Willingham By Stow Surgery

26/02/2026

Reminder to all of our wonderful patients...

It is the last Thursday of the month today therefore the surgery will be closed this afternoon from 12:30pm for whole staff training.

See you tomorrow! :-)

24/02/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to Sandy and her therapy dogs, Lily and Duchy for visiting the practice, we have received lovely feedback about the positive impact a therapy dog can have.

Sandy and one of her therapy dogs will be attending practice every other Tuesday at 11am, the next visits are:

10th March 11am
24th March 11am
7th April 11am
21st April 11am

Please feel free to pop along :)

13/02/2026

Please arrive on time for your appointments or if you are unable to make your appointment, cancel it.
Please note - if you are more than 4 minutes late for your appointment you will not be able to check-in and will have to report to reception. To allow smooth running of our clinics, you may be requested to re-book the appointment.

10/02/2026

Thank you to our knitting bomber for brightening everyone's day!

09/02/2026

We have a message from Dr T regarding the tub collection at the surgery...

I would like to say a very big thank you, I have collected 783 tubs for MacMillian . I'm blown away by the community, shops, surgeries, funeral directors and everyone who has supported me. Between myself and another person collecting the tubs for charity, we have 2953 to pass onto MacMillan. The money raised from recycling the plastic helps fund Macmillan’s vital support services.

The surgery will continue to have the box for donations in the waiting room.

06/02/2026

Seeing the Same GP or Healthcare Professional Matters
The Benefits of Continuity of Care
What is Continuity of Care?
Continuity of care means seeing the same GP or clinician over time, so they get to know you, your health, and what matters to you.
In the UK, this is often described as having repeated consultations with the same GP.
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Why It’s Good for You
❤️ Better Health Outcomes
• Lower risk of dying early
• Fewer hospital admissions
• Fewer emergency department visits
Higher continuity with the same GP is linked to better survival and less hospital use.
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🏥 Fewer Hospital Visits
Patients with better continuity are less likely to need hospital care or avoidable admissions.
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🧠 Better Long-Term Condition Care
Continuity is linked with better outcomes in chronic diseases like heart failure, diabetes, and hypertension, including lower mortality and complications.
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😊 Better Experience of Care
Patients report:
• Higher satisfaction
• Less need to repeat their story
• Better understanding of their health
• More personalised preventive care (e.g. screening, vaccines)

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Why Relationships in Healthcare Matter
When your GP knows you well:
• They understand your medical history and preferences
• You may feel more comfortable sharing concerns
• Care decisions can be more personalised
Trust and clinician knowledge are key reasons continuity improves outcomes.
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How You Can Help Maintain Continuity
✔ Ask to see your usual GP where possible
✔ Book follow-up appointments with the same clinician
✔ Tell reception if continuity is important to you
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Remember
Continuity doesn’t mean you can only see one clinician —
It means having a healthcare professional that knows you and works together for your care.

04/02/2026

27/01/2026

Free Cardiac Screenings for 14 – 35 year-olds
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March 2026
Lincoln Bishop University

In memory of Mike Harper 1997-2024

We’re proud to share that Lincoln Bishop University has provided space on campus for 2 days of free cardiac screenings. The family of Mike have asked us to share this with all of our students and our local community.

Mike’s parents Roy & Tracy Harper want anyone aged 14-35 to have the opportunity of a free cardiac screening, in partnership with Cardiac Risk in the Young - CRY.
Please see attached further details on how to reserve your place.

The parent perspective is that ‘if Mike had been screened, he would probably have been with us today. We don't want anyone else to lose anybody in this cruel and shocking way. Increased awareness and screening can only help.’

For more information about Mike - proud Lincolnian, Imps Fan, footballer and runner, here is a link to his memorial page https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/mike-harper/

Book your place: https://www.testmyheart.org.uk/private/

Please note that screenings are limited so we kindly ask that you only book a place if you are confident you can attend. Missed appointments can lead to wasted fundraising and may prevent others from accessing screenings.

13/01/2026

Thank you to Sandy and Lily for attending practice today, they will be back again on Tuesday 27th January at 11am if you would like to pop along to find out more about the benefits of a therapy dog.

12/01/2026

We hope to see some of you tomorrow to join Sandy and Lily 😊

We are delighted to announce that Sandy from Pets As Therapy will be attending practice on Tuesday 13th January at 11am with her beautiful dog, Lily.

Pets as Therapy (PAT) use trained, gentle animals to provide comfort, reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and boost happiness, also helping with loneliness, anxiety and depression by offering companionship and encouraging social interaction. They create calm, joyful moments and offer support for people with mental or physical health challenges.

If you would like any further information regarding this visit, please contact the surgery.

09/01/2026

Thank you to all who have donated their empty tubs so far.
A staggering 100+ tubs have been donated via the surgery so far!
Thank you 🙏