Widcombe Surgery

13/03/2026

🏃‍♀️ Good luck to everyone taking part in the Bath Half Marathon this Sunday! 🎉

This iconic local event celebrates fitness, community and charity — and we’re cheering on every runner, walker & supporter along the route!

Whether you’re running 13.1 miles, supporting a friend, or enjoying the atmosphere, it’s a great reminder of how active living boosts both physical and mental wellbeing!

12/03/2026

🚗 Request for Information – Car Park Incident

On Thursday 5th March, a member of staff’s car was knocked by another vehicle in the surgery car park.

Our CCTV shows the driver getting out of the vehicle and checking the damage, however no note was left on the car and the incident was not reported to the surgery.

We do have the incident recorded on CCTV. However, before taking this further, we would prefer to give the person involved the opportunity to contact the surgery directly to make themselves known so the matter can be resolved.

If this was you, or if you have any information that may help, please contact Widcombe Surgery reception.

Thank you for your help.

12/03/2026

11/03/2026

🚭 Today is No Smoking Day — a UK-wide health awareness day encouraging people to make a quit attempt or cut down on smoking.
Whether you’re thinking about stopping for the first time, trying again, or supporting someone you care about, every attempt matters.

Quitting smoking improves your health quickly — within weeks you’ll notice better breathing, more energy, and long-term benefits for your heart and lungs.

Want to quit smoking? It doesn’t have to be a drag Your local Bath & North East Somerset Stop Smoking service offers FREE support to local people who are thinking of and wanting to take positive steps towards stopping smoking. No matter how long you’ve smoked, quitting benefits your health right...

09/03/2026

Our Spring COVID booster clinics start on Saturday 18 April at Widcombe Surgery.

Eligible patients are already being invited by SMS, email or letter. If you receive an invitation, please use the booking link in the message to arrange your appointment.

If you’ve received an invite but cannot book using the link, please call the surgery on 01225 310883 and we will help you book.

02/03/2026

Thank you to those patients who took the time to complete a friends and family survey in February.

We’ve had some really positive comments recently about the care provided by our team, with many patients highlighting how kind, professional and reassuring their appointments were.

Several comments mentioned individual staff by name — for example, Dr Hon was described as “exceptionally supportive and reassuring”, and Hollie on reception was praised for being polite, helpful and going out of her way to assist.

We’re also using feedback to keep learning and improving, and will be holding a staff training session later this month focused on communication and patient experience.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to share their experiences — your feedback really does help us continue to improve the care we provide.

02/03/2026

20/02/2026

💉👶 Childhood Immunisations – We’re Here to Talk 👶💉

Childhood immunisations are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious and preventable illnesses, including measles, whooping cough, meningitis and polio.

We understand that some parents may have questions, concerns, or feel unsure about vaccines — and that’s completely okay.

If you’d like to talk things through, our GPs are more than happy to offer appointments to discuss childhood vaccinations, answer questions, and provide reassurance so you can make an informed decision that feels right for your family.

✔️ Routine childhood vaccines are offered as part of the NHS immunisation programme
✔️ You can check if your child is up to date or book a catch-up appointment
✔️ We’re always happy to talk — there’s no pressure and no judgement

📘 Trusted NHS information is also available here:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

Please contact the surgery if you’d like to arrange an appointment or have any questions 💚

18/02/2026

🏃‍♀️🌿 Parkrun in Bath 🌿🏃‍♂️

Looking for a fun, free way to be more active and enjoy the outdoors — for adults and children?

Bath is lucky to have two brilliant local parkrun events that are all about movement, community and wellbeing 💚

👟 Bath Skyline parkrun
A free weekly 5km walk, jog or run for adults (and confident young runners).
📍 Bath Skyline (Claverton Down area)
🕘 Saturdays at 9am
Perfect whether you walk 🚶‍♀️, jog 🏃‍♂️, run ⏱️ or simply enjoy the fresh air and friendly atmosphere.

👟 Bath Odd Down junior parkrun
A free weekly 2km event for children aged 4–14, designed to be fun, inclusive and confidence-building.

📍 Odd Down Sports Ground
🕘 Sundays at 9am
Parents and carers are welcome to come along and cheer 👏

Regular physical activity is great for both physical and mental wellbeing, and parkrun is as much about community and connection as it is about exercise 🌞

You just need to register once (it’s free):
👉 Adults: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bathskyline/

👉 Juniors: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/bathodddown-juniors/

A lovely local way to start the weekend — for all ages 🌿😊

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you! Nearby Sunday 2k junior parkrun events for 4 to 14 year olds and their families can be found here.

17/02/2026

🌱 Support for mental wellbeing in Bath 🌱

Know someone struggling with their mental health, confidence, or feeling isolated?

Grow for Life offers a free, welcoming, nature-based space to connect with others — with no waiting list and based centrally in Bath.

👉 www.growforlife.org.uk

📞 07729 906223
📧 info@growforlife.org.uk

A gentle, therapeutic way to connect and feel supported. 🌿

14/02/2026

💖 This Valentine’s Day, Show Your Health Some Love 💖

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers and chocolates — it’s also a great reminder to look after your health and wellbeing 💗

Small acts of self-care can make a big difference, such as:
❤️ Checking in on your mental wellbeing
❤️ Staying active in ways you enjoy
❤️ Booking that appointment you’ve been putting off
❤️ Supporting loved ones to look after their health too

Taking care of yourself helps you be there for the people you care about — today and every day.

If you have any health concerns or would like advice, our team is here to help 💚