Tower House Surgery

22/01/2026

“Your body already has a detox system. It is called your liver” !!

Everything you need to know about detoxes and you might even save yourself some money…

Thinking of doing a New Year detox? Here’s what a liver specialist wants you to know . . .
Every January we’re bombarded with ads for juice cleanses, detox teas, charcoal capsules and ‘liver resets’. They all promise to flush out toxins and give your body a fresh start.

But your body already has a powerful built-in detox system: your liver, supported by your kidneys and gut.
Read Professor in Experimental Hepatology, Trish Lalor, explain how detoxification is a continuous process, not something you can switch on with a tea or a three-day cleanse.

"The liver is an extraordinary organ. It detoxifies the body every day without needing a cleanse, a tea or a reset. If you want to support it, focus less on dramatic short-term detox routines and more on reducing repeated strain over time. Consistency beats gimmicks".

🔗 https://theconversation.com/the-truth-about-detoxes-by-a-liver-specialist-272761

19/01/2026

“Blue Monday”… This is worth knowing!

Also worth knowing - you can get free NHS talking therapy by contacting Bucks Talking Therapies on 01865 901600 or on their website https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/bucks-talking-therapies/contact/ You do NOT need to ask your GP first.

I know… we say it every year but we just need to remind you that Blue Monday was in fact made up by a travel company to sell more holidays 🥲 Depression doesn’t care what day it is. If you’re feeling low, we’re here for you 💙

09/01/2026

UPDATE:
Well, the snow didn’t happen - as you may have noticed! Everything is running as normal at the surgery. 🙂

A reminder - the Triage system allows you to request a face-to-face or telephone appointment. Please make sure to keep your phone to hand, though, as we often find we can’t get hold of people who had asked for a call 🤷🏽‍♂️

08/01/2026

❄️ WEATHER WARNING! - Friday 9th Jan❄️

We are aware of the predicted snowfall overnight and this may impact our clinics on Friday. As always, the safety of our staff and patients is our priority.

Watch this space in the morning, but we anticipate the following changes to our usual service:

🚙 The CAR PARK will be closed if icy.

⏰ The BUILDING will open as usual at 8am assuming we can do so safely.

☎️ Some APPOINTMENTS may need to be rearranged if staff cannot reach the surgery - in that case they will be working remotely and providing telephone appointments.

👩‍⚕️Some face-to-face appointments may therefore be changed to a different doctor or a different time, according to staff available.

🏥 TRIAGE for urgent medical care will go ahead as usual, but consider whether your medical problem can be dealt with by telephone, to avoid you having to travel.

🚑 In an EMERGENCY you should call 999 or arrange your own transport to A&E.

🏠 HOME VISITS by our GPs may or may not be possible, depending on the state of the roads and the doctors’ cars. In previous years we have appreciated occasional offers of support from local people with 4x4 vehicles - if this is you, do feel free to contact us 🙂

We will update you in the morning. Stay safe!

24/12/2025

Wycombe Homeless Connection is running a focused support service over Christmas. Our support centre and office are closed and will reopen on Monday 5 January but our helpline is being monitored, 01494 447699.

If you are homeless or at immediate risk of losing your home, contact Buckinghamshire Council’s emergency team on 0800 9997 677.

If someone sleeping rough appears under 18 or in immediate danger, call 999.

To report anyone else sleeping rough, make a report at https://thestreetlink.org.uk/ and the person will be connected with local support.

For answers to common questions including homelessness support, donations and our winter services please visit our website: https://wyhoc.org.uk/

Christmas Eve: Close at 12.30pm (No morning support centre)
Christmas Day: Closed - Friday 2 January: Closed
Monday 5 January: Office and support centre normal hours.

22/12/2025

Please see below for Local Pharmacy opening times over Christmas.

18/12/2025

🎄 Christmas is coming! 🎄
Our opening hours will be:

Dec 23rd OPEN
Dec 24th OPEN - reduced staffing, priority for urgent cases
Dec 25th CLOSED
Dec 26th CLOSED

And for New Year:
Dec 31st OPEN
Jan 1st CLOSED
Jan 2nd OPEN

When we are closed, please call 111 or use 111 online for medical advice and to reach the out-of-hours GP team.

