Cotswold Medical Practice. Moore Health Centre & Westwoods Surgery

17/07/2025

We’re proud to be a training practice and today welcomed a Year 12 student from out of area, who’s aspiring to become a doctor. She shadowed Dr Griffith as part of her early medical training.

Work placements like this are a key step in a future doctor’s journey, offering real-life experience and learning from our experienced GPs.

Thank you to our patients for your kindness and understanding in allowing the student to observe, your support plays a big role in shaping the future of healthcare.

16/07/2025

🎪🎸 NAUNTONBURY 2025 IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉💃
🗓️ Saturday 19th July | 🕑 From 2PM ’til Late
📍 Sunnybank Cottage, GL54 3AS

🌞 The countdown is ON for the most epic local festival of the summer – and you’re invited! 🎉

🎟️ FREE ENTRY! Gates open at 2PM
🎶 Live music all day – electric, acoustic & everything in between
🌟 Headliner: Wishful Thinking
🎧 PLUS... Silent Disco!
🎭 Children's entertainment & face painting
🍦 Local ice cream
🍽️ Delicious food or bring your own picnic
🍹 All-day bar (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
🏕️ Overnight camping available!
🎆 Fireworks finale to end the night with a bang!

🎙️ Cotswolds Radio will be broadcasting live all day
🎗️ We’re also supporting Kate's Home NursingKate’s Home Nursing – donations welcome on the day 💙

👗 Dress for a fest and come ready to dance, eat, laugh, and enjoy a proper summer celebration with friends, family, and fantastic music! 🎤🌈

15/07/2025

📱 Smartphones and Tablets: Made Easy!

GRCC is running a free 11-week course to help anyone who wants to feel more confident using their smartphone or tablet (including iPhones, Androids, iPads, and more).

This friendly, practical course will cover:

✅ Making your device more accessible
✅ Managing and organising your emails
✅ Using the internet safely
✅ Backing up your device
✅ Setting up emergency contacts
✅ Accessing the NHS App

🗓 When: Wednesdays, 10am–12:30pm
📍 Where: Fisher House, Stow-on-the-Wold, Cheltenham GL54 1LS
🧭 Starts: 13th August 2025

📞 To book a place, contact Jason (Digital & Technology Inclusion Social Prescribing Link Worker) at 07707 281803 or jason.spinney1@nhs.net.

Please share with anyone who might benefit, a great chance to get more confident with technology in a relaxed and supportive space.
Spaces are limited, so get in touch today! 🌟

14/07/2025

Please note that the surgery will be closed from 12:30 PM on Tuesday 15th July for essential staff training. We will reopen as normal on Wednesday 16th July.

✅ If you already have an appointment booked during this time, please attend as usual.

📞 For urgent medical issues while we are closed:
Call NHS 111 Or call our usual numbers: 01451 820242 / 01451 860247 to be transferred to our emergency doctor.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

09/07/2025

🌟 WE'RE HIRING! 🌟
Practice Receptionist – Part-Time (20–25 hours/week)
📍 Bourton and Northleach Surgeries

Are you friendly, organised, and passionate about helping others? Join our team as a Medical Receptionist, where you'll be the first point of contact for our patients and play a key role in supporting our practice.

💼 About the Role:
You’ll provide front-desk and admin support, helping patients feel welcome and assisting our clinical team with day-to-day operations.

🩺 Main Responsibilities Include:
✅ Greeting and checking in patients
✅ Scheduling appointments (including urgent cases)
✅ Answering phone calls with care and professionalism
✅ Registering new patients
✅ Handling records, filing, and general admin duties
✅ Opening and closing the practice

📬 Interested?
We’d love to hear from you!
📧 Send your CV to: Klaudyna Witek, Practice Manager
📨 klaudyna.witek@nhs.net

03/07/2025

🧬 Keep Antibiotics Working – Use Them Wisely 💊

Antibiotics are powerful tools used to treat bacterial infections – but they’re not a cure-all. They don’t work for viruses like colds, flu, or most coughs.

Many mild infections get better on their own. In fact, antibiotics are no longer routinely used for:
❌ Chest infections
❌ Ear infections in children
❌ Sore throats

🚫 Don’t pressure your doctor for antibiotics.
✅ Always follow medical advice.

Taking antibiotics when you don’t need them contributes to antibiotic resistance – a serious global threat where medicines stop working against harmful bacteria.

🗑️ Never save leftover antibiotics or share them with others.

03/07/2025

30/06/2025

🔥 It’s a hot one today! 🔥
If you're heading out in the sun, please take care of yourself and others. High temperatures can be dangerous, especially for the very young, older adults, and people with health conditions.

☀️ Top tips to stay safe:
💧 Drink plenty of water – stay hydrated
🌳 Stay in the shade when the sun is strongest (11am–3pm)
💤 Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day

Look out for each other and check in on those who might be vulnerable ❤️

30/06/2025

☀️ Don’t forget your sunscreen! ☀️
Even when it’s cloudy, UV rays can still damage your skin. Protect yourself, sunburn increases the risk of skin cancer.

✅ Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30
✅ Reapply every 2 hours (or more if swimming/sweating)
✅ Stay in the shade during peak sun (11am–3pm)
✅ Wear a hat and sunglasses

Stay safe, enjoy the sun responsibly 🌤️💛

24/06/2025

💔 We’d like to share this important message from GDASS

Leaving an abusive relationship can bring relief and also grief. It’s okay to grieve the person you thought they were, the future you hoped for, or the parts of yourself that felt lost.

Healing means making space for all feelings, even the hard ones. You’re allowed to feel, to grieve, and to heal. 💙

23/06/2025

📣We’ve noticed the recent media coverage about Mounjaro weight loss jabs this morning.

👉 Please be aware: Mounjaro is currently not available via GP practices for weight loss prescribing.

We understand this may be disappointing for some patients, and we will continue to follow national guidance closely.

If and when this situation changes, or we have any further updates, we’ll make sure to let you know.

18/06/2025