Pershore Medical Practice

06/03/2026

🌸 Springtime Poster Competition! 🌸

We’re inviting all children to get creative and design a poster showing their favourite thing about springtime! ☀️🐦🌼

Competition Details:
🎨 1 entry per child
📄 A4 or A3 size paper
✏️ Hand drawn or designed on a computer

Please remember to write your name and age on the back of the poster, along with a parent/guardian contact number.

📅 Submit to reception by Friday 27th March

All entries will be proudly displayed in the main waiting room, and the top 3 designs will win a small prize! 🏆

We can’t wait to see all the colourful spring creations! 🌷🐝

05/03/2026

🌼 COVID Spring Booster Update 🌼

We have now started inviting eligible patients for the COVID Spring Booster.

Those eligible this spring include:
• Adults aged 75 years and over
• Residents in care homes for older adults
• Individuals aged 6 months and over who have a weakened immune system

If you are eligible, you will receive an invitation from the practice with details on how to book your appointment. Please wait to be contacted before getting in touch with us to book.

Thank you for your patience and for helping us keep our community protected. 💙

02/03/2026

Thank you to all the children who coloured in a heart and helped us celebrate Heart Month this February!❤️
We loved seeing your wonderful designs. You’re all heart superstars!💖
We are so proud of the creativity and kindness you’ve shown, well done everyone!💕

23/02/2026

As a practice, we are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr David Wilson, a long-serving GP and valued partner Pershore Medical Practice. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and all who knew him.

A note from Dr James Rankin ( previous partner of Dr David Wilson at PMP)

Tribute to Dr David Wilson, General Practitioner, Pershore, 1965 to 1993.

It is with appreciation that I make this tribute to David who died peacefully on Friday 6 February 2026 in Heathlands Residential Home, Pershore..

Dr David Wilson (born on 25 April 1933) was a general practitioner in Pershore from 1965 until his retirement in 1993 aged 60. Affectionately known by all as ‘Dr David’ he was a very dedicated, compassionate and skilled man of family medicine with a particular interest in community obstetrics and in homeopathy. He had an impish sense of humour and an ability to influence those around him with candour and clarity of thought. He was a guiding influence within the practice and a caring and considerate general practitioner.

After graduating from Cambridge he came to join his brother, Marshall, in the family practice in 1965, then in the High Street, Pershore, (before moving to The new Health Centre in Priest Lane in 1975). Their father, John Cecil Wilson (the founder of the practice together with Neville Hine) had failing eyesight and had decided to retire. They were joined, as time passed, by Nigel Paine, Trevor Lloyd, Andrew Jackson, Tom Pitts-Tucker, Kate Edwards, Kate Young (Marshall’s daughter) and the author of this tribute. When David retired Chris Perks joined the partnership.

David married Sarah in 1962 and they had four children, Jo, Phil, Fran & Rosie. Sarah became the senior district nurse based in the practice so it really was a family affair! Sarah died after a long illness in 2024.

Sarah and David had many friends and they were known for their generosity and hospitality. They enjoyed gardening and lovingly restored Amerie Court, their house of many years, in Newlands. David was a keen barbershop singer. He was closely associated with Pershore Abbey, the Pershore Operatic and Dramatic Society and the Pershore Town Choir, to name but a few of his other activities!

Farewell David!

There will be a Service of Thanksgiving for David in The Pershore Abbey on Saturday 18 April at 2 pm. All will be welcome.

James Rankin (GP partner of David’s from 1991)

19/02/2026

We are seeing a rise in measles cases in parts of England, and we want to help keep our community safe.🛡️

Measles can be a serious illness, especially for young children. The most effective way to protect your child is through vaccination.💉

We’re encouraging all parents and carers to please check that their children are up to date with their routine vaccinations.

You can:
✔ Check your child’s Red Book
✔ Contact us to review their vaccination record
✔ Book an appointment if any vaccinations are outstanding

If you’re unsure or have any questions, our team is here to help.

Let’s work together to protect our children and our community. 💙

11/02/2026

Following a temporary disruption to our services due to an external problem causing a complete IT system outage, we are pleased to report we are now up and running and can accommodate appointments already booked as usual.
Please bare with us as we catch up & we will do our best to resume our normal activities.
Thank you for your patience

11/02/2026

EMERGENCY MESSAGE TO ALL OUR PATIENTS

Our network systems are currently down and we cannot access our computers. We’re working hard to get to problem resolved as quickly as possible. Please bare with us. We will keep you all updated.

Thank you

12/01/2026

🌟 SENDIASS CONNECTS: Wychavon is on the move! 🌟

SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs/Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) is bringing support straight into the heart of our communities in Pershore, Evesham and Droitwich, helping parent carers, children and young people with SEND access the guidance they need.

Here’s what you can expect 👇
✨ Free training workshops
✨ Specialist SEND advice drop-ins for parent carers
✨ Youth drop-ins for children & young people with SEND

Want to learn more and get involved?
👉 Visit: www.worcestershire.gov.uk/SENDIASSCONNECTS

08/01/2026

⚠️ Weather Warning! Please Read ⚠️

Due to the severe weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow, we understand that some patients may find it difficult or unsafe to travel to the surgery for their appointments.

If you are unable to attend, please call the surgery as soon as possible to let us know. We may be able to switch your appointment to a telephone consultation or rearrange it for another day.

Your safety is our priority. Thank you for keeping us informed and helping us manage our clinics smoothly. Stay safe everyone! 🌧️💨

06/01/2026

❄️ Flu season is here ❄️
We’re seeing a lot of flu circulating at the moment, and with the cold weather setting in, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself.

If you’re eligible, please book your flu vaccination as soon as possible to help keep yourself and others well. You can still get your free flu jab if you're:

👵 Aged 65 or older (including anyone who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
❤️ Have certain long-term health conditions
🤰 Are pregnant
🏠 Live in a care home
🛡️ Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

👉 Carers: If you look after someone, please let us know. Carers are also eligible for a free flu vaccine, and we want to make sure you’re protected too.

📞 Contact the surgery to book your appointment or speak to our team for more information.

Stay warm and stay well 💙

05/01/2026

📢 Exciting Vaccine Update! 🩺💉

From January 2026, the NHS has introduced a new MMRV vaccine. A combined jab that protects children against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. 🎉 This replaces the old MMR vaccine and means even better protection for our little ones.

👉 What this means for you:
✨ Your child will now get protection against four diseases with one combined vaccine.
📅 It’s given as part of routine childhood jabs. See below picture of the vaccine schedule.
📨 We’ll be in touch to arrange your appointment!

Chickenpox might seem mild to some, but it can lead to serious complications and lots of missed school or nursery days. Getting vaccinated helps protect your child and our community. ❤️💪

If you have questions about the vaccine or your invitation, just get in touch, we’re here to help! 😊

The vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against .

This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aVYKZL

24/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Pershore Medical Practice! 🎄

As the festive season arrives, we’d like to thank all our patients for your continued trust and kindness throughout the year. Our team wishes you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

Please see our previous posts for our holiday opening times. If you need urgent medical help when we’re closed, contact NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Take care, stay safe, and enjoy the festivities ✨

The team at Pershore Medical Practice