Newent Doctors Practice

24/07/2025

CERVICAL SCREENING (SMEAR TEST)

Still undecided about booking in for your cervical screening?

Watch this great and informative video by Dr Sophie GP to find out more about the process and why we recommend you book in for your cervical screening.

In this video, I dive deep into the world of cervical cancer, demystifying screening procedures and providing valuable insights on why it's essential. I disc...

23/07/2025

ARE YOUR CONTACT DETAILS UP TO DATE?

It is important that we have your up-to-date contact details to allow us to contact you via text message to inform you about changes, educational webinars or book an appointment. If we do not have your correct contact details, it means you may not receive important letters, calls about urgent test results or if we need to change your appointment.

You can ask reception staff to check your details are correct when you are in the practice or you can check yourself on the GP health record part of the NHS App.

If you know they are incorrect or just need updating you can do this easily:

To update details like your name, address, phone numbers or email address:

use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/account/

use your SystmOnline account
https://systmonline.tpp-uk.com/2/Login?Redir=1

fill out a change your personal details form
https://newentdoctors.nhs.uk/services/managing-your-health-online/online-forms/change-your-personal-details/

Change of address
If you have moved to a new address, you will need to be in our catchment area to stay registered with our surgery.
https://newentdoctors.nhs.uk/services/managing-your-health-online/online-forms/change-your-personal-details/

Changing your phone number or email address
You will need to show us identification before we can change your phone number or email address.

Changing your name
You will need to show us proof that you have changed your name. This could be a marriage or civil partnership certificate, deed poll or birth certificate.

Use the QR code below for links or more details

22/07/2025

CERVICAL SCREENING (SMEAR TEST)

Have you been invited for cervical screening?
Have you not yet booked your appointment because you feel anxious or embarrased?

If so, watch the video below and find out what happens during and after your appointment.

If want to book your appointment, call the practice to book on 01531 820689

Cervical screening (formerly known as a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your va**na. It's not a tes...

22/07/2025

CANCER SCREENING

One of the NHS services that can really change your life is early screening for cancer. You can find out all about screening and how you access it, in the article and links below. https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/nhs-screening/

Bowel cancer screening

NHS bowel cancer screening checks if you could have bowel cancer. Everyone aged 50 to 74 years who is registered with a GP and lives in England is automatically sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit every 2 years. You can also get screening for bowel cancer every 2 years if you're aged 75 or over, but you need to call the bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060 and ask for the test. Please refer to the NHS website on https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

Cervical screening (smear test)

We are currently offering cervical screening at the practice on some Saturdays, Thursday evenings and throughout the week, please contact the practice to book your appointment. If you missed your last cervical screening, you do not need to wait for an invitation to book an appointment. Please refer to the NHS website on https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

Breast cancer screening

Anyone registered with a GP will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. You’ll first be invited for screening within three years of your 50th Birthday.

There is also currently a trial to examine the effectiveness of offering some women one extra screen between the ages of 47 and 49, and one between the ages of 71 and 73.

You’ll get a letter in the post inviting you, if you have not been contacted, contact your local breast screening service https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/breast-screening-services

Please refer to the NHS website on https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/breast-screening-mammogram/

Find out about the different types of screening offered by the NHS in England.

09/07/2025

UV Safety Month (1st - 31st July)

The sun is at its strongest between 11am and 3pm from March to October. While you might like to sit out, it’s important to consider your health.

Ultraviolet rays can damage our skin and eyes, and while it’s great to be outdoors, consider reducing your exposure to UV with these tips:

Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection

Wear protective clothing (e.g., a sun-safe, long-sleeve top)

Use SPF30 or higher

You can read additional sun safety information here:

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

07/07/2025

PHONE ISSUE UPDATE

Our supplier has confirmed that phone lines are now working normally.

We apologise for any inconveniences this may have caused.

Thank you

Newent Doctors

07/07/2025

PHONE ISSUES

We apologise as our phone lines are currently not working due to a national issue with our phone provider, who is working hard to resolve the issue.

We thank you for your patience and understanding and we will update you as soon as we have any further news.

Newent’s Doctors

03/07/2025

BREATHE EASY

A support group people living with lung conditions and carers.

So if you live with Asthma, COPD, Bronchiectasis, ILD, Pulmonary Fibrosis or other lung condition then you are very welcome. Share, Learn and Support each other. Light Refreshments too!

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday 2-4pm every month in the Cooke Room. St. Mary de Crypt Church, Southgate Street, Gloucester. GL1 1TP

https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/help/support-network/gloucester-aluk-support-group

03/07/2025

Practice Flowers

Each year in the spring, in her own time, one of our members of staff, fills the pots outside the practice with fresh compost and bedding plants, to try to create a nice welcoming entrance for all of the health centre's patients.

We were very upset and disappointed to find that one of these containers with its flowers, was removed from the front of the practice last week.

We would be very grateful, if the container with its flowers, could be returned to the front of the practice, so we can once again provide a nice welcoming entrance for our patients.

Thank you

Newent Doctors Practice

26/06/2025

🛑IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🛑
We are very short staffed in reception today so it may take longer than normal for your calls to be answered please bear with us ....

25/06/2025

🛑Please can we ask that patients do not call the surgery to book a GP appointment for Mounjaro weight loss injection🛑

We’ve had a high number of enquiries about Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for weight loss.

At this time, it is not available through any GP practice in Gloucestershire, including Newent Doctors.
This is because the local NHS (Gloucestershire ICB) has not yet approved or implemented access..

23/06/2025

Please read the updated information from the NHS below regarding the news that GPS can now prescribe Mounjaro.

The medication is not currently available for weightloss via prescription at GP practices.
Although we do recognise it can be difficult for some people living with obesity to access the support they need and that those who at likely to benefit from this medication would like to access it as soon as possible.
Please can we ask patients not call or make an appointment online with your GP to ask for it


https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/your-health-services/healthy-communities/weight-loss-medication/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLGMitleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnXf7IWuTR4Q4XMdnY1iDkLTyRQLNvP4-wVh5gqn0yP7JjPCtbiqHUQeZJ-c_aem_0h7C1j7GhvNhFj5Ovjrz9w

NHS Gloucestershire ICB