Forestside Medical Practice

07/11/2025

ADVANCE NOTICE: The practice will be closed in the afternoon, from 12:45pm, on Tuesday 18th November for TARGET Event. During this time patients will need to contact 111 or 999 in an emergency.
This TARGET Event is a training event scheduled by the Primary Care Commissioners for all clinicians and staff to attend to ensure they are following updated national guidance.

30/10/2025

There will be a walk in clinic for flu vaccinations on Saturday 1st November from 1-4pm at Hythe Hospital, Beaulieu Road, SO45 5WX.
You must be eligible for the vaccine, if you are -
• pregnant
• aged 65 years and over
• aged 18 years to under 65 years in clinical risk groups
• in a long-stay residential care home
• a carer in receipt of carer’s allowance, or are the main carer of an elderly or disabled person
• in close contact of immunocompromised individuals
• a frontline worker in a social care setting without an employer led occupational health scheme including those working for a registered residential care or nursing home, registered domiciliary care providers, voluntary managed hospice providers and those that are employed by those who receive direct payments (personal budgets) or Personal Health budgets, such as Personal Assistants
then you are eligible and welcome to walk in to the clinic, no appointment needed.

29/09/2025

🛑STOPTOBER✋ Why not give quitting a go?
Take the first step and download the NHS Quit Smoking app on the App Store or Google Play today and get ready for 1st October.
Below are some more resources to support you in stopping smoking:
🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking
🔗 https://www.smokefreehampshire.co.uk/
"Smokefree Hampshire" is a free stop smoking service on 0800 772 3649, text QUIT to 66777 or email smokefree.hampshire@nhs.net

29/08/2025

FAWLEY

10 places are still available in the group; this will be the only group that runs at this location in 2025. 🌟

If you have been notified that you are pre-diabetic or have a history of gestational diabetes, by your local surgery. This is your chance to 💙

Left unchecked, type 2 diabetes can cause potentially life-threatening complications.

The good news is there are steps you can take, starting today, to prevent it from developing. Book using this 🔗

https://pulsehealthcare.outsystemsenterprise.com/NDPP_Referrals/GroupSession?ViewOnly=true

Or call 0333 577 3010.

Waterfront and Solent Surgery Red and Green Practice Forestside Medical Practice The Waterside Health and Wellbeing Team

14/08/2025

Dear Patients, we are writing to update you with important news regarding the closure of the Marchwood Practice. The final date of service delivery at the Marchwood site will be Tuesday 30th September 2025. For full information on this matter, please visit: https://www.forestsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/infopage/675c4b62237aa4f9e9a56e17
If you are unable to access this link, printed copies of the letter are available at Reception.
Yours sincerely, The Partners

07/08/2025

Self refer for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme course here: https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/welcome/groups/
Click 'see more' below, for more information:

📢 FAWLEY: The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme course is free and helpful, and proven to prevent Type 2 Diabetes in 3 out of 5 cases - where people attend in full.🙂

Benefits of our groups are many but they include:

💙Guidance and support during sessions: taking part in 6 fortnightly and 7 monthly group sessions.

🌟Learning about nutrition, physical activities and strategies for long-term progress.

📱Continued access to the Wellbeing Way app: on-going access for a further 12 months, plus peer support from other participants.

📺 Watch this compelling video now: https://vimeo.com/776572158

🩸Ready to book, together with your HbA1c test result call: 0333 577 3010. 📲

Waterfront and Solent Surgery Forestside Medical Practice Red and Green Practice 💙

31/07/2025

Part-Time Receptionist Vacancy – 17.5 hours per week
Forestside Medical Practice is seeking a reliable, friendly, and confident team player to join our hardworking reception team.
Working hours:
• Tuesday: 1:30pm – 6:30pm (5 hours)
• Wednesday: 1:30pm – 6:30pm (5 hours)
• Friday: 10:00am – 6:30pm (7.5 hours)
About the role:
This is a varied position involving:
• Patient-facing interactions at the front desk
• Managing telephone calls and appointment bookings
• General reception and administrative duties
We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering a high standard of care and support to all patients.
To apply:
Please send a covering letter and your CV to Cathy Mayes – Reception Manager at catherine.mayes@nhs.net by close of play on the 22nd of August 2025

28/07/2025

Being healthy before a pregnancy increases your chances of having a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby, as well as reducing complications.

Women who have not previously had diabetes can experience gestational diabetes, a condition characterised by high blood sugar during pregnancy.

Gestational diabetes resolves after pregnancy, but increases a woman’s chance of developing Type 2 diabetes subsequently.

Future pregnancy in mind; plan for a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.

You may be eligible for your local Healthier You service if you meet the following criteria:

>Aged 18 years and over
>Do not have Type 2 diabetes
>Have a previous history of or currently have Gestational Diabetes 💙

Quote your previous history and Self-refer here:
https://preventing-diabetes.co.uk/gestational-diabetes/



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18/07/2025

You service your car every year. But what about your heart?

A free NHS Health Check is your heart's MOT.

If you're aged between 40 and 74 and haven't already been diagnosed with heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, stroke or high blood pressure, you may be eligible for a health check.

To find out more and to check if you're eligible, visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/healthchecks

The NHS Health Check is designed to spot early signs of conditions such as stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and dementia. As we age, our risk of developing these conditions increases. The NHS Health Check helps identify ways to reduce that risk and stay healthier for longer.

You'll find out:
- Your blood pressure
- Your cholesterol
- Your risk of diabetes
- Your heart age

It's quick, easy, and can help catch potential health issues early.

Don't wait for the warning lights when it comes to your health.

Contact the Practice to book your NHS Health Check appointment

17/07/2025

SO45: Our next group is under construction 🚧

Why join the waiting list for the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme?

👍 Proven to reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes
👍 FREE to attend
👍 Join a supportive community of like-minded people
👍 Experienced and friendly coaches
👍 Learn all about making healthier choices such as sleeping better, stress management and portion control
👍 Access to recipes, community forum, exercise videos and information guides.

Eligible patients welcome to book a free place, in an existing group or we will be in touch as soon as the group is ready if you are on our list.



Call 0333 577 3010. With your HbA1c blood test results 🩸or self refer with your gestational diabetes history.

Reduce your risk of Type 2 Diabetes 💙

Waterfront and Solent Surgery Red and Green Practice Forestside Medical Practice 🙂