Brookside Surgery

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!

12/11/2025

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 19th November (1pm - 6.30pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal on Thursday 20th November.
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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. 😊️

05/11/2025

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not
sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help
– and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to
receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you
live a healthier life.

Take the quiz now: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

03/11/2025

We have a technical problem with our card payment machine today and are only able to take cash payments for prescription fees. Apologies for the inconvenience while we work with our technical support to resolve the issue.

31/10/2025

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

06/10/2025

UPDATE- The phones are now back up and running, thank you for your patience ☺️

Our phone lines are currently not working, please bare with us as we try to sort the issue. We are so sorry for any inconvenience and will keep you updated on the matter. As always, if anything is a life threatening emergency and cannot wait, please call 999

01/10/2025

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 8th October (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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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. 😊️

24/09/2025

Help shape the future of your local GP Service!
Our Patient Participation Group aims to represent the views of our patients and local community and uses this to improve our service to you. Sounds like something you would be interested in?
Pop along to the next meeting on Thursday 9th October at 1.15pm in the Waiting Room and see what you think.
Meetings are held quarterly and vary between lunchtimes and evenings. Minutes are published on our website.

12/09/2025

Have you booked your winter booster yet?

We will be holding dedicated flu/covid vaccination clinics on;- Saturday 4th October 9am - 12pm, Thursday 16th October 12.30pm – 3pm, Saturday 18th October 9am - 12pm and Thursday 23rd October 12.30pm – 3pm as well as at other times midweek in October.

Details of all eligible patient groups for flu vaccinations can be found at www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine.

Please note the eligibility criteria for covid vaccinations had change this year meaning not all those eligible for flu jabs are also eligible for covid. For more information please visit https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/06/26/whos-eligible-for-the-2025-covid-19-vaccine-or-autumn-booster/