May Lane GP Surgery

May Lane GP Surgery May Lane Surgery (previously Walnut Practice and Acorn Practice)

Mental health is more than a small part of our lives – it’s every moment of every day. It’s a hard day’s work and a catc...
10/10/2025

Mental health is more than a small part of our lives – it’s every moment of every day. It’s a hard day’s work and a catch-up with friends. It’s when you become a parent and the day you lose someone you love. It’s the times you reach out for support and the years you spend on a waiting list. It’s the fight for a mental health system that works and hospitals that are safe.

Mental health matters on the days when everything happens and the days when nothing happens. When life is busy and unpredictable and when it’s quiet and ordinary too. That’s why we fight every day, to support more people tomorrow.

10th October is World Mental Health Day, but we want everyone to understand that mental health is important every day. Together we can make sure everyone sees it that way.

https://maylanesurgery.co.uk/wellbeing/mental-health/

Macmillan Cancer Support support people living with cancer in the UK, but they can’t do it without you. So they're askin...
01/10/2025

Macmillan Cancer Support support people living with cancer in the UK, but they can’t do it without you. So they're asking you to get involved in Sober October by going alcohol-free for the month of October, to raise money for people with cancer. Every penny raised will play a vital role in helping Macmillan Cancer Support fund critical services.

Sober October is an 18+ fundraising campaign aimed at challenging social drinkers to change their habits for a month and make some healthy lifestyle changes. We would encourage people to drink responsibly and stick to the recommended daily guidelines for the rest of the year. We advise heavy drinkers or people dependent on alcohol to speak with their GP before signing up to Sober October.

You can sign up for the challenge here - https://www.gosober.org.uk/users/sign_up

One in five people will die early from cardiovascular disease (CVD), which claims more lives than cancer and chronic res...
29/09/2025

One in five people will die early from cardiovascular disease (CVD), which claims more lives than cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. Yet, up to 80% of heart disease and stroke cases are preventable.

That’s why, every 29th September, World Heart Day raises awareness of CVD and the importance of taking care of your heart. From individuals, families and schools to community groups and governments, the World Heart Federation works to make equitable heart health a priority and drive change across the globe.

To learn more about cardiovascular disease, please see here - https://world-heart-federation.org/world-heart-day/understanding-cvd/

Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else.Organ Donation Week is ...
24/09/2025

Organ donation is when you decide to give an organ to save or transform the life of someone else.

Organ Donation Week is an annual event run by the NHS dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of organ donation and encouraging people to discuss organ donation with their loved ones, and make an informed decision about donating their organs after death.

If you are interested in registering to be an organ donor, please follow this link - https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-your-decision/donate/

Migraine Awareness Week is run by The Migraine Trust, and aims to increase awareness and understanding of migraine, prom...
22/09/2025

Migraine Awareness Week is run by The Migraine Trust, and aims to increase awareness and understanding of migraine, promote research into the condition, and campaign for national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it.

One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives.

A migraine tends to be a very bad headache with a throbbing pain on 1 side of the head.

Migraines usually last between 2 hours and 3 days, with some symptoms (such as feeling very tired) starting up to 2 days before the head pain starts and finishing after the headache stops.

Some people have migraines several times a week, while others do not have them very often.

The Migraine Trust website has a wealth of resources and information about living with migraine, including tips on self-management and where to access support. You can find out more here - https://migrainetrust.org/live-with-migraine/

Mental health concerns for young people have multiplied in recent times. Today, 1 in 5, 8-25-year-olds have a diagnosabl...
19/09/2025

Mental health concerns for young people have multiplied in recent times. Today, 1 in 5, 8-25-year-olds have a diagnosable mental health disorder. Yet, only 40% are able to access effective treatment.

Though times continue to be difficult, Youth Mental Health Day 2025 (YMHD 2025) is here to provide hope and positivity. By getting young people engaged in discussions and activities about how to improve their mental health, YMHD aims to give young people a voice and agency to take steps towards their own and their peers’ positive mental health.

stem4, the UK’s leading digital mental health charity for young people, is proud to be the founder of Youth Mental Health Day, which started in 2020.

This year’s theme, Share Support, encourages young people and those around them to connect, share, and access clinically-informed mental health resources.

Peer support plays a crucial role in young people’s mental health, offering a sense of connection, understanding, and shared experience that can reduce feelings of isolation. When young people share their own coping strategies and recommendations, it not only empowers them but also provides others with relatable, practical tools to navigate their challenges.

stem4 have a selection of apps which can make support more accessible and tailored to individual needs - https://stem4.org.uk/apps/

May Lane Surgery will be closed this afternoon (Thursday 11th September 2025) for staff training. Our emergency-only pho...
11/09/2025

May Lane Surgery will be closed this afternoon (Thursday 11th September 2025) for staff training. Our emergency-only phone line will be available from 12:30pm to 4:30pm, after which our regular phone line will reopen.

Thank you for your understanding.

Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference ...
10/09/2025

Every chat, no matter how small, builds a more supportive and understanding society. Together, we can make a difference and prioritise su***de prevention, ensuring everyone gets the help they need.

It's ! Why not have a go at following along with this self-care calendar?Action for Happiness help people create a happ...
09/09/2025

It's ! Why not have a go at following along with this self-care calendar?

Action for Happiness help people create a happier world, with a culture that prioritises happiness and kindness by providing practical resources and evidence-based skills for happier living.

Taking care of yourself isn’t selfish. When we’re kind to ourselves, we respond more positively to what happens and treat others more kindly too.

08/09/2025

Today is the start of 'Know Your Numbers Week' which is a national campaign led by Blood Pressure UK, offering free blood pressure check at drop-in clinics across the country.

On Sunday at Frampton Country Fair, you can take advantage of these free drop-in blood pressure checks. One in three adults has high blood pressure, and many are unaware of the dangers this presents — until it is too late.

Right now, 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 may have undiagnosed high blood pressure – increasing their risk of heart atta...
08/09/2025

Right now, 5 million UK adults aged 18-64 may have undiagnosed high blood pressure – increasing their risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. Many don’t even know it. That’s why getting a simple blood pressure check at home could literally be a lifesaver.

High blood pressure is known as the “silent killer” – no symptoms, just risk. But knowing your numbers gives you the power to act – whether that’s eating less salt, being more active, or starting medication if needed. Age doesn’t matter. Everyone should Know Their Numbers!

https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/

08/09/2025

Our new wellbeing drop in sessions start on Monday, 10am - 12pm. Come along and have a chat with one of our counselling team and explore tools for managing your mental health, strategies for building resilience, and details of support services you may be able to access. These sessions are free and open to adults who are registered at Cam and Uley Family Practice , Culverhay Surgery , May Lane GP Surgery or The Chipping Surgery

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Dursley
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Monday 8:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 6pm

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May Lane GP Surgery

May Lane Surgery is a purpose built GP surgery, completed in 1999, that won a civic trust award for its innovative design and use of natural light. It houses two GP practices, Acorn and Walnut, who work closely together but remain separate as they both value the continuity of care small practices can offer patients. We work in partnership to ensure excellent healthcare for all our patients and have a particular interest in promoting health and wellbeing through social prescribing projects.

On our premises we have an independent pharmacy and we maintain close links with community nurses and health visitors. We believe that all patients should be able to source high quality medical care easily and promote good self-care in our patients.

Our latest CQC inspections have given us either good or outstanding assessments and we value our relationship with our Patient Participation Group, who help us to innovate and bring improvements to the care we provide.