The Downland Practice

08/09/2025

All eligible patients have now been invited for their annual flu vaccine.

Our clinics dates are as follows;

Saturday 4th October
Saturday 11th October
Saturday 18th October

Please be aware that the eligibility for the Covid 19 vaccine has changed this year - it is now only able to be offered to patients 75 and over or who are SEVERELY immunosuppressed. An example of this would be somebody who is on immunosuppressant drugs, is having active chemotherapy or is a transplant patient.

This eligibility is determined by the JCVI, who are an expert scientific advisory commitee that advise the Government on vaccination.

School age children from years Reception to Year 11 will be vaccinated at school. Children who are home schooled also fall under the school nurse remit - if this applies to your child, please contact the school nursing team directly.

Our clinics are filling up quickly, so either click on the self book link you were sent by text last week to choose your appointment or call our Care Co-ordinator team on 01635 248251.

22/08/2025

We are having a clear out and a small refurbishment.

The Downland Practice are having a small refurbishment. There are a few items up for grabs if anyone would like them, including toners and printer drums.

They can be picked up for free or you can make a small donation and we will give any money made to the Foodbank that we already support via our donation bins in reception.

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12/08/2025

We are in the process of inviting young people in who have missed their HPV vaccine at school. Girls are eligible for this vaccine until their 25th birthday, and boys who were born between 1st Sep 2006 and 31st August 2009 are also eligible.

If you are aged 16-24 and believe you may have missed this important childhood vaccine, please contact us by telephone or through the website https://downlandpractice.nhs.uk/services/managing-your-health-online/online-forms/ask-the-care-coordinator-a-question/

28/07/2025

Taking injectable weight loss medication and on the contraceptive pill or HRT?

Please read this link on our website for important information.

https://downlandpractice.nhs.uk/news/important-information-for-patients-on-hrt-or-contraceptive-pills-taking-injectable-weight-loss-medications/

20/06/2025

The Downland Practice will be closed for regional staff training on Wednesday 25th June.

Doors will be closed from 12.30 until the following morning. All urgent calls will be diverted to Westcall from this time.

22/05/2025

"A call I just took" - this happens most days for our care co-ordinator team. They do appreciate your patience when you may be waiting longer in the queue to get through to somebody.

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need. They are the gateway to the cli...

21/05/2025

Our Care Co-ordinator team will be very short staffed this afternoon. If your call isnt urgent, please consider calling back later in the week.

You can also submit non urgent queries via our website

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08/05/2025

We are recruiting!

We are looking for a new manager for our Care Coordinator team!

If you enjoy a busy, varied and sometimes challenging role with a great bunch of people, read more below!

The Downland Practice

01/05/2025

We are closed on the following date:
Monday 5th May 2025

If you require medical assistance on these days, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS 111 or in the event of an emergency, call 999.

01/05/2025

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11/04/2025

We are closed on the following dates for Good Friday a Easter Monday.
Good Friday Bank Holiday, Friday 18th April – CLOSED
Easter Monday Bank Holiday, Monday 21st April – CLOSED
If you require medical assistance on these days, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS 111 or in the event of an emergency, call 999.

24/03/2025

📢 Emergency Road Closure 📢Please allow extra time to get to the surgery.