The Sidings Medical Practice

08/04/2026

The below applies to all patients irrevent of who you are!
Zero Tolerance for Abuse:

We understand how worrying and frustrating it can feel when you’re unwell and you are unhappy with an outcome, or are unable to get an appointment straight away. Our team genuinely does everything they can to help.

However, it is never acceptable to shout at, swear at, or threaten any member of our staff, whether in person or over the phone.
Our surgeries have CCTV, and all phone calls are recorded.

We operate a Zero Tolerance Policy. Any abusive, aggressive, or threatening behaviour will result in appropriate action, which may include removal from our patient list or forwarding the incident to the police.

Thank you for treating our team with respect.

08/04/2026

When a Receptionist asks a Patient why they want to see a GP, they are not being nosy or interfering, it is part of their role.

They are asked to ask and are trained to ask certain questions to ensure that you receive:

• the most appropriate medical care
• from the most appropriate health professional
• at the most appropriate time

Receptionists also do this:

• to help doctors prioritise visits and phone calls
• to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate level of care
• to direct patients to see the nurse or other health professional rather than a doctor where appropriate

Reception staff, like their clinical colleagues, are bound by confidentiality rules:

• any information given by you is treated as strictly confidential
• the surgery would take any breach of confidentiality very seriously and deal with accordingly

You can ask to speak to a receptionist in private away from reception. However, if you feel an issue is very private and do not wish to say what this is then the Receptionist will respect this.

Our Practice has a team of skilled, qualified healthcare professionals who all have the experience and competency to treat many of the patients who traditionally believe they need to specifically see or speak with a GP.

Thank you for treating our team with respect.

24/03/2026

With the Easter Bank Holiday approaching, make sure you don’t run out of essential medication.
Order your repeat prescriptions by 25 March to ensure you have what you need in time.
Plan ahead and stay well 💊

08/03/2026

EASTER EGG DONATION DRIVE 🐣

Help bring a little joy this Easter!

We are collecting Easter eggs and sweet treats to donate to women and children staying in a local refuge. Your small gift can brighten someone’s day and help them feel remembered during the holiday.

💝 What to donate:

Chocolate Easter eggs

Small Easter treats

Individually wrapped sweets

Easter-themed gift bags

📅 Donation deadline:27th March
📍 Drop-off point. Sidings Medical.Practice

Every egg donated helps create a small moment of happiness for families going through a difficult time.

✨ Please donate if you can
Together we can make Easter a little sweeter. 🐰
Thank you

13/02/2026

💙 Calling all carers – we need your voice 💙

Do you care for someone living with or beyond cancer, or are you a carer who has cancer yourself? We’re inviting carers to take part in a short, anonymous survey to help shape a new information and support resource designed around what carers actually need.

This project will create a practical, easy-to-use resource to help carers access the right information and support at the right time.

By completing the survey, carers can help us understand:
✔️ What information and support carers currently receive
✔️ What has been most helpful
✔️ How information could be improved – including content, format, timing, or how it’s shared

There’s also an option to be more involved through case studies and feedback, if you’d like.

📝 Complete the survey here:
👉 https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JDD50C/

All responses are anonymous, and no personal information is included in reports. Our privacy notice is available on our website.

🙏 If you support carers or families affected by cancer, please share this post with your networks so we can help ensure carers get the information and support they need, when they need it.

📧 For more information about the project, please contact:
enquiries@hwlincs.co.uk

Thank you for helping us support carers in our community 💙

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

26/01/2026

Always wondered what to do with your old bras? Wonder no more!! We now have a bra bank at the Sidings medical practice. You don't have to be a patient to donate. Thank you. X

21/01/2026

💗 Calling all women aged 25–64 💗
✨ Don’t risk dying of embarrassment ✨

Feeling nervous or embarrassed about your smear test is completely normal — but you’re not alone. Nurses and clinicians carry out cervical screening every day. They’re friendly, professional, and there to support you.

💬 “I’ve just had mine — the nurse was great. They’ve seen it all before!”

Cervical screening can detect changes early and save lives. A few minutes could make a life-saving difference.

📅 If you’ve been putting it off, now is the time to book your appointment with your GP practice.

💕 Cervical screening saves lives. Don’t be the one missing out.

06/01/2026

Cold weather can make the symptoms of your lung condition worse and increase your risk of becoming unwell.

Cold air can cause your airways to narrow. This can increase the amount of mucus you produce and make it harder to breathe.

Cold, dry air can also irritate your airways and make symptoms like wheezing, coughing and breathlessness worse.

Cold temperatures can weaken your immune system too, making it harder for you to fight respiratory infections like colds and flu.

Read this useful advice from Asthma & Lung UK to support you -
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/cold-weather....

Cold weather can make the symptoms of your lung condition worse and increase your risk becoming unwell. Find out how to stay well this winter.

29/12/2025

Our opening hours into the New Year are as follows:

Monday 29th: Normal Opening Hours
Tuesday 30th: Normal Opening Hours
Wednesday 31st: Normal Opening Hours
Thursday 1st: Closed
Friday 2nd: Normal Opening Hours

If you need help when we are closed, here is how you can still access the right care, at the right time:

For minor illnesses or conditions:
Your local pharmacist can provide expert advice and treatment options for common ailments like colds, sore throats, and upset stomachs. Many also operate under the Pharmacy First scheme.

For urgent, non-life-threatening concerns:
Visit the NHS 111 online service or call 111 free from any phone.
They can offer guidance and direct you to the most suitable local service, such as an Urgent Treatment Centre or Minor Injury Unit.

For life-threatening emergencies:
In an emergency, such as severe chest pain, significant injury, or loss of consciousness, always call 999 or go to A&E.

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our patients! 🎄
Please remember to order your medications in good time to avoid running out over the holiday period. If you need medical advice when we’re closed, you can contact NHS 111 for help.
We will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and will reopen as normal Monday 29th December.
Wishing you a happy and safe Christmas!

05/12/2025

Super sidings team feeling festive xx

03/12/2025

Dont forget we are a drop off point for the homeless shelter. Looking forward to your donations.