Woolston and Chartwell Partnership

21/11/2025

Support Movember and help change and save lives!

Movember is about raising awareness about mental health and su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer. We do this by growing moustaches, hosting events, or setting personal fitness goals. Join millions of people around the world who are helping men live happier, healthier, and longer lives.

19/11/2025

Short of Breath, Think COPD! 🫁

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.

COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it.

The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.

The main symptoms of COPD are:
- shortness of breath, particularly when you're active
- a persistent chesty cough with phlegm – some people may dismiss this as just a "smoker's cough"
- frequent chest infections
- persistent wheezing

Without treatment, the symptoms usually get progressively worse.

See a GP if you have persistent symptoms of COPD, particularly if you're over 35 and smoke or used to smoke.

Do not ignore the symptoms. If they're caused by COPD, it's best to start treatment as soon as possible, before your lungs become significantly damaged.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

17/11/2025

We are supporting Wessex Cancer Alliance with their mouth and throat cancer
campaign. Are you ready to ‘open wide’ and check for symptoms? Know the signs
and take action. https://cancermatterswessex.nhs.uk/mouth-and-throatcancers/

10/11/2025

October 2025
393 appointments wasted!
Over 100 hours!
107 flu appointments wasted!

Have you missed an appointment with us recently?
A missed appointment will get marked in the record as a ‘did not attend’ (DNA). You could be off listed if you regularly miss your appointments.
This is over 100 hours of clinical time that could have been offered to others.
If you cannot attend an appointment, please contact us to cancel your appointment.

How can I cancel my appointment?
There are several ways you can cancel:
- Call us and select the cancellation line.
- Use the link in your appointment reminder text.
- Online Services
- Ask at reception

04/11/2025

Thank you for your patience and understanding this week (and ongoing) as we work through our new appointment process.

We know change can sometimes bring a few bumps along the way, but we truly appreciate your support as we navigate this change.

Remember you can submit an online consultation any time between 08:00 and 18:30 Monday to Friday. If you have an acute need, please submit a request before 12:00.

Summer
Practice Manager

28/10/2025

Please see below patient letter regarding some important changes to our appointments starting from Monday 3rd November 2025.

13/10/2025

September 2025
340 appointments wasted!
Over 90 hours!

Have you missed an appointment with us recently?
A missed appointment will get marked in the record as a ‘did not attend’ (DNA). You could be off listed if you regularly miss your appointments.
This is over 90 hours of clinical time that could have been offered to others.
If you cannot attend an appointment, please contact us to cancel your appointment.

How can I cancel my appointment?
There are several ways you can cancel:
- Call us and select the cancellation line.
- Use the link in your appointment reminder text.
- Online Services
- Ask at reception

02/10/2025

Let's quit smoking together this Stoptober!

If you make the decision to quit this October, remember you are not alone.
There is a supportive community behind you of other smokers wanting to quit, as well as a vast range of support from health services.
If you make it to 28 days smoke-free, then you are 5 times more likely to quit for good. So lets start today!

Contact your local pharmacy or GP today for support to stop smoking.
For more information on Stoptober visit https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

17/09/2025

13/09/2025

Wellbeing event has started. Come down to the chamberlayne leisure centre between now and 3pm.

12/09/2025

Come along tomorrow - Chamberlayne Leisure Centre!

08/09/2025

August 2025
307 appointments wasted!
Over 100 hours!

Have you missed an appointment with us recently?
A missed appointment will get marked in the record as a ‘did not attend’ (DNA). You could be off listed if you regularly miss your appointments.
This is over 100 hours of clinical time that could have been offered to others.
If you cannot attend an appointment, please contact us to cancel your appointment.

How can I cancel my appointment?
There are several ways you can cancel:
- Call us and select the cancellation line.
- Use the link in your appointment reminder text.
- Online Services
- Ask at reception