Nightingale Valley Practice

15/12/2025

Join our Patient Group!

What to have a say in improvements within the practice? Why not join our patient group!
🔳What is a Patient Participation Group (PPG)?
A Patient Participation Group (PPG) is a group of patients, carers for patients, and GP practice staff who meet to discuss practice issues and patient experience to improve the service. The group currently meets face-to-face every 3-months.
🔳What is the purpose of the PPG?
The group gives patients and practice staff the opportunity to meet and discuss topics of mutual interest and provides a means for patients to become more involved, making suggestions about the services they receive.
🔳What can a PPG do?
It is a place to discuss constructive suggestions for improving the practice and share concerns that could affect the wider practice population.
🔳What can the PPG not do?
PPG members cannot provide medical advice to other patients. It also is not a place to deal with personal/ medical issues or individual patient complaints during the meetings. These should be dealt with outside the meeting following the practice's already established procedures.
🔳What do patient get out of having a patient group?
You will get the opportunity to be more involved in the practice, make improvement suggestions and learn more about GP practice.

As a practice, the PPG benefit us as we get to hear patient experiences and differing view points that may have not otherwise been considered.

12/12/2025

Book Your Flu Vaccine Now!

We’re seeing rising numbers of flu cases in our community, and getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you.

We still have availability and vaccinations available for anyone who is eligible.

To book please complete our online form, requesting a nurse appointment following the link below:

https://access.klinik.co.uk/contact/nightingale-valley-practice/

If you are wondering whether you are eligible; please contact using the above link for an admin request or contact us by calling 0117 3304300.

Let’s help keep our community healthy this winter. Stay protected, stay well!

11/12/2025

Some of you may have seen that local hospitals A&E departments, urgent care centres and minor injury units are asking staff and patients to wear masks due to the level of winter viruses spreading. We are asking patients with any respiratory symptoms (cough, cold or fever) to please wear a mask whilst attending the practice. This is to protect other patients and our staff so we can continue to provided a good service to all. We have masks available at reception and thank you for your cooperation.

01/12/2025

💜 Colitis & Crohn’s Awareness Week (1–7 December)

This week, we’re raising awareness of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis—two forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) that affect over 500,000 people in the UK.

At our surgery, we are here to help with:
✔️ Advice on symptoms such as persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain, weight loss, or fatigue
✔️ Guidance for patients living with IBD
✔️ Support with ongoing treatment and flare-up management
✔️ Referrals to specialist services when needed

If you’re experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your digestive health, please contact us. You don’t need to manage it alone—our team is here to support your wellbeing.

30/11/2025

Are you a patient at Nightingale Valley Practice? Are you a current or former smoker? Aged between 55 and 74? You may be eligible for . Visit www.swaglunghealthcheck.nhs.uk to find out more.

Did you know lung cancer often doesn’t show symptoms until the later stages? We’re offering Lung Cancer Screening to spot issues early, often before you notice any symptoms, allowing us to take fast action and save more lives. Visit www.swaglunghealthcheck.nhs.uk to find out more.

Your lungs work hard every minute of your life. As you get older it’s worth having them checked out. can help to find problems early – often before you notice anything is wrong.

SWAG Cancer Alliance's Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme gives people a chance to check their lung health. We will test how well your lungs are functioning and offer advice and support around keeping your lungs healthy. Most of the time, we do not find any problems. In small number of cases, whe...

26/11/2025

Free NHS Lung Cancer Screening is being offered to people registered at Nightingale Valley Practice. If you are aged 55 to 74 years old and are a smoker or have smoked in the past, you are eligible for this new service.

You do not need to do anything right now. The Lung Cancer Screening team will be contacting eligible people over the next few months. If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation to a telephone appointment. At that appointment, you will be asked some questions about your general health, your family history, and your lung health. Some people will be invited to a face-to-face appointment after the initial telephone appointment.

If you want to know more about the Lung Cancer Screening Programme, go to https://swaglunghealthcheck.nhs.uk

You may also like to check that your GP has a correct record for whether you have ever smoked. To do so please complete the link below using the " I need a nurse appointment" and advising of your smoking status.

21/11/2025

If your child was 2 or 3 as of the 1st September 2025, they are eligible for a free Nasal Flu Vaccination. If you would like them be booked in please complete the below link and click " I need a nurse appointment" and one of our reception team will be in touch.

https://access.klinik.co.uk/contact/nightingale-valley-practice/

18/11/2025

17/11/2025

🩺💉 Flu Vaccinations – Book Your Appointment Now

We still have availability for our over 18+ patients who are eligible for a free flu vaccination to book their flu jab appointment with us.

If you are eligible and would like to have your flu jab this year, please use the link below to complete the form and a member of reception will be in touch:

👉https://access.klinik.co.uk/contact/nightingale-valley-practice/

14/11/2025

🌈 Trans Awareness Week (Nov 13–19)

This Trans Awareness Week, we stand with our transgender and gender-diverse patients, colleagues, friends, and community members.

At Nightingale Valley Practice, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for everyone. We recognise the challenges many trans people face in accessing healthcare and want to reassure our patients that:

✔️ You are welcome here
✔️ Your identity will be respected
✔️ We are here to support your health and wellbeing

If you have questions about your care, need advice, or would like to discuss your health needs, please contact our team—our doors are open and we are here to help.

10/11/2025

Tomorrow, Tuesday 11th November, our practice will be observing a two minute’s silence at 11am in honour of Remembrance Day. During this time, our phone lines and reception may briefly pause as we remember those who served and sacrificed. Thank you for your understanding.

07/11/2025

Did you know that the 3rd-9th November is 2025
If you are a patient remember you can ask the following questions about your medications!