West Walk Surgery, Yate and Coalpit Heath

01/05/2026

💜Bladder Cancer awareness month - May 2026💛

Bladder cancer is more common than many people realise.
Every year, over 610,000 people are diagnosed worldwide, and more than 1.9 million people are currently living with the disease.
It is the 9th most common cancer globally, yet awareness remains low, and symptoms are often misinterpreted or ignored.

💜When bladder cancer is detected early, treatment is highly effective, with survival rates of up to 90%. Recognising symptoms and acting early can save lives!

💛Follow the link below to the Macmillan website for more info:
https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/bladder-cancer

28/04/2026

A huge thank you to all of our patients who took the time to complete our Friends and Family feedback texts last quarter.

We received an incredible 739 responses, with over 680 of you rating our service as very good or good 💫
Your feedback is very important to us as it helps us improve our services and make positive changes⭐

How do I complete a friends and family test? You will receive a text message after your appointment with us so you can provide us with feedback about your experience with our surgery.

You can also leave us a google review by scanning the below QR code! 🖥️

Follow the below link for more information on what a 'Friends and Family Test' is and how it benefits you and us!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGGgRtehV2o

24/04/2026

🛡️ Eligibility for the RSV vaccine to protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been increased to all patients over the age of 80 🛡️

This is a single dose vaccine, so you only need to have it once.

We are in the process of contacting eligible patients who have not yet been invited. However, if you are aged 75+ or over 28 weeks pregnant and have not yet had an RSV vaccine, please feel free to contact reception on 01454 272200 to book your appointment.

For more information on the RSV vaccine, please see - www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

22/04/2026

🌼 COVID-19 Spring Booster Clinic 🌼

Just a reminder that our last Spring booster COVID-19 clinic will take place at West Walk Surgery from 08:00 - 13:00 tomorrow morning (Thursday 23rd April)

Please be reminded that our reception desk at West Walk Surgery will be closed along with our samples box during the clinic.

Face-to-face appointments will take place at Coalpit Heath Surgery.

💻 You can still contact us as usual via Klinik💻

Please arrive as close to your vaccination appointment time as possible to help avoid unnecessary queues. Arriving too early may contribute to increased waiting times.

16/04/2026

💉As our first spring COVID clinic comes to a close, we’d like to say a huge thank you to our incredible, hardworking team for all their efforts today vaccinating our patients.

💫Our next clinic is on Thursday 23rd April 2026 - if you are 75yrs and older or you have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment, please book using your text invitation or contact the surgery.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

15/04/2026

🌼 COVID-19 Spring Booster Clinic 🌼

Just a reminder that our first Spring booster COVID-19 clinic will take place at West Walk Surgery all day tomorrow (Thursday 16th April)
Please be reminded that our reception desk at West Walk Surgery will be closed along with our samples box.
All face-to-face appointments will take place at Coalpit Heath Surgery.
💻 You can still contact us as usual via Klinik💻

Please arrive as close to your vaccination appointment time as possible to help avoid unnecessary queues. Arriving too early may contribute to increased waiting times.

14/04/2026

🌸April is Stress Awareness Month 🌸

Stress is something many of us experience, but when it becomes overwhelming it can affect both our mental and physical health. Taking time to recognise the signs of stress and finding healthy ways to manage it can make a big difference.

Simple steps such as staying active, talking to someone you trust, taking regular breaks, and making time for rest can help support your wellbeing.
If stress is affecting your daily life, support is available. Patients registered with West Walk Surgery can use Klinik to book an appointment with our Mental Health Specialist or a GP 💜

07/04/2026

🌼 COVID-19 Spring Booster Clinics 🌼

Our Spring booster COVID-19 clinics will take place at West Walk Surgery on:

Thursday 16th April
Thursday 23rd April

Our reception desk at West Walk Surgery will not be manned on these days.
All face-to-face appointments will take place at Coalpit Heath Surgery.

💻 You can still contact us as usual via Klinik on both days.

For eligibility guidance and more information please visit the NHS website:

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

02/04/2026

💜It's Bowel Cancer Awareness Month💜

Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. If detected early, the cure rate exceeds 90%.

The below video provides information on how to spot the warning signs:

In this video, we explain what the main symptoms of bowel cancer are. If you have any of these symptoms for three weeks or more, contact your GP practice. It...

26/03/2026

📞We’re looking for a motivated, friendly and caring individual to join our professional Care Navigator team🌼

If you’re passionate about helping others and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please visit NHS Jobs

25/03/2026

🖥️We’re looking for a friendly and motivated administrator to join our team 🌼

If you’re an organised individual who is passionate about delivering an excellent service, helping patients, and being part of a supportive practice environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please visit NHS Jobs.

25/03/2026

🏥Yate West Gate Centre door closure 2026 🏥

We’ve had several patients contact us about the ground floor shopping centre doors being closed over the last few months.

We understand this has caused some inconvenience and we’re sorry for the difficulties this may have created. The decision to close the doors sits with Sirona Minor Injuries Unit and is outside of West Walk Surgery’s control. The closure followed concerns from the MIU reception team about the cold, and Sirona are investigating heating solutions which will allow for re-opening of the doors.

Please we assured we will continue to raise this with Sirona, particularly as the weather becomes milder, as we appreciate the impact on our patients and staff.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

West Walk Surgery