Dudley Wood Surgery

07/05/2026

28/04/2026

🌼 May Bank Holiday Closures – Dudley Wood Surgery 🌼

As we head into a lovely sunny May, please be aware of our upcoming practice closure dates:

📅 Monday 4th May 2026 – Closed (Early May Bank Holiday)
📅 Monday 25th May 2026 – Closed (Spring Bank Holiday)

🗓 Weekends: We are also closed as usual on Saturdays and Sundays.

💊 Please remember to order your prescriptions in advance to avoid running out over the bank holiday periods.

🚑 Need medical help while we’re closed?
☎️ Call NHS 111 for urgent medical advice
🚨 In an emergency, call 999

🌷 Thank you for your understanding
– Dudley Wood Surgery Team –

27/04/2026

Early diagnosis of cancer is vital; detecting a problem early on can mean that treatment is more effective.

Cancer experts will be visiting locations across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull on a bus dedicated to providing health checks and important screening information about cancer.

The bus aims to give our local communities the opportunity to not only catch any warning signs of cancer as early as possible, but it will also be a chance for people to talk to a host of professionals, from the NHS to MacMillan Cancer Support and Diabetes UK.

At the cancer bus, NHS staff and our partners will share signs to look out for, how to live the healthiest possible life and signpost you to useful services.

Find out more: https://blackcountry.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/health-advice/cancer

24/04/2026

🌿 Stress Awareness Month 🌿

This morning, our Practice Manager Becky took some time for a peaceful mental health walk around Saltwells Nature Reserve — a beautiful green space just a stone’s throw from Dudley Wood Surgery.

The bluebells are out at the moment, creating a stunning carpet of colour — definitely worth a visit if you get the chance 🌸

It’s a great reminder that sometimes the simplest things can make the biggest difference. Taking time out, even for a short walk, can really help reset your mind and improve your wellbeing.

💬 “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir

💚 How getting out in nature can help reduce stress:
• Lowers cortisol (your stress hormone)
• Improves mood and reduces anxiety
• Helps clear your mind and improve focus
• Encourages gentle physical activity
• Boosts overall mental wellbeing and resilience

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, why not take a moment for yourself and explore what’s right on your doorstep?

23/04/2026

🩺 Helping us keep your records safe and accurate

At Dudley Wood Surgery, we’re making a small improvement to how patients and carers submit health information (such as blood pressure readings).

To ensure your information is recorded safely and linked to the correct patient, we kindly ask that all submissions are made using one of the following:

✔️ Our secure online form
✔️ An official Dudley Wood Surgery template (available at reception)

Please remember to include:
• Patient name
• Date of birth

💡 Need help?
If you’re unable to use these options, our reception team will be happy to assist you.

These changes help us process your information more quickly and reduce the risk of errors—supporting safer care for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation 💙
Dudley Wood Surgery

17/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/

17/04/2026

13/04/2026

📢 Dudley Wood Surgery – March 2026 Newsletter 📢

If you didn’t get a chance to read our March newsletter in the surgery, here’s a quick summary of our latest updates 👇

🌼 Welcome to Aruna – We’re delighted to introduce our new Nurse Practitioner, Aruna, who has already become a friendly and supportive face in the surgery.

💬 Join our Patient Participation Group (PPG) – We’re still looking for new members who would like to share feedback and help shape our services.

🚗 Parking Reminder – Please be mindful not to block our neighbours’ driveways. Thank you for helping us maintain good relationships within our community.

📅 Appointments Update – Reviews by Birth Month
You spoke, we listened! To reduce the number of visits throughout the year, most annual reviews and tests will now be carried out around your birth month (with blood tests usually the month before where needed). This should make managing your health simpler and more convenient.

📱 NHS App Open Day (Coming Soon!)
We’re planning a Saturday open day to help patients download and use the NHS App, with refreshments available and a small charity fundraiser. More details to follow soon!

🌍 Health & Wellbeing Campaigns (April)
We’ll be supporting a range of important campaigns including World Health Day, Autism Awareness, Immunisation Week, and more.

💚 Thank You
We really appreciate your continued support and look forward to making further improvements to our services over the coming year.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please contact the surgery.

31/03/2026

🐣🌸 Easter Opening Hours at Dudley Wood Surgery 🌸🐣

Please check our updated opening hours over the Easter period in the poster below 👇

💊 Reminder: Make sure you have enough medication to last over the long weekend – order your prescriptions in good time!

📞 Need medical advice? Contact NHS 111
🚨 Emergency? Always call 999

🏥 Our nearest hospital: Russell’s Hall Hospital, Dudley, DY1 2HQ - 01384 456111

Wishing all our patients a safe and happy Easter 🐰💛

27/03/2026

🩺Half-term is a great time to check your child’s vaccination record and catch up on any missed doses.

Local clinics are running across the Black Country, offering protection against serious illnesses.

Appointments are quick and easy to book – and your child will be protected without missing school time. 🦠

Find out more about childhood vaccinations here:

Vaccines are the best way to protect your child from serious illnesses such as measles, meningitis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio. They also help stop infections spreading in schools and the wider community.

26/03/2026

Our Living with and Beyond Cancer team are hosting some free events 📅

They will be at Kingswinford Community Centre between 10am - 12pm on the dates below ⬇️

A variety of information and support will be available at the events for both patients and their loved ones 💙

For more information reach out to the team at: dgft.lwbcteam@nhs.net 📧