The Lakeside Practice

06/04/2026

As we get ready to reopen after the Easter break, here’s a quick reminder of how to book a GP appointment:

🔹 Need a same-day/urgent GP appointment?
📞 Please telephone the practice directly.

🔹 Want to request a routine GP appointment?
🔗 Complete the online “I have a health problem” form if you are able:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C86016

⚠️ Important: Do NOT complete this form if you require an urgent or same-day appointment, as your request may not be picked up in time.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation 💙

❗ Important Information for Lakeside Patients ❗

Changes to our Appointment Booking System – From 1st April 2026

Last year, we introduced changes to how patients access appointments by moving to a total triage model. While we understand this approach did not suit everyone, feedback from our Friends and Family Test showed that most patients were satisfied with this way of working.

However, due to changes in the NHS England 2026/27 contract, which come into effect from Wednesday 1st April, we are required to make further adjustments to how we operate.

What is changing?

📞 Urgent / Same-day appointment requests
These must be requested by telephone or by coming into the practice.

💻 Routine appointment requests or queries
Please complete the online triage form, available Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:30pm.

If you are unable to complete the form yourself, our reception team will be happy to help complete it on your behalf. However, if you are able to submit the form independently, please do so to help keep phone lines free for our most vulnerable patients.

👩‍⚕️ Important
All requests - whether urgent or routine - will continue to be clinically triaged before an appointment is offered. This helps ensure you are seen by the right clinician the first time.

For your safety, DO NOT submit urgent requests through this form. Urgent messages may be missed as the form will be monitored for routine requests only.

📅 Please note: These changes will not take effect until Wednesday 1st April. Until then, please continue submitting your requests as usual.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

01/04/2026

🐣 Easter Opening Hours 🐣

Please note that due to the bank holiday weekend, we will be closing at 6:00 PM on Thursday 2nd April and will reopen at 8:00 AM on Tuesday 7th April.

We will be open on Saturday 4th April for those patients with pre booked appointments only.

If you need a GP appointment while we are closed, please contact NHS 111 or the Same Day Health Centre on 0300 123 3103, or the appropriate emergency service if required.

We wish all our patients a happy, safe, and healthy Easter! 🌷

31/03/2026

🚨 CHANGES TAKING EFFECT FROM TOMORROW – WEDNESDAY 1st APRIL🚨

Need a same-day GP appointment?
📞Please telephone the practice directly.

Want to request a routine GP appointment?
🔗Complete the online “I have a health problem” form if you are able, using this link:

https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/C86016

⚠️ Important: Do NOT complete this form if you require an urgent/same-day appointment, as your request may not be picked up in time.

❗ Important Information for Lakeside Patients ❗

Changes to our Appointment Booking System – From 1st April 2026

Last year, we introduced changes to how patients access appointments by moving to a total triage model. While we understand this approach did not suit everyone, feedback from our Friends and Family Test showed that most patients were satisfied with this way of working.

However, due to changes in the NHS England 2026/27 contract, which come into effect from Wednesday 1st April, we are required to make further adjustments to how we operate.

What is changing?

📞 Urgent / Same-day appointment requests
These must be requested by telephone or by coming into the practice.

💻 Routine appointment requests or queries
Please complete the online triage form, available Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:30pm.

If you are unable to complete the form yourself, our reception team will be happy to help complete it on your behalf. However, if you are able to submit the form independently, please do so to help keep phone lines free for our most vulnerable patients.

👩‍⚕️ Important
All requests - whether urgent or routine - will continue to be clinically triaged before an appointment is offered. This helps ensure you are seen by the right clinician the first time.

For your safety, DO NOT submit urgent requests through this form. Urgent messages may be missed as the form will be monitored for routine requests only.

📅 Please note: These changes will not take effect until Wednesday 1st April. Until then, please continue submitting your requests as usual.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

30/03/2026

❗ Important Information for Lakeside Patients ❗

Changes to our Appointment Booking System – From 1st April 2026

Last year, we introduced changes to how patients access appointments by moving to a total triage model. While we understand this approach did not suit everyone, feedback from our Friends and Family Test showed that most patients were satisfied with this way of working.

However, due to changes in the NHS England 2026/27 contract, which come into effect from Wednesday 1st April, we are required to make further adjustments to how we operate.

What is changing?

📞 Urgent / Same-day appointment requests
These must be requested by telephone or by coming into the practice.

💻 Routine appointment requests or queries
Please complete the online triage form, available Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 6:30pm.

If you are unable to complete the form yourself, our reception team will be happy to help complete it on your behalf. However, if you are able to submit the form independently, please do so to help keep phone lines free for our most vulnerable patients.

👩‍⚕️ Important
All requests - whether urgent or routine - will continue to be clinically triaged before an appointment is offered. This helps ensure you are seen by the right clinician the first time.

For your safety, DO NOT submit urgent requests through this form. Urgent messages may be missed as the form will be monitored for routine requests only.

📅 Please note: These changes will not take effect until Wednesday 1st April. Until then, please continue submitting your requests as usual.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

20/03/2026

What the headlines tell you and what is actually happening are two completely different things.

This video from Dr Dean Eggitt of Doncaster Local Medical Committee (LMC) is worth a watch 👇

https://youtu.be/TpFmPuRv9h0

It’s worth hearing directly from someone on the frontline of general practice about what’s really going on behind the scenes.

In this video, Fran and Dr Dean talk through the new 2026-2027 GP contract update in a way that’s easy to follow, even if you don't work in the NHS.We explai...

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

MenB needs close and prolonged contact to spread, such as living in the same household
or intimate contact such as kissing or sharing drinks and vapes.

It is not as contagious as other infections like measles or COVID-19.

Learn more about meningitis, including how to spot it and when to get help if you need it.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/

20/03/2026

Meningitis B vaccination is being offered to those at highest risk from the current outbreak
in Kent.

Check to find out if that includes you.

➡️ https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

03/03/2026

🌸Women's Wellbeing Hub Competition 🌸

03/03/2026

🌸 Women’s Wellbeing Hub – March Session 🌸

This month we’re talking Diabetes 💙

Join us for a friendly, supportive session where you can chat with Dr Karen Forshaw about managing diabetes, pre-diabetes and all things health & wellbeing.

We’re delighted to be joined by Reed Wellbeing’s Diabetes Prevention Health Coach, so whether you’re looking for advice, support, or just a cuppa and conversation – we’d love to see you!

🗓 Friday 6th March
⏰ 10am – 12pm
📍 Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Carcroft

☕ Enjoy a coffee and a biscuit while you connect and ask questions.
👩‍👧‍👦 Family friendly – children welcome (activities available).

Stay connected and receive Hub updates by joining our Facebook Group or emailing: Katherine.maguire@doncaster.gov.uk

23/02/2026

🎉🎈 You’re Invited to a Family Friendly Games Afternoon! 🎈🎉

Join us as we celebrate The Jackson Hope Foundation’s 2nd Birthday with an afternoon packed full of fun, laughter and prizes! 🥳

📅 Sunday 1st March
⏰ 1pm – 3.30pm
📍 Alexander House, High Street, Askern, DN6 0AB
🎤 Hosted by Stevie Michaels

✨ What’s happening?
🧠 FREE Fun Quiz
🎟️ FREE Prize Bingo
🎶 Boogie Bingo & Seaside Bingo (£1 per game)
🥪 FREE buffet for everyone attending

Whether you’re a regular at our groups or visiting us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you for an afternoon of family fun! 💛

Tag your friends, bring the family and come celebrate with us! 🎊