Burbage Surgery

11/09/2025

Covid/flu update

From the 1st October, everyone 65 or over is eligible for a flu jab, and those between 65 and 75 should already have received an invite. If not please contact the surgery or go online to book yourselves into a flu appointment with one of the nurses..
As per the poster, we can also give the flu jab to those of you who are:
• In a clinical risk group,
• Carers
• Frontline healthcare workers and
• Close contacts of immunosuppressed individuals.
Again, please contact the surgery or book online if you are eligible. We will continue to send out invitations and reminders

The eligibility rules for the Covid jabs have changed and only those who are over 75 or immunosuppressed will be able to have the vaccine.

We have scheduled joint flu and covid clinics on all the Mondays in October for all those over 75 - you can book these online or please contact us.

Please let the surgery know if you do not want either vaccine so we can record this.

27/08/2025

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans when they are bitten by an infected tick.

• ‘be tick aware’ and remember that you could be exposed to ticks whenever you spend time outdoors, including when in your garden or the local park
• ticks mainly attach to animals, but sometimes they may bite you or your family. It is important to remember that bites can occur on any part of the body and more than one tick can be attached at a time
• you can reduce the chance of tick bites by walking on clearly defined paths, using insect repellent and performing regular tick checks
• some tick bites can result in infection, so it is important to remove ticks safely and as quickly as possible
• the safest way to remove a tick is by using a pair of fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal tool
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lyme-disease/

26/08/2025

Drop in session at Pewsey Wharf for our Boating Community

30/07/2025

We are in the process of updating our website to a new format... This might take a while to get used to, but please bear with us while this happens.
Once it is up and running, you should be redirected to the new site when you log in. The new link is https://theburbagesurgery.nhs.uk/

Of course we are here to answer your queries and help in any way we can...
Moving with the times..! 😎

18/06/2025

🧠 Unpaid Carers in Wiltshire: Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing

In Wiltshire, there are thousands of unpaid Carers providing care to family members, friends, or Neighbours, with many of these carers dedicating over 50 hours each week, which is a commitment that can significantly impact mental health and wellbeing.

Nationally, nearly half of unpaid Carers report negative effects on their health due to caregiving responsibilities, with 19.5% experiencing low mental wellbeing.

If you are struggling with your well-being then why not come along to one of our Carer Cafés? They are all about unpaid Carers connecting, having fun, and looking after their mental well-being! It’s a relaxed space, with free refreshments, where Carers can chat, take a break, and catch up. Find a Carer Café local to you by checking our the events page of our website: www.carerstogetherwiltshire.org.uk/events/

If you feel you need mental health support, then reach out to Alabaré. They are part of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership delivering mental health support services. They are committed to providing expert mental health support at the right time and in the right place for people living in Wiltshire. You can find out more about the services they offer on their website: www.alabare.co.uk/what-we-do/mental-health/

If you're an unpaid Carer in Wiltshire, remember: your mental health and well-being matters. Reach out to local support services to access the help you deserve.

11/06/2025

💜 It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Week - a vital reminder of the importance of booking your smear test.

Cervical screening saves lives by detecting changes in the cervix before they develop into cancer. It’s quick, free, and can make all the difference.

If you’ve been invited, don’t put it off - your health matters.
Learn more about what to expect and why it’s important: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Find out about the NHS cervical screening programme, including when it's offered, how to book, what happens at your appointment, getting your results and how it can help protect you from cervical cancer.

09/06/2025

Do you have the NHS App? It is the quickest way to order your medication. You can also use it to book appointments, and see your GP health record.

You can view your allergies, vaccinations, test results and more!
Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

To install the NHS App, you'll need a smartphone or tablet. Download the app from the Apple App Store (for iOS devices) or the Google Play Store (for Android devices).

You are welcome to ask the surgery staff for help if you need – we will do our best!

23/05/2025

The Veterans physical health and well-being service for those who have served in the UK Armed Forces

16/04/2025

Scam Alert - please be careful not to click on any links…
thank you Ramsbury and Wanborough Surgery for the heads up

Sorry for an evening depressing message but we’ve just been made aware of this latest scam email targeting patients. Please don’t ever click any links in emails or texts without checking with us first (better to be safe than sorry) This one is a scam email 😔

20/03/2025

Spring Booster time!! 💐🌷🪻💐

We have arranged our Spring Covid booster clinics for Monday 7th, 14th & 28th April here at the surgery. The eligible cohorts are adults aged 75 years and over, and those aged 18 and over who are immunosuppressed.

We will be contacting all those eligible to invite them to book. This can be done online or please call the surgery and we will do it for you.

03/03/2025

No Smoking Day: 12th March 2025.

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health, money and loved ones. It's great that you're thinking about giving it a go. Smokefree Wiltshire has a team of dedicated Health Coaches who understand that smoking is an addiction and will be there to help you stop.

23/01/2025

What a perfect way to beat the winter blues.... 😍 Just a shame it's only for men 🤣 !!!

A 12-week wellbeing programme for men in Wiltshire.