Courtyard Surgery

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas to all our patients.

We hope you will be well over christmas but if you have problems please call 111 or attend one of the local services

Get seen in the right place, at the right time by the right healthcare professional for NHS services in Sussex

24/12/2025

Dear Patients,

On Monday 2nd February 2026 we will be moving to an online total triage called SystmConnect, something that we hope will help with demand and help our patients to get the care they need. We’ve created a short video showing you how SystmConnect will look for our patients, and just how easy it is to use! More information about SystmConnect, and some helpful FAQs, can be found on our website at https://courtyardsurgery.com/technology

https://youtu.be/H-j2ECaW8X8

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/12/2025

Lets get SHOT of "THE SUPER FLU" Together !

Courtyard Surgery patients:

We have lots of vaccines in the fridges at the surgery.

If your over 65 or in a risk group we have a Vaccine for you at the surgery and appointments with the nurses avalible. If you have been sent a booking link please book if you cant use your link please call reception to book.

The Flu Vaccine is a "dead" vaccine it cant cause coughts colds runny nose or sore throat"

IF YOUR REGISTERED AT A DIFFERENT SURGERY PLEASE CONTACT THEM THEY WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO HELP YOU GET YOUR VACCINE

28/11/2025

Roll up your sleeve, be clever, be keen,
A tiny jab keeps winter routine!
Protect your family, strong and true,
This flu season starts with you.

Flu vaccinations avalible for Those over 65
or
who have a chronic medical condition
or
Carer for someone whos health would be affected if you got flu

Courtyard patients only
Use your booking link or speak to the surgery reception 01403330320 (after 11am)

31/10/2025

Get your Flu Vaccination Free at your GP Surgery !
- YOUR GP has a Flu Vaccine with your name on it!

Patients at Courtyard surgery we will be sending you a booking link for your flu vaccination. If you get a link please do book in. If you are over 65 or in a flu risk group and are not able to use the link please call the surgery after 11am on 01403330320 to book.

If you are registered at a different GP please call them directly !

Getting your flu vaccine reduces your risk of avoidable Flu hospital admission. This not only helps you but alsomeans there is more hospital capacity people who need to be in hospital !

26/10/2025

WALK IN 💉 Pfizer COVID Vaccine –
BOHUNT HORSHAM RH12 6AP
This Sunday 26TH OCTOBER

8.40-10.00
10.30-12.45

PLEASE CHECK if you or your loved one need protection?

Our wounderful team brave all weathers so you can get the protection you need.

STRICTLY FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR ELEGIBILITY SO PLEASE CHECK YOU QUALIFY

covid vacs this year are for:

over 75 years old
or
immune suppressed people under 75

✅ Who’s eligible this year?

COVID eligibility is narrower than before, so please check carefully. You can get the autumn COVID booster if you are:

Over 75 years old

A resident in a care home for older adults (even if under 75)

Immunosuppressed (over 6 months old, as defined in the Green Book tables 3 & 4 – if you’re unsure, contact your GP)

chemotherapy currently or in last 6 months
HIV or genetic immune suppressed
organ transplant
take immune suppression medication
myeloma or leukemia

📌 Important changes this year:

Routine eligibility does not include health and care workers, household contacts, or pregnancy on its own.

NB. you are pregnant AND immunosuppressed, you are eligible.

Why vaccination matters this autumn

Getting vaccinated is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself.

For those aged 75+: As we get older, our immune system naturally weakens. This makes it harder to fight off infections like flu and COVID. Vaccination gives your body the extra boost it needs to stay well, avoid hospital admissions, and keep you active through the colder months.

For people who are immune suppressed: If your immune system is weakened by a condition or medication, infections can make you much more unwell and recovery can take longer. A booster vaccine reduces your risk of severe illness and helps you maintain independence and quality of life.

For everyone eligible: Each vaccination not only protects you but also reduces pressure on hospitals, helping keep services available for everyone. By getting your jab, you’re protecting your health and helping safeguard family, friends, and neighbours.

