Great Barford Surgery

09/03/2026

More than 10,000 calls have been made to Martha’s Rule helplines in the first 16 months of the NHS scheme, helping thousands of patients benefit from changes to their care and potentially saving lives.

Martha's Rule helps detect deterioration in hospital patients early. It gives patients and families the right to call for a rapid review if they are worried 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 any appropriate action is not being taken.

Read more ➡️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/03/over-10000-calls-to-marthas-rule-in-first-16-months-to-trigger-urgent-review-of-care/

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Let us hear you say it again...It's never too early to safety plan!

09/03/2026

Join our Fibromyalgia support group 🌸

Living with Fibromyalgia can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our FREE support group offers: A safe and friendly space; Time to chat with others who understand, over a cup of tea; Access to our Social Prescribers for further support.

📅 Monday 16 March
🕙 1pm to 2pm
📍 Jubilation Centre, Moulton Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0HL

04/03/2026

We are holding these clinics. Keep an eye out for your letter dropping through the postbox.

Southend has been selected to receive funding by NHS England to extend it's early Lung Health Check Programme to its populations.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Are you supporting a young person aged 16+?

Join us to learn how Early Help can offer practical advice, coordinated support, and early intervention to promote independence and wellbeing as young people move toward adulthood.

📅 5 March
🕥 10:15am–11am
💻 Online

Everyone welcome — parents, carers, young people, and professionals. To book, please use the link in the comments below.

02/03/2026

Pollen levels are on the rise.

After the few dry and sunny days, we’ve had this week, we have seen that pollen levels are increasing, causing hay fever for many people.

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen and can cause symptoms such as sneezing, itchy, red or watery eyes, a runny or blocked nose and more.

Find out more about hay fever and how to manage symptoms: https://orlo.uk/V7D0q

02/03/2026

When we talk about missed diabetes health checks, it’s not simply a case of people not wanting to go.

The reality is that some people struggle with long appointment times that can clash with important work and family commitments. And when you need to chase your healthcare team to get all your checks because they’re not all covered in one appointment, it can take a lot of effort.

Then, there’s the third of working-age people who say they find it difficult to talk to their employer about taking time off for medical appointments. And there’s stigma. Over half of people with diabetes say they’ve missed appointments because they felt judged or ashamed. That’s a massive number.

Others might feel fine about their diabetes, but when you’re managing the condition day in, day out, it can be hard to prioritise another appointment — especially if nothing feels wrong.

Whatever your story, it's vital that everyone with diabetes gets their regular diabetes health checks. We’ve got lots of information about them, what they mean and why they’re so important, along with free downloadable resources to help you advocate for yourself if you’re not getting the care you expect.

Go to https://orlo.uk/health-checks_6kREO to find out more.

We’re here too if you need support, information or you’re finding things too much. Call our helpline on 0345 123 2399.