The Hereward Practice

The Hereward Practice Welcome! We cannot answer medical questions on Facebook. Welcome to The Hereward Practice! About Lakeside Healthcare!

Our close-knit team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and reception staff, are dedicated to providing the best possible healthcare services for our community. Our team works collaboratively to provide healthcare services at The Hereward Practice. We are fortunate to have a close-knit team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative and reception staff, who are all dedicated to providing the best possible service for our community. Patients are at the heart of what we do and we couldn’t do it without our extensive team. We are lucky to have so many experienced and long serving colleagues, plus newer staff who are committed to a career in Primary Care. We have an experienced management team who deal with the daily running of our practices and our patient service advisors are there to help whether you have a medical concern or administrative query. They are very busy so if your enquiry can wait until after 11am each day then that would be appreciated and should save you time either waiting on the telephone or in our reception areas. We engage regularly with patients through our Patient Participation Group, taking their views into account where possible when making changes and listening to their views, issues and ideas. We also have productive working relationships with the Integrated Care Board and Care Quality Commission and make improvements as and where we can. As well as our daily work in surgeries we also work in the local community, making home visits, providing healthcare for residents in local care homes and offer advice and support on lifestyle and non-clinical issues with our Personalised Care Team of care coordinators and social prescribers. We are busier than ever so thank you for your understanding while we continue recruit, train and develop our team and working practices to see as many patients as we can safely. The Hereward Practice is a part of Lakeside Healthcare, a large GP partnership that provides NHS care for around 170,000 patients across Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Northamptonshire. We are made up of eight GP practices across 14 sites that are all part of their local communities. We work together as practices to provide resilience, sharing learning and professional back-office support services. Our most important asset is our people, who provide care for our patients and help run our surgeries smoothly. We employ over 500 clinical and non-clinical staff and we invest in training and developing to ensure that we retain and attract good quality staff who want to stay with us and be part of our team. We also host a clinical research team who run high quality clinical trials and studies to support the development of new medications and preventative treatment for long-term conditions. We are proud of what we do and strive to demonstrate our values of Caring, Respect, Quality and Teamwork in everything we do. For further information please visit our website.

12/01/2026

Today we’re recognising National Pharmacist Day and saying thank you to our pharmacists for the important role they play in helping to keep our patients well.

Our pharmacists support patients every day by helping them use their medicines safely, manage long-term conditions, and get the right advice at the right time.

Thank you for your expertise, care, and commitment to our patients and communities.

Need emergency contraception? Your local pharmacist can help - no appointment needed.Think pharmacy first.nhs.uk/thinkph...
09/01/2026

Need emergency contraception? Your local pharmacist can help - no appointment needed.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Qu...
08/01/2026

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life.

Take the quiz 👇
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted ad...
06/01/2026

Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond.

Find out more at Best Start In Life: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/

Back to work and already dreaming of your next holiday? January might be the perfect time to give alcohol a break and le...
05/01/2026

Back to work and already dreaming of your next holiday? January might be the perfect time to give alcohol a break and let your body recover from the festive season!

Dry January isn’t about quitting forever . It’s a chance to reset, reflect on how much you’re drinking, and simply feel better after a busy December.🌟

Last year, thousands of people across the UK took part in Dry January with Alcohol Change UK and many said they slept better, saved money, felt clearer, and even lost a bit of festive weight.

If you’re thinking about giving it a go, you can sign up and start your alcohol-free month here ➡️ alcoholchange.org.uk

Not looking to sign up but feeling like you’d benefit from support? You can find local groups and alcohol counselling options here ➡️ nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support

One You Lincolnshire, is hosting a drop-in session at our practice on Monday 12 January 2026.They offer free health and ...
05/01/2026

One You Lincolnshire, is hosting a drop-in session at our practice on Monday 12 January 2026.

They offer free health and wellbeing support for anyone who lives, works, studies, or is registered with a GP in Lincolnshire.

Please come along between 10am to 2pm or else visit their website:
https://www.oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk/

You can also self refer here: https://bit.ly/Sign_upOYL

📢 Important update: Prescription order line and voicemail is now closed.As of Thursday 1 January 2026, we no longer acce...
02/01/2026

📢 Important update: Prescription order line and voicemail is now closed.

As of Thursday 1 January 2026, we no longer accept prescription requests by telephone or voicemail.

This change is now in effect to keep patients safer, reduce medication errors, and ensure our phone lines remain available for those who need medical help.

Please order your medication using:

• NHS App (recommended)
• Anima
• Online Form
• SystmOnline
• In person

Order 7 - 10 days before you run out to avoid delays.

👉 Full details: https://www.theherewardpractice.co.uk/repeat-prescriptions.

01/01/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

01/01/2026

Urgent message ‼️

We have just noticed that there is a nationwide issue with Anima and it’s allowing patients to submit requests today.
If you have submitted a request this morning, we ask that you re-submit this tomorrow morning.
If your request is urgent then please contact 111.
Please note your request as we are closed will NOT be actioned.

A member of the team will log on later today and close any requests that have been submitted.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused ‼️

New Year’s Eve is a night many of us enjoy a drink, whether that’s at home with family, out with friends, or celebrating...
31/12/2025

New Year’s Eve is a night many of us enjoy a drink, whether that’s at home with family, out with friends, or celebrating somewhere special. While you’re raising a glass, it can really help to know what a unit of alcohol actually looks like so you can keep an eye on how much you're having.

This guide gives a simple breakdown of alcohol units and tips for drinking responsibly ➡️ https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/facts/information-about-alcohol/alcoholic-drinks-and-units/what-is-an-alcohol-unit

And just a gentle reminder - drinking and driving isn’t worth the risk. It could cost you your licence, your job, or far worse, someone you care about.

If you feel you might need help or want to cut down, there are local support groups and counselling options available ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support

📢 Reminder: Telephone prescription requests endingFrom 1 January 2026, prescription requests cannot be made by phone or ...
30/12/2025

📢 Reminder: Telephone prescription requests ending

From 1 January 2026, prescription requests cannot be made by phone or voicemail.

Ordering online or in writing gives a clear record of your request and helps us process prescriptions accurately. This change ensures patient safety and keeps phone lines open for those who need medical help.

Easy ways to order:

• NHS App
• Anima
• Online Form
• SystmOnline
• In person

Order 7 - 10 days before you run out.

👉 Read more: https://www.theherewardpractice.co.uk/repeat-prescriptions.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

30/12/2025

🤔💭 Missed a dose?
We can’t send Andi Biotic to remind you, but here are a few simple ways to :

💊 Don’t take antibiotics for colds or flu
💊 Don’t save them for later
💊 Take them exactly as prescribed

If you’re unsure, your GP or pharmacist can help.

Address

Exeter Street
Bourne
PE109XR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+441778393399

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