Wingerworth Surgery

10/05/2026

As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, we’re encouraging people to think about something many of us overlook - our digital lives. 💻

From photos and messages, to subscriptions and online accounts, we leave behind far more than memories. Without a plan, managing these digital footprints can be difficult for those important to us after death.

Simple steps like regularly backing up your phone and choosing a 'legacy contact' or trusted person to access your accounts can make things much easier for the people important to you. 💜

Read more in our blog: www.ashgatehospice.org.uk/2026/04/17/what-happens-to-our-digital-lives-when-we-die

Pictured: A person typing on a laptop.

09/05/2026

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Here's your assignment:

1. Send this video to three people.
2. Watch it (4 mins)
3. Discuss the video with each other.
4. What new insights did you discover about dying and about each other? Tell us here.

It's time to talk about dying.

Video is at: https://bit.ly/TheosDFB

04/05/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS:

From Tuesday 5th May we will be changing our appointment triaging system. Due to the recent contract changes imposed by the government we have had to look at how we offer appointments.
If you feel you need an ACUTE, SAME DAY appointment please contact us either using econsult via our website or by phone before 11am and you will be offered an appointment.
This will be a sit and wait service, where GPs and Dan our paramedic will see you. You will be given a time to arrive from once triaged. Please note that this is not an open surgery clinic like we used to have. You’ll be given a time slot to arrive and a clinician should be able to see you within that time slot. Please ensure you can attend on the day you request an appointment.
If your request is for a more routine review you will be offered a routine appointment
Many Thanks

28/04/2026

Too good not to share and celebrate success. Thank you to the anonymous patient who completed this friends and family feedback. We know we aren’t perfect but feedback like this means so much to us as a team and really boosts morale!

“We have never ever experienced anything like it! This surgery has the friendliest people ever and that includes every person who works there, even the receptionists! They treat you like a human! You actually see a doctor in person or hear a doctor’s voice over the phone! We are still amazed by it… People should never take such great care for granted, it doesn’t exist everywhere.

The best of all is, when you speak to the doctors, they actually really listen, speak to you on the same level as you, make you feel relaxed, read your medical history prior to the call, dig into your concerns and then try and help find a solution to your problem. You don’t feel like a burden at all… it is simply mind blowing…

You have to live in Essex or London to know what we are talking about. We are so grateful to be patients at such a lovely surgery and it will take us a while to get used to this amazing and caring treatment… thank you so much, it means the world to us…”

27/04/2026

Do you have or have you ever had liver disease? Would you be willing to come to the surgery on Wednesday 29th April in the morning to talk to a group of student doctors and Dr Blanshard about your experiences? If you could be, please ring reception, DM us or reply below

25/04/2026

24/04/2026

Please bear with us today, we have several GPs off sick and currently we have no internet in the practice. We will do everything to try and resolve the IT situation but are mindful we have many many fewer doctors available than normal today. If you have a non urgent query please consider waiting, if you have a minor illness or injury please use the NHS pharmacy first service or the minir injury unit.

21/04/2026

Today was practice managers day.

Behind every smooth-running practice is a dedicated Practice Manager working tirelessly to keep everything on track. From coordinating staff and managing appointment systems, to ensuring high standards of patient care and handling the day-to-day operations, their role is essential in making sure our patients receive the best possible experience.

Practice Managers are the backbone of the practice — balancing organisation, leadership, and compassion to support both patients and the clinical team.

We would like to take say a massive thank you to our practice manager Jane for her hard work and support over the years. Her unfaltering dedication is what makes the surgery work as efficiently as it does, ensuring the safety of both patients and staff.

20/04/2026

Urgent message to patients.
There is currently a national issue with the e-consult service. If your medical issue is urgent please call us on 01246 275228.

15/04/2026

The surgery will be closed today Wednesday 15/4/26 for mandatory staff training from 1330. We will open again as normal Thursday 8am.
Should you require urgent medical assistance please contact 111.

26/03/2026

Today is a sad day for us. We say goodbye and good luck to Dr Desai who’s been with us for almost 12 years as he moves to a new place work closer to his home and family.
He joined us while we were working in the small bungalow and worked with us as our patient numbers increased and helped with the move into our new building.
He’s supported us as a work family following the loss of Dr Mr Chawla, the retirement of Dr Mrs Chawla and through some other very difficult times.
We’ll miss his calm, no nonsense approach to work, his personality and humour.
Please join us in saying a thank-you to him and we wish him good luck. Our loss is another practices gain!!!