The White House Surgery

10/09/2025

REMINDER TODAY

Protected Learning Time – Practice Closure
Please be advised we will be closed on the below date and time:

Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025
Practice: Four Shires Medical Centre will be closed from 12:30
All staff will be completing mandatory Safeguarding Training.

In the event of a medical emergency please call 999, go online to NHS111 or call 111 for advice.

North Cotswolds hospital Minor injury unit is open 8am-8pm or Moreton Pharmacy are able to offer advice and over the counter medication.

We will reopen Thursday at 8am.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/09/2025

Adult Flu & Covid Vaccinations 2025
WHEN AND WHERE
Saturday 11th October
White House Surgery PATIENTS
Shires Medical Centre

Patient appointments for covid & flu vaccinations will be available to book shortly. Text message invitations will be sent out, and telephone calls will be made to the list of our eligible patients.

We have a long list and this will take a few days to work through we have plenty of appointments & vaccines.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

We have a register of housebound (not transport bound) patients who have previously received their vaccinations at home. If you are newly housebound please call the surgery after 11am to be added to our list. We will be arranging visits later in the month.
We will be in touch very soon.

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

09/09/2025

06/09/2025

📣 Discover how Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire can support you and your wellbeing.

This introductory session will explore the services available to help you live a healthier, happier life.

05/09/2025

REMINDER : Sunday 7th September Government Emergency Alert.

📵 Do you have a hidden phone for safety?

A government Emergency Alert test will take place at 3:00pm on Sunday 7 September 2025.
✅ The alert will:
• Sound loudly (even if the phone is on silent)
• Vibrate
• Display a warning on screen

⚠️ This could expose a hidden phone.
To protect your safety, we recommend:
🔕 Turn the phone off before 3:00pm
⚙️ Or disable alerts in phone settings

04/09/2025

👀 Take a look at all our latest Community Activities!👀

Fancy coming along to one or more? simply get in touch with our friendly Community Activities Team: 01608 692811 or email them on activities@cotswoldfriends.org

03/09/2025

PLT - Protected Learning Time, all practice staff

ADVANCE NOTICE EARLY CLOSURE: Four Shires Medical Centre

Wednesday 10th September - we will be closing at 12:30 for a staff training

Early closure

In the event of a medical emergency please call 999, go online to NHS111 or call 111 for advice. North Cotswolds hospital Minor injury unit is open 8am-8pm or Moreton Pharmacy are able to offer advice and over the counter medication,
We will reopen Thursday at 8am

Thank you…

27/08/2025

Manage your hospital appointments at Gloucester Royal & Cheltenham General online.

📣 Did you know you can manage your hospital appointments online?

Our Patient Portal gives you secure access to appointment letters, reminders, and more—all from your phone, tablet or computer.

✅ View and manage appointments
✅ Complete assessments from home
✅ Receive digital letters and reminders

Learn more and get started: gloshospitals.nhs.uk/your-visit/patient-portal

26/08/2025

Tuesday 26th August
Our phone lines are incredibly busy this morning. Please only contact the surgery if it is an emergency for today, if you are requesting results or routine appointments please call this afternoon. Alternatively you can complete an online triage form :

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20/08/2025

Needing support with the NHS APP, scanning QR codes or sending emails. Cotswold Friends are offering sessions at Chipping Campden library. Please see attached information.

💻 📱 Introducing our brand new IT Cafe in Chipping Campden Library! 📱💻

Come along on the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10.30am-12.30pm:
📅 Weds 27 Aug - NEXT WEEK!
📅 Weds 24 Sept
📅 Weds 22 Oct
📅 Weds 26 Nov
for 1-1 support with our friendly Digital Champions.

Whether you need help with your mobile phone, laptop, tablet you are very welcome. We have helped others with downloading apps, booking tickets, sending emails and more.

The sessions are free of charge and refreshments are provided. We just ask that you book in your session before turning up:
📧 support@cotswoldfriends.org
📞 01608 652019

Thank you to GlosDigi and Gloucestershire Libraries for working with us on this project.

19/08/2025

Please be aware the surgery / Dispensary is closed Bank holiday Monday 25th August.

📆 Don't forget there's a bank holiday coming up - if you collect a repeat prescription, it's worth checking you have enough medication to see you through the longer weekend.
Check today and get your order sorted in good time.