Burdwood Surgery

24/04/2026

Do you suffer with 'white coat' syndrome?
Have you had a blood pressure checked in the last 5 years?
Do you know that high blood pressure rarely has any side effects and is know as the 'silent killer'?
Did you know that high blood pressure is one of the most preventable and treatable health conditions?

Following the success of the blood pressure clinics in 2022, we hare holding another. This will be led by our volunteer PPG member on a drop-in basis.

Please come along on Saturday 30th May between 8.30 and 12.00 for an informal blood pressure check.

24/04/2026

Thrive are restarting the Life Changers Therapeutic Gardening programme and still have limited spaces.

Thrive, a UK leading gardening for health charity, runs Life Changers, a free, four-month gardening programme for those living with a life-changing illness, injury or health condition or have experienced a life changing event to enable them to improve their health and wellbeing.

Whether recovering from a stroke, cancer or surgery, or living with a long-term condition like diabetes, multiple sclerosis or Long Covid, people experiencing a life-changing health condition or event can experience the joy of gardening, build new friendships and increase social networks and build confidence to regain or maintain an active, healthy and independent life.

For more information, see the poster or their website: https://www.thrive.org.uk/how-we-help/regional-centres-and-programmes/reading/life-changers-reading

01/04/2026

Update following the telephone disruption.

Our telephone provider is still working to resolve the issues but normal service has resumed and we can make and receive calls.

Many thanks for your patience.

01/04/2026

Please note that we are having technical difficulties with our telephone lines which we are working hard to resolve.

Unfortunately when you call us, you will be hearing it ring but the calls are not coming through to us so please don't think we are ignoring you.

We will update you with progress but apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and would advise you to call 111 if you need medical assistance in the meantime.

01/04/2026

Please see our Easter Opening Times below.

Don't forget we will be shut over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7th April at 8am.

Please see our Easter opening times below.

💊 As the bank holiday weekend is getting closer, please make sure you have all the medication you may require for the four-day break.

💻 If you need healthcare advice or support over the weekend, and it is not an emergency, go to 111.nhs.uk.

If it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please do not delay, call 999 or go to A&E if you are able to.

31/03/2026

World Health Day on Tuesday 7th April.

Please see details below for a free community event being held at Northcroft Leisure Centre from 11am. The event will be delivered in partnership with local health, community and voluntary organisations.

Discover new ways to improve your health and wellbeing.

27/03/2026

Job Vacancy
Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

Hours: 29.5 hours
Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00, Thursday 13:00 - 17:00.
Salary: Depending on experience

We are seeking a caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly Practice team of healthcare professionals.
In this role, you will assist our clinicians in the care of our patients, including treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.
You will work under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
The post will also include some administrative duties.

The ideal candidate will need to be friendly, confident, methodical and efficient with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of empathy and resilience. The successful candidate must be able to work on their own initiative and have good time management skills.

For a full job description and person specification, please visit the NHS Jobs website, where you can also apply for the role.

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18/03/2026

Don't forget we will be shut over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. We will reopen as usual on Tuesday 7th April at 8am.

Please see our Easter opening times below.

💊 As the bank holiday weekend is getting closer, please make sure you have all the medication you may require for the four-day break.

💻 If you need healthcare advice or support over the weekend, and it is not an emergency, go to 111.nhs.uk.

If it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please do not delay, call 999 or go to A&E if you are able to.

18/03/2026

You may have seen in the news that there is a Meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent.

UKHSA is working to contain the outbreak, and they are giving prophylaxis antibiotics to close contacts.

For more information about the outbreak, please visit the Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust website: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/news/meningitis-outbreak-important-information

📱 You can view your child's immunisation history on the NHS App.

If your child is not linked to your NHS App, please come into the surgery and ask for a Proxy Access Request form.

If you feel your child's immunisation record is incomplete, please contact the School Immunisation Team.
📧 Email: westschoolimms@berkshire.nhs.uk
📞 Phone: 0300 365 0077
🕒 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 (Term Time Only)

Clear guidance on the meningitis outbreak in Kent, current UK vaccine recommendations, how to check your child’s immunisation status, key meningitis symptoms, and steps to reduce risk.

11/03/2026

⚠️ Burdwood Surgery will be closed on Thursday 12th March 2026 between 1pm and 6:30pm for staff training.

We will reopen on Friday 13th March 2026 at 8am.

Thank you for your understanding. 💚

27/02/2026

Did you know, you can order your repeat prescriptions on the NHS App?

This helpful animated video explains how to use the NHS App to order your prescriptions.

10/02/2026

This week is National HIV Testing Week (9th - 13th February 2026).
Stop the stigma, start the conversation.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Florey Clinic are holding pop-up testing sites in various locations across West Berkshire, Reading and Wokingham.

Please see the poster below for specific dates and times.