Mill Stream Surgery

27/04/2026

With a Bank Holiday fast approaching – We would like to remind you to order and collect your repeat prescriptions in plenty of time. 💊💊💊

Do also check in with vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbours that they have the medications they need.

Please see details of which pharmacies are open over the Bank Holiday weekend - many will be closed. It would be wise to check the pharmacy is open before travellling to one if you need to go over the weekend.

You can easily order repeat prescriptions via the NHS App or get in touch with your General Practice online or in person to make sure you have what you need.

If you do run out of your medication, NHS 111 online can offer advice on how to get an emergency supply to see you through until Mill Stream Surgery is open again. 🙂

23/04/2026

Covid vaccinations – Spring 2026

Thank you to all our volunteers and staff who prepared for and worked at the covid clinic on Saturday 18th April. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

We gave over 330 vaccines and are very grateful to everyone for helping us protect the community.

For anyone who is eligible and would still like a Covid vaccine this spring please go onto the national booking system.👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Or if you would prefer to phone for an appointment please call 119.

Book, change or cancel a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online.

21/04/2026

From April 2026, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine will be available for free on the NHS to all:

🔹Adults who are aged 75 or over.

🔹Adults who are living in a care home for older adults.

For more information, please click on the link below.

http://nhs.uk/rsv-vaccine

15/04/2026

Consider Sustainable gardening 🧑‍🌾🌱🌻

Thank you to St Helens Church, Benson Eco Group for allowing us to share their poster with everyone.

They have some great suggestions to help benefit the environment and encourage wildlife. 💚

10/04/2026

Oxfordshire Healthwatch invite you to their webinar
On Tuesday 14th April at 1 pm using zoom.

Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Healthwatch will be jointly hosting the webinar to allow everyone to hear about Oxford Health's new five-year strategy and find out how residents can help shape this.

Oxford Health’s Executive director of strategy Amelie Bages and Director of Strategy and Planning Sam Shepherd will outline the development of the trust's new strategy for 2026–31.

They are keen to hear views from residents on this.
Please join on the day if you can - for a Zoom joining link see the link on the Healthwatch Oxfordshire website. ⬇️

Find out about our webinars coming up and watch back previous webinars

07/04/2026

Let’s get moving! The suns out, we have longer days, it’s the perfect time to start… 🙌💪

05/04/2026

Would you like to come and work with our friendly, dedicated team?

Are you, your adult child or someone you know wanting to work for a gap year? 🙋🏾‍♂️🙋🏻‍♀️

We are an innovative practice where we focus on quality care for our patients, education, and teamwork.

👩🏽‍💻 We are looking for an enthusiastic student who is wanting to work during their gap year.

🩺 This would ideally suit a student who is wanting to study medicine or for a health-related carer.

💉 The work will be varied and there is an opportunity to train to do phlebotomy and take bloods later in the year which is great preparation for medical school or nurse training.


We are all delighted to know that Emilia our current gap year student was offered a place to study at her first-choice medical school from September 2026. 👏🏻

Are currently a sixth form student?

Would you like to work with us during your gap year?

If the answer is yes or you know someone who might respond with yes, please check out the Job vacancies section on our website.


https://www.millstreamsurgery.nhs.uk/jobvacancies


We look forward to hearing from you. 🙂

31/03/2026

Supporting someone with dementia – when the clocks change.

The change in time can be confusing for people with dementia and may affect their sleep, behaviour, and daily routines.

For some this can be linked to “sundowning” – where confusion or agitation becomes worse later in the day or in the evening.

Guidance from the NHS and Dementia UK suggests a few thinks which could help:

🕰️ Keep routines such as mealtimes and bed times consistent.

☀️ Encourage time outdoors in natural daylight.

☺️ Keep evenings calm and have less stimulation.

🫂 Offer reassurance if someone feels unsettled or confused.


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

As winter comes to an end and the days become longer, it’s soon that time of year again when the clocks go forward. Get prepared ahead of time for the change on Sunday 29 March.

23/03/2026

Meningitis – Don’t ignore the signs⚠️⚠️⚠️

With the recent cases of meningitis reported in the media please see the link below to find out more information about the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia.

Thank you to our PPG (patient participation group) who are putting these posters up in places around the local communities. 👏🏻

22/03/2026

Easter Pharmacy Opening hours

Thank you to all our patients for ordering repeat prescriptions in advance of the Easter bank holiday weekend. 💊💊💊

Please see below the opening hours and the pharmacies which are expected to be open.

It is advisable to telephone the pharmacy to check the pharmacy is open as planned and has the medication you require before travelling.

Hope all our patients and the local community enjoy the Easter bank holiday weekend. 🐣🐰🌼

18/03/2026

Nutrition and hydration week 🍌🍊🍓🥒🥑🥜

This week is nutrition and hydration week. Nutritious foods are whole, minimally processed foods rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, and healthy fats that support overall health and well-being.

Please visit the website link below to find out more information.

11/03/2026

Martha’s Rule – applies to acute inpatient settings.

More than 10,000 calls have made to the Martha’s rule helplines in the first sixteen months of the scheme, helping thousands of patients benefit from changes in their care and potentially saving lives.

Martha’s Rule helps detect deterioration in hospital patients early. It gives both patients and their families the right to call for a rapid review if they are concerned about a loved one’s condition – or their own – is getting worse.

Staff can also ask for a review from a different team if they are concerned appropriate action is not being taken.

NHS England » Martha’s Rule