Garden Lane Medical Centre

16/10/2025

Please find attached flyer from ReSTORe:

14/10/2025

95% of ex-smokers see positive changes in their life as early as 2 weeks after quitting - so just imagine how good it would be after 4! Halfway there, you are incredible 🙌

08/10/2025

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐅𝐅 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

Just a reminder that the practice will be closed from 1pm today for staff training.

The phones and clinical requests via PATCHs will also be off from 1pm until tomorrow morning at 8am.

If you have an urgent medical matter that cannot wait until the surgery reopens on Thursday 9 October @ 8.00am, please telephone NHS 111.

08/10/2025

There are SO many great reasons to quit this Stoptober - and we are here for you every step of the way.

Visit https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/ to explore how we can support your quit

03/10/2025

Tag some friends or family below to let them know you're quitting smoking for Stoptober

01/10/2025

Stoptober starts today! You are doing the best thing you can for your health by quitting - and you don't need to do it alone.

There are plenty of ways to get support, but the best way to get started is to get your free Personal Quit Plan here: https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ready-to-quit-smoking/personal-quit-plan/

30/09/2025

Please find attached our autumn 2025 patient newsletter!

26/09/2025

It’s tough when a baby won’t stop crying. You might worry something is wrong or fear losing your cool – but you can cope.
Remember:
• Take a break
• Ask for help
• Never, ever shake your baby
More advice here: https://bit.ly/4fW3z5S

25/09/2025

Today is World Pharmacists Day!

This year's theme is 'Think Health, Think Pharmacist', focusing on safe medicine use and global healthcare needs. You can find more information on: https://www.fip.org/world-pharmacists-day

24/09/2025

Please find attached link to information about the digital switchover:

The UK is currently going through a digital transition relying more than ever on broadband connectivity, and less so on landlines, 2G and 3G services.

23/09/2025

Parents and carers, we know how exhausting and lonely crying can feel!

Remember:
- Crying is normal
- You are not a bad parent
- It’s OK to step away for a few minutes if your baby is safe
- Looking after your mental health matters

Keep your baby safe, and keep yourself safe too.

22/09/2025

Stoptober is coming this October, and we are ready to support you. Let's quit smoking together.

https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/staying-smoke-free/