Swingbridge Surgery

11/09/2025

🌟 Support for people 50+ in Lincolnshire 🌟

Age UK Lincolnshire offers a range of services, including the ‘I Forget’ service, for anyone experiencing memory loss or cognitive difficulties — with or without a diagnosis. Support is available for the person affected and their family or carers.

The service can help with:
🧠 Advice, guidance & information
🏡 Home adaptations & care planning
💷 Financial & legal support
🤝 Wellbeing & social activities
🚨 Crisis prevention

To refer yourself or a loved one: 01522 696000 ext 812 (Mon–Fri, 08:45–16:00)

For other Age UK services: 01522 696000 or visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/

10/09/2025

💙 Amparo – Support Following Su***de 💙

If you’ve been affected by su***de in Lincolnshire, Amparo is here to help. You can self-refer at any stage, or other agencies can refer (with your permission). The service is not just for next of kin – anyone impacted can access confidential support.

Support can be delivered:
📞 By phone or video call
🚶 ‘Walk and talk’ sessions
🏢 In community venues or in person

Latest news and resources: https://amparo.org.uk/

09/09/2025

✨ New Website Alert for Parents! ✨

The Government has launched Best Start in Life — your go-to hub for pregnancy, babies & early childhood! 💙

👶 Pregnancy & baby care
🏫 Childcare & early education
🦷 Health, feeding & development

Start exploring today 👉 https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

08/09/2025

📢 Lincs ICB is supporting a Women’s Sexual Health Awareness Session

📍 Lincoln Central Mosque
📅 Saturday 13th September | 🕥 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Delivered by staff from Abbey Medical Practice, Lincoln, the session will cover:
✔️ Sexual health
✔️ Cervical screening
✔️ HPV vaccination

All women are welcome to attend 💙

👉 Please share with friends and family to help spread the word!

08/09/2025

🌟 Be Part of Research 🌟

Every year, thousands of people across the UK help shape the future of healthcare by taking part in research. Their involvement leads to better care, new treatments and a stronger NHS for us all.

Want to make a difference? Watch the video and see how you can get involved.

For more information 👉 https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/take-part-in-research/

Together, we can improve health for today and tomorrow. 💙

20/08/2025

📢 Pharmacies Open This Bank Holiday – Monday 25th August

Please note that our surgery will be closed this Summer Bank Holiday.

If you require medical advice for minor illnesses, your local pharmacy may be able to help through the NHS Pharmacy First service. Pharmacists can assess and treat a range of common conditions — no GP appointment needed.

See the list of pharmacies open across the area on the Bank Holiday

✅ Pharmacists can help with:

▪️Ear infections
▪️Impetigo
▪️Infected insect bites
▪️Shingles
▪️Sinusitis
▪️Sore throats
▪️Urinary tract infections (for women aged 16–64)

Save this post and share it with family and friends – it could save a trip to A&E or UTC!

12/08/2025

Do you currently receive gluten-free foods on prescription? Changes are being introduced from 1st August 2025 to end this prescribing. Instead, we will be focusing our efforts on giving out more information and support for people. Find out more about the changes on the link shared.

Following public consultation, NHS Lincolnshire ICB has made the decision to stop prescribing gluten free products.

31/07/2025

📣 HPV Vaccine – Protecting Your Child’s Future

Unfortunately, we’re not seeing much uptake of the HPV vaccine this year — and that’s worrying.

HPV is linked to over 90% of cervical cancers and can also cause other cancers like head, neck, and pe**le cancer.

The vaccine is offered to boys and girls in Year 8 (ages 12–13) and has been shown to reduce cervical cancer by up to 84% in vaccinated girls.

💉 Missed it at school? You can catch up at your GP surgery up to age 25.

Protect them now for a healthier future.
👉 www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine

30/06/2025

📢 Important Update: Changes to the NHS Childhood Vaccination Schedule

From 1st July 2025, the NHS will be updating the childhood vaccination schedule to help protect children earlier and more effectively. A new appointment will be introduced at 18 months, starting 1st January 2026.

👶 These changes affect key vaccines like MMR, MenB, PCV, and Hib/MenC, and will apply to children born from 1st July 2024 onwards.

🛡️ What’s changing?
✅ MenB vaccine will now be given at 12 weeks instead of 16
✅ PCV will move to 16 weeks
✅ The Hib/MenC vaccine at 12 months will be replaced by a Hib-containing vaccine at 18 months
✅ MMR second dose will be given earlier, at 18 months
✅ MenC will no longer be needed in the second year of life – protection will be provided through the MenACWY programme in Year 9

💉 From 2026, there will be six routine vaccine appointments:
➡️ 8 weeks
➡️ 12 weeks
➡️ 16 weeks
➡️ 1 year
➡️ 18 months
➡️ 3 years 4 months

Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious illness. If you're unsure whether your child is up to date, speak to your GP.

📍Find out more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

27/06/2025

👶📦 Thinking about returning to work but need flexibility to suit your family life?
We’re looking for a reliable, organised person to join us as a Pharmaceuticals Stock Assistant—a great opportunity for parents re-entering the workforce.

📍 Work across Bottesford, Harlaxton & Waltham (car essential)
🕘 20 hours per week – you choose the hours (4 hours/day, Mon–Fri)
💷 Competitive pay, NHS pension, and a friendly, supportive team

This role is all about keeping our medical stock in check—ordering, tracking, and supporting our practices behind the scenes. No pharmacy qualification needed but beneficial—just great attention to detail and confidence working with stock, suppliers, or systems.

👩‍⚕️ Supportive, family-friendly team
🗓 Choose the hours that work for you
🌱 Room to grow, if and when you’re ready

💌 Apply here: https://thewelbygroup.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=119d4c1e-61f5-42ac-a4d7-c922ad30e17a

Got questions? Email Cheila at hr@welbyhealth.co.uk—we’re happy to chat!

25/06/2025

Make the Most Out of Your GP Appointment
⏰ Arrive on time
Coming a few minutes early maximises your slot and helps everything run smoothly.

💬 Focus on one issue
10 minutes goes quickly — talk about your most urgent concern first. If needed, we can book a follow-up.

📝 Tell your story clearly
Explain when symptoms started and how they’ve progressed to save time.

How it Works
👂 You explain
🔍 GP asks, examines, advises
🗒️ Plan & questions

Why it Matters 📣
⏳ Overrunning affects other patients, delays the team — and our clinicians often finish late. We’re all doing our best under NHS pressure, and your understanding helps us care for everyone.

💙 Thank you for your support

For more tips and info, visit: https://bit.ly/3qBSaPY

24/06/2025

🩺 Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) – Important Update

We’ve had a lot of questions about Mounjaro, a new weight loss injection making headlines. Here’s what you need to know 👇

🚫 Mounjaro is NOT currently available from your GP.
We’re waiting on official guidance from our ICB (Integrated Care Board).

🔍 When/if it becomes available on the NHS, strict criteria will apply:

✅ BMI over 40
✅ Or BMI over 37.5 for South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African, or African-Caribbean individuals
✅ Completion of 2 years in a Tier 2 weight management programme
✅ PLUS 4 out of 5 of these conditions:
• High blood pressure
• Cardiovascular disease
• Sleep apnoea
• High cholesterol
• Type 2 diabetes

📌 It will only be available after full clinical assessment and ICB approval.

📣 Please don’t call or book appointments to ask about it – we’ll contact eligible patients directly if/when prescribing becomes possible.

🏥 Considering private treatment? Please contact providers directly. We are not able to advise or monitor private use.

🙏 Thanks for your patience and understanding.