Ashworth Street Surgery

06/05/2026

🚨Missed Appointments Matter 🚨
This morning at our practice, we had a significant number of missed appointments:

🩸 12 phlebotomy appointments missed (120 minutes lost)
👩‍⚕️ 5 GP appointments missed (50 minutes lost)
💉 6 practice nurse appointments missed (60 minutes lost)

⏱️ That’s 230 minutes of clinical time that could have been used to care for other patients.

When appointments are not attended and not cancelled in advance, it means:
Longer waiting times for others
Delays in care for patients who need to be seen
Wasted clinical resources

🙏 If you can’t make your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.
Together, we can help make sure appointments are available for everyone who needs them 💙

3 Easy Ways to Cancel Your Appointment
Reducing missed appointments helps us offer care to more patients. Cancelling is quick and simple:

💬 Reply “CANCEL” to your appointment text reminder
- Your appointment is removed instantly.
📱Use the NHS App
- View and cancel appointments in just a few taps.
📞 Call the surgery on 01706 346767
- As long as the number you’re calling from is linked to your medical records:
• Press Option 1
• Enter your date of birth as 6 digits (e.g. 281167 for 28th November 1967)
• Once your appointment is found, press 1 to confirm cancellation
- You can also use this service to opt to receive appointment details via text or via our automated phone line.

Every cancelled appointment helps us reduce waiting times and offer the slot to someone who needs it.
Thank you for supporting our practice.

28/04/2026

Get to know where to go and help us save our emergency departments for those who need them the most.

28/04/2026

A REMINDER TO ALL PATIENTS, WE ARE CLOSING ON FRIDAY 1ST MAY @ 6.30PM AND WE WILL NOT RE-OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY 5TH MAY AT 08.00AM DUE TO TH BANK HOLIDAY.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ORDER YOUR REPEAT PRESCRIPTIONS IN PLENTY OF TIME IF THEY ARE DUE OVER THE BANK HOLIDAY PERIOD.

MANY THANKS-THE TEAM @ ASHWORTH STREET SURGERY

28/04/2026

If you have a health concern over the bank holidays, please contact your general practice.

If they are closed, you may be redirected to use NHS 111 for any urgent health concerns.

www.111.nhs.uk

20/04/2026

🌟 We’re Hiring! Join Our Reception Team 🌟
🕰️ Full time position 🕰️
We’re looking for a friendly and organised Receptionist to join our busy GP surgery.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team where you’ll make a real difference every day. As the first point of contact for our patients, you’ll help create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

✔️ Fast-paced and varied role
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Rewarding work helping the local community

If you’re a people person with great communication skills and a calm, professional approach, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Apply now or message us for more details

Ashworth Street Surgery

02/04/2026

If you have any health concerns over the bank holiday, please contact NHS 111 who will triage you appropriately and get you the most appropriate help.

If you have a health concern over the bank holidays, please contact your general practice.

If they are closed, you may be redirected to use NHS 111 for any urgent health concerns.

www.111.nhs.uk

02/04/2026

🐰🐥EASTER BANK HOLIDAY OPENING & CLOSING TIMES🐰🐥

Thursday 2nd April-8.00am-6.30pm
Friday 3rd April-Closed
Monday 6th April-Closed
Tuesday 7th April 8.00am-6.30pm

We wish our patient's a happy easter and have a lovely bank holiday weekend-The Team at Ashworth Street Surgery

19/03/2026

Following the recent outbreak in Kent please see the NHS website for further information regarding meningitis and the symptoms to look out for. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

19/03/2026

Could you spot a heart attack? 🚨Know the warning signs and how to respond.

Around 100,000 people in the UK are admitted into hospital due to a heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, every year. It occurs when the blood supply to your heart suddenly stops due to a blockage in the blood vessels that supply it.

A heart attack is a medical emergency. If you notice someone having a heart attack, you should call 999 immediately.

What causes a heart attack?
Your heart pumps blood throughout your body but like any other tissue, it also needs its own blood supply. Oxygen-rich blood is delivered to your heart by blood vessels called coronary arteries. A heart attack occurs when one of these coronary arteries is suddenly blocked.

For the full read, please see link in comments

19/03/2026

✨Basic Life Support Training including CPR✨

On Thursday, we used our Learning Time Initiative to complete our Basic Life Support Training including CPR on adults, children and babies. All clinical and non-clinical staff attended the refresher session in house to ensure we are up to date with the latest training and discussed any changes that had happened since our last session.

13/03/2026

05/03/2026