Church Walk Surgery - Metheringham

01/05/2026

📢 Bank Holiday Hours Notice 📢

We’ll be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.
⏰ Closing Friday 1st May at 6:30 PM
📅 Reopening Tuesday 5th May, at 8:00 AM

🩺 Need medical help while we're closed?
Pharmacy First: For common conditions like sore throats, earaches, UTIs, and more — no appointment needed.

Sleaford Out of Hours Service:
📍 Sleaford Medical Group
🏥 47 Boston Road, Sleaford, NG34 7HD
📞 01529 303301
🕗 Open weekends & Bank Holidays, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
✅ Walk-in service for minor illnesses and injuries within 48 hours of onset.

NHS 111:
📞 Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk
🕒 Available 24/7 for urgent medical advice and to find an open pharmacy.
📱 Use the NHS App for symptom checking and service location.
999:
🚨 In a life-threatening emergency, always call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see you soon! ☀️

01/05/2026

📅 Friday 1st May 2026

A team of us from Church Walk Surgery are excited to kick off our fundraising challenge today! We’re raising money for new equipment for a new room within the surgery—and we’d love your support.

🏃‍♀️ The Challenge:
We’re taking on the Viking Way… again and again! The full route is 149 miles, and together we’re aiming to walk over 1,000 miles between 1st May and 30th June.

👣 This will be a mix of virtual and physical miles, all tracked on Strava and totalled up each Sunday so we can see how far we’ve come.

🎉 In June, a group of us will be tackling a 10-mile stretch between Wellingore and Lincoln—and yes, we’ll be wearing Viking hats! Keep an eye out for us and our photos on social media.

📸 Get involved!
If any of our wonderful patients would like to join in, you’re more than welcome. Walk any part of the Viking Way and send us your photos next to the Viking Way footpath signs as proof—we’d love to share them on this post!

💚 We’re passionate about encouraging physical activity for both our staff and patients to support healthier, longer lives.

🙏 Please get behind us and support in any way you can—whether that’s walking, sharing, cheering us on, or donating anything you can. Every contribution, big or small, will make a real difference.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jo-ann-chappell-3?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=FM&fbclid=IwY2xjawRhUKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBJMUk0SFZ5RVlRM2NkWlU3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuLCAmxs_kE77vHM5My_pKR72MoGCmIrbPXehkoKcH0jxvWxHJv-_wdV7zXv_aem_B_FyjQoEis*xG7Z6npaDjg

Thank you so much in advance!

15/04/2026

PROTECTED LEARNING TIME:
Protected Learning Time (PLT) for GP Practices
Everyone within GP Practices are committed to giving patients the best possible care and as part of this, GP Practices may take part in a number of PLT sessions throughout the year which allows them to carry out staff training for the whole practice team.
GP Practices within South Lincoln Healthcare have chosen to participate in Protected Learning Time (PLT) training.
Wednesday 15th April the Practice will close its doors at 1pm and phone lines at 12:30pm. The practice will open as normal at 8.00am Thursday 16th April.
Information on how to access advice from a GP will be made available on our telephone message and notices on the practice doors.

Thank you.

26/03/2026

Social prescribing is a service to help boost wellbeing by linking you into local support networks or services, as part of an overall approach to individual care.

Today, we’re celebrating the importance of everyone who helps to improve our community’s health.

26/03/2026

Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people, with 80 people diagnosed every day. Every March, Purple Day aims to raise awareness and show you’re not alone, whether you’re a sufferer, carer or if epilepsy touches your life in some way. Get involved!
https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved/fundraising/purple-day

25/03/2026

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a brain network disorder that can affect anyone, at any age. Many people face severe, life-changing symptoms, yet access to specialist care across the UK remains limited. Causes, progression and treatments are unknown. If you’re suffering, reach out as support can help you feel you’re not alone.

FND Action is a patient-led charity who offer a caring and supporting hand to people living with Functional Neurological Disorder in the UK.

19/03/2026

13/03/2026

It’s World Sleep Day! Did you know that without enough sleep, your health can suffer? The theme this year is to ‘Sleep Well, Live Better’, promoting the importance of getting in those zzzzs.

Sleep helps memory, promotes brain health, supports immune health and makes you feel better, but sometimes it can be a challenge to get enough.

Find some tips here, and share your tips with us!

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matte...s/how-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-sleep-better/

12/03/2026

World Kidney Day 2026 is on 12th March and we’re challenging the myths about kidney disease and explaining why kidneys matter!

Our kidneys have an incredibly important role to play in our overall health and in removing toxins, so it’s vital to take care of them.

https://www.worldkidneyday.org/about-kidney-health/

12/03/2026

'Commit to Quit’ this No Smoking Day. If you’re looking for a sign to improve your health, breathe easily and minimise the risk of long-term conditions, here it is! Start today and you’ll feel the benefits so quickly!

Within days, you’ll find your taste and smell improve and you have more energy, and as time passes, your blood circulation will increase making physical activity easier. You’ll soon notice your lung function improves, while any wheezing and coughing reduces.

And you’ll see the benefits in your pockets! Why not start today?

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.

11/03/2026

Take action on endometriosis this March and make a change for the 1 in 10 women, and those assigned female at birth, with endometriosis in the UK. By raising awareness, we can improve treatments and understandin


Endometriosis can affect everyone differently; some people may have transient symptoms and some may struggle to cope day to day. If you suspect you have this condition or it’s interfering with your ability to live a normal life, please make an appointment with your GP.

Common symptoms include:

Pelvic pain
Disruptive, painful periods
Pain during/after s*x
Bloating around periods
Bowel difficulties
Fatigue combined with the above

You can find out more here: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/what-is-endometriosis

11/03/2026

Young carers face many challenges in their lives as a result of their caring role, and today, on Young Carers Day, we’re helping to raise awareness.

To achieve their future potential, it’s important that young carers are able to access the right support.
https://carers.org/young-carers-action-day-2026/young-carers-action-day-2026-resources