Leckhampton Surgery

25/07/2025

Our local pharmacies (Rowlands Pharmacy Leckhampton, Morrisons, Charlton Pharmacy Cheltenham andThe Spa Pharmacy) are set up and raring to go for these consultations!

24/07/2025

⚠️ Planned Industrial Action – Service Changes

Due to planned industrial action by the British Medical Association (BMA), we’re putting temporary changes in place to help maintain patient safety and minimise disruption.

🏥 Cheltenham A&E Update:

From 8pm on Thursday 24 July, the department will become a Minor Injuries and Illness Unit (MIIU)

☀️ Daytime (8am–8pm): Open as an MIIU from Friday 25 to Tuesday 29 July

🌙 Overnight (8pm–8am): Closed overnight from Friday 25 July to 8am on Wednesday 30 July, when full A&E services will resume

This change allows emergency care teams to work together at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital to support safe care.

🚨 When to Use Emergency Services:

Please only attend Emergency Departments if your condition is serious or life threatening.

📅 Planned Appointments:

All planned operations, outpatient clinics and procedures will go ahead unless we contact you directly.

👥 Patient Visiting:

Visiting is not affected and will continue as normal.

💻 Need Urgent Care but Not Sure Where to Go?

Visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111 for advice. The 111 team can help you find the right care and book into local NHS services if needed.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

23/07/2025

📞 Call Back Option Now Available at Leckhampton Surgery! 📞

To make it easier and more convenient for our patients, we’ve upgraded our phone system with a call back feature!

If there are more than 4 callers ahead of you in the queue, you’ll now be offered the option to request a call back!
We’ll hold your place in line and call you when it’s your turn — no need to wait on hold!

Here’s what you can expect:

• No more waiting endlessly on the phone
• Your place in the queue is protected
• A call from us when it’s your turn to be answered

We are always working to improve your experience and access to care. Thank you for your patience and ongoing support.

23/06/2025

23/06/2025

📢 Weight Loss Medication Update – Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)

We know there's a lot of interest in the new weight loss medication, Mounjaro (Tirzepatide), recently approved by NICE. However, GP practices in Gloucestershire are currently unable to prescribe it until we receive further guidance from our Integrated Care Board (ICB) and NHS England.

Initially, it will only be available through specialist weight management services for those with the greatest clinical need. Please do not contact your GP surgery about accessing this medication just yet.

https://leckhamptonsurgery.co.uk/news/weight-loss-medication/

NHS Gloucestershire ICB

29/05/2025

🌟 New in the NHS App – Track Your Prescriptions Like a Parcel! 🌟

We’re excited to share that the NHS App now includes real-time prescription tracking — and it’s available to all our patients. Using the NHS app is our preferred method for medication requests 🙌

You can now:
✅ See when your prescription is approved
✅ Know when it’s ready at the pharmacy
✅ Track deliveries if you get meds sent to your door

It’s fast, secure, and gives you peace of mind — no more wondering when your meds will be ready!

📲 Simply update or download the NHS App to get started.

Millions of patients can now track their prescriptions thanks to the rollout of a new feature in the NHS App helping to reduce unnecessary calls and visits to pharmacies. NHS England today announced that nearly 1,500 high street chemists – including every Boots in England – are now offering the ...

21/05/2025

💼 A snapshot of just how busy we were in April 2025… 💼

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at your GP practice? Here’s what our team managed to achieve in just one month!

These numbers reflect the incredible workload our team handles every single day to care for our community. We know it can be frustrating waiting for appointments or on the phones — please know we are working flat out to help as many people as we can, as quickly as we can.

🙏 Thank you for your patience and understanding

14/05/2025

We’re so lucky to have such a fantastic team at our reception — often the unsung heroes of the practice!

Your hard work, kindness, and dedication don’t go unnoticed.

Thank you for everything you do!

share our new video to show your support for your reception teams today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrlETspRMlA

13/05/2025

📣 Friendly Reminder to All Patients

We’ve been receiving a lot of last-minute prescription requests lately, and we want to make sure everyone gets their medication on time!

Please remember: Prescription requests require 5 full working days’ notice.

This allows us enough time to review, sign, and send your prescription to your nominated pharmacy.

You can refer to the timetable in the image below to see when your prescription will be ready based on the day you submit your request.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us keep things running smoothly for everyone! 💊

12/05/2025

Happy Nurses Day to our wonderful team of Nurses! Our patients are lucky to have you!

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Happy International Nurses’ Day!

Thank you to all our amazing nurses for the care and support you provide to patients every day. 💙

Nurses lead innovation, drive improvements, and champion better care for patients, families, and communities. Learn more about a career in nursing: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/we-are-the-nhs/nursing-careers

28/04/2025

📣 We’re Hiring: Patient Care Advisor

Are you passionate about helping people and making a real difference every day?
Join our friendly team as a Patient Care Advisor!

You’ll be at the heart of our patient services, helping to deliver high-quality care and support to our community. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a rewarding career within the NHS.

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19/03/2025

📢 Today is Social Prescribing Day! 🌿

Social Prescribing connects you with activities, groups, and services to boost your wellbeing. From emotional support to lifestyle advice, it’s all about what matters to you.

Please contact the surgery to enquire about Social Prescribing!