Practical details at Bohunt:

-Large free car park

-Support available for those with limited mobility

-Flat Wheelchair access

If you want the original covid information please see:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5be03536d629f9c82a97d/Green-book-chapter-COVID-19_1_9_25.pdf

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support
Southwater Community Responders
Horsham District Wellbeing
Your Horsham
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Community Notice Board
Horsham Community Responders
Horsham Matters
Rudgwick Rants
Southwater Country Park
Southwater Village Community Group
West Sussex County Times
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Community Notice Board
Cowfold Medical Group
Horsham Recommends
Kilnwood Vale Residents Group
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery
Crawley Recommends
Rotary Club of Horsham
Crawley Observer

19/10/2025

WALK IN 💉 Pfizer COVID Vaccine –
Appointments this Sunday 19TH OCTOBER

10.30-12.45
14.00-15.25
16.00-17.20

PLEASE CHECK if you or your loved one need protection?

STRICTLY FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR ELEGIBILITY SO PLEASE CHECK YOU QUALIFY

covid vacs this year are for
over 75 years old
or
immune suppressed people under 75

✅ Who’s eligible this year?

COVID eligibility is narrower than before, so please check carefully. You can get the autumn COVID booster if you are:

Over 75 years old

A resident in a care home for older adults (even if under 75)

Immunosuppressed (over 6 months old, as defined in the Green Book tables 3 & 4 – if you’re unsure, contact your GP)

chemotherapy currently or in last 6 months
HIV or genetic immune suppressed
organ transplant
take immune suppression medication
myeloma or leukemia

📌 Important changes this year:

Routine eligibility does not include health and care workers, household contacts, or pregnancy on its own.

NB. you are pregnant AND immunosuppressed, you are eligible.

Why vaccination matters this autumn

Getting vaccinated is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself.

For those aged 75+: As we get older, our immune system naturally weakens. This makes it harder to fight off infections like flu and COVID. Vaccination gives your body the extra boost it needs to stay well, avoid hospital admissions, and keep you active through the colder months.

For people who are immune suppressed: If your immune system is weakened by a condition or medication, infections can make you much more unwell and recovery can take longer. A booster vaccine reduces your risk of severe illness and helps you maintain independence and quality of life.

For everyone eligible: Each vaccination not only protects you but also reduces pressure on hospitals, helping keep services available for everyone. By getting your jab, you’re protecting your health and helping safeguard family, friends, and neighbours.

Practical details at Bohunt:

-Large free car park

-Support available for those with limited mobility

-Flat Wheelchair access

If you want the original covid information please see:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5be03536d629f9c82a97d/Green-book-chapter-COVID-19_1_9_25.pdf

NHS Sussex
Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support
Rudgwick Medical Centre
Southwater Community Responders
Horsham District Wellbeing
Your Horsham
Horsham District Council
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care
St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley
Horsham Community Notice Board
Horsham Community Responders
Horsham Matters
Horsham parkrun
Rudgwick Community Board
Rudgwick Rants
Southwater Country Park
Southwater Community Partnership
West Sussex County Times
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Community Group
Billingshurst Community Larder
Cowfold Medical Group

Horsham Recommends
Kilnwood Vale Residents Group
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery
Crawley Recommends
Rotary Club of Horsham
Crawley Observer

18/10/2025

💉 Pfizer COVID Vaccine –
Appointments this Sunday Book Now!

PLEASE CHECK if you or your loved one need protection?

Appointments are now live and avalible on the National Booking System for everyone close to Horsham:
over 75 years old
or
immune suppressed

Please book as soon as possible to avoid delays and disappointment:

👉 Book your vaccination here:
https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/enter-name

✅ Book early, protect yourself, and give yourself peace of mind this winter.

