St Clements Surgery - Winchester

11/11/2025

🎉 Ready for a new challenge? Let’s get moving together! 🎉

Do you spend most of your day at your desk or the couch and feel like it’s time for a change? The free NHS Couch to 5K app is a fantastic way to start your running journey — even if you’ve never run before.
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Here’s what to love:

✅ Simple & friendly — the plan takes you from walking-and-running to a full 5 km over ~9 weeks.
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✅ Great benefits — better heart and lung health, stronger bones, improved mood, stress relief and more.
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✅ Suitable for you — the plan works no matter your current fitness level or when you last exercised.
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✅ Community support — you’re not alone, there’s a whole group of people doing it with you.
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👉 Here’s how to get started:

Download the app from the App Store or Google Play.
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Pick your first run-day.

Lace up your trainers, pick a safe route (or treadmill), and go at your pace.
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Celebrate every little milestone — you’re making progress!

🔔 A few tips:

Start slow – no pressure. Your pace = your pace.

Run 3 times a week with rest days in between for recovery.
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If you’re ever unsure about your health doing exercise, have a chat with your GP.
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Let’s do this together! Tag a friend who might want to join you and let’s build our running journey as a team 💪

10/11/2025

🚧 Car Park Closure – Monday 17th & Tuesday 18th November 🚧

Please note that the St Clements Surgery car park will be closed on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th November.
This is to allow for the installation of a dropped kerb.

We kindly ask patients to allow extra time for parking and to use alternative nearby parking where possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation while these important works are carried out.

— St Clements Surgery

06/11/2025

📱✨ **Parents & carers – this one’s for you!**

Worried about your child’s health and unsure what to do next? The Healthier Together app has you covered from pregnancy through to age 18. Developed in partnership with the NHS and parents, it offers clear guidance on common illnesses, red-flag symptoms, self-care tips and when to seek help.

Why you’ll love it:
• A simple traffic-light system helps you assess how serious your child’s symptoms might be.
• Advice and support for pregnant mums and young children, as well as older kids.
• Direct links to services when you need them – including 111, pharmacies and your GP.
• Trusted by other families: “more than two‐thirds of parents using the app find they can look after their child at home or get medication from a local pharmacy.”

**💡 How to get it:**
Download the free app on Android or iOS (just search “Healthier Together”) or visit the website at [healthiertogether.nhs.uk](https://www.healthiertogether.nhs.uk/)
Yes – it’s free! ([healthiertogether.nhs.uk][4])

Take the guesswork out of worrying – get the app now, and have trusted advice at your fingertips whenever you need it. 🤍

03/11/2025

🩺✨ It’s time to think ahead and protect yourself and your loved ones — our flu vaccination service is now open at St Clements Surgery.

With flu viruses always evolving and the extra risks this year, staying ahead means more than just getting the jab. According to recent coverage by the BBC, it’s more important than ever to act early and get vaccinated. Read more here

How to book your appointment:
📞 Call Reception on 01962 852211
🌐 Or send us an online request : https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/j82035

Whether you’re eligible through age, health conditions or just want to reduce the risk of spreading flu at home or work — we’re here to help.

Let's stay well together this season. 🌿

31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at St Clements Surgery! 👻

As the ghosts and ghouls come out tonight, we’re wishing all our patients a fun (and safe!) Halloween. 🧙‍♀️🍬

Please remember — if you’re out trick-or-treating, keep warm, stay visible, and be kind to your neighbours.
And while treats are great in moderation, don’t forget to balance them out with some healthy choices too! 🧡

From all the team at St Clements Surgery — have a spooktacular evening! 🕸️🦇

21/10/2025

🌟 Last Chance for Your NHS Flu Jab! 🌟

We still have a few flu clinic appointments available — don’t miss your opportunity to protect yourself and others this winter! 💉💪

If you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination, please book your appointment now:
📞 Call our reception team on 01962 852211
💻 Or complete an online request here: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/j82035

Simply ask for a flu vaccination, and we’ll send you a self-booking link.

Help us keep our community healthy this winter — get your flu jab at St Clements Surgery today! 🍂🩺

20/10/2025

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16/10/2025

🌍 Exciting News from St Clements Surgery! 🌍

After working with us since 2007, Dr Burns will be taking a well-deserved, self-funded two-month sabbatical from 24th October.

During this time, Dr Burns will be heading to Nepal — partly to take on the incredible challenge of trekking to Everest Base Camp, and partly to volunteer with the charity PHASE Worldwide.

Through PHASE’s inspiring programme, Dr Burns will be supporting the continuing education of remote healthcare workers, helping to strengthen healthcare in some of the most isolated communities in Nepal.

We’re delighted to welcome back Dr Sian Robertson from maternity leave, and extend a big thank you to Dr Tom Rutter, who will be providing locum cover during Dr Burns’ absence.

👏 We wish Dr Burns all the very best on this meaningful adventure — we can’t wait to hear all about it on your return!

Find out more about PHASE Worldwide and their amazing work here: https://phaseworldwide.org

02/10/2025

30/09/2025

From 1st October 2025 – Online Access Changes
Our online consultation system will now be open all core hours (Mon–Fri, 8am–6.30pm).
It is important that it is used safely and correctly.
Use Online Consultations For:
• Prescription requests
• Fit notes / sick notes
• Test results queries
• Non-urgent health queries
• General admin requests
Do NOT Use Online Consultations For:
• Chest pain, breathing difficulties, severe pain
• Mental health crisis or feeling unsafe
• Sudden worsening of long-term conditions
• Any urgent problem needing same-day help
What To Do If You Need Urgent Help
• Same day but not life-threatening: Call the surgery directly on 01962 852211
• Out of hours / urgent but not emergency: Call NHS 111
• Life-threatening emergency: Call 999 immediately
Important:
Using the right pathway helps us keep you safe and ensures we can respond to everyone appropriately.

30/09/2025

🪖 Supporting Our Veterans: New Resource from St Clements Surgery 🏥

We are proud to share with our veteran community and their families the Veterans Support Booklet, now available online:
📘 Read/view it here → https://online.flippingbook.com/view/69514274/

This booklet brings together useful information, services, and local support available specifically for veterans, including:

How to access medical and mental health support

Benefits, entitlements & signposting

Local veteran organisations and contact details

Tips for navigating civilian life after service

And more practical guidance

If you’re a veteran, a family member, or know someone who is, we hope this booklet will be a helpful guide.

🏠 How we can help
At St Clements Surgery, we’re committed to supporting our veterans. If you’d like help interpreting or acting on anything in the booklet, or want to discuss your health or support options, please reach out to our team. We’re here for you.

📣 Please share — let’s spread the word to those who might benefit.