Kintbury & Woolton Hill Surgery

11/09/2025

Help the NHS to reduce medicines waste – ‘together we can make a difference’
The local NHS is running a campaign urging patients to make simple changes to help reduce medicines waste - which is estimated to cost the NHS nationally around £300m each year.

People are being encouraged to check how much prescription medication they have at home before ordering more and checking the expiry date on their medicines. They can also get advice from their GP or pharmacist around prescription medicines.

From September, local people can join a local Digital Café for free support and advice on using the NHS App around ordering their prescription medication – for details on times and locations of these Digital Cafés in Bucks, Oxon and Berks West see link in this post. For further tips and advice visit the StayWellBOB website which includes six short videos on how to reduce medicine waste.

The campaign being run by Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) and is running until the end of 2025 and will include regular messages for the public and patients around keeping medicines stored safely and how to dispose of unused medicines properly.

https://staywell-bob.nhs.uk/reducing-medicines-waste/

https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk/digital-cafes/

You cannot currently book a COVID-19 vaccination using the NHS booking service. For most people, vaccinations are only available seasonally.The COVID-19 vaccination bookings service will reopen when seasonal vaccinations are available.

11/09/2025

We will be holding our main Flu and autumn Covid booster vaccination clinics at Thorngrove school, Highclere, on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October.
We plan to start inviting eligible patients to book their vaccinations towards the end of September. Invitations will be sent out in batches over a number of days so please do not worry if you have not been contacted by the 1st of October. We anticipate that all eligible patients will have received their invitation by Mon 6th October.
Where the Practice holds a mobile telephone number for you, your invitation will contain a link to allow you to book your appointment without the need to telephone the Practice. If you have received your invitation from the Practice and you find that you are unable to book your appointment via the booking link, then you can of course telephone your surgery to book your appointment. Our telephones will be very busy over this period so please do not call to book your vaccination appointment until you have been invited to do so.
Patients that do not have a mobile telephone number held on our records will be sent a letter inviting them to contact the surgery to book their vaccinations.
We will be holding additional clinics at both surgeries to accommodate patients that are unable to attend the sessions on the 11th and 12th October. However, the dates, times and locations of these additional clinics will not be known until after the mass weekend vaccination sessions have taken place. Invitations will be sent out to eligible patients that did not attend the clinics on the 11th and 12th October.
Our clinicians will visit Housebound and Care Home residents to provide flu and Covid vaccinations where appropriate.
Karen Oakton
Practice Manager
Kintbury & Woolton Hill surgeries

09/09/2025

Please see information regarding applications for a winter fuel grant. Please share with anyone who you think may qualify for this.

http://www.eastwoodhay-pc.gov.uk/

08/09/2025

Please see details on the forthcoming BOOST course starting on the 11th September.

08/09/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DISPENSING PATIENTS

WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPERIENCING STAFF SHORTAGES IN OUR DISPENSARY.

THE TEAM ARE WORKING EXTREMELY HARD TO PROCESS YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS ON TIME.

COULD YOU PLEASE ALLOW 7 WORKING DAYS FOR THE TEAM TO ACTION YOUR REQUEST. (THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE SATURDAY AND SUNDAYS)

ANY PATIENTS WHO ARE REQUESTING THEIR MEDICATION URGENTLY MAY NEED TO ACCEPT AN EPS CODE THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO ANY PHARMACY.

WE THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

KINTBURY AND WOOLTON HILL SURGERY 5/9/25

12/08/2025

Please see attached image for this upcoming event.
‘Support and Services For All’
🗓 16th of September 2025
📍 Greenham Community Centre, RG14 7SZ
🕘 9:00am – 1:00pm/ Free entry and refreshments

12/08/2025

Please see attached image with details of a free "Understanding Dementia" session taking place in September.

30/06/2025

Please see attached poster for Alcohol Awareness week, and a link for more information.
https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Falcohol-and-diabetes-lwtc.eventbrite.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cjohn.glover2%40nhs.net%7Cc062b0e2c2da4cd9c78908ddb7b6dd8d%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638868718232703175%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZlNm9clX3FLHlSmQqTHCIz6DOIw%2BQjWW9xWm6qbLQPU%3D&reserved=0

19/06/2025

Please see the link to find out how you can view test results in the NHS app and more.

People can view test results that have been added to their online GP health record in the NHS App. It’s easy to download and print our posters and leaflets to promote the NHS App. You can also share our images on your display screens, social media and website.    

19/05/2025

Hi all,

Today marks the start of dementia week with various events happening locally in West Berks. Please see attachment for details.

29/04/2025

Please see our privacy notices which are also displayed on the information boards at both our sites.

07/04/2025

Do you have a joint or muscle problem?
Please use the FREE local getUBetter app approved by your clinicians in Berkshire
West. It is provided alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and
exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.
• Instant access
• Easy to use
• Safe and effective
Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.
Why is self-care important?
Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and
will get better without the need for a specialist appointment. getUBetter gives you
the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to improve your MSK health and
lifestyle.
What is getUBetter?
getUBetter is a safe and effective way to help you self-manage your injury or
condition at home, work, and on the move.
The app covers a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions…
Back Back & Leg Neck
Shoulder Elbow Wrist
Hand Hip Knee
Ankle Foot Upper Limb Tendinopathy
Lower Limb Tendinopathy Sprains and strains
…and is designed to help you trust your recovery, live and work well.
Who is getUBetter for?
Anyone 18 or over who needs help with a joint or muscle problem.

https://staywell-bob.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal/

https://kintburyandwooltonhillsurgeries.co.uk/services/referrals/physiotherapy/

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