West Common Lane Teaching Practice

22/01/2026

20/01/2026

Reminder: the prescription post boxes at both sites are for prescriptions only.

We’re seeing an increasing number of samples being posted into the box, and some are unlabelled, which means we cannot identify or contact the patient once they’ve been posted and left the building. Even if they're correctly labelled, they should not be put in the post boxes with the prescriptions due to the risk of contamination.

For everyone’s safety and to ensure your samples are handled correctly, please hand all samples directly to reception.

20/01/2026

Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2026

This week is "Cervical Screening Awareness Week".

Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 women don't attend their cervical screening (smear) test.

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer.

Don't ignore your invite. If you are due a smear test, call us to book this.

For Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we answer some common questions about cervical screening, including what to expect at a smear test.

19/01/2026

19/01/2026

Today is "Blue Monday". This day comes round each year, on the third Monday in January.

After the Christmas period, people can experience a dip in their mental health due to finances, cold weather and resolutions being broken.

16/01/2026

It's that time of the month again where we post just some of the positive feedback we have received from our patients. 😊

15/01/2026

We're reposting our list of training afternoons for 2026 as we needed to update some wording.

14/01/2026

Cervical screening can help stop cancer before it starts. If you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice.

Find out more:

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026

13/01/2026

11/01/2026

This week is "National Obesity Awareness Week". By 2050, it is estimated that half of the population could be obese.

Eating well & moving more can help prevent obesity & related cardio-vascular diseases.

Make healthier choices & set yourself realistic goals.

09/01/2026

We are aware that a number of patients are receiving letters from NHS England stating that their address is outside of the practice boundary and advising that they need to register with another practice.

If you haven’t moved from your current address, please contact the surgery immediately.

You do NOT need to register with another practice, and you will NOT be de-registered.

We are in contact with NHS England to try and understand why patients are receiving these letters as we are NOT advising them to contact you.

Thank you for continuing to support the practice.