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10/03/2026

Tomorrow is No Smoking Day, a great opportunity to take the first step towards a smoke free future.

Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body and increases the risk of heart disease, cancer and stroke. Some people turn to va**ng to help them quit smoking, but itโ€™s important to understand the facts, including concerns often raised about โ€œpopcorn lungโ€ and other myths.

Getting the right information and support can help you make an informed decision and move towards better health. Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your body. ๐Ÿšญ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Learn what you need to know about va**ng:
https://ash.org.uk/key-topics/va**ng-what-you-need-to-know

Read va**ng myths and the facts:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/va**ng-to-quit-smoking/va**ng-myths-and-the-facts/

Get free NHS quit smoking support:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

Today marks the countryโ€™s ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, a moment for all of us to pause, remember, and reflect on the prof...
08/03/2026

Today marks the countryโ€™s ๐—–๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ-๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, a moment for all of us to pause, remember, and reflect on the profound impact the Pandemic had on our communities. Many of us experienced loss, isolation, and uncertainty, and so many also worked tirelessly to care for those who needed help most.

๐Ÿ’›๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ณ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐˜€ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ด๐—ต.

If you are still struggling emotionally since the Pandemic, or if today brings up difficult feelings, please visit our website to find specialist bereavement and mental health support services who can help you. However, you can always contact us at the practice if you prefer.

#๐——๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—ข๐—ณ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป #๐—–๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿต #๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ

This Sunday, 8 March, is International Womenโ€™s Day.  But weโ€™d like to a take a moment TODAY to celebrate and thank ALL t...
06/03/2026

This Sunday, 8 March, is International Womenโ€™s Day.

But weโ€™d like to a take a moment TODAY to celebrate and thank ALL the remarkable women in our team for their dedication and the exceptional care and support they provide EVERY DAY for their patients and for each other.

We also want to recognise and appreciate the incredible women among our patients โ€” whether theyโ€™re caring for their own health or looking after their families or friends, usually all at the same time!

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early. Symptoms can be vague and may include:- persi...
04/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early.

Symptoms can be vague and may include:

- persistent bloating
- tummy pain
- feeling full quickly
- needing to wee more often
- unexplained changes in appetite

If you notice ongoing symptoms that are unusual for you, itโ€™s important to speak to your GP. When discussing symptoms, let your doctor know about any family history of cancer, not just ovarian cancer and not only in parents or siblings, as this can help assess your overall risk.

Keeping up to date with cervical screening when invited is also an important part of protecting your gynaecological health. Early action can make a real difference. ๐ŸŽ—๏ธ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฉบโœจ

Learn more about ovarian cancer: https://ow.ly/NBqx50YlUZG

Read about spotting the signs and acting early: https://ow.ly/yRQ650YlUZo

Zero Discrimination Day is a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect. The NHS i...
01/03/2026

Zero Discrimination Day is a reminder that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect.

The NHS is committed to being an inclusive employer and service provider, welcoming people from all backgrounds and communities. We recognise the importance of multi-language communication so we can work effectively with everyone and ensure care is accessible to all. We have a zero tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and racism, and we stand firmly against discrimination in any form. Creating safe, supportive environments for staff and patients is everyoneโ€™s responsibility. ๐Ÿค๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’™โœจ
Find support and advice about hate crime: https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/hate-crime/

Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that mainly affects children and can cause a sore throat, fever and a distinctiv...
27/02/2026

Scarlet fever is a contagious infection that mainly affects children and can cause a sore throat, fever and a distinctive rash.

Early recognition and treatment are important to help reduce the risk of complications and limit spread. Community pharmacies can also offer advice on managing symptoms and when further medical care is needed, making them a helpful first point of contact for many minor illnesses. Knowing the signs and where to get help can support quicker recovery. ๐ŸŒก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ถ๐Ÿฉบโœจ

Read NHS guidance on scarlet fever: https://ow.ly/Su8J50YiFPk
Read Patient Info advice on scarlet fever in children: https://ow.ly/bgpo50YiFPb
Learn how pharmacies can help (Pharmacy First): https://ow.ly/VeE650YiFPf

Do allow this author to share a most modern convenience now gracing the Ton: Pharmacy First.For minor ailments, one may ...
26/02/2026

Do allow this author to share a most modern convenience now gracing the Ton: Pharmacy First.

For minor ailments, one may seek advice directly from oneโ€™s trusted local pharmacist, or be most sensibly referred by oneโ€™s surgery, for swift assessment and treatment. These most knowledgeable persons stand ready to assist with seven common conditions: earache, sore throat, sinusitis, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. Fewer delays, more relief. How very civilised.

Should your curiosity be stirred, you are warmly invited to peruse the following resource for more details:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help

Yours truly,
Lady Surreydowns

๐˜–๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข ๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜บ ๐˜ด๐˜ต๐˜บ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ. ๐˜•๐˜ฐ๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ง๐˜ง๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฃ๐˜บ ๐˜•๐˜ฆ๐˜ต๐˜ง๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜น, ๐˜š๐˜ฉ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ, ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜‰๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ฅ๐˜จ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ง๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฉ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฆ.

The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) and is an important part of the chi...
25/02/2026

The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) and is an important part of the childhood vaccination schedule.

If your child has missed any vaccines, or if you have recently moved to the UK from another country, it is never too late to catch up. The NHS offers free catch-up vaccinations to help ensure children and adults are protected and up to date. Checking your vaccination record and booking missing doses can help protect both your family and the wider community. ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆโœจ

Find out about the MMRV vaccine: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/
Check the NHS vaccination schedule: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

25/02/2026

PRACTICE CLOSURE - THURSDAY 5th MARCH 2026, 13:00-18:30

Dear Patients,

Patient safety is of the highest importance to us, and it is vital that we ensure all our staff are trained to high standards so that we can continue to offer high levels of care. The surgery will be closed to conduct important staff training and will re-open Friday 6th March at 8AM. If you need medical assistance, please call NHS 111. Should you require immediate emergency attention please dial 999.

We thank you for your understanding.

Packers Surgery

The NHS is seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children ...
23/02/2026

The NHS is seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England.

Vaccination is the most effective way to protect children from serious illness.

Parents are encouraged to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. Check your childโ€™s red book or speak with us at the practice.

More information: http://nhs.uk/mmr

Childrenโ€™s dental health is an important part of overall wellbeing, and simple daily habits can help protect young teeth...
23/02/2026

Childrenโ€™s dental health is an important part of overall wellbeing, and simple daily habits can help protect young teeth for life.

Drinks that are high in sugar and acidity can damage tooth enamel and increase the risk of decay. Encouraging water or milk, brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, and regular dental check-ups can all support healthy smiles. Starting good oral health habits early can make a lasting difference. ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿชฅ๐Ÿ’™โœจ

Read NHS advice on taking care of childrenโ€™s teeth: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/taking-care-of-childrens-teeth/

23/02/2026

๐Ÿ’ป If you can check your bank balance online, you can check your test results from the surgery too!

Skip the calls and forms โ€” get your results faster, straight from the NHS App.
Try it today and stay in control of your health! ๐Ÿ’š

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Packers, Christchurch Road
Virginia Water
GU254RL

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

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