Weston House Practice

30/04/2026

Warm weather can trigger asthma - are you prepared?

Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties, so please ensure you stay hydrated in the sun, avoid known triggers like pollen and pollution, and always keep your inhaler with you.

More tips can be found on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/asthma/

29/04/2026

The 4th-10th May is Dying Matters Awareness Week, join the Gloucestershire Registration Service this May where Registrars will be available for informal chats, offering insight into what happens at a register office when a death needs to be registered.

> Stroud Library, Tuesday 5 May (10am – 1pm)
> Gloucester Library, Thursday 7 May (10am – 1pm)

😊 No booking required - just drop in for a chat.
📚 There will also be a display of suggested reads exploring themes of death, dying and grief for adults and children.

28/04/2026

We've got a couple of Bank Holidays on the horizon. If you have a repeat prescription make sure you've got enough to see you through.

The NHS App is a great option. You can quickly and easily request your repeat prescription. And if you turn on notifications, you’ll get messages and appointment reminders as soon as they’re sent.

You can also view your GP health record in record time, get your test results faster before they arrive in the post and more. All when it suits you.

Discover what you can do in the NHS App today, visit www.nhs.uk/nhsapp .

27/04/2026

Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

Learn more about the condition ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

26/04/2026

Your local pharmacy can provide treatment or some prescription medicine for seven common conditions - without you needing to see a GP.

Think PharmacyFirst and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

25/04/2026

🦷 Do you need urgent dental treatment? The GP can not help with dental pain.

If you don’t have an NHS dentist, call 111 or get help from 111 online. Depending on your symptoms, you should be offered an appointment.

24/04/2026

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

If you are concerned regarding your symptoms please call the Practice on 01242 215000 to speak to a GP.

23/04/2026

Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. When you're going through a tough time, a simple meal or food parcel can make a big difference. Local organisations even offer additional support, such as provide toiletries, give advice on finances, housing or mental health, and lend an ear for a supportive chat over a cup of tea.

Please take a look at the *new* Gloucestershire Food Map here:
https://www.feedinggloucestershire.org.uk/food-map/

🍊Food Banks - provides free emergency food parcels to people in crisis who are unable to afford food

🍎Food Pantries - membership based shops offering affordable groceries and choice

🍌Community Fridges - free surplus food open to everyone to help reduce food waste

🍇Lunch Clubs & Community Meals - opportunities to share a hot meal and connect with others

🍓Growing & Cooking Projects - community gardens and allotments focused on long-term skills and sustainability

22/04/2026

Have you been requested by the GP to do a FIT test sample and are unsure of how to do it correctly?

Watch the following video to learn more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSYwOwLSn08&list=PLuu8_cuPuAksFLJoEEzA-8EmrhG5dtzWS&index=1

FIT testing for patients presenting with bowel symptoms- Albanian

21/04/2026

In addition to those aged 75-79, those aged 80 and over and those living in a care home for older adults can get the RSV vaccine.

Contact the Practice on 01242 215000 to book your vaccine or speak to a member of staff at the care home who will liaise with the Surgery.

20/04/2026

The HPV vaccine helps protect against several cancers, including cervical cancer, as well as cancers of the mouth, throat and ge****ls.

It’s offered to boys and girls in school to help protect them later in life. The vaccine does not protect against all HPV types, so attending cervical screening when invited is still important.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/ or to discuss with a clinician call 01242 215000 to speak to a Care Navigator.

19/04/2026

Whilst out walking in Gloucestershire, make sure you stay by following these handy tips.

See a Pharmacist if you or your child aged 1 year or older has an insect bite or sting and:
1) Skin around it feels hot when you touch it or looks red – redness can be harder to see on brown and black skin
2) It's painful
3) The area looks swollen
4) There's pus or fluid coming out of the bite or sting

A pharmacist can recommend treatments, such as antihistamines and steroid creams, and give the same antibiotics as a GP if the bite or sting is infected. They can also give advice or direct you to other medical help if you need it.