Southbourne Surgery

09/02/2026

🧠 Children’s Mental Health Week | 9th–15th February

This week highlights the importance of supporting children and young people’s mental wellbeing. Early awareness and support can make a lasting difference.

If you have concerns about a child’s mental health, please contact Southbourne Surgery for advice and support.

05/02/2026

🗓️ Time to Talk Day – 5th February

Time to Talk Day highlights the importance of open communication around mental health and wellbeing. Early discussion and appropriate support can improve outcomes and reduce the impact of mental health conditions.

If you have concerns about your mental health, please contact our Patient Services Team to discuss the support and treatment options available.

04/02/2026

🎗️World Cancer Day – 4th February🎗️

Today we stand with everyone affected by cancer. At Southbourne Surgery, we are committed to supporting our patients with care, compassion and understanding.

Early detection, awareness and support can save lives. Together, we can make a difference.

01/02/2026

💙 Dignity Action Month – 1st February 💙

Today we celebrate the start of Dignity Action Month. At Southbourne Surgery, we are committed to treating every patient with dignity, respect and compassion.

Small acts of kindness make a big difference. Let’s keep dignity at the heart of our care. 💙

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

05/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

29/12/2025

24/12/2025

🎉 Best Wishes on Your Retirement 🎉

We would like to extend our very best wishes to Dr Smith on the occasion of his retirement. Dr Smith has been a valued and dedicated member of our practice, and we thank him sincerely for his many years of commitment, professionalism, and care for our patients.

We wish Dr Smith every happiness and good health in his well-deserved retirement and thank him for the lasting contribution he has made to our practice and community.

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Closure Notice 🎄

Please be advised that the surgery will be closed 25th, 26th December and 1st January.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our patients for their continued trust and support throughout the year, and wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year.

We look forward to resuming normal services after the festive period.

18/12/2025

We are Open 🩺

This week, some NHS services will be affected because of resident doctor strike action.

Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

14/12/2025

Attending your screening appointments is one of the simplest ways to look after your long-term health.

It looks for early signs of certain conditions so that treatment — or extra support — can be offered sooner.

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/screening