Stow Surgery

23/02/2026

Next Thursday we have a new Parent Support Group in collaboration with Headspace Cotswolds

🗓 Thursday 26th February 2026

⏱ 1:00pm - 2:30pm

📍 George Moore Community Centre, Moore Road, Bourton on the Water, GL54 2AZ

This is a friendly and safe space run by Parent Carers for Parent Carers.

Come along to meet other Parent Carers, enjoy a hot drink and a friendly chat, share experiences and find support.

23/02/2026

If you're aged 50-74 you will receive an NHS bowel cancer kit every two years. Remembering to do your home kit reduces your chance of getting seriously ill from bowel cancer, so if you receive a kit in the post, don't put it off, put it by the loo 🚽

23/02/2026

This is tomorrow (Tuesday 24th February). Please drop in to the surgery for any support required.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

04/02/2026

Today is World Cancer Day 💛

For many people living with cancer, the most important place to be is home — surrounded by familiarity, comfort, and the people they love.

At Kate’s Home Nursing, our nurses provide hospice care at home for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, supporting not only patients, but their families too. We’re there to manage symptoms, offer reassurance, and ensure care is delivered with dignity, compassion, and respect — at the end of life.

Today, we stand with everyone affected by cancer, remembering those we’ve lost, supporting those currently living with the disease, and thanking the families, carers, and healthcare professionals who give so much every day.

💚 No one should face cancer alone. For more information, visit our website at www.kateshomenursing.org.

03/02/2026

If you’ve had a testing kit through the post, don’t forget to send it
back. Your next poo could save your life.

03/02/2026

📅 What’s on with Cotswold Friends – Community Activities

Our Community Activities calendar is packed with opportunities to get out, meet others and enjoy good company across the Cotswolds. From lunch clubs and friendship cafés to singing, walking football, knit & natter and community day clubs, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

All activities are welcoming, supportive and designed to help people stay connected in their local communities.

If you’re interested in joining an activity or would like to find out more, please get in touch with our Community Activities team before attending.

📧 activities@cotswoldfriends.org

📞 01608 692811

23/01/2026

Top Tips for attending our SEND Information Fair 2026:

⭐ VISIT IN THE MORNING:
First thing in the morning is usually very busy, visit after lunch for a quieter experience.

⭐ PARKING IS LIMITED
Parking can be busy so please consider using public transport and car share where possible

⭐ PLAN YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE
A table plan of vendors will be available by the entrance if you would like to speak to someone specifically

⭐BRING A PEN, SOME NOTEPAPER AND A BAG
It can be handy to have a pen and notepaper with you as well as a bag for promotional items.

⭐ IT CAN BE QUITE NOISY WHEN BUSY
If you are sensitive to noise you may need to take preventative measures. There will be a quiet area should you need to utilise this during your visit and Active Impact will have their sensory tent available

🎟 Book now via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1729950972929

➡ Monday 9th February 2026

⏱ 10am until 2pm

📍 Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0TS

There will be plenty to see and do - we look forward to welcoming you to our event!

23/01/2026

23/01/2026

It's really important to attend for your cervical screening when invited. Did you know that adjustments can be made to make your appointment more comfortable, including asking for a smaller speculum and bringing a trusted person for support

09/01/2026

Missed appointments
Today we have had 7 missed nurse appointments equating to 2 hours worth of wasted time.
Our next appointment for a blood test is in 2 weeks time and we are struggling for nurse appointments for urgent dressings etc in the next week. It is very frustrating when we could have offered these patients appointments today.
We appreciate that the weather has been challenging today but we would really ask that patients try and let us know if they are unable to attend. Appointments can be cancelled online, via the NHS App or by calling / emailing the surgery (please use L84031.gp@nhs.net for this purpose).
Thank you for your understanding.