West Walk Surgery, Yate

29/10/2025

🧠 World Stroke Day – 29 October 💙

A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. On World Stroke Day, we’re raising awareness of the warning signs and how early action can save lives.

💬 Know the FAST test:
F – Face: has it fallen on one side?
A – Arms: can they raise both arms and keep them there?
S – Speech: is their speech slurred or confused?
T – Time: call 999 immediately if you spot any of these signs.

🚨 Stroke is a medical emergency. The faster you act, the better the chance of recovery.

✅ You can reduce your risk by managing blood pressure, quitting smoking, keeping active and eating well.

🩺 If you have concerns about your stroke risk, we’re here to help — speak to your GP or nurse.

📘 Learn more: www.stroke.org.uk

29/10/2025

🌟 Free Mental Health Support for Young People in South Gloucestershire 🌟

Kooth is commissioned by the NHS to provide free, confidential mental health support for young people aged 10–18 across South Gloucestershire.

On the Kooth platform, young people can access:
💬 A safe online community with moderated forums and helpful articles
🧠 Self-help tools and goal-setting resources
💛 One-to-one emotional wellbeing and counselling via live chat or messaging
🔗 Signposting to further support when needed

This clinically approved, BACP-accredited service for young people is free. There’s no referral process or eligibility threshold.

💚 Mental health support is needed now more than ever. With so many children and young people really struggling, Kooth is often a lifeline.

As part of their work with the local community, Kooth also offer:
🏫 Free school and college assemblies
👩‍🏫 Free staff training
📚 Free digital and printed resources to share with students and families

📩 Please contact esiviter@kooth.com
for more information

17/10/2025

Thank you for your feedback 💬

We’ve received some feedback from a small number of patients regarding a backlog during our COVID/flu clinic yesterday. This occurred around 11am while staff were on their break. Although the doors were reopened by 10:55am, a number of patients had arrived early, which led to a build-up of people in the corridor.

We try to encourage patients to arrive at their appointment time (rather than early), but we understand this can feel unusual compared to our standard daily practice appointments.

We really appreciate your patience and feedback - it helps us improve. For future clinics, we’ll look at adjusting our schedule to include a short gap after staff breaks to help prevent any similar backlogs.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 💙

16/10/2025

🌿 St Peter’s Hospice – New Community Hubs Launching Soon 🌿

We’re pleased to share details of a new service from St Peter’s Hospice to support adults living with a life-limiting illness, as well as their families and carers.

🗓️ Every Monday, 9am–12pm
📍 The Beehive Centre, BS5 7AW
📅 Starting 22 September 2025

These Hospice Community Hubs offer:
✔️ Emotional support
✔️ Practical advice
✔️ Wellbeing activities
✔️ Connection with others in the community

This is a welcoming space to talk, take part in activities, and access guidance in a relaxed setting.

For more information, please visit 👉 stpetershospice.org/CommunityHubs

11/10/2025

A very successful and joyous flu clinic this morning! 💉🎉

Thanks to our staff who gave up their Saturday morning to work, and to our lovely patients for being so cheerful and grateful 💪💙

11/10/2025

🌟 Last night (Friday 10 October), some of our staff took part in the Shine Night Walk 10K in Bristol in support of Cancer Research UK! 🏃‍♀️✨

We're so proud of their dedication and effort for such an important cause. 💙 Every step taken helps fund vital research in the fight against cancer.

If you'd like to show your support, you can sponsor the team here:
👉 https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/west-walk-surgery-staff

Thank you to everyone who’s donated so far! 🙏

10/10/2025

🌟 A Huge Thank You! 🌟

Please join us in saying a massive thank you to all our amazing staff who worked at our first vaccination clinic of the season yesterday! (Thursday 9 October). Your hard work, efficiency, and friendly approach has not gone unnoticed - we truly appreciate everything you do 💉👏

We’re also incredibly grateful to all the patients who took the time to compliment our team - your kind words and thanks mean a lot and give everyone a real boost during these busy clinics 💙

To help us keep things running efficiently for everyone, we kindly ask that patients arrive at their scheduled appointment time (not early). With so many people attending our clinics, arriving 15–20 minutes ahead of time can create a backlog in the stairwell and waiting areas.

Thank you for your continued patience, cooperation, and support!

👉 Next up: our Flu only clinic tomorrow (Saturday)! We look forward to seeing our pre booked patients then - and once again, please arrive at your appointment time to help keep things running smoothly.

West Walk Surgery, Yate

07/10/2025

07/10/2025

🌿 Walk and Talk for Carers – New Group in Yate! 🌿

Supporting someone who relies on you can be rewarding but also challenging — you don’t have to do it alone.

Join the Walk and Talk for Carers group starting Monday 3 November 2025 in Yate. It’s a wonderful chance to:
👣 Enjoy gentle walks in nature
💬 Meet other local unpaid carers
🧏 Be listened to by a friendly support worker
🤝 Share experiences and companionship

This initiative is run by Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire in partnership with the Forest of Avon Trust.

📞 For more information, contact 07742 291 073 or 📧 email walk@carersbsg.org.uk

Take a break, connect with others, and enjoy some fresh air — you deserve it! 🌳💜

07/10/2025

💗 Cervical screening saves lives 💗

We know it’s not the easiest appointment to make — but it really can make a difference. This short video explains what happens during a cervical screening and why it’s so important.

🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etyMF-ENIr0

📅 If you’re due, please don’t wait — book your screening today.

Your health is worth it.

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07/10/2025

💉 Flu Vaccination Appointments Still Available!

We still have lots of appointments available in our flu vaccine clinics.

If you're a registered patient with West Walk Surgery and are eligible for the flu vaccine, please support your GP practice by booking your appointment and attending your vaccination with us 💙

Flu vaccine eligibility includes:
• Patients aged 65+
• Patients with certain long-term health conditions
• Pregnant patients
• Unpaid carers
• Those living with someone who is severely immunocompromised

📅 To book your appointment:
➡️ Use the link sent to you
📞 Or call Reception on 01454 272200
❗ If you need a new booking link, please contact us via the admin tab on Klinik and let us know your eligibility

Thank you for helping us protect our community this winter! 💙

03/10/2025

📢 Important Notice 📢

On Thursdays 9 and 16 October, West Walk Surgery reception will be closed for all routine queries due to covid and flu vaccination clinics

If you have an urgent medical problem on this day, please contact us by phone on 01454 272200