The Hersham Surgery

19/03/2026

Hydration Tips to help you stay hydrated

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-guidelines-and-food-labels/water-drinks-nutrition/

18/03/2026

Nutrition and Hydration Week 2026 takes place from 16–22 March. This annual global movement aims to highlight and educate people on the critical role that proper food and drink intake play in maintaining health and wellbeing

NHS eat well guide here: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/

17/03/2026

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/symptoms/

16/03/2026

Brain Awareness Week 2026 runs from March 16–22, bringing together global scientists, educators, and communities to celebrate neuroscience. Organized by the Dana Foundation, this initiative aims to increase public awareness about brain research, health, and development.
https://dana.org/

13/03/2026

World Sleep Day is an annual, global awareness event held on the Friday before the March equinox to highlight the critical importance of healthy sleep

NHS Bedtime meditation video here : https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/bedtime-meditation/

12/03/2026

Notice: Practice Closed This Afternoon

The practice is closed this afternoon for essential team training.

For any medical queries during this time, please contact NHS 111 or visit one of the local Walk-in Centres:

Woking Walk-in Centre

Ashford Walk-in Centre

In a medical emergency, please call 999.

The surgery will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:00am.

Thank you for your understanding

12/03/2026

Key Aspects of Kidney Disease
Definition: A condition where kidney function or structure is abnormal for more than 3 months.
Symptoms (Often None in Early Stages): As it advances, symptoms can include fatigue, swollen ankles/hands, shortness of breath, nausea, and blood in the urine.
Causes: The most common causes are diabetes and high blood pressure.
Progression: CKD can worsen over time, potentially leading to kidney failure, but many people manage the condition for years. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/kidney-disease/

11/03/2026

For support giving up smoking visit our website: https://www.hershamsurgery.nhs.uk/services/stopping-smoking/

10/03/2026

Young Carers Action Day provides an opportunity for everyone to call for better support for young carers and young adult carers, and to bring about change.

Anyone can support Young Carers Action Day by posting on social media using .
https://youtu.be/0FVz0Y_I3yc?si=toTKMCIEhVFGv0qJ
https://carers.org/young-carers-action-day/young-carers-action-day

09/03/2026

08/03/2026

Give to Gain
The theme for International Women's Day 2026 is "Give to Gain" – a call to help forge gender equality through abundant giving. When people, organisations and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.