Church Street Surgery

22/01/2026

💉!!! IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO VACCINATE !!! 💉

Have you had your Flu vaccination?

Flu is not just a heavy cold. Flu occurs every year, and it is a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly. A bad bout of flu can be much worse than a heavy cold.

The most common symptoms of flu are fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness. Healthy individuals usually recover within 2 to 7 days, but for some the disease can lead to hospitalisation, permanent disability or even death.

Flu vaccines help protect those that are risk and protects against the main types of flu virus circulating.

When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the flu viruses can be breathed in by other people, or they can be picked up by touching surfaces where the viruses have landed.

The best way to avoid catching and spreading flu is by having the vaccination.
Flu can affect anyone but if you are over 65, or have a long-term health condition, the effects of flu can be much worse

You should have the flu vaccination if you are over 65, if you are pregnant, seriously overweight (BMI of 40 and above) or have a long-term condition.

If you or a friend or relative are eligible then don’t delay, book an appointment with us today!

☎!!! CONTACT THE SURGERY!!! ☎

21/01/2026

Perinatal Mental Health in Worcestershire 💚

Becoming Families is a local charity supporting pregnancy and postnatal wellbeing. They offer non-clinical support for mothers experiencing low to moderate mental health challenges, as well as wider emotional and social needs.

Support includes peer groups for mothers, dedicated groups for fathers, younger parents (18-25), le***an mothers, movement and postnatal yoga sessions- with a baby loss support group coming soon.

To access support, contact the email provided or scan the QR code below.

21/01/2026

🦷Urgent Dental Appointments🦷 are now available via the link below or by phoning 111.

You don't need to be registered with an NHS dental practice to book an urgent appointment.

NHS111:🔗 https://111.nhs.uk/ 🔗

For more information visit the link below:

🔗 https://www.hwics.org.uk/our-services/dental-services/urgent-dental-care 🔗

12/01/2026

Some facts and figures for you ....

Our statistics for December 2025 for Team CSS
Triage Data
🟢2732 medical requests
🟢1438 admin request

Total triage requests for December was 4170 which equates to 335 requests per 1000 patients.
National average is 118 requests per 1000 patients
Regional average is 88 requests per 1000 patients

✳️ 1276 GP face to face appointments
✳️ 1168 GP telephone consultations
⛔️ 49 patients did not attend

THIS GIVES US A TOTAL OF DID NOT ATTEND FOR GP APPOINTMENT OF 673 FOR THE YEAR OF 2025

✳️ 2087 nurse appointments
✳️ 517 nurse telephone consultations
⛔️ 114 patients did not attend

THIS GIVES US A STAGGERING 1567 NURSE APPOINTMENTS THAT WE MISSED IN 2025

✳️ 6024 repeat prescriptions
✳️ 458 hospital referrals
When patients don't attend their appointments and don't let us know it effects not only our team but the wider NHS. If you are unable to attend, please inform us in advance, we may be able to offer the slot someone else who needs it.

Why it matters if you don't cancel:
🕰️Longer waiting times for other patients
😣Frustration for both staff and patients
♻️Wasted resources
⚠️Potential risk to your health
Each missed GP appointment costs the 💰NHS an average of £30.
Help us to help others, cancel any appointments you can't attend. It really does make a difference.

Team CSS

09/01/2026

Due to the weather conditions we do have some staff unable to get to the surgery. We are working as quickly as we can to get our computers up and running to let patients know of any changes.

If you are unable to attend please call 01562 745040 and cancel your appointment using the automated service.

We hope you understand that there will be some delays and we appreciate your patience.

16/12/2025

💛Decembeard💛

📆1st December - 31st December📆

Say goodbye to morning-fresh shaves and hello to full-on facial hair. Grow a bear this December or decorate the one you have and help save lives.

🌟Bowel Cancer UK's vision is a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer but we can't achieve this alone. The money raised during Decembeard will help stop people dying of bowel cancer by funding our vital services and lifesaving research. 🌟

If you have any questions, please email Bowel Cancer UK at:
community@bowelcanceruk.org.uk 📧

To sign up or find out more information visit🔗: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/decembeard/

16/12/2025

🦷Urgent Dental Care🦷

💙If you need urgent dental care for any of the following conditions, you can book an urgent appointment via https://111.nhs.uk/ or by phoning 111. 💙

Severe toothache: persistent and intense pain that cannot be managed with over-the-counter painkillers.

Dental abscess: infection causing swelling, pain and possibly fever.

Broken or knocked-out tooth: trauma resulting in a fractured or completely dislodged tooth.

Uncontrolled bleeding: bleeding in mouth that doesn't stop maybe following a dental procedure or an injury.

Swelling: significant swelling in the mouth or face that could indicate an infection.

Fractured, loose or displaced fillings causing pain.

Bleeding gums requiring urgent treatment for acute conditions.

Other treatments may be available at the discretion of the dentist. These treatments may require extra visits and costs.

You do not need to be registered with an NHS dental practice to book an urgent appointment.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/dentists/how-much-nhs-dental-treatment-costs/

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15/12/2025

The Run Talk Run (or Walk Talk Walk) group is going ahead tomorrow:

6.30pm, Kidderminster Medical Centre rear entrance, weather is looking fine!

Everyone's welcome!

10/12/2025

💙Pharmacy First Campaign💙

20th October 2025- 4th January 2026

Pharmacy First service allows pharmacists to provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions, without needing to see a GP. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️

Conditions they can offer prescription medicine for are:

- sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
- sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
- earache (aged 1 year to 17 years)
- infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
- impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
- shingles (aged 18 years and over)
- urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16 to 64 years)

09/12/2025

!!! IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR ELIGIBLE PATIENTS !!!

Flu can spread more easily in colder weather, as people spend more time indoors, so it is extremely important to stay protected this winter, especially as flu cases are now on the rise.

You should have the flu vaccination at the surgery if you are:

• Over 65 years old
• Pregnant
• A Carer
• Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31st August
• A close contact of an immunocompromised individual
• Frontline health and social care staff
Or have a long-term condition such as:
• Chronic respiratory disease, such as bronchitis, emphysema or some people with asthma (needing a steroid inhaler or tablets)
• Chronic heart disease and vascular disease
• Stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Chronic neurological disease, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) or cerebral palsy
• Diabetes
• Lowered immunity due to disease or treatment
• A problem with your spleen, such as sickle cell disease, or you have had your spleen removed
• a learning disability
• Morbid obesity

!!! CONTACT THE SURGERY TODAY !!!

09/12/2025

💙NHS App Campaign💙

The NHS App is a quick, easy and convenient way for people to manage their primary care needs. Over 34 million people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way, from ordering a prescription to checking their records and more.

Find out more about the NHS App via the link below🔗:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/