Gudge Heath Lane Doctors Surgery

10/04/2026

10/04/2026

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

With one of the biggest racing events of the year taking place, if you’re worried about your own or a loved one’s gambling, help and support is available.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

10/04/2026

It can be hard to know what to do for the best sometimes, but over bank holidays and out of your usual routine it can be even more challenging to know when to let things run their course, when to treat things at home and when you need to take action.

Visit the Healthier Together website or download the app for everything you need to know about routine childhood illnesses and injuries - including what to do and where to go.

05/04/2026

We would like to wish all our staff and patients a Happy Easter! 🐣

28/03/2026

EASTER BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Please note the surgery will be closed on Friday 3rd April 2026 and Monday 6th April 2026. Our online platform, Rapid Health will also be unavailable during this time.

If you need urgent medical assistance or advice whilst we are closed visit https://111.nhs.uk or please call 111.

In a life threatening emergency call 999.

This link will help you find details of pharmacies and their opening hours which can also provide advice

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy

Find an open pharmacy near you on the NHS website. Check your local pharmacy's opening times, and find your nearest late night, 24-hour or out-of-hours chemist.

25/03/2026

A simple conversation could help save someone’s life.

If you spot someone who doesn’t look OK. Small, soft questions can be a gentle way in - they interrupt the cycle of thoughts without pressuring or overwhelming someone. They can help someone shift a little inside and engage with the world outside of their thoughts

24/03/2026

Hay fever season is fast approaching so it’s important to take steps to protect yourself if you suffer with it.

Hay fever is a common allergy to pollen that causes symptoms a bit like a cold – these can include sneezing and coughing, runny nose, red or itchy eyes, headaches and tiredness. There is no cure for it, but there are treatments that can help and your pharmacist will be able to advise on the best for you.

Here are some of our top tips on managing hay fever:

Do...

✅️ put petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) around your nostrils to trap pollen
✅️ wear wraparound sunglasses, a mask or a wide-brimmed hat to stop pollen getting into your nose and eyes
✅️ shower and change your clothes after you have been outside to wash pollen off
✅️ keep windows and doors shut as much as possible
✅️ vacuum regularly and dust with a damp cloth
✅️ try to use a pollen filter in the air vents of your car, if you have one, and a HEPA filter in your vacuum cleaner

Don’t...

❌️ cut grass or walk on grass
❌️ spend too much time outside
❌️ keep fresh flowers in the house
❌️ smoke or be around smoke – it makes your symptoms worse
❌️ dry clothes outside – they can catch pollen

24/03/2026

From 24th March 2026 updates and reminders about your cervical screening will be received via the NHS App.

This makes it easier to stay informed and manage your healthcare straight from your phone.

If you don’t use the NHS App, you will continue to receive letters and SMS invites (where applicable) as usual.

For more information about the NHS App, please visit the NHS website -

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

26/02/2026

Surgery closure- 17/03/2026 from 12.30pm

The Practice, phone lines and Rapid Health online requests will be CLOSED Tuesday 17th March 2026 from 12.30pm onwards while all staff attend the TARGET training event.

TARGET stands for Time for Audit Research Governance Education and Training and is a bi-annual Training scheme that brings Hampshire and Isle of Wight primary care teams together to learn new skills, hear about new treatments and share good practices.

When the Practice is closed, if you need advice about a health problem that cannot wait until the Practice is open again (from 8am Wednesday 18th March 2026) then there are other options available: (these are available during practice opening hours also)

• You can call 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk
• For child / pregnancy health you can visit www.what0-18.nhs.uk
• You can visit a local pharmacy
• In a life-threatening medical emergency, you should call 999.

If required, please remember to pick up any prescriptions prior to 12.30pm.

Thank you

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

21/02/2026