Lakeside Healthcare Oundle

23/07/2025

Looking for something fun to get the kids moving?

Fitness coach, Joe Wicks MBE, has just released a new online series for children and families called Activate. It's a free animated series to keep them physically active over the summer. Each workout is for five minutes and is led by Joe dressed as an animate character.

➡️ You can watch the first episodes of Activate online now: https://ow.ly/3MWj50WsyFf.

17/07/2025

We’d like to thank everyone who took the time to complete our recent survey and the National GP Survey.

Both showed improvements on last year’s results with figures for the National GP survey being up on all 13 measures.

In the national survey those rating their overall experience as good went up 18% to 58% while we were in line with Integrated Care Board figures for both being easy to contact using the website (up 15% to 45%) and patients knowing the next step after contacting us (a rise of 19% to 80%).

Our own patient survey results this year showed:
72% of respondents were offered an appointment (up 9%)
30% of respondents said that their overall experience of our service was good or very good (up 2% from last year)
Patients were more satisfied than in previous years in five key areas including having their issue resolved (up 6 points), being satisfied with the service and likely to recommend our practice (up 3 points each).

Both surveys contained similar questions and this year 104 people responded to our surgery questionnaire (down 88%) from last year’s 873 respondents.

The National GP survey received 114 responses – a 38% completion rate. The surveys highlighted general areas of concern around access and continuity of care. We will continue to monitor the situation so we can make further improvements where possible.

Recent changes we have made include:

The appointment of a Practice Manager
Reviewing our triage system
The installation of a new Health Kiosk
The recruitment of an additional GP
The development of a new, more user-friendly website, which should launch soon.
More prebookable appointments coming this autumn

Lead GP, Dr Laura Brennan said: ‘Both the Lakeside and National GP Surveys give us valuable feedback and statistics so thank you to everyone who took part.

‘We have introduced accountless access to Anima, our online platform,which makes it easier for registered patients to get in touch and we look forward to further developments with the NHS App and what it should mean for patient access.

'We have read the many comments that patients have taken the time to submit and continue to work closely with our Patient Participation Group.’

08/07/2025

Check your skin like Dr Mountis does☀️

We’ve launched a new campaign to help raise awareness of melanoma and the importance of both early detection and protecting your skin in the sun.

Our Skin Check Challenge features Dr Mountis, a GP at one of our partner practices, Lakeside Healthcare at St Neots. In the video, he explains how to check your skin for signs of melanoma and what to do if you notice any changes.

You’ll see him outdoors – but don’t worry, he’s wearing Factor 50 sunscreen and following all the right steps to protect his skin.

We’ve also shared a simple sun safety checklist on our website to help you stay protected while enjoying the outdoors.

👉 Watch the Skin Check Challenge video on Facebook, website or on our YouTube channel.
👉 Use the ABCDE checklist to check your skin.
👉 Share the video and help spread the word using .

Early detection can make all the difference. A simple skin check could save a life.

More here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SW-yGPHwc8o.

07/07/2025

We’re supporting Alcohol Awareness Week. We’re joining Alcohol Change UK to help raise awareness. Small changes to how much we drink can make a big difference to our health and how we feel at work.

This year, the focus is on how alcohol and work are linked. Whether it’s long hours, stress, blurred lines between work and home, or peer pressure to drink alcohol at workplace socials, there are so many ways work and alcohol are linked.

This , are starting a conversation about how alcohol and work are linked and you can be part of it. Join the conversation here: https://ow.ly/Amet50Wi9YT.

03/07/2025

Dear patients,

Our Anima platform will close earlier today for essential maintenance as we upgrade to an 'accountless' service. This means that, in future, you will no longer need to log in to use Anima.

The platform will reopen as normal tomorrow.

Thank you for your understanding.

01/07/2025

Cervical screening is changing – Dr Tobin from our partner practice Lakeside Healthcare Corby and Brigstock Surgeries breaks it down in under 60 seconds 👇

From July 2025, people aged 24.5 to 49 who attend routine cervical screening will see a change to how often they are invited for their next test.

