St Stephen's & Maple View Surgery

21/07/2025

21/07/2025

02/07/2025

Missed appointments at General Practice (GP) surgeries can have serious consequences for patients and the healthcare system. They can disrupt healthcare delivery, delay treatments, and put additional strain on resources.

To minimise these impacts, it is crucial for patients to promptly cancel or reschedule their appointments when needed. GP surgeries can help by offering proactive reminders, flexible appointment options, and improved access to care to reduce missed appointments and ensure patients receive necessary health services.

25/06/2025

We are currently unable to provide Mounjaro for weight management. For updates, please visit:
https://www.hwics.org.uk/our-services/weight-management Certain restrictions will apply.

13/06/2025

📢 Cervical Screening Invitations Are Going Digital!
Digital invites for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme are now being sent via the NHS App. 📲

Make sure your notifications are ON so you don’t miss yours!

🔔 Don’t worry—if the app message isn’t read or you don’t have a mobile on record, a letter will still be sent as a backup.
Stay informed. Stay screened. Stay healthy. 💙

Download the NHS app and turn on notifications:

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

02/06/2025

💬 Can’t Make Your Appointment? Let Us Know—It’s Quick & Easy!
Missed appointments can lead to delays in your care and place extra pressure on NHS services. By cancelling or rescheduling, you help us offer care to someone else who needs it—while keeping your own treatment on track.

💡 Good news: Cancelling has never been easier!
You can cancel anytime using:

✅ The NHS App

📞 Your GP’s phone system – just select the "Check and Cancel" option, available 24/7

🌐 Patient Access online

Together, we can make sure no appointment goes to waste—and that everyone gets the care they need, when they need it.

30/05/2025

Our Latest Newsletter – Summer 2025

Filled with seasonal wellness tips, health-focused activities, and important updates, our summer newsletter is your trusted resource for staying healthy, active, and informed all season long.

Ready to dive in?
👉 Click the link below to read the full Summer Newsletter now!
https://www.kingfisherpcn.nhs.uk/2025/05/30/our-latest-newsletter-summer-2025/

29/05/2025

🌿 Feel Better, Move More, Connect 🧘‍♀️
Join for free gentle exercise & social groups in Redditch – open to all and full of good vibes!
Whether you want to stay active, meet new people, or have fun, we’ve got a welcoming space for you.

📍 Weekly sessions in Sandycroft, Abbeydale, Woodrow, Willow Tree, & Redditch Borough FC
🕙 Mornings from 10am (Sat: 10–11am)
📞 Call 01905 928185 / 0800 772 0307
📧 Healthy.Worcestershire@nhs.net
🌐 HealthyWorcestershire.org.uk

No booking needed – just turn up! 💬💪

12/05/2025

😣 Feeling overwhelmed by stress, money worries, or life pressures? You’re not alone — but you *don’t* have to feel this way. 💬

Join us every Friday for **MoodMaster Wellbeing Tips Sessions** at The Old Needleworks, brought to you by CORE Men's Community Network. These sessions offer simple ideas, CBT-based advice, and mindfulness techniques to help you take back control and feel better. 💪🧠

📅 Fridays
📍 The Old Needleworks
📞 07442 337408 | ✉️ [core@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk](mailto:core@worcestercommunitytrust.org.uk)

Let’s take the first step toward a calmer, stronger you.

06/05/2025

The Patient Participation Group (PPG) consists of patients who wish to be involved in the local practice whilst taking an active role in the development of local health services.

The purpose of the group is to facilitate patients and the practice staff working together to share ideas to help improve the services offered at the practice in addition to sourcing out any local community services that would help enhance aspects of the patients lives.

Have your say! Come and join us to share ideas and help improve our services…

To become a PPG member simply email us at:

- hwicb.kingfisher.ppg@nhs.net

02/05/2025

Missed appointments at General Practice (GP) surgeries can have serious consequences for patients and the healthcare system. They can disrupt healthcare delivery, delay treatments, and put additional strain on resources.

To minimise these impacts, it is crucial for patients to promptly cancel or reschedule their appointments when needed. GP surgeries can help by offering proactive reminders, flexible appointment options, and improved access to care to reduce missed appointments and ensure patients receive necessary health services.

Cancelling appointments has never been easier. You can cancel your appointment using:
- NHS App
- GP telephone systems have an option on their main menu called "Check and Cancel" which can be used at any time, even out of hours.
- Patient Access