Lockswood Surgery

20/06/2025

We will be closed the following afternoon
24th June 2025 from 13:00, so that our Primary Care workforce can join the TARGET training scheme.

In the case of an emergency, medical care is available.
Please contact the surgery and listen to the answering machine message or contact the Out of Hours service by calling 111

20/06/2025

Hay fever - Here is a video with useful advice for anyone suffering with hay fever symptoms .

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1020168113406485

30/10/2024

If you are a patient at our surgery and you are eligible for a free flu or covid vaccination, we have appointments available this afternoon. Please call our reception team on 01489 576708 to book an appointment.

20/09/2024

The surgery will be holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 27th September 10am-12. Come along and join us for tea coffee and cake. Any donations given will help to support people living with cancer.

23/07/2024

The IT outage has now been resolved, however our clinical system is running at reduced speeds and our practice staff are working incredibly hard to clear any backlog. Thank you to all our patients for your support and understanding during this time.

19/07/2024

PATIENT NOTICE - Currently our clinical systems are down so we are unable to access patients records. This IT issue is being worked on as high priority. Please do not contact the practice unless you have an urgent medical condition.
Please click this link https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-call-999/ for information of urgent health issues that require you to call 999.

Find out when to call 999 in an emergency.

13/09/2023

TARGET EVENT For Practice Staff - THE SURGERY WILL BE CLOSED ON Thursday 14th September 2023 1:00-06:30pm. If you are unwell during this time and would like medical advice, please rind the Out of Hours service on 111. The Surgery will re-open at normal time on Friday 15th September.

22/06/2023

TARGET EVENT For Practice Staff - THE SURGERY WILL BE CLOSED ON Thursday 22nd June 2023 1:00-06:30pm. If you are unwell during this time and would like medical advice, please rind the Out of Hours service on 111. The Surgery will re-open at normal time on Friday 23rd June.

10/03/2023

Did you know that maintaining kidney health is important to overall health and general well-being? Kidneys filter waste products, excess water, and other impurities from your blood. They regulate your body's pH, salt, and potassium levels and help your body absorb calcium for building bones and regulating muscle function.

As part of World Kidney Day (Thursday, 9 March 2023), kick start some new habits to keep your kidneys healthy! Here are some tips:

🥑 Eating lots of fruit and veg
🚭 Not smoking
🧂 Slashing the salt in your diet
🍷 Drinking alcohol in moderation
💊 Avoiding over-the-counter painkillers when possible
🏃 Moving more
🍔 Keeping ultra-processed foods for occasional treats
🚰 Staying hydrated
🍦 Cutting down on sugar
💤 Making time for sleep

For more information, go to https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/10-healthy-habits-happy-kidneys/ for advice and support on kidney health and more!

08/03/2023

HOORAY! It's International Women's Day! ✨

On 8th March 2023, International Women's Day is a global day celebrating women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements.

The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Let’s raise awareness around women’s health, recognising the many physical and mental concerns experienced by women and people assigned female at birth. Issues faced by transgender women are also discussed, as the inclusive event celebrates the diverse female experience.

From cervical cancer to endometriosis, we want to support everyone on International Women's Day to get them the help they need. 🌈💜

Visit https://www.internationalwomensday.com to learn more about International Women's Day, and go to https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/womens-health/ to find out more about women's health.

06/03/2023

This week is World Glaucoma Week (6th - 12th), and we are raising awareness about getting tested for glaucoma! Glaucoma does not usually cause any significant symptoms, but you might notice blurred vision or rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights. It tends to develop slowly over many years and affects the edges of your vision (peripheral vision) first. For this reason, many people do not realise they have glaucoma, and it's often only picked up during a routine eye test! 👀

Glaucoma can usually be detected during a routine eye test at an optician, often before it causes any noticeable symptoms. Aim to have a regular eye test at least every two years 👓

For more information about glaucoma, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/glaucoma/ or https://glaucoma.uk

03/03/2023

Neurodiversity' is a term that recognises that people experience and respond differently to the world around them. This different perspective can lead to new ideas, creativity or unique skill sets. 🌈

Individuals may also have aspects of life they find more challenging for which they require additional support at school and different parenting and behaviour management approaches. 🤝

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week 13th - 19th March, let's raise awareness of neurodiversity and understand that differences, difficulties and disabilities are not deficits! Everything would be pretty dull if we were all the same, right?! ✨

For support with neurodivergent conditions, visit https://www.donaldsons.org.uk/neurodiversity/ or to look up information about a specific condition, search via NHS Health A - Z https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/