Fort House Surgery

30/01/2026

🚹 This Is Why Men’s Health Checks Matter

40+ men attended so far.
Hidden conditions uncovered:
• High blood pressure
• Raised cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Atrial fibrillation
• One new prostate cancer diagnosis

No symptoms. No warning signs. Just the right check at the right time.

👉 Male Fort House Surgery patients: drop in to the Men’s Health Clinic on Wednesday 4th February from 5.30 - 6.30pm
👉 Everyone else: share this with someone who might need it

Early detection saves lives

No booking required – just walk in to access some simple health checks and advice

**You must currently be registered with Fort House Surgery to attend**

27/01/2026

🚹 Men’s Health Drop-In Clinics Are Back!

Our successful men’s health drop-in sessions are continuing this year following a strong response and meaningful clinical outcomes. These sessions are open to all male patients of Fort House Surgery, with a particular focus on those aged 40–75 who haven’t had a health check in the last three years.

📅 When? Wednesday 4th February
⏰ Time? 5:30–6:30pm
📍 Where? Fort House Surgery
🌍 Coinciding with World Cancer Day

So far, over 40 men have attended, leading to the detection of high blood pressure, raised cholesterol, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, and significantly, one new diagnosis of prostate cancer. These results highlight the value of these timely health checks and early detection.

Pop in for a great opportunity to speak with a range of clinicians and services, and to have the following checked:

✅ Height
✅ Weight
✅ BMI
✅ Blood Pressure
✅ HbA1c (average blood sugar to check for diabetes)*
✅ Cholesterol*
✅ PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)*
*if eligible

🩺 No booking required — just turn up.

**You must currently be registered with Fort House Surgery to attend**

27/01/2026

Bowel cancer screening in England is improving. Find out how ⬇

When your kit arrives, put it by the loo. Don't put it off.

22/01/2026

📢 Our January Newsletter is now available!

For practice updates and news, upcoming webinars, and details of our next Men’s Health Drop-In Clinic, read the full newsletter here:https://www.forthousesurgery.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/1225/2026/01/Fort-House-Surgery-Newsletter-January-2026-1.pdf

20/01/2026

This week its week. All week The Eve Appeal will be sharing information on HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening in cancer prevention. Follow them or visit their website to find out more: https://eveappeal.org.uk/

Don't forget to book your cervical screening appointment when you are invited. Book via our online form or calling the surgery: https://accurx.nhs.uk/patient-initiated/h81020

If you are unsure if you are due for your screening or have any other concerns, please get in touch via the online form above or by calling our Reception team on 01932 253 055.

It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week! All week we will be sharing information on HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination and cervical screening in cancer prevention.

Every day in the UK, two women and people with a cervix lose their lives to cervical cancer and nine more receive a life-changing diagnosis. We have a real opportunity to change this.

Cervical cancer is almost wholly preventable, and the government and NHS England have launched their plan to eliminate it by 2040. To get us to our goal of cervical cancer elimination, three key things are needed:
-9 in 10 girls vaccinated as part of the schools’ HPV vaccination programme or catch-up programme
-7 in 10 women and people with a cervix screened as part of the cervical screening programme
-9 in 10 women and people with a cervix who have precancerous cell changes, or cancer, identified and treated.

Yet, HPV vaccination and cervical screening uptake is still well below what is needed to reach our goal of eliminating cervical cancer.

Our survey (YouGov) found that around 3 in 4 people said they would be willing to get a vaccination to help reduce the risk of six types of cancer if they were eligible. Yet only 1 in 2 said they would get the HPV vaccination, which does help to reduce the risk of six types of cancer.

Out of the people we surveyed between 18-24 year olds, many of which will be eligible for the HPV vaccination as part of the catch-up programme, 4 in 5 said they would be willing to get a vaccination if it helped reduce the risk of six cancers.

Only 1 in 2 people we surveyed were aware that cervical cancer can be caused by HPV.

Awareness was even lower for the other five cancers – around 1 in 3 were aware HPV could cause vulval and vaginal cancers. Around 1 in 5 people were aware HPV could cause a**l and pe**le cancers. Just 8 in 100 people are aware HPV could cause head and neck cancers.

Keep an eye on our socials through the week for more information.

Find out more on our blog: https://bit.ly/49Elhbj

You can also find information on HPV, HPV vaccination and cervical screening on our website: eveappeal.org.uk/ccpw

You can also speak to our Ask Eve nurses for free and confidential information and support on nurse@eveappeal.org.uk or 0808 802 0019.

14/01/2026

Hospitals across Surrey remain busy.

You can help by choosing the right NHS service.

Only use A&E for medical emergencies.

For other health needs, use NHS 111, your GP, pharmacies or urgent treatment centres.

By doing this, you help keep emergency care available for those who need it most.

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/jG1050XVIwi

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A portrait NHS-style information graphic in blue with red alert accents. At the top is a red banner reading “CRITICAL INCIDENT”. Below this, large text reads “Critical incident declared across most hospitals in Surrey Heartlands”.

Supporting text explains that local hospitals and NHS services are under significant pressure and that a critical incident has been declared to help keep patients safe and services running. The graphic asks the public to help by choosing the right NHS service.

A white box highlights the message “Only use A&E for life-threatening emergencies”, with advice underneath to use NHS 111, GPs, pharmacies, or urgent treatment centres for other health needs.

A final line explains that following this guidance helps keep emergency care available for those who need it most.]

12/01/2026

Carents is a great resource if you are caring for elderly parents 💙

At Carents, we don’t think January needs a new you. We think it can be about finding your way back to the old you.

12/01/2026

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

24/12/2025

With best wishes this Christmas from all the team at Fort House Surgery 🎄

19/12/2025

There are many reasons that this time of year can be difficult.

Remember, you can always talk to the Samaritans on 116 123 📞

17/12/2025

If you are struggling this Christmas, local support is available.

Find out more about the mental health crisis support available in Surrey: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/our-services/mental-health/getting-help-crisis

Don’t wait for things to build up. If you’re feeling overwhelmed - whether from work pressures, money worries or relationship stress - reach out for support now.

Talking to someone can lessen the load.

Find out more about the mental health crisis support available in Surrey and NE Hants: https://bit.ly/44BFltl

16/12/2025

📌 Walton & Hersham Foodbank are open at the following times over Christmas:

Mon 22nd Dec: St Andrews 1-3pm
Weds 24th Dec: St Peters 10am-12pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
Boxing Day: CLOSED

Mon 29th Dec: St Andrews 1-3pm
New Year Eve: CLOSED
New Years Day: CLOSED
Fri 2nd Jan: St Johns 10am-12pm
Mon 5th Jan: St Andrews 12-2pm

For more information, please visit https://waltonhersham.foodbank.org.uk/

⭐️ Don't forget that you can also donate when you visit the practice! Please drop donations in the collection crate in our entrance lobby. We will arrange a collection in time for Christmas.

For more details on what is needed, please click the link below or scan the QR code on the posters by the collection crates:

https://waltonhersham.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/