Newent Doctors Practice

28/08/2025

Healthwatch Gloucestershire has recently published a new patient-facing booklet: “Top Tips for Accessing Your GP Practice”, developed with input from Gloucestershire LMC and local GP representatives.

22/08/2025

Non-attended appointments are a considerable problem in Primary Care, with the loss of clinical time having a significant impact on the availability of future appointments for our patients. This week alone we have had 52 DNA's, equating to 705 minutes of time, nearly 12 hours. While our teams strive to make the best use of this time, it cannot always be used in the best way for the practice or our patients. Please remember that if you cannot attend the practice for your appointment on time, it is important to let us know. Thank you for your co-operation in helping us to combat the levels of non-attendance.

19/08/2025

19/08/2025

Please be aware that the practice will be closed on Monday 25th August for the Bank Holiday. We will open again as normal at 8:30am on Tuesday 26th August.

19/08/2025

We are short of staff in reception today, please be patient with our team as they are working hard to answer your calls and queries as soon as they can. Thank you for your patience.

18/08/2025

Please be aware we are very short of staff in reception today. We are working hard to answer your calls but bear with us as there may be delays. Thank you for your patience.

14/08/2025

DEMENTIA ACTION DAY - Gloucestershire

TUESDAY 26TH AUGUST, 11:00am – 2:00pm

Newent Library,
High Street, Newent, GL18 1AS

If you would like to find out what is available in Gloucestershire, or need some advice or support, come and chat to the team:

• Information on prevention/reducing your risk of dementia;
• Worried about your memory and would like to find out who you need to contact for advice/support;
• What resources/support are available for people who have a diagnosis of dementia.

If you want to make contact with the team prior to this event, of any have questions or need any dementia support, then contact MANAGING MEMORY TOGETHER (NHS) on 0800 694 8800 or email managingmemory@ghc.nhs.uk

12/08/2025

Our card machine is back up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we dealt with this issue.

12/08/2025

Please be aware we currently have no facility to take card payments for prescriptions at the practice, due to a fault in the card payment machine. Please could we ask that patients picking up their prescription bring cash while we resolve this issue. Thank you.

06/08/2025

Our reception is currently short staffed and you may experience delays. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, please bear with us and rest assured our team are working to limit the impact.

04/08/2025

There is an open clinic for Pneumococcal Vaccinations this morning at the practice, in the Health Education Room. This will run from 9:30am until 12:00pm. If you are aged 65 or over, and have not had a Pneumococcal vaccination, you are welcome to attend the practice. Our vaccinators will screen you to ensure you are eligible. This clinic runs alongside an RSV clinic this morning, but walk-ins are specifically for Pneumococcal vaccinations.