The Fryern Surgery

09/04/2026

HAYFEVER SEASON IS HERE! 🤧🌸

It’s that time of year again… pollen is in the air, and hay fever is ready to make its grand entrance! 😷💨

We know hay fever can be really miserable—itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezes that won’t quit… we get it. But don’t worry, we’ve got some top tips to help you survive the season:

✅ Timing is everything: Avoid going out at dusk & dawn – that’s when pollen loves to party.
✅ Keep pollen out: Close windows, and maybe even put Vaseline around your nostrils!
✅ Shield your eyes: Wraparound sunglasses aren’t just stylish—they’re pollen-proof.
✅ Freshen up: Shower & change clothes after being outside—pollen loves to hitch a ride!
✅ Bedroom hacks: Mist your room with water before bed, vacuum regularly, and think twice about drying clothes outside.
✅ Green thumbs beware: Avoid cutting grass or keeping fresh flowers indoors.

💊 Need extra help? Pharmacists can guide you on:

Antihistamine tablets (Loratadine, Cetirizine…)
Eye drops (Sodium Cromoglycate, Olopatadine…)
Steroid nasal sprays (Beclometasone, Fluticasone…)
💡 Pro tip: Starting steroid nasal sprays a few weeks early can make a huge difference!

For a full guide, check out the NHS guide
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/
or Patient.info page
👉 https://patient.info/allergies-blood-immune/hay-fever-leaflet

Stay sneeze-free and enjoy the season as much as possible! 🌼
– The Fryern Surgery Team

08/04/2026

🚨 Know the 4Ts. 🚨

Toilet. Thirsty. Tired. Thinner.

These are known as the 4Ts — the key warning signs of type 1 diabetes in children and adults.

If you or your child are:
🚽 Going to the toilet more often than usual
💧 Constantly thirsty
😴 More tired than normal
⚖️ Losing weight without trying

Don’t ignore it.

Type 1 diabetes can develop quickly, and if left undiagnosed, it can become life-threatening. The good news? A simple test from your doctor can check for it.

If you notice any of the 4Ts, contact your GP surgery.

For more info: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/type-1-diabetes/symptoms

07/04/2026

📢 Prostate Health Educational Evening – Tuesday 14th April

Patients of Park & St Francis Surgery and Fryern Surgery are warmly invited to attend a free health information evening:

🗓 Tuesday 14 April 2026
⏰ 6.15pm arrival for 6.30–7.30pm session
📍 St Francis Church, Pilgrim Close, Valley Park
(behind the Cleveland Bay pub)

👨‍⚕️ Dr Steve Allen will be giving an informative and engaging presentation on Prostate Health.

This session is particularly recommended for men over 50 and their partners.

Thanks to high-profile figures like Sir Chris Hoy and others, awareness of prostate cancer is growing. Dr Allen brings not only professional expertise but also personal experience, having been on his own prostate cancer journey. He is passionate about raising awareness, improving understanding, and advocating for earlier detection — because early identification is critical for survival.

💬 The session will cover:
• Basic prostate anatomy
• Symptoms to look out for
• Treatment options and implications
• Common myths and misconceptions

You’ll also hear about support from organisations such as Prostate Cancer UK, PCaSO, Tackle, and Wessex Cancer Support, offering valuable resources and therapies.

➡️ Join us for an informative, supportive, and open discussion on an important topic.

We look forward to seeing you the there.

03/04/2026

Bank Holiday Closure Notice

The surgery will be closed from Friday 3rd April 2026 and will re-open on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
If you require medical attention during the bank holiday weekend, please call 111. For anything urgent or life-threatening, please call 999.

Pharmacies open over the bank holiday:
Asda Pharmacy (Chandlers Ford) Good Friday 10:00 –12:30 / 13:00 – 16:00 Saturday 10:00-12 /13:00-16:00 Closed Easter Sunday
Easter Monday 10:00 –12:30 / 13:00 – 16:00
Boots Swan Centre (Eastleigh) Good Friday 10:00 – 16:00
Closed Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
Boyatt Pharmacy (Boyatt wood) Good Friday Closed Easter Sunday 14:00 – 17:00 Easter Monday Closed

10/02/2026

📢 We’re Seeking a New Receptionist to Join Our Team

We’re looking for a new Receptionist to join our busy GP surgery team.

