St Johns Surgery Bromsgrove

04/01/2026

🍏 How healthy is your lifestyle? Take the quiz to find out!

Find out where your health is doing well and where there’s room for improvement. The NHS Healthy Choices Questionnaire gives personalised advice and links to NHS apps to help you make changes that matter most.

👉 Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year! Make 2026 smoke-free.

There’s no better time to quit smoking than the start of a new year. The NHS Personal Quit Plan provides practical steps to help you quit for good, from managing triggers to finding the right support and products.

Start your journey today — your future self will thank you!

👉 Create your Personal Quit Plan:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

31/12/2025

🎆 Happy New Year from St Johns Surgery! 🎆

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to wish all our patients a happy, healthy start to 2026!

Please note:
❌ Closed: New Year’s Day
✅ Open as usual on other days

If you need medical advice when we’re closed, call NHS 111 — available 24/7.
For emergencies, always dial 999.

Thank you for trusting us with your care — we look forward to supporting your health in the year ahead!

30/12/2025

👶 Supporting Every Step of Your Feeding Journey 🤱

Whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding to your family, feeding your little one can raise lots of questions — and that’s completely normal.

The NHS offers a helpful, trustworthy guide with practical information and support on breastfeeding — from getting started to handling common challenges.

📌 Learn more here:
https://www.nhs.uk/best-start-in-life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/

This includes:
✨ Tips for getting started
✨ Information on positioning and attachment
✨ Answers to common concerns
✨ Support options available in your area

Feel free to share this with anyone who might find it useful! 💙

Breastfeeding can take practice – read our guides on breastfeeding to find out what works best for you

28/12/2025

🎯 Get ready for your New Year’s resolution!

The new year is the perfect time to quit smoking. The NHS Personal Quit Plan gives practical steps and support to help you make 2026 your smoke-free year.

From managing cravings to choosing the right products, the plan guides you every step of the way.

👉 Start your Personal Quit Plan:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

24/12/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from St Johns Surgery! 🎄

The team at St Johns Surgery would like to wish all our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Please note our holiday closures:
❌ Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day
✅ Open as usual on other days

If you need medical advice when we’re closed, call NHS 111 — available 24/7.
For emergencies, dial 999.

Thank you for trusting us with your care this year. We look forward to supporting you in 2026!

23/12/2025

❄️ Stay well this winter with NHS advice

Winter weather and common seasonal illnesses can affect us all — but there are simple steps you can take to look after yourself and your loved ones. The NHS offers practical winter health tips on everything from staying hydrated and warm, to knowing when and how to get help if you feel unwell.

👉 Find detailed NHS winter health advice here:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

18/12/2025

🚭 Start thinking about quitting for 2026!

Quitting smoking can be tough, but planning ahead makes it easier. The NHS Personal Quit Plan gives step-by-step support to help you quit for good.

Whether it’s managing cravings, avoiding triggers, or choosing helpful products, the plan guides you every step of the way.

👉 Create your Personal Quit Plan now:
https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

16/12/2025

🎗️ Have you received your cervical screening invite? Make sure you attend!

Cervical screening helps detect changes in your cervix early, before they become more serious. Attending when you’re invited is the best way to protect your health.

It only takes a few minutes, and early detection saves lives. Don’t put it off — book your appointment as soon as you get your invite.

👉 Learn more and find out how to book:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

20/11/2025

Today is Carers Rights Day.

https://carersuk.org/

19/11/2025

Important Notice:

On Friday 21st November, our phone lines and computer systems will be down from 12:30 to 14:00 for essential IT work. During this time, we won’t be able to take calls or access patient records.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.