Brig Royd Surgery

29/07/2025

🧠💬 Struggling with your mental health? You're not alone — and help is closer than you think.
We now have a Mental Health Practitioner based right here at Brig Royd Surgery! They're a trained professional who can support you with a range of mental health concerns, such as:
✅ Anxiety and stress
✅ Low mood or depression
✅ Sleep problems
✅ Coping with life changes or loss
✅ Feeling overwhelmed or isolated

🧠💬 Struggling with your mental health? You're not alone — and help is closer than you think.
We now have a Mental Health Practitioner based at all our member practices. They're a trained professional who can support you with a range of mental health concerns, such as:

✅ Anxiety and stress
✅ Low mood or depression
✅ Sleep problems
✅ Coping with life changes or loss
✅ Feeling overwhelmed or isolated

They work closely with your GP and can offer support, advice, and onward referrals to specialist services if needed — often faster than traditional routes.
You don’t need to struggle in silence. If you’re finding things difficult, ask about seeing our Mental Health Practitioner. We're here to listen, and to help. 💙

📞 Contact reception to find out more or book an appointment.

Bankfield Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre
Station Road Surgery Sowerby Bridge

25/07/2025

Sometimes your medication review will be with a Clinical Pharmacist who works in our practice.

Don't worry - Clinical Pharmacists are EXPERTS in medicines management! They will make sure all your medications are working for you.

👩‍⚕️💊 Have you ever wondered why your medication review is with a Clinical Pharmacist?

Clinical Pharmacists are highly trained experts in medicines and play a key role in your healthcare team. They work closely with GPs and other professionals to ensure your medications are safe, effective, and right for you.

Here’s how they can help during a medication review:

✅ Make sure your medicines are working as they should
✅ Check for any side effects or interactions
✅ Support you if you're taking multiple medications
✅ Help you understand your treatment better
✅ Offer advice on managing long-term conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or asthma

You can ask questions, raise any concerns, and get expert advice—all in one appointment.
💬 Next time you’re booked in with a Clinical Pharmacist, know that you're in great hands!

Bankfield Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre
Station Road Surgery Sowerby Bridge

23/07/2025

This summer 🌞, Joe Wicks is launching a new animated physical activity series, Activate - which aims to address childhood inactivity by getting kids moving and having fun.
🏆Activate is full of high-energy, fun, 5-minute workout ‘Challenges’ to keep kids active.
Head to The Body Coach channel on YouTube for the first episode ➡ https://www.youtube.com/thebodycoach1-
The Body Coach

22/07/2025

📰 Stay in the Know with Our New Practice Newsletter!
We are super excited to announce we have just launched our GP surgery newsletter — packed with helpful health advice, updates from the practice, seasonal reminders (like flu jabs!), and more.

👉 Click here to read the latest edition: https://www.brigroydsurgery.co.uk/2025/07/22/practice-newsletter-july-2025/

✨Your health, our priority.
📬 Don’t miss out — stay connected and informed!

21/07/2025

We have our very own Social Prescribing Link Worker at the surgery! If you think you would benefit from the support of a Social Prescribing Link Worker - do not hesitate to get in touch💜

🌿 Meet your Social Prescribing Link Workers! 🌿

Did you know we have friendly Link Workers in all of our member practices who can connect you with local community support and activities that improve your health and wellbeing?
💙Whether you’re feeling stressed, lonely, or just want to try something new like a walking group, creative classes, or financial advice, our Link Workers are here to listen and help find the right support for you.

They work alongside your GP to make sure you get more than just medical care — helping you live healthier and happier every day.
If you’d like to find out more, just ask at reception or speak to your GP.
Your health is more than medicine — and we’re here to support you every step of the way! 💙

Bankfield Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre
Station Road Surgery Sowerby Bridge

21/07/2025

💊Medicines stacking up?

Every year, £18m is lost locally to unused medicines. ⚠️Help stop waste. ⚠️
✅Check before you reorder and only order the medicines you actually need. Leftover and excess medicines should be returned to the pharmacy.

For more information visit wypartnership.co.uk/orderwhatyouneed

20/07/2025

There are so many activities happening at Foundry Street Community Centre in Sowerby Bridge!

