What are the opening hours?

Monday 8:30am - 6:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 6:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 1pm Friday 8:30am - 6:30pm

Brookside Surgery

We are a GP partnership working to provide healthcare to patients in Stretton-On-Dunsmore and the su

23/03/2026

This is a reminder that we are closed for the upcoming bank holiday weekend (3rd-6th April).
If you will run out of medication between the 3rd April and 6th April please order no later than 26th March (this Thursday!). This is to allow us time to order in and receive the medication from our suppliers.
If you will not run out in this period, please order as usual (allowing 5 working days). This will help make it an easier and smoother service for those who need it.

19/03/2026

There has been lot of concern about the recent outbreak of meningococcal disease in the news. The risk to the wider population remains low and the national guidance on management of the disease has not changed.

Targeted treatment is being offered to:
• All students who live on Canterbury campus
• All staff who live or work in affected Halls of Residence
• Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March
• Close contacts who have been identified by UKHSA

If an individual has returned home without receiving treatment through UK Health Security Agency please contact the surgery.

Children receive strong protection through the routine NHS Childhood vaccination schedule. You can check your child is up to date through the NHS App or their Red Book. Details on routine childhood vaccinations can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

For more information on symptoms visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/symptoms/

18/03/2026

Did you know there's another way to contact your GP practice for non urgent issue's?

The NHS App (or NHS Website) is the main, recommended method. You can use it to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, view your health record, and use the "Contact your GP about a health problem" service to send non-urgent queries. Through these tools, you can describe symptoms, ask questions, or request administrative help such as fit notes (sick notes) or test results.

You can also contact us online through https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/m84616

13/03/2026

There has been a national recall of this medication with batch number GR164099. If you have Ramipril 5mg Capsules with this batch number then please check the blister pack inside the box. If the blister pack is labelled as Ramipril 5mg Capsules then you need take no further action and your medication is safe to take. If the blister pack is labelled as Amlodipine 5mg then do not take them and return the medication to the dispensary.

10/03/2026

Tomorrow (Wednesday 11th March) is National No Smoking Day.
This could be the perfect opportunity to take the first step towards quitting. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health and the benefits start almost immediately. You don’t have to do it alone. With the right support, you’re much more likely to quit successfully.
Download the NHS Quit Smoking app https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ or book a smoking cessation appointment with our nurse Harriet.

25/02/2026

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 4th March (1pm - 6.30pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal on Thursday 5th. This months training is a Basic Life Support/Resus refresher.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️

20/02/2026

From January 2026, the MMRV vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella) will now be offered to children born on or after 1st July 2024 at 18 months of age. Children born before the 1st July 2024 , will be offered it in their preschool booster vaccine at 3 years 4 months.

Please see the new vaccine schedule below or visit https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/.

We will also contact you when a child is due a vaccine.

22/01/2026

Exciting things are coming to Brookside! We will have builders in from tomorrow to transform 2 under-utilised areas into extra consulting rooms.
The surgery will remain open as normal however we would like to apologise in advance for potential noise and disruptions. We are very excited and look forward to keeping you up to date with the progress!

12/12/2025

Don’t forget our walking group meets on the village green every Tuesday at 12.30pm!

30 minute gentle stroll. All ages and abilities welcome. Well behaved dogs also welcome to attend.

It can be especially hard at this time of year with the busy holiday, less sunlight and unpleasant weather to get enough fresh air. But getting outdoors and moving is very important for a range of both mental and physical health conditions. It is also a perfect opportunity to meet like minded individuals. Pop along if you can!

(Picture of previous walk shared with patients consent)

08/12/2025

If you will run out of medication between 24th December and 2nd January please order no later than 17th December. This is to allow us time to order in and receive the medication from our suppliers.

If you will not run out in this period, please order as usual (allowing 5 working days). This will help make it and easier and smoother service for those who need it.

24/11/2025

The NHS is making it as easier than ever for people to come forward and get their flu vaccine in the run up to the festive period. With cases rising earlier than expected and winter just around the corner when flu spreads the most, if you are eligible please come forward to get your flu vaccine as soon as possible to ensure you are protected in time to enjoy the festive fun.

If you're eligible, please call our Reception team on 02476 542525 to book.

You can check if you're eligible at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

21/11/2025

One of our lovely doctors has set up a walking group. All ages and abilities welcome. The group will meet on the village green every Tuesday at 12.30pm for a 30 minute gentle stroll.

Movement is great for a variety of both mental and physical health conditions. It is also a perfect opportunity to meet like minded individuals. Pop along if you can!

Address

Brookside
Stretton-on-Dunsmore
CV239NH

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 1pm
Friday	8:30am - 6:30pm

Website

https://www.brooksidesurgery.co.uk/

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