Lostwithiel Medical Practice

05/02/2026

Are you a patient at Bosvena, Fowey River Practice, Lostwithiel Medical Practice or Middleway Surgery?

If so, come to Lanivet Community Centre and get a free health check at our health and wellbeing event this coming Tuesday (10th February) from 10am - 4pm (drop in)
or just come and share your views and ideas

04/02/2026

Today, 4th February is World Cancer Day

Everyone’s cancer journey is unique to them. In the UK, we’re lucky to have access to healthcare free at the point of need. Let’s help to raise awareness.

An international awareness day led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to raise worldwide attention and inspire action for a cancer-free future.

28/01/2026

If you remain cold over a period of time, you can become unwell, particularly if you’re in a more vulnerable group, such as those with chronic conditions, older adults or young children. It’s important to stay warm to reduce the risk of illness and unplanned hospital admissions.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

There are a few things you can do to help keep you and your family safe and well over the winter months. Cold increases the risk of illness and hospital admissions in the vulnerable, so staying warm really can help you to stay well.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/keep-well-this-winter/

As we get older, it can be harder to stay healthy in winter. Find out what the causes are, and what we can do to keep well - from beating the winter blues to making sure our home is warm enough.

22/01/2026

20/01/2026

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week - Book your smear test today.

During Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we’re encouraging women and people with a cervix to attend their cervical screening appointment – it really helps to save lives. Cervical screening is a free health test that can prevent up to 75% of instances of cervical cancer and is estimated to save 5,000 lives per year.

Cervical screening can sometimes feel worrying, but knowing what to expect during your appointment can help to put you at ease and make it easier to attend. The test itself usually takes less than five minutes. Although it may feel briefly uncomfortable, it’s an important check that could save your life.
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/what-happens/ #:~:text=
The cervical screening test itself, should take about 10 minutes

Find out more about how cervical screening is done and what happens at your appointment.

15/01/2026

https://vimeo.com/1145673785/5bfc716836?fl=pl&fe=sh

Click on the link above to watch our video

💚 Your neighbourhood health and wellbeing matters!
We’re inviting patients from our practice to come along to our Health & Wellbeing Event at Lanivet Community Centre on Tuesday 10 February to:
• Hear about local health services
• Share your ideas and views to shape local health and wellbeing plans
You can:
• Drop in anytime during the event anytime between 10am–4pm:
• Book onto a workshop at the event (1pm to 3pm AND 6pm to 7.30pm)
Find out more: https://cios.icb.nhs.uk/get-involved/caring-where-it-matters/youre-invited-to-the-neighbourhood-health-and-wellbeing-events-2026/lanivet-community-centre/

These events are for patients from: Bosvena Health, Fowey River Practice, Lostwithiel Medical Practice and Middleway Surgery that form part of the Three Harbours & Bosvena Neighbourhood Health Area.

These are the first events, with more happening across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly later this year.
We’d love to hear your views – come along and get involved!

This is "Event promo" by Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

14/01/2026

Are you over the age of 65 years and not had a flu vaccination?

There is still time. We have a clinic this Saturday and still have appointments available. Please contact us to book an appointment.

05/01/2026

Happy new year everyone!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We now require 5 working days notice for all repeat prescription requests. This is due to the volume that we receive. Please make sure you put your requests in with enough time so that you don't run out.

Thank you

23/12/2025

We would like to wish our patients and their families a very merry Christmas 🎅 and a happy new year 2026

The surgery opening times over the Christmas period are:

Christmas Eve - 8am - 6.30pm (dispensary closing at 4pm)
Christmas Day - closed
Boxing Day - closed
Saturday 27th - closed
Sunday 28th - closed
Monday 29th - 8am - 6.30pm
Tuesday 30th - 8am - 6.30pm
New Years Eve - 8am - 6.30pm
New Years Day - closed
Friday 2nd January - usual hours resume

If you need medical help when we are closed please call 111 who will be able to help and advise you.

22/12/2025

We'd like to welcome Rebecca Drew our new Practice Manager.

Rebecca will be overseeing the day-to-day management of the practice and supporting our clinical and admin teams.

We look forward to the next chapter for the practice.

If you would like to get in contact please do.

18/12/2025

For anyone who is yet to have a flu jab, we have a clinic set up on Saturday 17th January here at the surgery.

If you are eligible and would like a flu jab please contact us to make an appointment.

29/07/2025

The NHS are contacting patients this week to remind them to get their RSV Vaccination if eligible. Please do call and book your appointment, we are prepared and have plenty!