What’s on at Foundry Street Community Centre: 21st - 27th July.

📋For full schedule and activity booking information, visit: https://foundrystreetcc.org.uk/whats-on/activity-schedule

✉ For more information, email info@foundrystreetcc.org.uk.
We’d love to hear from you! 💙

MONDAY 21st July
9:30am - 12:30pm - Chat Lounge
9.30am - 12.30pm - Family History
10:00am - 12:00pm - Over 50s Table Tennis
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Kids Boxing Class (ages 8+)
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Adult Boxing Class

TUESDAY 22nd July
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Tai Chi (for people living with dementia)
1:30pm - 3:00pm - Spanish Lessons
6:00pm - 8:00pm - Unmasked Mental Health (peer support hub)
7:30pm - 9:00pm - Karate Training

WEDNESDAY 23rd July
10:30am - 11.30am - French Lessons
11:00am - 12:00pm - Cindy's Stompers Line Dancing
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Women's Boxing
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Adult Boxing Class

THURSDAY 24th July
10:00am - 11:00am - Big Hugs Baking
10:00am - 12:00pm - Table Tennis
10:00am - 11:00am - Spanish Lessons
1:30pm - 2:30pm - Keep Active Fitness
2:45pm - 3:45pm - Tai Chi
6:00pm - 7:00pm - Kids Boxing Class (ages 8+)
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Adult Boxing Class

FRIDAY 25th July
10:00am - 11:00am - Big Hugs Baking
10:00am - 11:00am - Sweaty Mama
7:30pm - 9:00pm - Karate Training

SATURDAY 26th July
9:00am - 10:00am - She Kicks Girls Football (ages 4-8)
10:00am - 11:00am - Big Hugs Baking
7:00pm - 8:00pm - Medicine Drum Journey

SUNDAY 27th July
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Narcotics Anonymous

📍All activities take place at Foundry Street, Sowerby Bridge, HX6 3AS

18/07/2025

💪🏻 We are lucky to have First Contact Physios at Brig Royd Surgery who are able to see you without you needing a GP appointment first, meaning you can access help for all your joint and muscle pains quicker!

🏃‍♀️ Joint or muscle pain? See our First Contact Physiotherapist!
You don’t need to see a GP first — our physio can assess, diagnose, and help manage issues like back pain, sprains, or stiffness.
They are based in your GP Practice - on hand for you to book directly into!

📞Contact reception for faster support!

Bankfield Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre
Station Road Surgery Sowerby Bridge

17/07/2025

We have our own Care Coordinator who can support you 😊

🌟 Did you know? We have Care Coordinators at all of our member GP practices! 🌟

Our Care Coordinators are here to help you navigate your healthcare — from booking appointments and managing referrals to supporting you with long-term health conditions and coordinating your care with other services. They work closely with your GP and the whole team to make sure you get the right support, at the right time.
If you need extra help or have questions about your care, our Care Coordinators are ready to listen and assist.
💬 Want to learn more? Just ask at reception!
Your health, your team, your Care Coordinators. 💙

Bankfield Surgery
Brig Royd Surgery
Stainland Road Medical Centre
Station Road Surgery Sowerby Bridge

15/07/2025

Huge thank you to all the patients who have provided us with feedback on the new e-Consult system.
💜We’re really pleased to hear that many of you are finding it quick, convenient, and easy to use. Your feedback has been incredibly encouraging, and it’s great to see how it’s helping more patients access care more easily.

14/07/2025

📣 Come and Say Hello!

Foundry Street Community Centre will be at Tesco Sowerby Bridge on Saturday 19th July, from 10am to 4pm!

Pop by and meet the team. Whether you're interested in volunteering, learning more about our work and activities or just want to have a chat, we’d love to see you there. 💬❤️

Let’s connect and strengthen our local community together!

11/07/2025

🙏 Thank You to Our Wonderful Patients! 🙏

A big thank you to all our patients who took the time to complete the GP patient survey — your feedback really helps us improve and deliver better care! 💜
Thanks to your support, we’re proud to share that we scored above the national average in the results! 🎉💜
We’re always working to improve, and your input helps us keep moving in the right direction.