The Downland Practice - Social Prescribing

05/08/2025

Could You Spare a Little Time to Make a Big Difference?

Are you retired or have some spare time during the week?
Are you a car owner?
Would you like to give back to your local community?

The Downland Volunteer Group Needs You!

We’re currently looking for volunteer drivers to support our patients by providing transport to essential medical appointments. This is a vital service that many in our community rely on — but demand is growing, and we urgently need more volunteers to keep up.

Even if you can only offer one trip a month, your help would be hugely appreciated.

🚗 Expenses are covered
🕰️ You choose when you're available
❤️ Your time could make a real difference to someone’s life

Interested? Want to find out more?
Please call 01635 578394 during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 11.30am)

Thank you for considering becoming part of something that really matters.

07/07/2025

🌞 School Holidays Can Be Tough – Let’s Help Together! 🌞

The school holidays can be a real challenge for families on low incomes, with extra pressure on food and essentials.

📉 Sadly, West Berks Foodbank. has seen a decline in donations recently — but together, we can change that.

💚 Every donation, no matter how small, can make a huge difference to a local family in need.

🛍️ Donation Drop-Off Points:
📍 Chieveley Surgery
📍 Compton Surgery

If you're able to give, even just a tin or two, it all adds up. Let’s fill those boxes and show our community we care.

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our regular donors — your kindness is truly amazing! ❤️

Can you help our Hungry Holidays initiative? Every little donation will help us to make a huge difference.

You can donate quickly and easily via The Good Exchange - https://app.thegoodexchange.com/project/20853/west-berks-foodbank/hungry-holidays-2025

Thank you for your support 💚

24/06/2025

Urgent Appeal: West Berkshire Foodbank Donations Needed

We are urgently seeking donations for the West Berks Foodbank.

Your support can make a real difference to local individuals and families in need. Donations can be dropped off at both Chieveley and Compton Surgeries.

Please give what you can—every item helps, and your generosity matters more than ever.

Thank you so much for your support

Ambient Sponge Pudding
Cereal Bars
Long Life Juice
Tinned Fruit
Anti-bac spray
Tinned Meat Meals Like Spagbol, Curry, Stew
Non bio washing power/tablets
UHT Milk Full Fat or Semi Skimmed

They currently have a good stock of Pasta

11/06/2025

UPDATE - We are just about to capacity now, please do not turn up on the day if you haven't already booked, I am afraid we will not be able to accommodate you. A HUGE thank you to all those who have agreed to exhibit, we have a fantastic display this year, its going to be a good one!

Some of our lovely chaps from the Gentleman's Breakfast Club are organising a little Classic/Performance Car/Motorbike Show at Chieveley Village Fete on Sunday 22nd June. If you or you know of anyone who might like to exhibit their pride and joy, please get in touch be sending me a private message. Entry is free, but spaces are limited so please be quick 😉

09/06/2025

PLEASE NOTE this Important Information - Planned Road Closure - East Illsley - 23rd July - 2nd September

21/05/2025

Our Dementia Action Week information table at our Chieveley Surgery, we have also decorated the Reception area "forget me not" blue. To anyone affected by Dementia, we get it and we are here to support you and your carers. Dementia UK https://dementiafriendlywestberkshire.co.uk/

21/05/2025

What a fantastic timetable, check this out.

12/05/2025

Dementia Friendly West Berkshire - A snap shot of what's going on during the Dementia Action Week