Under the updated NHS Cervical Screening Programme, anyone in this age group who tests HPV negative at their next routine screening will be invited for their next test in five years, instead of the current three.

This brings the screening schedule in line with people aged 50 to 64, who are already offered screening every five years after a negative result.

The change follows national recommendations and is based on research. Studies show that:
• HPV testing is the most accurate way to identify those at risk of cervical cancer.
• A negative result means the risk of developing cervical cancer is very low.
• It is safe and effective to extend the gap between tests to five years.

Anyone who tests positive for HPV will continue to be monitored as before. This may include earlier follow-up or further testing if needed.

People who have had previous HPV-positive results may still be invited sooner, until a negative result is confirmed.

Those who miss their screening appointments will continue to receive reminders every three years until they attend and receive a negative result from a clinician-taken sample.

Self-sample tests will not be used to move people to five-year intervals. If your most recent test was from a self-sample kit, your next invitation will remain on a three-year cycle for now.

Screening schedules may also differ for people with certain medical conditions, such as those who are immunosuppressed or living with HIV.

If your next test is HPV negative, you will be invited again in five years.

If you are already waiting for your next screening invitation, this will not change, you will still be contacted as originally planned.

The new schedule will apply only after your next test, from July 2025 onwards. For more information about cervical screening, visit www.nhs.uk/cervicalscreening. You can also visit our website too.

To learn more about what to expect during your appointment, you can also watch our GP Talks video. In it, Dr Mittal from Lakeside Healthcare Corby and Brigstock Surgeries explains how the test is done, what your results mean, and how it helps protect your health https://youtu.be/X-hs6d8_k_E?si=4yEmtR0msgootAs9.

23/06/2025

Lots of patients are getting in touch about prescribed weight loss injections. To be eligible you have to meet the following criteria. For more information please visit our website.
Thank you.

21/06/2025

It’s .

The NHS has pledged to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last screening, please don’t wait - book an appointment as soon as you can.

You can find more information about cervical screening on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening. You can also hear our some of our GPs at Lakeside Healthcare talk about cervical screening in our GP Talks video series - just search our GP Talks playlist to watch: https://www.youtube.com//playlists.

20/06/2025

Some people are more at risk in hot weather 🌞

Hot weather can affect anyone, but it’s especially risky for:
Older adults
Babies and young children
People with long-term health conditions

Please check in on friends, family or neighbours who might struggle to stay cool and hydrated.

You can find more advice on our website.

18/06/2025

Please be aware of the parking restrictions and one-way system in place for the Oundle Food Festival this Saturday.

Please note that the surgery is open from 9am-1pm this Saturday, and therefore we kindly ask that visitors to the Food Festival do not use our patient or staff car parks until after we have closed.

Thank you and enjoy the festival! ☀️

‼️Important Update 🚘

We have parking restrictions, road closures and a one-way system in place for Oundle's Food Festival this Saturday 21 June 2025

Traffic Wardens will be patrolling the area and parked cars will be ticketed.

Please check out the map & use alternative parking

🅿️ For a list of alternative parking visit our website here: https://tinyurl.com/Oundleparking2025

16/06/2025

Hot weather is on the way this week, so now’s a good time to get prepared ☀️

The free Met Office app gives you daily updates, alerts, levels and more, helping you plan ahead and stay safe when temperatures rise.

Before heading out, check the forecast, keep hydrated and look out for those who might struggle in the heat.

👉 You can find more on the Met Office website: https://ow.ly/tlOE50W9Sl1.

13/06/2025

📣 GP Talks: Are you at risk of type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes can develop slowly, without any obvious symptoms, which is why it’s important to know your risk, even if you’re feeling fine.

In this short GP Talks video, Dr Amir Morjaria, a GP at our partner practice Lakeside Healthcare Corby and Brigstock Surgeries, explains:

✅ Who’s most at risk
✅ What an NHS Health Check involves
✅ How to check your risk online in just a few minutes

Whether you’ve had an invitation letter or just want to be proactive about your health, this video is a great place to start.

Watch now ⬇️
And don’t forget to share it with friends and family this Diabetes Week.