Long Bennington Medical Centre

30/01/2026

We welcome Jeanne Lambert as a member of your PPG (Patient Participation Group).

Jeanne spent many years working as a Nurse in the UK with roles covering hospital wards, clinics and within the community. This experience has given Jeanne a deep understanding of the care people need and the challenges that they face.

Interesting fact about Jeanne; She has also lived in Jamaica, Trinidad and Hong Kong!

27/01/2026

Today we introduce you to John Leighton from our PPG (Patient Participation Group).

John is our Wellbeing Walk Champion. Interesting fact about John: He also volunteers for the Grantham Canal Society in the events team , a Canal Ranger, a work party member and can even be found helping crew the trip boat!

26/01/2026

EXCITING NEWS!!

Today we are starting our internal improvements works. At the end of the works we will be opening a NEW ADDITIONAL clinical room and a LARGER DISPENSARY.

The first part of the work will mean our patient toilets will temporarily be out of action, but we have had a mobile toilet facility delivered today for you to use.

The works are being undertaken by local contractors and teams who have supported us by mostly working through the night and a weekends, so the disruption will be minimal. Thank you to all of them!

We will share photos and updates throughout the coming weeks, so please keep an eye out.

Thank you in advance for your support during this time.

22/01/2026

Veterans Support Service CIC are hosting a Banter & Brew from 10am to 12pm every other Tuesday. For more information info@vsscic.org.uk

21/01/2026

Today we are pleased to introduce you to Kate Fisher from your PPG (Patient Participation Group).

Interesting fact about Kate: Kate is a RAF Veteran.

20/01/2026

The Patient Participation Group are hosting a short walk for anyone that wishes to join them on Wednesday 21st January at 10am.

If you have always fancied joining the walks but worried that they are too far - this is the perfect walk for you!

15/01/2026

Today we are introducing you to Michelle Gilbert from your PPG (Patient Participation Group).

Interesting fact about Michelle: Michelle also volunteers for a charity call the Living Paintings Trust who produce colourful and tactile books for children and young people with visual impairments. Michelle paints pages for the books.

14/01/2026

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09/01/2026

Join One You Lincolnshire Gloji Energy programme at Grantham Squash Club starting on 22nd January 2026, from 16:30 - 17:30. Children aged 4-12 enjoy fun activities while parents get expert tips on nutrition, sleep & more!

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07/01/2026

As a carer it important to look after yourself, and this programme by Carers First will give you the opportunity to meet with other carers to identify steps you can take to improve your wellbeing. They will provide a safe and supportive environment and explore ways to manage stress, build your emotional resilience and increase your selfcare. Their monthly sessions are a combination of Breathworks and Emotional Freedom Technique tapping.

To book onto this event, fill in the form below or call their Helpline.

As a carer it important to look after yourself, and this programme will give you the opportunity to meet with other carers to identify steps you can take to improve your wellbeing.

05/01/2026

Over the next few weeks we will be introducing you to the members of your PPG (Patient Participation Group). If you have any questions that you would like them to raise for you, please do reach out to them.

Today, we start with Andy Taylor.

Interesting fact about Andy: Andy has a twin brother. Andy and his wife Debbie also have twin boys, one of whom has also recently had twin boys, making that three generations of twin boys in one family. We understand that the odds of this happening are 16.5 million to one!