Bewdley Medical Centre

28/04/2026

🌿What's On Locally: Free & Low Cost-Yoga🧘‍♀️
We're sharing some great opportunities to get active, relax and support your wellbeing across Wyre Forest and Worcester 💚

🌳Park Yoga - Worcester City
📍King George V Playing Fields, Brickfields
🕘Every Sunday, 9:30-10:30
📅3rd May - 13th September 2026
✨Free outdoor yoga | No booking needed

🌳Park Yoga - Kidderminster
📍Brinton Park
🕘Every Sunday, 9:30-10:30
📅3rd May - 13 September 2026
✨Free outdoor yoga | No booking needed

👉Just bring a mat or towel - all abilities welcome!

🧘Community Yoga - Kidderminster
📍The Wellness Studios
🕚Fridays, 11:00-11:55am (6th March - 3rd July, excl. 3rd April)
💛Pay what you can
📲Scan the QR code on the poster book

These sessions are open to everyone, whether you're brand new or already practicing. A simple way to support both your physical and mental wellbeing 🙌

28/04/2026

🚶‍♂️💬 Walk Talk Walk is ON today! 💬🚶‍♀️

Join us this evening for our friendly Walk Talk Walk group – a great way to get moving, meet others, and support your mental wellbeing in a relaxed, welcoming space 🌿💙

🕡 Time: 6:30pm
📍 Meeting point: Rear entrance of Kidderminster Medical Centre

Everyone is welcome – no matter your pace or experience. Come along, have a chat, and take a positive step for your wellbeing 😊

We hope to see you there! 🙌

28/04/2026

🛠 BMC Improvement Works 👷

We are excited to let our patients know about upcoming improvement works to the surgery.

We where successful in applying for funding to improve the building, helping us to provide improved care for our community and manage the continuing pressure on the practice.

This work will provide –

🟢X3 Clinical Rooms
🔵X3 New Administrative offices
🟡X1 Dedicated phlebotomy room.

The work is due to start early May, with limited impact on the general day to day running. We anticipate this will last for 3-4 weeks and be finished in time for the summer.

We thank you for your patience while this work is underway.

22/04/2026

💺Can you stand up without using your hands?

Take on the 30 Second Chair Stand Challenge and test your leg strength and balance!

All you need is a sturdy chair and 30 seconds:
✔️Sit down, stand up as many times as you can
✔️Keep your arms folded (no cheating!)
✔️Count your reps

This simple test can give you a great snapshot of your strength and balance - even your risk of falls.

👉Check the chart to see how you compare for your age group
👉Want to improve? Regular strength and balance exercises can make a big difference

Give it a go and let us know your score 👇

20/04/2026

We would like to thank all our patients for the outpouring of support and kind messages following the sad news of Dr Shands’ passing.

Dr Shands’ family and all of our staff have been deeply touched by your thoughtful words and kindness.

17/04/2026

Did you know you can use the NHS App to support someone else with their healthcare? 💙📱

Proxy access isn't new - but it's something may people still don't know about.

If you're a parent, carer, or supporting a loved one, you can:
✔️Book and manage their appointments
✔️Order repeat prescriptions
✔️View important health information

All from your own NHS App account, with the right permissions in place.

Access is secure, can be tailored to the patients needs, and can be changed or removed at any time.

If this could help you or someone you care for, speak to your GP reception team to get set up.

Simple, secure, and designed to make caring that little bit easier 💙

🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/gp-services-for-someone-else-proxy-access/what-is-proxy-access/ 🔗

15/04/2026

It is with great sadness that we wanted to share the news with our patients of the passing of Dr Rebecca Shand, following a courageous two year battle with motor neurone disease.

Dr Shand began her medical career in 1999 and joined Bewdley Medical Centre in 2004, first as a salaried GP and later as a partner. She will be deeply missed, not only as an exceptional clinician but also as a valued colleague whose kindness and professionalism touched so many lives.

She was passionate about improving palliative care locally and was proud to develop our service into the leading practice in the county for this. Her steady leadership and compassion were instrumental in guiding the practice through the challenges of the Covid pandemic and many demanding years that followed.

A devoted mother, wife, and doctor, Dr Shand leaves behind a legacy of care, integrity, and humanity. May she rest in peace.

14/04/2026

🚶‍♂️💬Walk Talk Walk is ON today!💬🚶‍♀️

Join us this evening for our friendly Walk Talk Walk group - a great way to get moving, meet others, and support your mental wellbeing in a relaxed, welcoming space 🌿💙

🕡Time: 6:30pm
📍Meeting point: Rear entrance of Kidderminster Medical Centre

🌦️Heads up: There may be light rain, so please come prepared with a raincoat and good walking shoes 👟🧥

Everyone is welcome - no matter your pace or experience. Come along, have a chat, and take a positive step for your wellbeing 😊

We hope to see you there! 🙌

07/04/2026

Protect yourself from serious lung infection this spring 💙

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can lead to serious illnesses like bronchitis and pneumonia - especially in older adults.

From 1 April 2026, the RSV vaccine is now available free on the NHS for:
• Adults aged 75 and over
• Adults living in a care home for older adults
If you or a loved one are eligible, speak to your GP or healthcare provider about getting protected.

The RSV vaccine is also offered during pregnancy (from 28 weeks) to help protect newborn babies.

Stay protected. Stay well. 💉

06/04/2026

🐥We hope you have had a wonderful Easter and Bank Holiday 🐰

Please be mindful when contacting the surgery, we are anticipating a high level of calls and have planned accordingly but phone wait times may be longer than usual.

Our team will be working through these as quickly and safely as possible.

Don’t forget you can access us on our accurX text messaging link below.
We will then review, triage and contact you accordingly.

https://florey.accurx.com/p/M81057

Thank you for your understanding.

03/04/2026

Take control of your health with the NHS App 📱
Did you know you can:
✔️Order repeat prescriptions
✔️View test results
✔️Read messages from you GP
✔️Book and manage appointments
You don't need to download anything to get started - simply log in online.
If you're aged +13 and registered with a GP in England, you can create your NHS login today.
Get started here: https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login

01/04/2026

🐣Easter Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times🐣

Please be aware that GP surgeries will be closed over the Easter bank holiday period. If you need medication or advice, local pharmacies may be open.

📅Bank Holiday Dates:
- Good Friday - 3rd April 2026
- Easter Sunday - 5th April 2026
- Easter Monday - 6th April 2026

🧾Pharmacy Opening Times:

https://www.hwics.org.uk/our-services/pharmacy/nhs-community-pharmacy-bank-holiday-opening-times 🔗

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy 🔗

💊Some additional pharmacies may be open- please check online before travelling.

If you need urgent medical help when we are closed, please use NHS 111 or visit https://111.nhs.uk/ 🔗

Seeing a pharmacist is often the best first step for minor health concerns, and they can provide one-to-one, confidential consultations for you and your family.