group Practice

19/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer awareness month.
There are 3,300 new cervical cancer cases in the UK every year.
Contact us for a screening test to see if you are at risk of developing cervical cancer.
All aged between 25-69, with a cervix are eligible for a test.

12/01/2026

09/01/2026

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06/01/2026

We have limited parking at the surgeries and are unable to guarantee a parking space unless you hold a blue badge.

Please consider using other means of transport where possible. Car parking is particularly limited at Brookside Surgery on a Wednesday due to the Share programme at Brookside Church which we fully support. Please allow enough time to park before your appointment if you are coming by car.

02/01/2026

Sunshine Social Dementia Cafe

Though run by a Church, it is not a religious event and they welcome everyone of any faith or none to attend with their friend, carer, or family member. This is at the Church Hall by Earley St Peter’s Church on the first Monday of each month, between 2pm and 3:30 pm.

They offer social interaction over coffee, tea and cake, and suitable activities that can be done alone or alongside volunteers (who have received training).

01/01/2026

Please see the opening times for local pharmacies over the upcoming bank holidays 💊

19/12/2025

Think Pharmacy First.
Many common conditions can be treated by your local pharmacy:
earache – age 1 to 17 years old
impetigo – age 1 year and older
infected insect bite – age 1 year and older
shingles – age 18 years and over
sinusitis – age 12 and over
sore throat – age 5 years and over
uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women – age 16 to 64 years

On 31 January 2024 the pharmacy first service was launched, meaning patients can now visit without a GP appointment, for seven common conditions which are li...

18/12/2025

In order for us to avoid needing to cancel your appointments due to staff sickness, please wear a mask to your appointment if you have a respiratory illness. Thank you for your cooperation.

16/12/2025

You are encouraged to buy over-the-counter medicines to treat a range of minor common illnesses like coughs, colds, headaches, heartburn and indigestion. Current NHS guidance advises GPs not to prescribe over-the-counter medicine – this ensures money saved can be spent on essential health services.
Instead, you can self-care to treat minor common illnesses which includes:
• Keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home, (out of the reach of children and pets).
• Seek advice from local community pharmacists on:
- Managing short-term illnesses and minor conditions
- Or use the NHS Pharmacy First Service.
However, GPs will prescribe over-the-counter medicines to patients in some circumstances such as those who need long term support and treatment e.g. paracetamol for arthritis.

The video explains how patients may not be able to get a prescription from a GP to stay well but there are alternative ways to get treatment such as purchasi...