Southbroom Surgery

25/07/2025

Due to the industrial action we may need to re arrange your appointment. We will try to keep the disruption to a minimum, please be kind to our Reception and admin team during this time.

23/07/2025

⚠️ Resident doctors are planning strike action later this week, which we expect to cause serious disruption to local health and care services.

Find out how you can support us to keep services running, as well as information about all available local health and care services

https://bsw.icb.nhs.uk/public-urged-to-support-local-nhs-as-latest-strikes-likely-to-cause-disruption/

23/07/2025

23/07/2025

Could technology make life easier for someone you care about?
Smartphones and tablets can do so much more than many people realise, from reading out letters to helping you stay in touch with family. But learning new tech can feel daunting, especially if you are living with sight loss.

That is why we are offering free Digital Skills courses this autumn, designed to help people build confidence step by step. Sessions are small, friendly, and run by Mark, our Digital Skills Advisor, with support from trained volunteers.

Courses cover practical skills like
• Navigating a touchscreen
• Making video calls
• Reading audiobooks and using screen readers
• Using voice assistants
We also offer one-to-one support before and after the course, so no one is left struggling on their own.

Beginners courses run in September and Improvers courses in October at locations across Wiltshire: Devizes, Salisbury, Trowbridge and Swindon.

Call 01380 723682 or email info@wiltshiresight.org to find out more or book a place.

If you are reading this and living with sight loss yourself, we would love to support you too, just get in touch.



Image description: An older man is smiling while using a tablet device at a group session. The text on the image reads: “Do you know someone who struggles with tech? We can help” alongside the Wiltshire Sight logo.

17/07/2025

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit: http://nhs.uk/MMR

08/07/2025

03/07/2025

20/06/2025

Lovely weather we're having! 🥵😎🍡
Stay well in the extreme heat.
Stay hydrated, use a high factor sunscreen, wear a hat, avoid going out during peak heat times, (between 11am and 3pm) and check on elderly family members and neighbours.😎🔥🔥🥛

13/06/2025

Hot weather and thunderstorms can trigger symptoms in those who suffer with lung conditions such as asthma.

If you notice the weather makes your symptoms worse and you are needing to use your inhaler more frequently, please talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.