Welby Practice

08/04/2026

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01/04/2026

A Kind Reminder – Waltham Site

We’ve noticed household waste has been placed in the bins at our Waltham site.

We kindly ask that these bins are only used for practice waste. Household rubbish should be placed in your own bins or taken to your local recycling centre.

Thank you very much for helping us keep the site tidy!
The Welby Practice

01/04/2026

📢 Bottesford Dispensary Early Closing Notice

Please note that on Tuesday, 7 April and Tuesday, 14 April, our Bottesford dispensary will be closing at 13:00.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

💙 Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!

01/04/2026

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25/03/2026

📢 Update on Cervical Screening Results

From 24 March 2026, if your cervical screening result requires a referral to colposcopy, you’ll be able to see it on the NHS App.

Here’s how it works:
📱 If you have the NHS App, you’ll get a notification there first.
✉️ If you don’t read it within 24 hours, a letter will be sent as a backup.
📩 Some patients may also receive an SMS notification.
📬 If you don’t have the NHS App, your result will be sent by post.

What you can do:
✅ Download the NHS App and enable notifications to get your results faster: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

💬 If you have questions, speak to your sample taker or GP practice.

This change is designed to make it quicker and easier to receive your results safely.

19/03/2026

Dear Patients,

Please note that today, we will be holding a Protected Training Time session for our staff from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

During this time:
• At the Bottesford site, patients with pre-booked appointments should still attend as normal, but please be aware that there will be a reduced service during this period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Many Thanks
The Welby Practice

18/03/2026

17/03/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Medical Receptionist/Administrator 🌟

Join our friendly team at The Welby Practice across Bottesford, Harlaxton & Waltham 💙

👩‍⚕️ Patient-facing role
📂 Admin & appointment management
⏰ Full-time, Mon–Fri

💡 Perks: NHS Pension, 28 days leave + bank holidays, free parking & a supportive team

🚗 Own transport essential

👉 Apply now:
https://thewelbygroup.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=c61918d0-826d-40c7-95fb-100c6a78341b

📧 HR@welbyhealth.co.uk

16/03/2026

💊 Did you know? You may be able to get contraception directly from your local pharmacy.

The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service allows you to access advice and certain types of contraception directly from a pharmacist – without needing to see a GP first.

Through participating pharmacies, you may be able to:
• Start the contraceptive pill
• Continue your regular oral contraception
• Access emergency contraception (the morning after pill)

The service is free on the NHS, and consultations take place privately with a trained pharmacist.

This service helps make contraception more accessible and convenient, and may also reduce the need for a GP appointment for routine contraceptive care.

You can find out more here:
🔗https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/

If you have questions about contraception options that are not pill-based, please speak to your GP or local sexual health clinic.

13/03/2026

Dear Patients, due to a fallen tree, the car park at Waltham surgery is inaccessible today. However, we are still open and appointments will proceed as scheduled. Services have been called to remove the tree. Please park safely on the road and proceed carefully into the surgery. Thank you for your understanding.

06/03/2026

🌟 We’re Bringing Back Our Patient Participation Group! 🌟

The Welby Practice is re-establishing its Patient Participation Group (PPG) and would love to hear from patients or carers of patients who want to help shape the future of our services.

The PPG works in partnership with the practice to:
✔ Provide constructive patient feedback
✔ Support ideas for service improvement
✔ Improve communication with patients
✔ Represent the views of our wider patient population

No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to work respectfully, maintain confidentiality, and act in the best interests of all patients.

Interested in joining? ✍️ Please contact reception to complete an expression of interest form, which will be passed to the Chair.

25/02/2026

Dear Patients,

Please note that today, we will be holding a Protected Training Time session for our staff from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

During this time:

• The Waltham site will remain open as normal.

• At the Bottesford site, patients with pre-booked appointments should still attend as normal, but please be aware that there will be a reduced service during this period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Many Thanks

The Welby Practice