HUGE HUGE THANKS TO THE WOUNDERFULL VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF WHO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE OF HORSHAM TO GET THEIR VACCINATIONS

Clinic progress so far:

5th October 1600 vaccines given

£470 donated to Horsham Matters

11th October 2500+ vaccines given

£1030 cash donation to Horsham matters and lots more on the card machine !

🍂 Autumn COVID & Flu Vaccination Clinics

We’re back at Bohunt School from Sunday 5 October, with our fantastic team and volunteers ready to help protect you for the winter ahead.

Who’s eligible this year?

COVID eligibility is narrower than before, so please check carefully. You can get the autumn COVID booster if you are:

Over 75 years old

A resident in a care home for older adults (even if under 75)

Immunosuppressed (over 6 months old, as defined in the Green Book tables 3 & 4 – if you’re unsure, contact your GP)

📌 Important changes this year:

Routine eligibility does not include health and care workers, household contacts, or pregnancy on its own.

NB. you are pregnant AND immunosuppressed, you are eligible.

Why vaccination matters this autumn

Getting vaccinated is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community this winter.

For those aged 75+: As we get older, our immune system naturally weakens. This makes it harder to fight off infections like flu and COVID. Vaccination gives your body the extra boost it needs to stay well, avoid hospital admissions, and keep you active through the colder months.

For people who are immune suppressed: If your immune system is weakened by a condition or medication, infections can make you much more unwell and recovery can take longer. A booster vaccine reduces your risk of severe illness and helps you maintain independence and quality of life.

For everyone eligible: Each vaccination not only protects you but also reduces pressure on hospitals, helping keep services available for everyone. By getting your jab, you’re protecting your health and helping safeguard family, friends, and neighbours.

How to book

Patients at Courtyard, Southwater, Cowfold, and Rudgwick practices: If eligible, you’ll have been sent a booking link. If you can’t use the link or haven’t received an invite, please call your surgery.

Patients from other surgeries: Book through the National Booking System:

👉 Book here
https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/enter-name

Flu Vaccinations – Who’s eligible?

The same as normal:

-Age 65 and over

-Pregnant women

-Anyone with a condition or on medication that puts them at higher risk of serious illness from flu

Practical details at Bohunt:

-Large free car park

-Support available for those with limited mobility

-Flat Wheelchair access

✅ Book early, protect yourself, and give yourself peace of mind this winter.

If you want the original covid information please see:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5be03536d629f9c82a97d/Green-book-chapter-COVID-19_1_9_25.pdf

District Voluntary Sector Support
Medical Centre
Community Responders
District Wellbeing
Horsham
District Council
Southwater Community Responders District Older Peoples Forum
Collaborative Primary Care
community hub
Community Notice Board
Community Group
Horsham Matters
parkrun
Rudgwick Rants
Southwater Country Park
Rudgwick Recycling
Southwater Village Community Group
St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley
West Sussex County Times
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Community Group
Billingshurst current information page
Cowfold Medical Group

Horsham Recommends
Kilnwood Vale Residents Group
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery
Crawley Recommends
Rotary Club of Horsham
Crawley Observer

09/10/2025

Would you like to help others in Horsham
and make new friends?

We are looking for a few people to help martial and support patients at Bohunt School this Sunday 12th October

8-1pm
Or
1.30-5.30

If you would like to help, have fun and make new friends join the team!

Please contact dona.stevens@nhs.net

Cowfold Medical Group
Horsham Matters
Rotary Club of Horsham
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
The District Post Horsham
Southwater Community Responders
Rudgwick Medical Centre
Your Horsham

24/09/2025

💉 Pfizer COVID Vaccine Has Arrived – Book Now!

Appointments are now live on the National Booking System for everyone in Horsham. Please book as soon as possible to avoid delays and disappointment:

👉 Book your vaccination here:
https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/enter-name

✅ Book early, protect yourself, and give yourself peace of mind this winter.

🍂 Autumn COVID & Flu Vaccination Clinics

We’re back at Bohunt School from Sunday 5 October, with our fantastic team and volunteers ready to help protect you for the winter ahead.

