Cross Keys GP Practice

18/12/2025

💬 As we approach the end of the year, we want to hear from you! 💬

What would you like to see more (or less) of on our social media and in our monthly newsletters?

• Health tips
• Information on long-term condition management
• Updates on our services, clinics, and appointment options
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Getting to know our staff better and behind the scenes insights

Your feedback helps us create content that’s useful, relevant, and interesting for our patients. Please share your ideas in the comments below — we’d really appreciate hearing from you 😊

12/12/2025

Our internet is now back up and running 🥳 Thank you for your patience during the outage.

As we work through the backlog of messages, appointments, and requests that built up during the outage, things may take a little longer than usual.

We are doing our best to respond to everyone as quickly as possible, and we’re grateful for your kindness and patience during this catch-up period.

What an eventful Friday morning! 😨

12/12/2025

Our internet is currently down meaning we have no access to our clinical systems or phone lines. We apologise for this and are working as quickly as we can to try and find the cause. Due to this we have turned our Klinik system off temporarily. This is an issue effecting all local surgeries.

11/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Jumper Day 2025! ✨🎄

We’re excited to share that Cross Keys Practice are taking part in Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day 2025 to raise much needed funds for children all over the world. Staff members (and even our Handyman) have dusted off their Christmas Jumpers and accessories to make it a day to remember!

Have you got your Christmas Jumper on today? 🎅✨

09/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Bank Holiday Pharmacy Hours 🎄

Here’s a list of local pharmacies in Buckinghamshire that will be open during the Christmas break. Whether you need last-minute essentials, advice, or just some peace of mind, these wonderful teams will be there to support our community. 💊🌟🎅

01/12/2025

🚨 Increase in cases of vomiting and diarrhoea 🚨

Most people improve within 24–48 hours, but rest and hydration are key. 💧😴
Take small, regular sips of water or an oral re-hydration solution, and please remember to stay home until you’ve been symptom-free for 48 hours to avoid sharing this “gift” with others! 🎁🚫

⚠️Seek medical advice by contacting your local pharmacy or submitting a Klinik form to us if symptoms last more than a couple of days, you can’t keep fluids down, or you’re worried about dehydration - especially in young children, older adults, or those with long-term conditions. Please avoid coming into the surgery unless requested to do so.

Take care of yourselves, keep your fluids up, and here’s to feeling better very soon 💙

28/11/2025

Our latest newsletter is available to view at www.crosskeyspractice.co.uk/newsletters or pick up a paper copy in our surgery waiting areas 📰

28/11/2025

27/11/2025

In addition to treating coughs, colds and the occasional mystery rash, we appear to have accidentally become an urgent treatment centre for abandoned belongings at our Risborough Surgery.

Currently admitted to our unofficial urgent treatment centre we have:

👓 Glasses – all stable, but sadly unable to locate their owners.

💧 Water bottles – no signs of dehydration, but showing clear symptoms of being forgotten.

🧸 Teddies – missing cuddles, require urgent reunion with their tiny humans.

🧤 Gloves – some single, which is emotionally challenging at this time of year.

🔑 Keys – trying very hard not to panic about being locked out of their rightful home.

🦻 Hearing aid – doing its best to listen out for its owner.

👒 Hats – both recovering after being left behind in dramatic fashion.

We also have a gymnastics medal, bib, headphones, teething toy, umbrella, single duck earring, baby cardigan, child's bracelet and a very sentimental "in memory of" laminated picture.

If any of these items belong to you, please pop into Reception to discharge them as soon as possible, because even the teddies are starting to ask how long the waiting time is!

📣 Please share far and wide 📣

20/11/2025

✨ Self-Care Week: Fill Your Cup ✨

Life can get busy, and it’s easy to forget to take time for you. This Self Care Week, we’re encouraging everyone to “fill your cup” by doing the things that bring comfort, joy, and calm.

Self care doesn’t have to be complicated — small moments matter. You might like to:
🛁 Run a warm bath and unwind
🎧 Listen to your favourite music or podcast
🐕 Take the dog for a walk
🧁 Bake something
📚 Enjoy a quiet moment with a good book
🌿 Spend time in nature
📞 Catch up with a friend or loved one
☕ Sit with a cup of tea and simply breathe

Looking after your wellbeing helps you feel more balanced and better able to support those around you. What will you do today to fill up your cup? 💙

19/11/2025

Self-Care Week 2025 🩺 Vitamin D: Especially Important in Winter!

As we head through the winter months, it becomes much harder for our bodies to make vitamin D from sunlight — which means supplements are more important than ever.

Here’s what you need to know 👇

✅ Why vitamin D matters
• Supports strong bones and teeth
• Helps your immune system work properly
• May help with mood and muscle strength

☀️ From October to March, the sun in the UK isn’t strong enough for us to make vitamin D naturally. This means most of us should consider taking a daily supplement.

⚠️ Who is most at risk of low levels?
• Adults aged 65+
• Pregnant/breastfeeding people
• Children under 5
• People who spend little time outdoors
• Those with darker skin or who cover their skin

⚠️ Take supplements safely
• Don’t mix multiple vitamin D products (e.g. cod liver oil + another supplement).
• Avoid high doses unless advised by a clinician.

Stay well this winter with this easy self-care tip! ❄️💙

18/11/2025

Self-Care Week 2025: Mind & Body 🌿💚

Every day this week we will be posting tips to honour Self-Care Week and today we’re focusing on one of the most powerful tools for better health and wellbeing: good-quality sleep. 🌙😴

A healthy sleep routine can help:
✔️ Boost mood
✔️ Improve concentration
✔️ Strengthen your immune system
✔️ Lower stress levels

Here are a few simple tips to improve your sleep:
🛏 Keep a routine: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
📱 Reduce screen time: Switch off devices at least an hour before bed.
☕ Watch the caffeine: Avoid tea, coffee, and energy drinks in the afternoon and evening.
🚶 Stay active: Daily physical activity helps your body wind down naturally.
😌 Create a calm space: A dark, cool, quiet bedroom can make a big difference.

Let’s make sleep a priority—your body and mind will thank you!