Mill Stream Surgery

17/11/2025

Monday 17th November – 7.30 pm – online using zoom.

Any of our patients are welcome to join our PPG meeting. 🙂

To join the online meeting please visit:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89028712055?pwd=rRINfjGCS5X9kL0h3BzblAfUiLlTAa.1

Meeting ID: 890 2871 2055

Passcode: 607142

For queries please email:
Millstreamsurgery.ppg@gmail.com

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15/11/2025

Yesterday was World Diabetes Day!

Diabetes is a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high.

Please see information, about diabetes from

The NHS

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diabetes/

Diabetes UK

World Diabetes Day is on 14 November 2025Stigma causes harm, wherever it comes from. And that’s not ok. Because blame and judgement stop people getting the support they deserve. So this we’re launching our new campaign to Strike Out Stigma, starting by challenging some of the c...

13/11/2025

Thursday 13th November is World Kindness day! ☺️

On World kindness day, let's focus on
kindness for mental health and our well being
small acts of kindness whether towards others or ourselves. 💜

This guide is written to demonstrate the positive effect that helping others can have on your own mental health, including some suggestions that will inspire you.

11/11/2025

On Armistice Day we remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have lost their lives during war.

"They shall not grow old,
as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condem.
At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning.
We will remember them."

06/11/2025

Mill Stream Surgery - Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice

We are proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP Practice and a neighbour of RAF Benson.

We know this Remembrance Day is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans in our community, and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively supporting the health needs of Veterans.

As a Veteran Friendly Accredited practice , our team:

• Recognise the importance of identifying veteran patients in our community.

• Understand the unique health needs that veterans may have.

• Strive to provide veterans with the very best care and support with their specific needs.

• Know about the specialist veteran healthcare services which are available.

• Undertake regular training and development to ensure we can deliver the very best care to veterans in our community and meet the commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant.

If you are a veteran patient, please do let us know that you have served so we can make sure you receive the most appropriate and best care, if and whenever you need it.

You can learn more about the Armed Forces Covenant below:

The official website for the UK Armed Forces Covenant. Find out what it is, and how it supports the UK Armed Forces community.

04/11/2025

Are you a Carer or know someone who is? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽

The Carers Group which is supported by Benson library and Mill Stream Surgery PPG - Patient Participation Group will be meeting on:

📆 Thursday 6th November 2025

⏰ From 10.30 am - 12 noon

📍 At Benson library

There is always an opportunity for support and advice, together with a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Any Carers will be made most welcome.

Carers who are registered at practices other than Mill Stream Surgery are also welcome to attend. 🙂

03/11/2025

Covid and flu immunisations 💉💉💉

Thank you to all our volunteers and staff who prepared for and worked at the covid and flu immunisation clinic on Saturday 18th October.

We gave over 600 vaccines and are very grateful to everyone for helping us protect our community.

📆 We have another immunisation clinic on Thursday 13th November.

If you are eligible for the covid and/or flu vaccine, please follow the link you have been sent or call our Care navigation/Reception team to book an appointment. If you are unsure if you are eligible for a flu and/or covid vaccine our Care navigation/reception team will be able to check and let you know. 🙂

29/10/2025

October is National Cholesterol Month and BOB (Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire West) ICB (Integrated Care Board) is supporting the month as part of their work to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be the boss of your cholesterol. 💪

Take charge of your health with small, manageable changes that can make a big difference — from eating heart-friendly foods and staying active, to checking in with your GP practice to get tested.
🚴‍♂️🏊🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Knowing your numbers is the first step toward feeling your best. 🙌


For details see the link below.

Did you know that 1 in 2 adults in the UK have high cholesterol? It’s more common than you think — but that doesn’t mean it has to be out of your control. Be the boss of your cholesterol

21/10/2025

Healthwatch Oxfordshire

Are hosting an Open Forum on

📆 Wednesday 19th November

⏰ 7 pm – 8 pm

For patients to – have their say, ask a question, hear about the work of Healthwatch Oxfordshire.

Do you have a health and care issue you would like to share with Healthwatch Oxfordshire? 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽

Everyone is welcome to join the open forum on zoom.
If you cannot join on the evening you can email a question in advance.

We are holding an online open forum on Wednesday 19th November from 7.00pm to 8.00pm via Zoom (link to follow). … Read more

20/10/2025

October is Breast cancer awareness month.

It is important to notice when something is not right. Checking your chest for any unusual changes can help discover breast cancer early.

If you notice any changes, book an appointment with your GP.

For more information see👇🏼

https://breastcancernow.org/

Information on breast cancer, including how it is diagnosed, treatments you might have, possible side effects and how to get further support.

18/10/2025

Covid and Flu immunisation clinic 💉💉💉

Thank you to all our volunteers and staff who prepared for and worked at the covid and flu immunisation clinic on Thursday 9th October.

We gave over 300 vaccines and are very grateful to everyone for helping us protect our community. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We have another immunisation on

📆 Thursday 13th November with appointments available for covid and flu.

If you are eligible please use the link you have been sent or call our Care Navigation/Reception team to book an appointment. They will also let you know if you are eligible if you are not sure.

11/10/2025

🌍 World mental health day - 10th October 2025

Theme this year is:

Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.

Yesterday was world Mental Health Day, an international event that reminds us all to look after our mental well being and check in on those around us.

Many people experience stress, anxiety or depression when life feels uncertain or overhwhelming. When someone in any of those situations knows where to turn for support this can make all the difference.

Getting support

If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to help is available:

💚 Samaritans - call 116 123 (free 24 hours every day) www.samaritans.org

💜 Shout - text 85258 for free, confidential support via text messaging.

💙 Mind - call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463 for information and guidance.

🤍 NHS 111 - if you're worried about your mental health of that of someone else - call 111 for advice.

💛 Young minds - visit www.youngminds.org.uk for advice for young people and parents.

🚨If it's an emergency or someone's life might be at risk, please call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Everyone deserves access to safe, compassionate mental health care - where ever they are and what ever they are facing.

Please let us help spread the word, raise awareness and support each other. 🫶🏻