Who’s eligible this year?

COVID eligibility is narrower than before, so please check carefully. You can get the autumn COVID booster if you are:

Over 75 years old

A resident in a care home for older adults (even if under 75)

Immunosuppressed (over 6 months old, as defined in the Green Book tables 3 & 4 – if you’re unsure, contact your GP)

📌 Important changes this year:

Routine eligibility does not include health and care workers, household contacts, or pregnancy on its own.

NB. you are pregnant AND immunosuppressed, you are eligible.

Why vaccination matters this autumn

Getting vaccinated is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community this winter.

For those aged 75+: As we get older, our immune system naturally weakens. This makes it harder to fight off infections like flu and COVID. Vaccination gives your body the extra boost it needs to stay well, avoid hospital admissions, and keep you active through the colder months.

For people who are immune suppressed: If your immune system is weakened by a condition or medication, infections can make you much more unwell and recovery can take longer. A booster vaccine reduces your risk of severe illness and helps you maintain independence and quality of life.

For everyone eligible: Each vaccination not only protects you but also reduces pressure on hospitals, helping keep services available for everyone. By getting your jab, you’re protecting your health and helping safeguard family, friends, and neighbours.

How to book

Patients at Courtyard, Southwater, Cowfold, and Rudgwick practices: If eligible, you’ll have been sent a booking link. If you can’t use the link or haven’t received an invite, please call your surgery.

Patients from other surgeries: Book through the National Booking System:

👉 Book here
https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/enter-name

Flu Vaccinations – Who’s eligible?

The same as before COVID:

-Age 65 and over

-Pregnant women

-Anyone with a condition or on medication that puts them at higher risk of serious illness from flu

Practical details at Bohunt:

-Large free car park

-Support available for those with limited mobility

-Flat Wheelchair access

✅ Book early, protect yourself, and give yourself peace of mind this winter.

If you want the original covid information please see:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5be03536d629f9c82a97d/Green-book-chapter-COVID-19_1_9_25.pdf

Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support
Rudgwick Medical Centre
Southwater Community Responders
Horsham District Wellbeing
Your Horsham
Horsham District Council
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care
Horsham community hub
Horsham Community Notice Board
Horsham Community Group
Horsham Matters
Horsham parkrun
Rudgwick Rants
Southwater Country Park
Rudgwick Recycling
Southwater Village Community Group
St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley
West Sussex County Times
Horsham District Older Peoples Forum
Horsham Community Group
Billingshurst current information page
Cowfold Medical Group

Horsham Recommends
Kilnwood Vale Residents Group
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care
Horsham Museum & Art Gallery
Crawley Recommends
Rotary Club of Horsham
Crawley Observer

04/09/2025

AUTUMN COVID AND FLU CLINIC UPDATE

Vaccinations start back up at Bohunt School
1st date Sunday 5 October

Patients at Courtyard Southwater Cowfold and Rudgwick have been sent booking links is elegible - if your elegible but not had an invitation or cant use the link please call the surgery to book.

Elegible patients who are NOT at courtyard surgery, Southwater vilage surgery, Cowfold Medical Groupor Rudgwick Medical Centre
Can book via the National booking system https://www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination/enter-name

Our wonderful team and volunteers will be back supporting our patients getting their vaccinations for their winter protection at Bohunt.

Getting your vaccination this autumn is one of the simplest and most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you. The vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious illness, keeps hospital admissions lower, and supports you in staying well and active through the winter months. By coming forward, you’re not just looking after your own health—you’re also helping to safeguard your family, friends, and community. Every vaccination makes a difference, and your choice to get protected this season helps us all move through the colder months with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Large Free Carpark
Support and help for people with poor mobility
Wheelchair access

FLU Vaccinations:
The rules on Flu vaccinations are same as before covid
OVER 65, pregnant ladies and those with a condition or medications that makes them more at risk of Flu infections that make mean they need to go to hospital if they were to catch flu.

