Forestside Medical Practice

27/04/2026

We’re sorry to share that there has been a further break-in at our Marchwood surgery site.
This is now the third such incident, and on this occasion a significant amount of damage has been caused to the building. The site is not in clinical use and remains securely boarded; however, these repeated acts of vandalism are extremely frustrating and unacceptable.
We want to reassure patients that no services are provided from this site and there has been no impact on patient care.
We are working closely with the police and will be taking further steps to strengthen security at the premises. Regular checks of the building are ongoing.
We would urge anyone who has seen suspicious activity in the area, particularly around the surgery, to report it to the police quoting incident number 44260183426.
Those responsible should be in no doubt that this matter is being treated seriously, and we will fully support efforts to identify and pursue those involved.
We also ask local residents to remain vigilant and report any concerns promptly—your support is important in helping prevent further incidents.
Thank you for your continued support.
The Partners, Forestside Medical Practice

24/04/2026

ADVANCE NOTICE: The practice will be closed in the afternoon, from 13:00 on Wednesday 29th April for TARGET Event. During this time patients will need to contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.
This TARGET Event is a training event scheduled by the Primary Care Commissioners for all clinicians and staff to attend to ensure they are following updated national guidance.

20/04/2026

Edit 11:15: The phones are back online. Thank you for your patience.

We've had to turn our phones off for essential maintenance, they will be back up and running shortly. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

02/04/2026

The image below includes the nearest Pharmacies that will be open during the Easter Bank Holidays.
For the full list of Hampshire Pharmacies, click the link below:https://www.forestsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/docs/J82072/Easter%20BH%202026%20-%20Pharmacy%20Opening%20Times%20-%20Updated%20%2023.03.2026.pdf

09/02/2026

Please be aware that from 16th February for approx. 2 weeks, due to road closures at the Dibden Purlieu Roundabout, access to the practice will not be possible via this route. Please follow the diversion provided or use alternative routes and allow extra time for your journey.
See post below for further information.

⚠️16th February Beaulieu Road to Hythe Bypass diversion⚠️
*𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙛 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙂𝙉 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩*.

From 16 February for a duration of approximately two weeks, SGN contractors will be replacing a short section of gas pipe on the junction of Beaulieu Road in Dibden Purlieu. We will be replacing a section of old metal pipe with new plastic pipe on Beaulieu Road at its junction with Hythe bypass, these essential works will ensure we can maintain a safe and efficient gas supply to the community and avoid gas leaks in the future.

Due to the location of the gas pipes in the road, for everyone’s safety we will need to close Beaulieu Road at the junction of Hythe bypass, map below shows location of the work.

This closure will mean:

• No through vehicle access in or out of Beaulieu Road to Hythe bypass – a signed diversion route will be in place
• Vehicle access to properties located within the closure will be maintained – our site team will keep those residents affected of access arrangements
• Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained through the closure
• Bus routes will be affected – please contact your service provider for the latest update regarding the closure
• Bin collection days will remain unaffected unless you hear otherwise from your service provider

We understand how disruptive road closures are for the community; please can we assure you our engineers will be working as quickly and as safely as possible to complete these works.

Further works planned for Beaulieu Road/North Road requiring traffic lights and road closures.

These essential works are an initial part of a larger scheme to replace the remainder of gas mains along Beaulieu Road and North Road; we will provide further updates regarding these works as soon as final details are confirmed.

If you need to speak to us about these works, you can contact our Customer Service Team by email Customer@sgn.co.uk or alternatively you can call them on 0800 912 1700, they will direct your enquiry to one of the team for response.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
SGN Southern Replacement.

05/02/2026

ADVANCE NOTICE: The practice will be closed in the afternoon, from 13:00 on Thursday 12th February for TARGET Event. During this time patients will need to contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.
This TARGET Event is a training event scheduled by the Primary Care Commissioners for all clinicians and staff to attend to ensure they are following updated national guidance.

26/01/2026

From 3rd February 2026, the Practice will be launching a new Total Triage system, changing how our patients will contact us. Visit the link below for the full details:
https://www.forestsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/infopage/696e02ed885fe2a7eb4601c6

18/12/2025

The image below includes the nearest Pharmacies that will be open during the Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays.
For the full list of Hampshire Pharmacies, click the link below to view the google maps version: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1VTSjDg50aVjo_BjDjRadUigVkN0W81k&ll=51.341178287027034%2C-0.18538024999998015&z=8

04/12/2025

🎄💊Festive Period Prescription Notice
The practice will be closed Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December. If you are going to be running out of your medication over the festive period, please ensure you have put in your prescription request by Thursday 18th December to allow both us and the Pharmacies to issue your prescription in time.

07/11/2025

ADVANCE NOTICE: The practice will be closed in the afternoon, from 12:45pm, on Tuesday 18th November for TARGET Event. During this time patients will need to contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.
This TARGET Event is a training event scheduled by the Primary Care Commissioners for all clinicians and staff to attend to ensure they are following updated national guidance.

30/10/2025

There will be a walk in clinic for flu vaccinations on Saturday 1st November from 1-4pm at Hythe Hospital, Beaulieu Road, SO45 5WX.
You must be eligible for the vaccine, if you are -
• pregnant
• aged 65 years and over
• aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
• in a long-stay residential care home
• a carer in receipt of carer’s allowance, or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
• in close contact of immunocompromised individuals
• a frontline worker in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants
then you are eligible and welcome to walk in to the clinic, no appointment needed.

29/09/2025

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