Bilsthorpe Surgery

30/04/2026

🌿 Dementia Drop-In Sessions – You’re Not Alone 🌿
We’re pleased to share with you, dementia drop-in sessions, providing a warm, welcoming space for individuals living with dementia, their families, and carers.
Whether you’re looking for support, advice, a friendly chat, or simply somewhere to connect with others who understand. 💙
These are held at Newark hospital, Kings Mill hospital and Mansfield Community Hospital.

✨ What to expect:
A relaxed and informal environment
Friendly staff and supportive conversations
Information and guidance if you need it
Time to connect with others over a cuppa

No need to book – just pop in at a time that suits you.

23/04/2026

💙 Same‑day urgent appointments – a quick reminder
If you contact the surgery for an urgent on‑the‑day appointment, please make sure you’re available at the time offered. These appointments are for issues that need prompt care, so it’s important to prioritise your health and be free to take the call or attend.
If you think this may be difficult, please let our reception team know and they’ll be happy to help. Thank you for your understanding.

14/04/2026

🚫 Did Not Attend (DNA) Appointments – Please Help Us Help You.

Every missed appointment is a lost opportunity for another patient who needs care.

💡 Did you know?
When patients don’t attend their appointments, it increases waiting times and puts extra pressure on our clinical team.

🙏 You can help by:
✔ Attending your appointment on time
✔ Cancelling in advance if you can’t make it
✔ Rearranging so someone else can be seen

📞 If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible so we can offer your slot to another patient in need.

Together, we can make sure everyone gets the care they deserve 💙

13/04/2026

Just a quick heads up to all our patients — we are currently dealing with staff sickness at the surgery today, which is putting us under a bit of pressure.

We’re doing our very best to keep everything running and to look after everyone as quickly as we can, but there may be some delays. We really appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
Thank you - Bilsthorpe Surgery

02/04/2026

🌼 Easter Bank Holiday Update 🌼
Our surgery will be closed from 18:30 today until Tuesday 08:00 for the Easter break.
If you need medical advice during this time, please remember:
✅ Local pharmacies remain open on selected days and can offer help with minor illnesses.
✅ For urgent medical needs, please contact NHS 111.
✅ In an emergency, always call 999.
We hope you all have a wonderful, safe, and restful Easter weekend.
🐣🌸 Happy Easter from all of us at the practice! 🌸🐣

31/03/2026

📅 Free catch-up vaccination clinics are running across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for school-aged children during Easter holidays (30 Mar - 9 Apr).

Find your nearest clinic and book today!
👇
https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection-hub/vaccinations/children/sais-clinics

19/03/2026

📅 Free catch-up vaccination clinics are running across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for school-aged children during half-term (30th March -9th April )

Whether they missed a dose at school or are home educated, they can get protected now.

Find your nearest clinic and book today!

Link here

https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/care/health-and-wellbeing/health-protection-hub/vaccinations/children/sais-clinics?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQpKvRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeMniOgZ-6uK_adH9EMy_xo6oEvQXMRsUBZBZ64psObPVL3e91adR1j3ByjmU_aem_4aHTGmBWUtJQDbsm7rr3pQ

25/02/2026

24/02/2026

Measles – Don’t let your child catch it – get them vaccinated with the MMRV vaccine.

👩‍⚕️ Protect your children and other people against measles 💉

Measles is more than just a rash – it can cause serious health complications like pneumonia and meningitis. It can also lead long term health problems, such as persistent bronchitis, hearing and sight loss and seizures. Keep your children safe with the MMRV vaccine.

• Vaccination is crucial: Outbreaks occur when people aren’t vaccinated.
• Two doses for best protection: Ensure your child receives 2 doses of the MMRV vaccine for maximum safety
• Missed vaccines? It’s never too late! Contact your GP surgery to get your child vaccinated, regardless of their age
• Unsure of vaccination status? Check your child’s Red Book or speak to your GP surgery.

Let’s keep our families and communities’ measles-free, contact your GP surgery today.

See link in comments 👇

MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox) vaccine - NHS

18/02/2026

🚨 Hey, we’re hiring! 🚨
We’re looking for an experienced Dermatology Administrator / GP Receptionist to join our friendly team at Bilsthorpe Surgery.

Apply now by clicking the link below!

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1902-26-0001

16/02/2026

🚧 Notice to Our Patients – Building Work in Progress 🚧

We’d like to let all our patients know that we will be having some improvement works carried out at the surgery over the coming weeks.

During this time, you may notice:
• A skip in the car park
• Builders working on site
• Some temporary mess or noise

Please rest assured that we are doing our very best to keep any disruption to a minimum and to ensure the surgery remains open and running as normal.

We kindly ask patients to take extra care when using the car park and entering/exiting the building while work is underway.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we make these improvements. We appreciate your support! 😊

The team at Bilsthorpe Surgery

09/02/2026

⏰ Please arrive on time for your appointment ⏰

We kindly ask all patients to arrive on time for their appointments.

We understand it can be frustrating if a clinician is running behind. However, one of the main reasons appointments overrun is because patients arrive late. When this happens, it has a knock-on effect for everyone else booked in that session.

Our clinicians work very hard to keep to time while providing safe, thorough care to every patient. Your help by arriving on time (or a few minutes early) really does make a difference for everyone.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

The team at Bilsthorpe Surgery