The Rycote Practice

11/12/2025

What is Christmas Jumper Day?

Thursday 11 December 2025 is Christmas Jumper Day and is one of Save the Children's biggest annual fundraising events. It's been going since 2012!

Every December we ask schools, workplaces, and community and friend groups to put on a Christmas jumper and donate whatever they can afford. And every year, millions of you join us in making the world better in a sweater.

By taking part this year you can help support kids and families who are having to deal with an increasingly volatile world. We'll use the money raised on Christmas Jumper Day to help children in the UK and all around the world stay safe, healthy and learning - and change their future for good.

www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day

10/12/2025

Record flu patients in hospital in England for this time of year

NHS figures show there were an average of 1,700 patients in hospital with flu last week - that is more than 50% higher than the same time last year - and early indications are that hospitalisations continue to rise. Experts are warning that there appears to be a more severe strain of the virus circulating.

If you have not yet had your flu vaccination and wish to protect yourself, The Rycote Practice can help. Please book online or by call 01844 2610166 to arrange your vaccination appointment.

You are eligible for a free flu vaccination if you:

• Are aged 65 or over (or turn 65 by 31st March 2026)
• Have a long-term health condition including heart or breathing problems, liver or kidney disease, diabetes and neurological conditions
• Have had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
• Have lowered immunity due to disease or treatment (such as steroid medication or cancer treatment)
• Have a learning disability
• Are Pregnant
• Are a care home resident
• Care for older or disabled people, or those who receive a carer's allowance
• Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

10/12/2025

The Rycote Practice are taking part in Christmas Jumper Day today! By pulling on our Christmassy knits and donating, we’ll be supporting children in the UK and around the world to keep safe, healthy, and learning. We’ll be helping them fight for the future they deserve. Just click the Give Now button above to donate £2 (or more if you're feeling generous...) and it will go straight to Save the Children. The money we raise could go towards some amazing things like:

£2 could buy a packet of seeds for a family in Kenya to grow their own food, after drought has killed their crops.

£8 could buy a blanket to keep a child in Ukraine warm through winter.

£15 could pay for two weeks of super-powered peanut paste to help a child beat hunger.

£20 could buy enough supermarket vouchers for two children in the UK.

£40 could provide a family in Gaza with a Baby Kit to give them the items they need to provide basic care to their infant.

If you would like to make a donation you can do this on our Just Giving page:
https://christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/cjd250033830

For more information on Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day click here.
https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day #:~:text=On%20Thursday%2011%20December%202025,cause%20with%20Save%20the%20Children.

08/12/2025

We are recruiting GPs ...

The Rycote Practice is seeking a number of new GPs to cover maternity absence, improve access for patients and ensure sustainable working for our medical team. We are a friendly and committed practice looking after nearly 13,800 patients. We can offer:

> Manageable patient lists (234 patients per session at Rycote compared to 280 nationally)

> Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience and generous enhancements for pro rata share of enhanced access

> Non-hierarchical, pro rata approach to workload including duty sessions, enhanced access and workflow

> Protected admin time & a commitment to move towards longer consultation times

> Established remote working with practice laptops & cloud telephony

> Daily protected coffee time & regular social events to guard against silo working

> Regular mentorship sessions including additional support for newly qualified GPs to build confidence and help embed them in the practice

> An excellent MDT team comprising a pharmacist, PA, paramedic, social worker and 3 nurse practitioners, as well as an experienced nursing team

> Educational opportunities including GP training and medical student teaching, as well as regular monthly meetings

> Future career development opportunities and the chance to be involved in specific care areas including care home medical cover, research and wider PCN projects

If you share our values to deliver excellent care by working together and wish to apply please read our full advert, person specification and practice profile on our website:

www.therycotepractice.co.uk/about-us/careers/

Informal visits are encouraged, please contact Dr Mel Strachan to arrange a time to view the practice and meet the team.

We are seeking a GP colleague to join our friendly and committed team of 5 salaried GPs & 5 GP partners to meet rising demand & achieve long term sustainability. Due to our commitment to continuity of…

08/12/2025

03/12/2025

International Day of Disabled Persons is the 3rd of December 2025. First launched in 1992, the event has championed three decades of meaningful change for the disabled community. In 2025, the theme of International Day of Disabled Persons is Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.

02/12/2025

National Grief Awareness Week 2nd - 8th December 2025
For more information please visit: www.thegoodgrieftrust.org

01/12/2025

www.worldaidsday.org

28/11/2025

To view a larger print version of this newsletter please visit: https://www.therycotepractice.co.uk/patient-support-team-newsletter-november-2025/

27/11/2025

CHRISTMAS CHARITY ROAD RUN 2025

Sunday 21st December @ 11am (Leaving Thame Showground)
Hosted by Princes Risborough Young Farmers Club

Join us to see a display of vintage and modern tractors along with land rovers and commercial vehicles decorated for the festive season.

The tractors will head through Thame town centre, Chinnor, Princes Risborough, Longwick and finally to Haddenham.

Supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Buckinghamshire NHS Trust Stroke Unit

25/11/2025

16 Days of Activism is a global campaign fighting against gender-based violence

Spearheaded by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign beginning on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and concluding on 10th December, Human Rights Day.

Violence against women and girls (VAWG) remains the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. In the UK it is a ‘national emergency’. It is happening at all levels, in all areas of our society.

25/11/2025

White Ribbon Day 2025: We Speak Up

We Speak Up for change

Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse.

For White Ribbon Day 2025, we are encouraging you to speak up and create a world where women and girls are safe, equal, and respected.

www.whiteribbon.org.uk/white-ribbon-day