COVID VACCINATIONS RULES CHANGE
Different this year as more people have had infection the group that need to be boosted has been reduced.

Eligibility is ONLY for your individual circumstances (no health or care workers or family/household contacts unless you yourself have a qualifying condition)

Pregnancy is not a reason to get a vaccination on its own for the Autum 2025
(NB if you are pregnant AND have a immune suppression condition you should have a vaccination)

Individual reasons why you will be invited:
Over 75 years old.
Residents in care homes for older adults (even if under 75)
Immunosuppressed individuals over 6 months who are immune suppressed as per green book tables 3+4 ( if you think you have these conditions but have not been contacted please speak to your GP surgery to clarify your eligibility

If you want the original covid information please see:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b04a7ffef950b0909c176c/Green-book-chapter-COVID-19_26_8_25.pdf

Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support
Rudgwick Medical Centre
Community
Horsham District Wellbeing
Southwater Community Responders
Horsham Matters
Horsham parkrun
Rants
Southwater Country Park
Recycling
Village Community Group
Horsham District Council
St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley
Community Partnership
West Sussex County Times
District Older Peoples Forum
Community Notice Board
Community Group
Village Help & Information
Cowfold Medical Group
Recommends
District Wellbeing
Vale Residents Group
Horsham Collaborative Primary Care

23/06/2025

NHS Sussex ICB have published their position on Weight loss injections being prescribed on the NHS.

Current rules on prescribing on NHS for weight loss medications from the GP are very strict, please do not contact the surgery requesting appointment for weight loss INJECTIONS medications from your GP you will be contacted directly if you are eligible for direct access to them in the next 4-6 weeks.

Qualifying criteria is a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 40 or greater
https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/calculate-your-body-mass-index/calculate-bmi-for-adults/confirm-consent

AND four or more of the following diagnosed health conditions:
• type 2 diabetes
• Hypertension
• Cardiovascular disease
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Dyslipidaemia

We understand that some people may feel frustrated or disappointed if they are not eligible for INJECTION medication-based treatments directly from the GP but there are still other options avalible and we can offer support and help still.

First step = Tier 2 Support

Our local wellbeing hub can offer you the other options that must be tried 1st before considering Injections and other medication options. please see our wellbeing hub
https://horsham.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk/

Second Step Tier 3

If Teir 2 support does not achive the intended weight loss then the next option will be to access our local teir 3 support services where with additional support you may be considered for prescribed injections along side a Support program.

Critera to access medications is less strict than via the GP surgery for Teir 3 support you must be over 18
AND
Fully engaged & completed a Tier 2 programme without losing 5% whilst being compliant
AND one of:
☐ BMI >40 kg/m2 OR
☐ BMI >35 kg/m2 with co-morbidities OR
☐ BMI of >30 kg/m2 with type 2 diabetes and is considering bariatric surgery OR
☐ BMI of >27.5 kg/m2, with recent-onset type 2 diabetes and who are of a South Asian, Chinese, other Asian, Middle Eastern, Black African or African-Caribbean family background

Please see the link below to explore all your options
https://www.sussex.ics.nhs.uk/your-care/healthy-living/support-to-manage-your-weight/

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/articles/nice-recommended-weight-loss-drug-to-be-made-available-in-specialist-nhs-services

At the surgery if you have spoken to the local wellbeing hub, we can also make referals to weight loss services who can support you with your weight managment with diet and counciling they can also discuss an innitiate weight loss medications.

Living with obesity can be emotionally and physically challenging, and it is completely normal to experience a range of feelings when seeking support for your health. If you are finding things difficult, NHS Talking Therapies offers free and confidential help for people who may be struggling with low mood, anxiety or other emotional pressures.
https://www.westsussextalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/

Please also be aware if you’re currently taking weight loss injections privately they do interact with several other medications including:
CONTRACEPTIVE medications
Diabetic medications
When starting medications you should be discussed with the company all your other medications to ensure there is not an interaction.