Winch Lane Surgery

05/05/2026

Please be aware there are roadworks outside the surgery today causing disruption. Please allow extra time for your journey. Thanks.

23/04/2026

Today we have received a lovely letter from Alzheimer’s Society Cymru informing us how much money our Elf Days have raised.

Our wonderful, generous, supportive patients and families have raised a fantastic £941.01 from just 2 events!!!

There is an estimated 51,000 people living with dementia in Wales, and half of those don’t have a diagnosis. By continuing to support Alzheimer’s Society we can fund research for better treatments and campaign for change.

Our fundraising total could have been used to pay for 37 frozen tissue samples, allowing researchers to study generously donated human brain tissue and better understand the changes that happen in dementia.

Or it could have been used to fund 37 companion calls, where trained volunteers are matched with people who are feeling alone to alleviate the isolation that dementia can often bring.

It could also have been used to fund 131 calls on our dementia support line and provide expert advice to people when they need it most.

We look forward to December 2026 for an even bigger event, and hopefully Dr Cooke in a full elf outfit 🤭

Many thanks from all of the staff at Winch Lane Surgery for supporting.

20/04/2026

The date is set for our next menopause cafe at Winch Lane Surgery.
Please drop us an email at the address below to register your interest.

15/04/2026

Our patients should be aware of the upcoming road works on Winch Lane in May. ( Details below) Please allow extra time for your journey.

🚧Upcoming Road Resurfacing in Haverfordwest 🚧

As part of our annual Capital Programme, several roads in Haverfordwest will soon be resurfaced.

The works will require road closures or temporary traffic lights, which may cause some delays. Please allow extra time for your journeys.

📍Planned works (dates as scheduled):

Portfield Avenue to Hawthorn Rise (B4327 / B4341), 22nd – 29th April (weekdays only).
A487 High Street, Saturday, 25th April & Sunday, 26th April.
Merlins Hill, 30th April - 1st May.
Winch Lane, 5th - 7th May.
Merlins Hill, Saturday, 9th May & Sunday, 10th May
St Thomas Green, 11th - 13th May

Advisory signs will be put up in advance and emergency service access will be maintained at all times.

🚗Please follow signed diversions and thank you for your patience while these improvements are carried out.

13/04/2026

The Surgery will be going live with electronic prescribing this week. This will prevent the need for scripts to be collected from the reception desk. We will be able to send a script directly to a pharmacy of your choice. Speak to your chosen pharmacy and they can support you with the signing up process.

25/03/2026

20/03/2026

Please follow the guidance below from Hywel Dda Health Board in relation to meningitis B queries.

We know that there is considerable concern around the localised outbreak of Meningitis B (Men B) in Kent. The situation is being monitored closely by our colleagues at Public Health Wales and there is currently no evidence of increased risk to anyone in the Hywel Dda area.

Men B vaccination has been part of the routine childhood vaccine schedule since 2015.

Based on the NHS policy - Men B vaccination is not routinely available to older children or adults, and this remains unchanged.
Please do not contact the health board or your GP for Men B vaccination for children over two years of age.

If your child is 12-24 months and has not received three doses of Men B vaccine your GP surgery may be able to provide the vaccine as part of a catch-up programme. Please see social media or webpage information for your GP surgery to see whether they are contacting eligible patients or advising you to contact them.
The Meningitis ACWY (Men ACWY) vaccine is currently being offered to 13-14 year olds, in schools by the school nursing teams. All school children who have missed their vaccination opportunity will be contacted by the health board.

Further information and symptoms of Meningitis B https://hduhb.nhs.wales/news/press-releases/meningitis-b-update/

13/03/2026

Friday 13th March 2026 is

WORLD SLEEP DAY

So many of us struggle with sleep, which has a huge impact on our daily lives. We’ve put together a short video, but there is so much more information out there that we haven’t touched on to help with your sleeping routine.

1. Keep a regular sleeping pattern. So go to bed at the same time at night, and get up at the same time in the morning.

2. Avoid excessive alcohol intake for 3-4 hours prior to bed

3. Excessive screen time, particularly within an hour of bedtime, significantly deteriorates sleep quality by reducing total sleep time, delaying sleep onset, and causing disturbed sleep.
Power down devices at least 30-60 minutes before bed.

Help us raise awareness of sleep health, and share your ideas and comments below ☺️

22/02/2026

Join us on Friday 27th for our next menopause cafe at Winch Lane surgery.

Please email the address below to register your interest.

10/02/2026

Today is a very special day at Winch Lane Surgery, it marks 40 years since our wonderful senior receptionist Fran joined the team 🥳

A huge thank you to Fran for all your dedication over the years, it is very much appreciated 🥂

We look forward to many more years working alongside you x

07/01/2026

Looking for something new to do in 2026??

Want to get out and meet new people??

Why not come along to ‘CHOIRS FOR GOOD’ and make new friends, learn new skills, and it’s all for a good cause (it’s also lots of fun).

No experience needed, come along, have a go, your first session is free!!!!

Singing is also known to reduce stress, boost your mood, improve lung function, improve memory, and reduce your blood pressure!!!!!! Give it a go, you never know unless you try 😊