The Alney Practice

08/12/2025

We just wish to share this as it is arranged by our very own Dr Zoltonos - as seen on pride of Britain!!

08/12/2025

✅ Phone lines issues have now been resolved 🫶🏼 8/12/25 12:45

📞 Phone Lines Temporarily Down

We are currently experiencing an unexpected issue with our phone lines, which is outside of our control. This was not planned, and we were not aware of the issue beforehand.

We have contacted our telephone provider, who is actively working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. We will update you as soon as our phone lines are back up and running.

Thankyou for your understanding 🌈🫶🏼

25/11/2025

25/11/2025

♂ Men's health comes under the spotlight in November during

♂ While issues like prostate and testicular cancer are often highlighted, the initiative also aims to address men’s mental health

♂ Search the NHS website for information if you need to reach out

25/11/2025

🩺 NHS HEALTH CHECK – BOOK NOW!

We’re offering FREE NHS Health Checks to our patients to help you stay healthy and prevent future illness.

Who can have one?

✔ Aged 40–74
✔ No existing conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or kidney disease
✔ Not had an NHS Health Check in the last 5 years

What happens?

Book in for a blood test with either Becky / Melissa / Chelsea / Sara / Pam / Jade.

And then … at least 1 week later

Book a 20–30 appointment to check your blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and lifestyle. You’ll get personalised advice to reduce your risk of serious conditions like heart disease and stroke.

How to book:

📞 Call us on 01452 522709

🕗 Ask at reception

Look after your health today for a healthier tomorrow 💙

12/11/2025

📣📣 Important announcement regarding the temporary location change of venue for the Carers Cafe ☕️

06/11/2025

📢 Important Notice

Please be aware that the surgery will be closed from 1PM today for mandatory staff training.

This training is essential to help our team continue providing you with the best possible care.

💊 If you need medical assistance while we are closed:

• For urgent medical advice, please contact NHS 111 (available 24/7).
• In an emergency, please call 999.
• For prescription requests, you can use our online services or submit them when we reopen.

We will reopen as normal tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

The Alney Practice Team 💙

28/10/2025

28/10/2025

❗GP surgery website issues – important update for patients❗

IT issues are currently affecting the system that runs many GP surgery websites nationally, including most of those across Gloucestershire.
Technical teams are working hard to fix the issues as quickly as possible. Whilst they do this, to ensure the safety of clinical systems, they have temporarily closed most practice websites.

If you need to contact your GP surgery urgently, please either phone or visit your surgery.

27/10/2025

Our website is still currently down — we’re really sorry for the inconvenience. Our website providers are working hard to get it back up and running as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🫶🏼

25/10/2025

Walk in flu clinic at Highnam surgery
•Over 65 now until 1pm
•Under 65 2pm-4pm
🙂 Please only attend if you are registered with us and are eligible 🙂

21/10/2025

We are closed this afternoon due to staff training. We will re-open at 4pm 😊