Stoke Surgery

29/09/2025

This is a reminder that change is coming to phlebotomy at Windsor House!

From 6 October 2025, you’ll need to book your blood test appointment online before attending.

Here’s what’s new:
🔴Easy online booking
🔴No more long queues
🔴Text/email reminders
🔴A safer, more comfortable waiting experience

We’ve listened to your feedback – this change is all about making visits easier and less stressful.

More information and booking details can be found on the hospital's phlebotomy pages ( https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/phlebotomy/ ) . If you experience any issues booking online, the website also provides contact details for support.

15/09/2025

Change is coming to phlebotomy at Windsor House!

From 6 October 2025, you’ll need to book your blood test appointment online before attending.

Here’s what’s new:
🔴Easy online booking
🔴No more long queues
🔴Text/email reminders
🔴A safer, more comfortable waiting experience

We’ve listened to your feedback – this change is all about making visits easier and less stressful.

More information and booking details can be found on the hospital's phlebotomy pages ( https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/phlebotomy/ ) . If you experience any issues booking online, the website also provides contact details for support.

05/09/2025

We are experiencing computer problems at the moment, we have VERY limited access. We cannot book appointments or issue prescription requests.
If you are able to wait until next week before contacting the surgery it would be appreciated.

04/09/2025

Shelter - Devon are conducting a survey until the end of September to understand the experiences of people using Plymouth City Council's housing support service, in particular around the assessment of priority need.
It is hoped they can use the responses to the below survey to feedback to the council with a view of implementing positive change within the Council's services.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey using the link below:

01/09/2025

You can now book your flu vaccinations at the surgery. We have appointments available from 1st October onwards.

Please contact the surgery to book if you believe you are in one of the below eligible groups.

18/07/2025

If you are aged 40-70 you can arrange for a FREE NHS health check at either:

Keyham Green Places on Thursday 24th July or
Mount Wise Neighbourhood Centre on Thursday 7th August.

Please see attached pictures on how to make an appointment.

10/07/2025

Jo will be holding a Cancer Champion Social Prescribing Drop In for anyone affected by cancer on Wednesday 16th July 10-12 at the Stoke Village Hub.

If any one is or has been affected by cancer and would like to meet her please drop in next Wednesday.

23/06/2025

Weight loss injectables has featured highly on the news today.
Please see the latest information about prescribing of weight loss injections on our website rather than contacting the surgery.

Latest update on injectable weight loss drugs – June 2025 23rd June 2025 A new weight-loss treatment, Mounjaro (tirzepatide), is being introduced on the NHS to support individuals living with obesity. It will join the existing range of injectable medications, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Sax...

12/06/2025

As a one off date we have the Covid Vaccination team coming into the surgery TODAY from 10am-12pm.

If you have received a letter, text or email Covid reminder and you are eligible for a Spring 2025 Covid vaccination please attend, this is a walk in clinic so no appointment is required but we do not see there being another vaccination clinic here at Stoke Surgery in future.

11/06/2025

As a one off date we have the Covid Vaccination team coming into the surgery TOMORROW from 10am-12pm.

If you have received a letter, text or email Covid reminder and you are eligible for a Spring 2025 Covid vaccination please attend, this is a walk in clinic so no appointment is required but we do not see there being another vaccination clinic here at Stoke Surgery in future.

09/06/2025

Feeling lonely?

Let’s talk about it this Loneliness Awareness Week.

Many of us can feel lonely when we’re scrolling on social media. But there are things you can do to help. Loneliness. It’s a part of life. Let’s talk about it.

Learn more⬇️

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/?wt.mc_id=loneliness_facebook_scrolling_awareness&wt.tsrc=social

Loneliness can affect us all, at any time of our lives. Find out about possible signs of loneliness, reasons we feel lonely and ways to manage it.

05/06/2025