🕒 Hours: 15 hours per week, on a flexible basis covering 08:00–18:30, Monday to Friday
➕ Additional hours may be available from time to time

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who is confident using computer systems, and is a real team player.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

👉 To apply, please email for the attention of the Practice Manager to hiowicb-hsi.fryernsurgery@nhs.net – attaching a copy of your CV.

03/02/2026

📢 CAMHS Parent and Care Events

Hampshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services are running PACE events throughout 2026 at various locations. P.A.C.E. (Parent and Carer Events) engage families in understanding the needs and difficulties that young people can face. The events help parents and carers to gain more confidence and knowledge about how to manage potential issues or concerns they may have about their young person.

Sessions are run by experts in their field, such as youth organisations, Hampshire CAMHS and Autism Hampshire.

There are information stands available, which provide relevant information on the numerous organisations and charities that provide support for families in Hampshire

Sessions include:
✖️Understanding Adolescence & Their Mental Health
✖️Sleep Optimisation
✖️A basic introduction to ADHD
✖️Understanding Su***de & Suicidal Thinking
✖️Introduction to Low Mood
✖️A basic introduction to Autism
✖️School Avoidance & School Transition
✖️Parent Care – looking after yourself
✖️Eight Skills to Support a Young Person
✖️Understanding & managing anxiety
✖️Understanding ADHD & the Strategies YOU need
✖️Supporting your autistic child to thrive

Find out more via their website:

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02/01/2026

New year, new you?

January is the perfect time for a fresh start—why not make this the month you focus on your health and wellbeing?

Whether you want to:
🍎 Eat healthier
🏃‍♀️ Start an exercise program
🚭 Quit smoking
🍷 Reduce or give up alcohol
⚖️ Manage your weight
🧠 Get support for your mental health

…we’ve got the support to help you make it happen!

Start your journey today and take the first step towards a healthier, happier you.

See the following links for more information

👉 NHS Healthier choices quiz - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz/

👉 Healthworks exercise referral scheme - https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/sport-and-health/supporting-health/healthworks-referral-scheme

👉 Smoke free Hampshire - https://smokefreehampshire.co.uk/

👉 Dry January UK - https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january

👉 Gloji weight management Hampshire - https://hampshire.gloji.org.uk/

👉 Hampshire Talking Therapies - https://www.italk.org.uk/

02/01/2026

Did you know that many NHS services offer a self-referral pathway? 💡

The available services include:

- Audiology

- Community Physiotherapy

- Talking Therapies Hampshire

- Vasectomy services

We’ve put together a handy guide on our website with links to NHS self-referral services, so you can find the right pathway and access care quickly—without waiting to see a GP first.

Check it out here 👉

While many specialist referrals usually need a visit or chat with a GP, there’s good news—you can save time by referring yourself to a number of local services. Explore the options below and take the…

16/09/2025

💊PAPER PRESCRIPTIONS💊

A few patients are still requesting paper prescriptions although they should have been phased out several years ago. We are stopping paper prescriptions altogether now to improve safety and efficiency.

Each GP gets 30-150 repeat prescriptions to sign per day and, when signing electronic prescriptions, the notes can be checked before signing to make sure everything is up to date and safe to prescribe. Paper prescriptions take more time to process.

At the pharmacy, paper prescriptions need to be entered manually onto their system which can introduce errors and take more time.

GP surgeries and pharmacies are under pressure, and we need to do anything we can to help safety and efficiency.

16/09/2025

Join us for our PPG’s first educational meeting Wednesday 1st October.

10/09/2025

Please note: The top of Oakmont Road is currently closed, which may cause traffic and possible delays in getting to practice.

05/09/2025

Flu vaccine update:
We have a very limited supply of flu vaccines for this winter season. Priority will be given to our most vulnerable patients and those with certain health conditions.
If you are able to book and attend an appointment elsewhere, we strongly encourage you to do so. From 1st October, you can book via the central NHS booking site (link below) or by calling 119:
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Find out about NHS vaccination services, including how to book online, find a walk-in site and change your invitation preferences.