Stow Surgery

16/12/2025

📢New online registration for the Herbert Protocol!

We’re making it easier to protect vulnerable loved ones living with dementia or experiencing memory loss. You can now register their details online with Safe and Found Online.

The Herbert Protocol is a simple but vital tool that helps the police quickly access important information if someone goes missing. By registering online, you can:

✅ Provide key information in advance, such as their routine, places they visit regularly, and their interests
✅ Save time in an emergency
✅ Give peace of mind to families and carers

➡️Register today: https://glospolice.com/dementia

If you’re currently using the physical version of the Herbert Protocol form, we recommend registering for the digital version with Safe & Found Online. It’s free and easy to register, and gives police instant access to life-saving information at the touch of a button.

Let’s work together to keep our community safe.

16/12/2025

Our January & February dates have just gone live - they’re now online and ready to book!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐀𝐂𝐓?
InTER-ACT is a series of free webinars designed to support young people aged 9–25 across Gloucestershire. If you’re struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings, these sessions can help you discover new ways of managing them and focus on what matters most to you.

Whether you’re currently having counselling or not, InTER-ACT is open to you - and we recommend giving it a try before making a counselling request or while you’re on the waiting list.

Session 1 – Thoughts are just thoughts
Session 2 – Connecting to the moment
Session 3 – Taking steps towards what matters

Book your FREE place today: www.letstalkwell.org.uk/interact

16/12/2025

Seasonal Flu Vaccinations
We still have flu jabs available for patients who are eligible to receive vaccinations on the NHS. Please book online or give the surgery a call on 01451 830625 to make an appointment.

15/12/2025

☃ Gloucestershire baby hubs available over the Christmas time 🎅

Families are welcome to attend any of these hubs - no need for an appointment - drop in. Baby hubs will resume as normal from Monday 5th January 2026

Stroud
-Tuesday 23rd & 30th December – 1pm-3pm Stonehouse baby hub GL10 2NG
-Wednesday 24th & 31st December– 9.30am -11am Stroud baby hub GL5 2JB

Tewkesbury and Brockworth
-Tuesday 23rd December - 10.30am-12pm Brockworth Children Centre GL3 4LJ
-Tuesday 23rd December 1pm-3pm. Innsworth Station Community Centre GL3 1ET
-Wednesday 24th & 31st December - 10am-11.30am Noahs Ark Children’s Centre GL20 5HU
-Tuesday 30th December - 10.30am-12pm Coopers Edge Community Centre, GL3 4DY

Cotswolds
-Tuesday 23rd & 30th December 1pm-3pm Fairford Hospital GL7 4BB
-Wednesday 24th & 31st December 2pm-3.30pm Moreton - North Cotswold Hospital GL56 0DS

Forest of Dean
-Monday 22nd December 2pm – 4pm Cinderford Children’s Centre, GL14 2QA
-Tuesday 23rd & 30th December 2pm – 4pm Stonebury- Lydney GL15 5JE
-Wednesday 24th & 31st December 9:30am – 11:30am Coleford Health Centre GL16 8RH

Gloucester
- Wed 24th December–9.15am-11am Finlay Children’s Centre GL4 6TL
-Mon 29th December – 10am-12pm Quedgeley clinic GL2 4WD
-Tues 30th Dec- 2pm-4pm Longleven’s Holy Trinity Church GL2 2BS
-Wed 31st Dec –9:30am-11am Kaleidoscope Children’s Centre GL1 3DN
-Fri 2nd Jan – 1pm-2:30pm Kaleidoscope Children’s Centre GL1 3DN

Cheltenham
-Monday 22nd & 29th December- 2pm-3.30pm Hatherley library GL51 3BW
-Tuesday 23rd & 30th December 1pm-2.30pm Gardners Lane Children Centre GL51 9JW
-Wednesday 31st December 10am-11.30am Charlton Kings Library GL53 8AR
-Friday 2nd January 10am-11.30am Oakwood Children Centre GL52 5QH

