Wordsley Green Surgery

23/01/2026

If you need urgent mental health help, call NHS 111 and choose option 2 - any time, day or night 🩵

It’s okay not to feel okay - if you’re struggling, support is just a phone call away 📲

23/01/2026

I don't know who needs to hear this but ...
.. calling 999 because you haven't considered alternative NHS care for your non-emergency isn't cool👎

The 🚑 service is here, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to respond to patients with life-threatening emergencies. FACT. Our staff are trained to deal with and respond to genuine emergencies like unconsciousness, severe loss of blood and drowning.

Help us get to those who need us the most by only calling 999 for an ambulance in a genuine emergency. When it's not an emergency, please consider:

🤒Self-care at home
Many minor illnesses and injuries improve with rest and over-the-counter medicines. Family or friends may also be able to help.

💊 Your local pharmacist
Pharmacists can assess and provide treatment for 7 common conditions, including sore throats, ear-aches and UTIs.

👩‍⚕️ Your GP surgery
Appointments may be in person, by phone, or online with a GP, nurse, physiotherapist or clinical pharmacist.

1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣ NHS 111 (online or by phone)
Use 111 when you can't contact your GP or when they’re closed. They’ll direct you to the right service.

🏥 Urgent Treatment Centres (UTCs)
For urgent but not life-threatening problems. UTCs can diagnose and treat many conditions people often go to A&E for.

Not sure what’s nearby? Visit nhs.uk to find local services. To find out when you should call 999 visit https://www.wmas.nhs.uk/services/urgent-and-emergency-care-999/when-to-call-999/.

22/01/2026

15/01/2026

Missed Appointments – December 25 🙁

In December, our practice had 129 missed appointments.

We know life is busy, but cancelling an appointment you can’t attend really does make a difference. Each missed appointment is time that could have been offered to another patient who may be unwell and waiting to be seen.

We often wonder why appointments aren’t cancelled when it’s very quick and easy to do — especially when it allows us to help someone else.

If you can’t attend, please let us know as soon as possible. Appointments can be cancelled:

* Via our automated telephone system 24/7
* Through the NHS App or Patient Access app
* By replying CANCEL to your SMS appointment reminder
* In person at the practice

Thank you for helping us care for our patients and use appointments responsibly.

14/01/2026

The key safety messages:
· ‘Baby Sleep Pillows’ should not be used for babies under 12 months old.
· Do not place a ‘Baby Sleep Pillow’ in a cot, crib or pram.

https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-baby-sleep-pillows-psa8 -action

14/01/2026

Think you need urgent dental care?

Urgent dental appointments are now available.

Find out how to get the help you need. Go to https://orlo.uk/f70QP

07/01/2026

Lost Property – Rings Found 💍

Around mid-December, two ladies’ rings were found together on the sink in our ladies’ toilet.

We believed we knew who they belonged to, however after further investigation we haven’t yet been able to locate the rightful owner.

If you think these may be yours, or know someone who may have lost them, please contact us so we can arrange their safe return.

07/01/2026

We need your help! 🫵

We are looking for volunteer drivers to help us with patient transport using the Trust's own wheelchair accessible vehicle 🚗

If yourself or someone you know would be interested in volunteering with us please contact dgft.volunteering@nhs.net or call 01384 456111 ext 1887 at your earliest opportunity! 💙

You can also share your details with us via https://tinyurl.com/mw5t9m6k

07/01/2026

Cold weather can cause a number of health problems. Follow these useful tips to help ⬇️

🌡️ Keep your home warm (at least 18°C)

🧣 Wear suitable clothing

💉 Get your winter vaccines

💙 Look after yourself & others

💊 Keep your medicine cabinet stocked

For more helpful advice, go to: https://orlo.uk/YMNpR

24/12/2025

Help reduce the spread if you have flu:

💤 Rest and sleep
🧣 Keep warm
💊 Take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower your temperature and treat aches and pains
💧 Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration

For more advice, go to ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Daah0

24/12/2025

Christmas is just 3 days away!🎄

Check your local pharmacies opening hours ahead of time in case you need any support across the bank holidays 💙

23/12/2025

🎄 Festive Season Closure 🎄
Please note our practice will be closed on the following dates:

📅 Thursday 25 December 2025
📅 Friday 26 December 2025
📅 Thursday 1 January 2026

If you need medical advice or care during this time:

💊 Check local pharmacy opening times:
https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/find-right-service-you/your-local-pharmacy/bank-holiday-pharmacy-opening-times

📞 Call NHS 111 for urgent advice before attending A&E
🚑 Dial 999 only in a life-threatening emergency

Click here to view the list of pharmacies open, and their opening hours, for the above bank holidays across the Black Country.