Portland Medical Practice

02/04/2026

Friends and Family Results March 2026
For more information about the Friends and Family Test please click here – https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/friends-and-family-test-fft/

02/04/2026

Total number of appointments missed in March 2026 - 145

Please remember to cancel your appointment if you no longer need it.

You can do this by replying CANCEL to your reminder text message, or by phoning or visiting the practice.

If you don’t cancel your appointment, and choose not to attend, this prevents us from being able to offer your booked time to someone else who needs it.

It will also be marked down on your record as a DNA (Did Not Attend). If you have several DNAs, this could result in you being removed from the practice list.

Wasted Appointment means unwell patients aren’t able to be seen.

Please, help us help you.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding

01/04/2026

Bank Holiday Closure

We are closed Friday 3rd April & Monday 6th April 2026.

If you require urgent medical attention when the surgery is closed, please call 111

31/03/2026

Screen time guidance for under 5s

Juggling family life and raising children in a digital world can be challenging. Find out more about how to support healthy screen habits for children under 5.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

25/03/2026

NEW!! Families can now Register & Book activities on a online portal for Walsall’s Best Start Family Hubs!

Walsall’s Best Start Family Hubs are rolling out a new, easy-to-use system for families with children under 5 to book activities, cancel, subscribe to find out about information and events happening in their local area and so much more!

Families can register and book activities online here: https://walsall.brightbookings.co.uk/

The new system is being rolled out following feedback from families who have asked for easier ways to find out what’s on and what their nearest Family Hub can offer.

Registration takes approximately 5 minutes, and you only need an email account to get started.

Why register?

See what free activities and courses are on at each hub – and book onto them
Receive news and updates about events, groups, and so much more

Need help?

There are many ways you can speak with a member of the Best Start Family Hub team if you need help.

Visit us - pop into your local Best Start Family Hub and speak to a member of the team. We’ll help you get registered and explain how your information is kept safe.

North Family Hub 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
South & Central Family Hub Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NF
West Family Hubs Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
East Family Hub Silver Court, Walsall, WS8 6HA

Email us: You can email the team via familyhubs@walsall.gov.uk

23/03/2026

Meningitis. Know the symptoms and what to do if you spot them ⬇️

04/03/2026

Monthly Phone Data - February 2026

04/03/2026

Friends and Family Results January 2026
For more information about the Friends and Family Test please click here – https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/friends-and-family-test-fft/

04/03/2026

Total number of appointments missed in February 2026 - 130.

Please remember to cancel your appointment if you no longer need it.

You can do this by replying CANCEL to your reminder text message, or by phoning or visiting the practice.

If you don’t cancel your appointment, and choose not to attend, this prevents us from being able to offer your booked time to someone else who needs it.

It will also be marked down on your record as a DNA (Did Not Attend). If you have several DNAs, this could result in you being removed from the practice list.

Wasted Appointment means unwell patients aren’t able to be seen.

Please, help us help you.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding

03/03/2026

10/02/2026

Monthly Phone Data - January 2026