Medwyn Surgery

22/07/2025

Download the NHS App or log in through the NHS website to access NHS services online.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Do more with the NHS App!

💊 Order repeat prescriptions
📅 Book appointments
👀 View your records

Find out more and register today 👉 https://ow.ly/n1Qf50PpT9p

17/07/2025

We Are Proud to Share Our 2025 GP Patient Survey Results!

At Medwyn Surgery, your care is our top priority and we are thrilled to see that reflected in this year’s national GP Patient Survey results!

✅ 90% of patients described their overall experience of Medwyn Surgery as good, placing us above the average for both Surrey Heartlands and national results.

👏 A huge thank you to our patients for your feedback and to our incredible team, from reception to clinicians, for continuing to provide excellent, compassionate care.

📍 Want to see more results? Check out the full report here:
🔗 https://gp-patient.co.uk/patientexperience/results?code=H81072

08/07/2025

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

The potentially life-saving Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination aimed at protecting newborns and older adults is available all year round.

RSV can be very serious for those who are more vulnerable, such as newborns, infants and older adults. If you’re eligible, getting vaccinated is the best and simplest thing you can do to protect yourself or your newborn baby from RSV.

Take up the offer of vaccination no matter what time of the year it is.

Read more at pha.site/RSVallyearround

20/06/2025

🦠 Travelling abroad this summer? Don’t overlook the risk of rabies.

Rabies is rare, but it's almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The good news? It’s entirely preventable with the right precautions and timely treatment.

If you’re heading to parts of Asia, Africa, Central or South America, or other areas where rabies is present, here’s what you need to know:

💡 Protect yourself while travelling:

✅ Avoid contact with stray or wild animals – especially dogs, cats, monkeys and bats
✅ If bitten or scratched, wash the wound immediately with soap and water and seek urgent medical advice
✅ Pre-travel vaccination is recommended if you’re:
• Visiting remote areas
• Travelling long-term
• Working with animals or children.

💉 Even if vaccinated, you’ll still need post-exposure treatment — but the vaccine gives you a vital head start.

🔶 Please note: The rabies vaccine is not provided by the NHS for travel.

At Medwyn Travel Clinic (https://medwyntravelclinic.co.uk/)
we offer comprehensive travel health consultations and private vaccinations tailored to your destination.

19/06/2025

Surrey Heartlands’ Women and Children’s team is running a new series of free online webinars with clinicians to raise awareness of key women’s health conditions.

The first session will take place on Tuesday 24 June, 7–8pm, and will cover:
▶️ Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS)
▶️ Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
▶️ Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

These webinars are open to all Surrey residents and are designed to support patient education.

Each session is led by a GP clinical lead and includes the opportunity to ask questions via a live Q&A.

Future topics will include:
🔵 Endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescence
🔵 Fertility and cervical screening
🔵 Menopause

Sessions will be delivered via Microsoft Teams Live Events. Free to attend, registration is required.

Register now: https://ow.ly/SPM850W9ZYf

19/06/2025

🏞️ Thinking of taking a dip? Stay safe while wild swimming! 🏊‍♀️
With warmer weather and beautiful countryside all around us, wild swimming is more popular than ever – but it's important to swim safely.

Before you head out to rivers, lakes or the sea, read the latest advice from the UK Health Security Agency on how to avoid hidden hazards and stay well ➡️
📖 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/16/how-to-stay-healthy-while-wild-swimming/

💡 Top tips at a glance:
✔️ Check the water is safe to swim in
✔️ Avoid swallowing water
✔️ Wash hands before eating
✔️ Watch out for blue-green algae
✔️ Be aware of cold water shock
✔️ Don’t swim alone

Whether you're a first-timer or a regular wild swimmer, a few simple precautions can make all the difference.

The official blog of the UK Health Security Agency, providing expert insight on the organisation's work and all aspects of health security

19/06/2025

🌡️ Amber Heat Health Alert: Stay Safe in the Heat! ☀️
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert across all of England, with temperatures expected to hit 30°C for the first time this year.

🔥 Thursday 19th June is set to be a scorcher, with widespread temperatures of 27–30°C. This heat can affect everyone, especially vulnerable groups like older adults, young children, and those with long-term conditions.

💡 Top Tips to Stay Well in a Heatwave:

✅ Stay hydrated – Drink plenty of water and avoid too much alcohol or caffeine.
✅ Keep cool – Stay indoors during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm) and close curtains to block direct sunlight.
✅ Dress for the weather – Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and a wide-brimmed hat if heading outside.
✅ Look out for others – Check on elderly relatives or neighbours who may struggle to keep cool.
✅ Be sun smart – Use at least SPF30 sunscreen and reapply regularly.
✅ Know the signs of heat exhaustion – Tiredness, dizziness, headache, feeling sick, excessive sweating. If symptoms occur, move somewhere cool, drink water and rest.

🏥 Please be aware: The NHS is likely to be busier than usual due to increased demand.

19/06/2025

Cervical screening, which used to be called smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. It's offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.

Cervical screening checks a sample of cells from your cervix for certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). These types of HPV can cause abnormal changes to the cells in your cervix and are called "high-risk" types of HPV.

If high-risk types of HPV are found during screening, the sample of cells is also checked for abnormal cell changes. If abnormal cells are found, they can be treated so they do not get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect you from cervical cancer.

It’s .

The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

Cervical screening, along with the HPV vaccination and treatment for cell changes, can all help prevent cervical cancer.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

16/06/2025

☀️ Planning summer adventures with the kids? Don’t let common health hazards spoil the fun!

The UK Health Security Agency has put together a fantastic Parents’ Guide to Summer Infections and Health Hazards, with practical advice on how to keep your family healthy during the warmer months.

👶 From tummy bugs at the paddling pool to insect bites, hay fever, and hand-foot-and-mouth disease - this guide covers:

🦟 How to avoid insect bites
🌼 Managing hay fever
🦠 Spotting and preventing summer infections
💩 Keeping little ones safe from tummy bugs
🌡️ When to seek help — and when to care for symptoms at home

💬 A must-read for parents, carers and anyone looking after children this summer!

The official blog of the UK Health Security Agency, providing expert insight on the organisation's work and all aspects of health security

15/06/2025

💙 Father’s Day can be a joyful time, but for many, it can also be painful.

If you’re grieving the loss of a father, child, or another loved one today, please know you’re not alone.

There’s no set timetable for grief, and no “right” way to feel. Whether this is your first Father’s Day without someone, or one of many, it’s okay to feel whatever you’re feeling.

If you need support, the NHS has guidance and resources to help you through:
👉 https://bit.ly/3FUVSPT

15/06/2025

At Medwyn Surgery, we’re proud to support the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme - and stories like Kim’s show just how life-changing it can be.

If you’ve had gestational diabetes, you may be at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes but you don’t have to face it alone. The free online programme offers expert guidance, group support and practical tools to help you take control of your health.

👉 https://www.england.nhs.uk/.../healthier-you-nhs-diabetes...

15/06/2025

If you or a loved one are getting older and haven't yet planned for what might come next, make sure you book a FREE place at an online talk from Age UK Surrey on Tuesday 24 June at 7pm.

Hear more about care, finances, staying independent and much more, so you or a loved one can avoid having to make hasty decisions in an emergency. Book your place at https://orlo.uk/s13Qj