Bersted Green Surgery

11/03/2026

🚭 No Smoking Day – Wednesday 11 March 🚭

This No Smoking Day, Bersted Green Surgery is encouraging anyone who smokes to consider taking the first step towards a healthier, smoke-free future.

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can improve your breathing, boost your energy, and reduce your risk of serious illnesses such as heart disease, stroke and cancer. Even small steps towards quitting can make a big difference.

If you’ve been thinking about stopping, Wednesday 11 March is a great day to start. Support, advice and tools are available to help you quit.

Find out more about stopping smoking and the support available:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

02/03/2026

Good Morning
Please accept our apologies, as we are currently short-staffed at the surgery today. We appreciate your understanding during this time as some of our services may be affected.
The team at Bersted Green Surgery

25/02/2026

Jess’s Rule: 3 Strikes… We Rethink.

We’re shifting our mindset.

If something isn’t working after three tries, we don’t force it — we rethink it. We pause, reassess, and adjust.

Three strikes isn’t failure. It’s feedback.

Let’s think smarter, not harder. 💭✨

19/02/2026

Before contacting your GP, think Pharmacy First 💊

Community pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can offer advice and treatment for many common conditions – without the need for an appointment.

It’s quick, convenient, and could save you time.

Watch the two short videos below to learn more about how Pharmacy First can help you get the right care, in the right place, first time.

18/02/2026

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak

If you have diabetes and plan to fast, please prioritise your health.

Fasting can affect blood sugar levels and increase the risk of low sugar, high sugar, and dehydration.

✔️ Speak to your healthcare provider
✔️ Review medications/insulin
✔️ Monitor your glucose regularly
✔️ Break your fast if levels are unsafe

Please see our attached poster for important guidance.
We’re here to support you this Ramadan. 💙

17/02/2026

Celebrating an incredible milestone today 🎉

One of our amazing Patient Services Coordinators is marking 25 years of service with us!

Coleen joined the practice in 2001 — back when there were no computers in the admin office and appointments were handwritten in a book. Not long after she started, the surgery went digital and the training began!

In her early days, Coleen’s role involved pulling paper notes and filing hospital letters — and she remembers a time when there were far fewer patients. The practice was based in the “little surgery” building… which is now our car park!

Over the years, Coleen has seen huge changes, growth, and transformation — but one thing hasn’t changed: her dedication and love for being part of our wonderful Bersted team.

Thank you, Coleen, for 25 fantastic years 💙

02/02/2026

February is Heart Month, and our team is proudly wearing red today to raise awareness for heart health ❤️
We’ve also created a Tree of Health highlighting the ways we keep our heart healthy—something our patients have been actively engaging with.
Take a look at the photos below!

01/02/2026

❤️ February is Heart Month!
Your heart does a lot for you—let’s return the favor. 💪
✔️ Check your blood pressure – knowing your numbers helps protect your heart
✔️ Look after your cholesterol – choose heart-healthy foods, limit saturated fats, and enjoy more fruits, veggies, and whole grains 🥑🥦
✔️ Move more – even a daily walk makes a difference 🚶‍♀️
✔️ Healthy habits matter – quit smoking, manage stress, and aim for good sleep 😴
📅 On February 2nd, our staff will be wearing red ❤️ to kick off Heart Month and promote the start of this heart health campaign—feel free to join in!
Small lifestyle changes today can make a big difference tomorrow.
📍 If you haven’t had your blood pressure checked yet, now’s the perfect time.

30/01/2026

✨ PPG Fundraising Success – Thank You! ✨

We’re delighted to let our patients know that funds raised by our Patient Participation Group (PPG) have been used to purchase a new microsuctioning machine for the practice.

This new equipment will help us continue to provide safe, effective, and comfortable ear care for our patients. 👂💙

A huge thank you to our PPG members and everyone who supported the fundraising efforts — your contribution is already making a real difference to patient care.

27/01/2026

We’re pleased to confirm that our trial of Patient Triage, our online consultation service, is here to stay!
This is a quick and convenient way to contact the practice for non-urgent medical or administrative requests with a 48 hour response time. The form is simple to complete, so please do give it a try if you need to get in touch.
Although there is a character limit, we ask that you provide as much clear and concise information as possible to help us deal with your request efficiently. Many patients find this easier than waiting on hold to speak to reception.
If you do not have internet access or find it difficult to use a computer or smartphone, you can of course continue to contact us by calling reception.
Please follow the attached link to start your consultation.

Contact us about your request

20/01/2026

📞 Telephone System Update

Due to a change in the structure of our telephone system, the order of our menu options has been slightly updated. Please see the new options below:

🔹 Option 1: Cancellations (if you wish to rebook, please select Option 3)
🔹 Option 2: for Hospital or care agencies to contact us.
🔹 Option 3: Reception – including appointments, sick notes, and registration queries
🔹 Option 4: Private medical reports
🔹 Option 5: Secretaries – to discuss ongoing referrals

Thank you for your understanding 😁

20/01/2026

🩺 New Vaccine Update – MMRV Now Available

We’d like to remind our patients and families that the MMRV vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella/Chickenpox) has rolled out this month and is now available as part of the recommended childhood immunisation schedule.

🔹 MMRV is a combined vaccine, protecting against four diseases in a single injection.
🔹 Please note that these vaccines cannot be given separately when using the MMRV formulation.

More information on this vaccine can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/