The Royal Crescent Surgery

18/07/2025

The annual GP patient survey was published this week and we're really chuffed with the results. This is a national survey carried out by Ipsos where a sample of patients from every GP practice in England answer some key questions. The full results for Royal Crescent Surgery are here

https://www.gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperience/results?code=L84059

As always, there are a few things we need to reflect on and try to improve, particularly around making it easier to contact us and ensuring you see your usual or preferred health care professional. However overall 87% describe their experience as good or very good. This compares with 75% nationally and 80% for Gloucestershire.

Thank you to all of our patients who returned the annual survey. And thank you to our amazing clinicians, receptionists and administrators who work so incredibly hard every single day and always aim to provide the very best care. We couldn't do this without you all!

See how your GP practice is doing: explore the results of The GP Patient Survey, an independent patient experience survey run by Ipsos on behalf of NHS England.

09/07/2025

☀️ It's another hot day today. Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others. Look out for older people, people with long-term health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated in high temperatures.

03/07/2025

A great opportunity to learn more about dementia, including how to reduce your risks of developing dementia and how to recognise and support someone with dementia.

💜 Join us at Up Hatherley Library for a Dementia Information session provided by One Gloucestershire Health & Wellbeing Partnership.

📍 Up Hatherley Library | Wednesday 9 July, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

📅 Other upcoming sessions:
Bishops Cleeve Library | Tuesday 23 September, 10:30am - 12:00pm

🤝 The session will include;
- What is Dementia, common Types of Dementia
- Prevention / Reducing your risk of dementia
- How to get a diagnosis, who to contact for support
- How you can help: joining local DAA and also becoming a CDL
- Also an opportunity to speak to people who work with or support people living with dementia

👉 Book your spot! https://gloucestershire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=2690530

Booking is advised. Tea and coffee will be available in the break.

03/07/2025

We're excited to once again be hosting a DROP IN DIGIHUB at the Wilson Health Centre. 🙋🏾‍♀️🎉

Thursday 17th July
11.00 - 13.00

Come along and learn how to:
🪪 set up your NHS account
🗂 view your GP medical records
💊order repeat prescriptions
📈view certain test results

Just bring a phone or digital device (and some ID if you are accessing for the first time)

Drop in any time during our 2 hour session in the downstairs waiting area.

02/07/2025

There has been a lot of interest from patients about the use tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss purposes. At the moment, this is not available through any GP practice in Gloucestershire. Local NHS teams are working hard to put in place the support arrangements to enable this. Initially this will be for those patients who would benefit most from treatment.

We recognise it can be difficult for some people living with obesity to access the support you feel you need and that those most likely to benefit from this medication may wish to access it as soon as possible. We are committed to updating you on service developments as they occur. Meanwhile, please don’t call your GP or make an appointment to ask for tirzepatide while treatment arrangements are being finalised.

Please see further information here
https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/your-health-services/healthy-communities/weight-loss-medication/

Thank you!

NHS Gloucestershire ICB

28/06/2025

Well, The Wilson Warriors did it! 🥳

Eleven of us from Berkeley Place Surgery and Royal Crescent Surgery ran 5 km this morning round Cheltenham Racecourse as part of the Pretty Muddy Race For Life. Along the way we crawled up, under, through and over a number of obstacles that had been placed around the course.

And, my goodness, didn't we get wet and muddy along the way? We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and in true team spirit, went down the final muddy slide and ran over the finish line together.

Between us, the Wilson Warriors have so far raised a whopping £1,455 for Cancer Research UK so a huge THANK YOU to our friends, family, colleagues and patients who have supported us so far.

Cancer Research UKs work has helped double cancer survival in the UK in the last 50 years. This is incredible progress but there’s more to be done. The Wilson Warriors sponsorship page is still open so if you'd like to support us and help fund more life saving research, click here

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/wilson-warriors-65/members

Cancer Research UK Cheltenham Central PCN - Social Prescribing NHS Gloucestershire

18/06/2025

☀️ It is going to be a very hot week in Gloucestershire, and it is worth remembering some key health tips to keep you and your loved ones well in the heat.

⛱During hot weather stay out of the direct sun, especially during the hottest part of the day, between 11am and 3pm when UV rays are strongest.

🫗If you’re going out in the hot weather, walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and drink plenty.

05/06/2025

Support the Wilson Warriors and help us raise funds for Cancer Research UK!

On Saturday 28th June, a team of staff from Royal Crescent Surgery and Berkeley Place Surgery are completing the 5km Pretty Muddy Run at Cheltenham Racecourse. We'll be climbing, crawling and sliding across a range of obstacles . . . and getting Pretty Muddy in the process!

Supporters are very welcome and if you'd like to donate, we would really appreciate it!

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/wilson-warriors-65/members

28/05/2025

Cases of Parvovirus, also known as ‘slapped cheek syndrome’, are on the rise. Most adults are immune, but if you are not immune and catch parvovirus in pregnancy, it can pose a risk to the baby, especially before 20 weeks.

Contact your GP or midwife if you are pregnant and you develop a rash and mild flu-like symptoms, or if you think you may have been exposed to someone who has parvovirus. Your booking bloods can then be tested to see if you have immunity to the potential virus. Exposure is defined as face-to-face contact or being in the same room for more than 15 minutes.

The risk of passing the virus to your baby is low, and most people who have confirmed parvovirus will have healthy babies. If you do develop the virus, you will be offered extra monitoring throughout your pregnancy.

17/04/2025

Happy Easter from all the team at Royal Crescent Surgery!

Please note we will be closed from Friday 18th April to Monday 21st April. We reopen on Tuesday 22nd April.

Please all 111 if there is an urgent medical issue or 999 if life threatening.

Local pharmacies may be able to help you with minor elements.

13/04/2025

Green spaces can make a huge contribution to our mental and physical health.

So a massive cheer for the beautiful parks and green spaces in Cheltenham and the volunteers who maintain them.

💚💚💚

13/04/2025

Happy Easter! 🐰

Please see the information below on opening hours for all Cheltenham pharmacies over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Check to make sure you have enough of your medication now and collect your prescriptions in a timely manner! ⏰💊