Alresford Surgery

15/01/2026

Our hospitals are under extreme pressure 🚨

Please help us protect emergency care for those who need it most.

👉 Only attend our Emergency Departments if you have a life or limb emergency. Patients are always seen based on how urgent their condition is, and there are currently long waits in the department.

👉 If your friend or loved one has been told they are ready to leave hospital, please collect them as soon as you can. This creates vital space for patients who urgently need care.

You can also help by:
• Using other services such as your GP, Pharmacy or NHS 111 online or by phone if you do not need emergency care.

Our teams are working tirelessly in extremely challenging conditions.

Thank you for your support and understanding.

14/01/2026

ANXIETY. Hampshire CAMHS receives lots of referrals relating to anxiety. Lots of parents/carers and professionals talk about anxiety and young people and the massive impact in can have. SO we have put on a whole day suitable for parents/carers and professionals to understand it better, build confidence and skills to support a young person. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY BOOK TODAY

12/01/2026

You can help us to help you by doing five simple actions:

1.Using eConsult
2.Use your NHS App
3.Check your contact/personal details are up to date
4.Using the Health Information and Support tab on our website to see if you do need to contact us.
5.Using other NHS services when signposted to them by our team

06/01/2026

With the arrival of the cold snap, we have seen a 20% increase in calls to our 999 control room in the last week, compared to Christmas week.

As always, we prioritise calls from the most sick or injured patients, so the impact of the rise in demand is most keenly felt by patients whose conditions are not serious or life-threatening.

"Whilst we aim to respond to less urgent issues within 2-3 hours, unfortunately for some patients over the last week, that wait time has been significantly longer.

"I would urge people who can make their own way to hospital or an urgent treatment centre to do so. Arriving by ambulance doesn't mean you get seen quicker than other patients, and a lift from a friend or a taxi may get you there sooner."
Kirsten Willis-Drewett, assistant director of operations

Read more on our website here: https://ow.ly/VonY50XSsOX

06/01/2026

Our patient participation group, known as Alresford Surgery Patient Forum has been in existence since 2010. We are keen to develop this group and the value it provides to the surgery in terms of improving the quality of the services we provide.

With this in mind I would be really grateful if anyone registered as a patient at Alresford Surgery could complete this short questionnaire - it really should only take a couple of minutes.

Many thanks for your help!

06/01/2026

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⚠️🟠 The amber cold-health alert across England has been extended to Sunday 11 January.

Look out for anyone who may be at higher risk in the cold. Read our advice on staying warm and well this winter. 🧤☕
🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keep-warm-keep-well-leaflet-gives-advice-on-staying-healthy-in-cold-weather

06/01/2026

🪧What is NHS Signposting?🪧

Signposting means guiding patients to another service or professional that is better suited to deal with their issue.

It’s a key part of how the NHS ensures patients access the right service at the right time. The aim is to ensure patients are not stuck waiting for GP appointments when other options can help sooner.

Why it matters: Better patient outcomes - patients get help from the most appropriate service.

1. Reduced GP workload - frees GPs to focus on complex cases.
2. Shorter waiting times - by distributing demand efficiently.
3. Improved patient understanding - patients learn what support is available

05/01/2026

Only coming to our Emergency Departments in a serious medical emergency is important, and we appreciate the public utilising our services as they should - thank you.

At the current time, both Wi******er and Basingstoke Emergency Departments are extremely busy and our teams are working hard to safely treat as many people as possible.

The circumstances right now are challenging and we know that people are experiencing long waits.

Thank you for your patience and support.

05/01/2026

👩‍👧‍👦Healthier Together👩‍👦

It can be extremely stressful when your child is unwell. We know that there is a huge amount of information available at your fingertips, but finding something that provides clear and accurate information is not always easy!

The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

You'll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep your child comfortable and how long your child's symptoms are likely to last.

Visit

Improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people.

02/01/2026

Are you taking part in Dry January?

Whether it's to give your fitness goals a boost, put a few pounds back in the bank account or to feel fresher as you boss that alcohol-free streak, the Dry January® challenge is your chance to reset your relationship with alcohol at the start of the year and beyond.

You could try the Dry® app and daily motivational emails to keep you inspired every step of the way.

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/managing-your-drinking/dry-january

30/12/2025