Modality East Surrey Medical Practice - Smallfield

09/09/2025

You Are Not Alone
Losing a friend or family member to su***de is an incredibly painful experience. Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and isolating — but support is available.
If you or someone you know has been affected, these services are here to help:

🏠 Local Support (Surrey)
📞 Surrey & Borders Mental Health Crisis Line: 0800 915 4644
👥 Surrey Su***de Bereavement Service — 1-to-1 & group support (via Mind Woking & partners)
📞 Surrey Community Helpline: 0300 200 1008 | 💬 SMS: 07860 053 465

🌐 National Support
📞 Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org
👥 Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS): 0300 111 5065 | uksobs.org
🕊️ Cruse Bereavement Support: 0808 808 1677 | cruse.org.uk
🌐 Support After Su***de Partnership (SASP): supportaftersu***de.org.uk

Grief after su***de can be complex, but you don’t have to face it alone.

Reach out, talk to someone, and take it one day at a time.

If you are in immediate crisis, please call 999.

08/09/2025

Su***de Prevention Week | 8–14 September
World Su***de Prevention Day | 10 September

This week, we stand together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind everyone: You are not alone.

Every life lost to su***de is a devastating reminder of how deeply people can suffer — often in silence. But no one should have to face those dark moments alone. Whether you're struggling yourself, worried about someone you love, or want to be part of the change — your voice, your care, and your presence matter.

We encourage everyone across Surrey to take a moment this week to:
• Reach out to a friend or loved one
• Listen without judgement
• Share helpful resources
• Speak openly about mental health
• Light a candle near a window at 8pm on 10th September in memory of those we’ve lost

Together, we can break the stigma, encourage healing, and offer hope.

🧡 You are not alone.
🧡 You are valued.
🧡 There is help. There is hope.

28/08/2025

EMERGENCY ALERT TEST
The UK Emergency Alert Test will take place on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Survivors of domestic abuse, using a hidden or emergency phone, should be aware that a loud siren will sound on all phones, even on silent. To stay safe:

• switch off or use airplane mode on hidden devices
• share this message with anyone at risk
• safeguarding professionals should inform clients in advance

Anyone in need of help and support, can call the Surrey Domestic Abuse Helpline provided by Your Sanctuary on 01483 776822 (9am to 9pm, 7 days a week).

We offer sanctuary, support and empowerment to anyone affected by Domestic Abuse. All our services are confidential. Please click the photos below for further information on the services we offer.

27/08/2025

Routine childhood vaccinations are available at Smallfield Surgery:

Fridays: 1:30pm – 5:00pm

📞 Appointments are required – use the link in your SMS reminder or call us to book

ℹ️ Learn more: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations

22/08/2025

MONDAY 25TH AUGUST - BANK HOLIDAY
We would like to remind our patients that the Practice will be closed on Monday for the Bank Holiday.

If you require urgent medical advice whilst we are closed, please call 111, or in an emergency, phone 999.

We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 26th August at 8:30am.

Wishing you all a great long weekend.

20/08/2025

FLU AND COVID VACCINATIONS - BOOKING NOW!

We are now booking appointments for both flu and covid vaccinations for eligible patients. Please use the link in your text message invitation to book. Alternatively, you can phone the Practice on our dedicated flu and covid booking line, open between 3pm – 5pm.

We have the following clinics available to book at Birchwood Medical Practice –

Saturday 4th October
Sunday 12th October
Saturday 18th October
Saturday 25th October - flu only

We look forward to seeing you for your vaccinations.

18/08/2025

HAPPY RETIREMENT MOIRA
Today we say farewell to Practice Nurse – Moira Murray who is leaving us today to enjoy her well-earned retirement.

Moira has been a part of the NHS since 1978 and has been working at Birchwood and Smallfield for the last 16 years.

She has been an integral part of the team and we will all miss working with her. Although we are sad to see her leave, we wish her all the best for the future. She is a true SUPERHERO!

12/08/2025

FLU AND COVID CLINICS
We would like to inform our patients that we will be providing both Covid-19 and Flu vaccinations at Birchwood Medical Practice from 1st October.

Eligible patients will be contacted by text message in the next few weeks to book their appointment.

We encourage patients to check their eligibility at https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/

We look forward to seeing you in October.

07/08/2025

DNAs - JULY
In July, 617 appointments were missed by patients.

Demand for appointments often exceeds availability, so please ensure that if you cannot attend your appointment, you let us know in advance, so that we can offer it to someone else.

We thank you for your co-operation.

04/08/2025

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03/07/2025

UPCOMING WHEELERS LANE ROAD CLOSURE
Please be aware of upcoming Wheelers Lane road closure on Thursday 10th and Friday 11th July between 8am - 6pm.

Please allow extra journey time to attend appointments at the Surgery.