Now is a good time to double check that you have enough of your regular medication to get you through to January. If you need an _urgent_ supply, please make this clear in your prescription request.

🎁 We wish you all a very happy and healthy festive season. 🎁

17/12/2025

The Night shelter opens for the winter soon - Can YOU help?
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BjL2bTJW3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

We need 50 more people to help at our winter night shelter…can you offer a few hours a month in January, February and March?

Whether it’s preparing meals, setting up beds, making our guests feel welcome with conversation and warmth, helping with logistics and more, we need you!

The shelter is open from 5 January to 31 March 2026, hosted at seven church venues in or near Wycombe town centre.

Sign up today:
https://wyhoc.org.uk/volunteer/night-shelter

New and returning volunteers are welcome! All training will be provided. You can help save lives this winter.

08/12/2025

Expecting a baby? Or do you have baby equipment to donate or swap? This may be of interest:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Buu6wHWou/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Pass on the old, bring in the new 💛
Our Pre-Loved & Baby Market is the perfect chance to declutter before Christmas and give items a second life.

Bring down your little one’s outgrown clothes, toys, baths or even prams to sell or give away to the community. That’s right, you can either the choice to sell or donate, swap or just give away. It’s completely up to you.

Whether you’re expecting, a new parent, or just love a good find, come and browse, swap, and connect.

🗓 Wednesday 17th December
⏰ 5–8 PM
📍 The Front Room Coffee Lounge, High Wycombe
Free entry | Community vibes | Warm drinks & treats available

Let’s make space for what’s next — together. This is a free event so if your someone who needs to get rid of some things, becoming a new parent or need some clothes in the next size up; this will be the perfect event for you.

If you would like a stall to swap, sell or donate please drop us an email via our website so I can save you a spot. Other wise, if your a browser, be sure to put the event in your diary’s and tell your friends.

- All items must be clean, washed and ready for their new owners.

- If something has a missing part (like a toy piece or a pram attachment) please mention it clearly — especially if the part can be purchased elsewhere.

- Please only bring items that are in good, usable condition.
No broken toys, ripped clothing, stained fabrics or unsafe equipment.

01/12/2025

Did you know that we are an accredited Veteran Friendly Practice?
If you, your husband, wife or child has served in the Armed forces and are registered with us, please let us know so that this can be coded to the medical records. This will help your GP to better understand any service-related health conditions you may have and ensure you are referred, where appropriate, to dedicated services for veterans.
If you are a Veteran, and have not told us, you can do so here https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/K82010/recipient

18/11/2025

Tower House Surgery will be closed from 1pm today for essential staff training - we will reopen at 8am tomorrow (Wednesday 19th November).

If you need urgent medical assistance during this time that cannot wait until we reopen:
📞 Call NHS 111 OR use 111 online.

For emergencies, call 999.

Thank you for your understanding. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

13/11/2025

Doctors’ Strike tomorrow (Friday 14th November)

Please see the information below from the local hospitals. The emergency departments and outpatients may be affected.

As in previous strikes, we do not have any Resident doctors (aka Junior doctors) at Tower House Surgery, so our clinics are unaffected.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1417561263703531&set=a.478399294286404&type=3

Resident doctor industrial action at the Trust from 7am on Friday 14 November until 7am on Wednesday 19 November.

All emergency and essential services in our hospitals, community sites and in people’s homes will continue to operate.

However, some routine and non-urgent appointments and procedures are being rescheduled to help us safely manage the impact of industrial action. Anyone with a rescheduled appointment will be rebooked as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us by the day of your appointment, please come to your procedure or appointment as planned.

More information about the industrial action can be found on the Trust website
➡ www.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/blog/2025/11/12/industrial-action-by-resident-doctors-at-buckinghamshire-healthcare-nhs-trust/