Bourne Galletly Medical Practice

24/07/2025

Our Emergency Department (ED) will remain open during this period of industrial action (25 July - 30 July). It is vitally important that you attend the right healthcare setting for your needs. 🏥

Our ED is there to treat the most urgent and life-threatening conditions, so if you attend ED with an injury or illness that does not require urgent assistance, then please be prepared for either a prolonged wait, or to be sent to a more appropriate setting for your healthcare needs.

📞 If you need medical help for something that isn’t life threatening or a serious injury, please call NHS 111 or visit:
https://111.nhs.uk/

💻 See more about the industrial action on our website:
https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/industrial-action-

24/07/2025

Sorry for any difficulties this afternoon. There is a national problem meaning we might struggle to dial out to mobile numbers. We will message and use landlines where we need to.

15/07/2025

Bourne Foodbank is currently experiencing very low levels of donations, and many families in our community are struggling to access essential food and supplies.

We see first-hand the impact this has on those most in need and would love to encourage anyone who is able to consider donating.

Every item makes a difference, tinned goods, long-life milk, pasta, rice, toiletries, and baby items are especially needed.

If you’re able to help, please donate directly to Bourne Foodbank or your local supermarkets have collection areas in store.

Let’s come together and support our neighbours in these challenging times.

We can provide emergency assistance to those in need in Bourne and the surrounding area. You can find out everything you need to know on this website and you can also find links to other agencies who can help you in other ways.

11/07/2025

The national GP survey 2025 results are out ... and we are DELIGHTED to be back at the top with such amazing feedback from patients. Thank you! 🥳

Over 90% of you describe your overall experience of your GP as good (the majority rate us as very good ☺️), this is way over local and national averages putting us in the top 12% of practices in England. ⭐️

We always work so hard to make things brilliant for you and we constantly strive to do better. Over the next few weeks we will thoroughly review this data and make further changes where they are needed. We will also share your feedback with our team who will all be so proud 💙

https://gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperience/results?code=C83054

09/07/2025

An update that we are closed for training this afternoon. This training is crucial for our team to help improve the care we can give to you all. Today we are focusing on Mental Health and steroid medication. Thank you for helping us to help you

09/07/2025

Updates on weight loss injections - we are still no further forward sorry

09/07/2025

Places Where Kids Eat Free (or for £1) During The 6 Weeks Summer Holidays! Full List & Updates 👉 https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free

02/07/2025

We are delighted to update you that the twins have arrived safely 😍
So many of you have been asking for updates on Joanna and Ed.
Louis and Rosie are beautiful and everyone is doing really well ... we were lucky enough to meet them this week and can confirm they are delicious 💗💙

24/06/2025

Weight Loss Injections - we still cannot prescribe these despite press statements suggesting GPs can.

We were delighted to see guidance issued in June on how we can prescribe weight loss injections - but the guidance is VERY specific and only applies to a handful of patients. Locally we are waiting for the go ahead on how we can prescribe and support patients fairly and safely.
Patients currently need to have a BMI of over 40 AND have a diagnosis of 4 out of the 5 conditions:
⭐️hypertension - raised blood pressure
⭐️type 2 diabetes mellitus
⭐️heart disease
⭐️obstructive sleep apnoea (when your breathing stops and starts while you sleep)
⭐️abnormal blood fats (dyslipidaemia)

From March 2025, you can be prescribed tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) to manage your weight on the NHS. See information and FAQs.

19/06/2025

We are experiencing some beautiful weather, but it isn't without risk. Please take some time to read this advice and consider checking in on frail or vulnerable neighbours and friends who may need some help.

☀️Keep out of the heat if you can.
☀️If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
🥶Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
🪟Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. 🪶Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. 🌡🌡Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.

👶Here is some advice on safe sleep for babies https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/travel-and-weather/hot-weather/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22413831792&gclid=CjwKCAjw6s7CBhACEiwAuHQckq8CaZ2FNT8O7gtWAl3O0LN-Ob-9w2E2TvEvKRbZBD-5kcmyARUeiRoC6MwQAvD_BwE

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/beat-the-heat-advice-for-hot-weather

18/06/2025

Have you been thinking about making lifestyle changes, to help you lose weight?

Why not join One You Lincolnshire's FREE 13-week weight management programme, gloji groups.

You can expect:
💡12 group sessions focused on learning and sharing ideas
🥦1:1 feedback on food diary
📕Receive gloji journal to track progress and A4 recipe book
📱Community WhatsApp group
💪Unlimited 24/7 access to our exclusive online gloji gym

Spaces available on the Wednesday morning group (09:30 to 11:00) held here, at Bourne Galletly Practice.

Sign up here: https://thrivetribe.typeform.com/OYLSignup

Here is the link to the Introduction to Gloji Groups video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3n92RWQV1A&t=55s.