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Gloucestershire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Gloucester and Forest of Dean Children and Family Centres Brockworth Children and Family Centre Noahs Ark Children & Family Centre and Noahs Ark Early Years Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre and Gardners Lane Early Years Hesters Way Children and Family Centre and Hesters Way Early Years Oakwood Children and Family Centre and Oakwood Early Years Home-Start Stroud and Gloucester Home-Start North and West Gloucestershire Dad Matters Gloucestershire

15/12/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ Tai Chi in Stow-on-the-Wold ✨🧘‍♂️

Looking for a gentle way to improve your balance, reduce stress, and support your overall wellbeing? Join our Tai Chi sessions in Stow-on-the-Wold, designed to help you move mindfully and feel your best.

📍 Fisher House, Bartlets Park
🕜 Wednesdays | 1.30pm – 2.30pm
📅 Starting 21st January 2026
💚 FREE for 12 weeks

Tai Chi is known for its calming, flowing movements that can help improve balance, ease anxiety, support better sleep, and boost overall health — all in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

Spaces are limited, so get in touch to find out more and secure your place. A wonderful opportunity to move, connect, and invest in your wellbeing.

Get in touch with our Community Activities team:
You can reach them on 01608 692811
Or email them at activities@cotswoldfriends.org

15/12/2025

02/12/2025

Why do young people sometimes struggle to attend school? 🤔

Join us for a FREE two-part parent course with Education Consultant Sam Stocken — designed to help you understand the causes of school-avoidance and learn practical strategies to support your child.

📅 Two-Part Course Dates:
• Part 1: Monday 15th December 2025
• Part 2: Monday 19th January 2026
(We encourage parents to attend both sessions for the full benefit.)

⏰ Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
📍 Venue: Stow-on-the-Wold Baptist Church
🥤 Refreshments provided

These supportive sessions will help you build confidence, understand school attendance barriers, and learn practical ways to support your young person.

👉 See details & book via our Parent Classes page:
https://www.myheadspace.org.uk/parent-classes
(This page also shows all other upcoming Headspace parent courses.)

Or email admin@myheadspace.org.uk or send us a DM.

Let’s support young people together 💚

02/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

28/11/2025

This is the final session this year. Jason has been busy the last couple of sessions and the feedback has been really positive.

Please make an effort to support this service.

📱💬 Need help with the NHS App or tech basics?
Join us at Stow Surgery next week on Tuesday 2nd December, 9–11:30am for free digital support!

👨‍💻 Jason, our Digital & Technology Inclusion Link Worker, can help you:
✅ Get started with the NHS App
✅ Use online health services
✅ Build tech confidence

No booking needed — just drop in! 💙

25/11/2025

📣 Is your child struggling to attend school? You’re not alone.
Many young people find regular school attendance challenging — whether due to anxiety, overwhelm, social pressures, or wellbeing difficulties. Our FREE parent support is here to help.

🌱 Join our supportive session designed for parents of young people who:
✔️ Experience school-related anxiety
✔️ Avoid or resist going to school
✔️ Feel overwhelmed by the school environment
✔️ Struggle with confidence, friendships or routine

💬 What you’ll gain:
– Practical tools to support your child emotionally
– Strategies to reduce morning anxiety & build routine
– Ways to communicate with school effectively
– Confidence-building approaches that really help
– A safe space to share experiences with other parents

📅 Next Parent Support Sessions:
📍 Stow Baptist Church, GL54 1AA
🔗 Full details & booking: https://www.myheadspace.org.uk/news-events/parenting-classes-to-help-you-and-your-child-thrive

💛 These sessions are friendly, judgment-free and focused on helping your child thrive — at school and beyond.

25/11/2025

📱💬 Need help with the NHS App or tech basics?
Join us at Stow Surgery next week on Tuesday 2nd December, 9–11:30am for free digital support!

👨‍💻 Jason, our Digital & Technology Inclusion Link Worker, can help you:
✅ Get started with the NHS App
✅ Use online health services
✅ Build tech confidence

No booking needed — just drop in! 💙