Gudge Heath Lane Doctors Surgery

12/01/2026

⚠️ Antibiotics don’t treat colds or flu.

These illnesses are usually caused by viruses and are mostly self-limiting, whereas antibiotics only work on bacteria.

✅ Let’s handle antibiotics with care and keep these life-saving medicines effective.

12/01/2026

Our emergency department (ED) is extremely busy at the moment. 🚑

If you attend ED with a minor illness or injury, you may be signposted to more appropriate services.

Please only attend ED for life-threatening emergencies. For other urgent medical needs, your local urgent treatment centre (UTC) can often see you more quickly for less severe conditions. ⏱️

Where are my nearest centres?
🔹St Mary's UTC, PO3 6DW
🔹Gosport UTC, PO12 3PW
🔹Petersfield UTC, GU32 3LB

for urgent medical help:
https://bit.ly/4cECDFD

12/01/2026

12/01/2026

Winter viruses are high this season.

Coming down with something? Help stop common infections like from spreading with this checklist 🤧

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

08/01/2026

Good news: it’s easy to get your Healthy Choices score and plan.

Take your first little step to healthy!

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/healthy-choices-quiz

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Children under 6 are now routinely offered the MMRV vaccine as part of the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

MMRV replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

08/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

08/01/2026

08/01/2026