Abbey Surgery

28/01/2026

🧠💙 World Lewy Body Day – 28 January 💙🧠
Today we’re shining a light on Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) — one of the most common, yet under-recognised, types of dementia.
Lewy Body Dementia is caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain and can affect people in complex ways, including:
✨ Fluctuating attention and alertness
🚶‍♂️ Movement difficulties similar to Parkinson’s
👁️ Visual hallucinations
😴 Sleep disturbances and changes in behaviour
LBD can be challenging not only for those living with it, but also for families, carers and healthcare professionals — often taking time to diagnose correctly.
📅 World Lewy Body Day is held on 28 January, marking the birthday of Dr Fritz Lewy, who first identified the condition. Today is about:
🔹 Raising awareness
🔹 Improving understanding and diagnosis
🔹 Supporting those affected
🔹 Driving research forward
By talking about Lewy Body Dementia, we help ensure people receive the understanding, care and support they deserve.

💬 Let’s keep the conversation going — awareness truly makes a difference.
Please have a look at the links provided.

https://tavistockmemorycafe.co.uk/
https://tavistockdementia.org/
https://tasstavistock.org.uk/

-Team Abbey

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26/01/2026

This week is . Cervical screening is a free health test on the NHS which checks for high risk HPV, which is the cause of nearly all cervical cancers. If you're nervous about attending your screening, check out our article which explains what support is available and what adjustments you can ask for - https://bit.ly/49yTHh7

22/01/2026

💗 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 💗
The NHS offers cervical screening to everyone with a cervix aged between 25–64. If you’re invited, please don’t put it off.
A cervical screening test (also known as a smear test) checks for high-risk HPV and early cell changes on the cervix. These changes can be treated before cervical cancer develops.

👉 It’s important to know this is not a test for cancer.
👉 It’s a cancer-prevention test.
👉 It’s usually quick, and our team will always do their best to make you feel comfortable and supported.
👉 Our nurses will happily talk through the procedure with you if your unsure or nervous.

If you’ve been invited, please book your appointment. If you’ve been putting it off, this is your sign! 💗
If you have questions or worries about cervical screening, our team is happy to help.
-Team Abbey

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20/01/2026

💙Abbey Surgery is a research-active practice 💙
Over the coming months, some patients may receive a text message inviting them to take part in a clinical research study. These messages are genuine and sent because, based on medical records, the patient may be eligible to take part.
One of the studies we’re supporting looks at ways to reduce the risk of blood clots and dementia in people with Atrial Fibrillation. The research uses a new system that means no extra visits to the GP surgery or hospital are needed.
Taking part in research is always optional, but it plays an important role in improving care and shaping the future of the NHS 💙
If you do receive a text and are unsure, please feel free to contact the surgery to check its authenticity.
Thank you for supporting research and helping us make a difference 🌟
-Team Abbey

19/01/2026

💙 It’s Blue Monday 💙
Often called the “saddest day of the year”… but sometimes happiness is found in the smallest moments.
✨ Buying yourself flowers – just like the kind patient who brightened our week with roses for the surgery
🌱 Stepping outside and spotting the first spring bulbs popping through
🐾 Playing with your pet
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Spending time with family
💇‍♀️ Treating yourself to a little hair refresh
🍽️ Enjoying a really good meal
⚽ Cheering on your favourite sports team
These little joys all add up. If today feels heavy, be gentle with yourself and look for one small thing that brings a smile.
What’s your little bit of happiness today? 💙✨

16/01/2026

🌸 Menopause Support – Free TALKWORKS Group 🌸
Menopause can impact many areas of life, including mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing. You don’t have to manage it alone.
Join the free TALKWORKS menopause group to learn practical tips and strategies to help manage symptoms, mood changes and sleep difficulties. 💬🧠🌙
📅 Thursday 12 February
⏰ 5:00pm
📧 Email: dpt.talkworksworkshop@nhs.net
📞 Call: 0300 555 3344
Please feel free to share 💙

Learn strategies and practical tips to manage symptoms, mood changes and sleep in our free TALKWORKS for menopause group. The next session will be taking place on Thursday 12 February at 5pm. Email dpt.talkworksworkshop@nhs.net or call 0300 555 3344 to book your place.

15/01/2026

🚗 A gentle reminder about our surgery car park 🚗
We’re seeing an increasing issue with people parking in the staff parking area or using the surgery car park as a free public car park.
This causes real problems:
👉 Doctors are sometimes unable to leave promptly to attend home visits or care homes, meaning time is lost trying to locate vehicle owners or another GP has to step in.
👉 Patients attending appointments can be left waiting for a space or unable to park at all.
👉 Staff are unable to park.
👉The courier is unable to leave or park meaning his round and arrival at the hospital is slowed.

We kindly ask that the car park is used only by patients attending the surgery or pharmacy.
Your cooperation helps us keep appointments running smoothly and ensures our clinical team can reach patients who need care elsewhere.
💙 Thank you for your understanding and support 💙
-Team Abbey

13/01/2026

📱 The NHS App – More Important Than Ever 📱
As our practice continues to adapt and improve how we deliver care, the NHS App will play an increasingly important role in how patients access services.
The NHS App gives you a simple, secure way to:
✔️ Order repeat prescriptions
✔️ View your medical record and test results
✔️ Manage appointments
✔️ Access NHS services anytime, anywhere
With increasing demand on general practice, using the NHS App helps us reduce phone queues, streamline requests, and ensure our team can focus on patients who need direct clinical care the most.
We understand that change can take time, but using the NHS App is one of the easiest ways you can help us deliver safe, efficient care — now and in the future.
If you haven’t already downloaded or set up the NHS App, we strongly encourage you to do so. Our team is happy to help if you need support getting started. You can give us a call, pop into the surgery or click on the link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/
Thank you for working with us as we move forward 💙
-Team Abbey

07/01/2026

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06/01/2026

❄️ Still Icy Out There! ❄️
A little reminder that it’s still very icy this morning 🧊
Paths, pavements and roads are doing their best impression of an ice rink, so please drive slowly and take extra care if you’re heading out.
If you’re worried about travelling in or don’t feel safe driving, we’re more than happy to change your appointment to a telephone call where appropriate ☎️ Just give us a ring and let the team know.
No appointment is worth a slip, slide or surprise pirouette into the car park 💃
Stay safe, stay upright, and wrap up warm! ❄️🧣

05/01/2026

🏔️ Amazing achievement alert! 🏔️
We’re incredibly proud to share that Dr Lawther has just summited Aconcagua in Argentina — the highest mountain outside of Asia 🌍👏
Reaching the summit yesterday at 14:30 local time, after what he’s described as "the hardest day of his life", is no small feat. Extreme altitude, freezing temperatures, limited oxygen… and he still smashed it 💪🥶
He’s now safely on the way back down and will be returning to civilisation (and hopefully hot showers ☕) in a few days.
An absolutely huge congratulations from everyone at the surgery — what an inspiring achievement! 🤘
✨️Happy New Year indeed ✨
📸 Photo taken at the summit 📷
-Team Abbey