Burbage Surgery

23/12/2025

It's nearly here!!!🎄☃️🥂🎉🎅

We want to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a healthy 2026!!

Massive thanks to everyone for the wonderful festive goodies you have brought in for us, and also to those of you who have generously contributed to the Surgery donations account.

Thank you for your patience over the last few days when we have been crazy busy & please do remember to pick up any medication you will need by lunchtime tomorrow... 💊

With best wishes from us all here at the Surgery 😍

07/11/2025

04/11/2025

An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a Veteran. You’ll get your Veteran Card in your service leavers’ pack within 6 weeks of leaving the armed forces.

If you left the armed forces before December 2018, you need to apply for a Veteran Card - https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card/apply

If you’ve already got your card, you can get a digital version of your Veteran Card on your phone - https://www.gov.uk/veteran-card/get-digital

Who can get a Veteran Card?

You can get a card if you were in the regulars or reserves for the:
Royal Navy
British Army
Royal Air Force
Royal Marines

You may also be able to get a card if you served in:
the Royal Fleet Auxiliary
the Merchant Navy - and you sailed in support of the UK armed forces
another group in the UK armed forces

Veteran Card: apply, get a digital version, request a replacement, what you can get when you use it to prove you served in the UK armed forces.

07/10/2025

Vaccine reminder:

Everyone 65 or over is eligible for a flu jab. If you have not yet had one or booked in, please contact the surgery.
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.

We are only allowed to give Covid jabs to those who are over 75 or immunosuppressed. We have arranged Covid clinics on Mondays 20th, 27th Oct and 3rd Nov. If you are eligible 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.

Thank you 🤩

22/09/2025

https://wiltshirefamilyhubs.org.uk/family-help/

We believe that the best time to get help is really early. Just think how much easier it is to pull up a tiny w**d than it is to wait until it’s grown into a tree. We’re here for every family who thinks they might need some extra help with getting things back on track.

We offer one-to-one support for families. We’re here for every family who thinks they might need some extra help with getting things back on track.

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!