Woodley Centre Surgery

18/12/2025

If you have flu, there are some things you can do to help get better more quickly.

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill. It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're eligible.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/

17/12/2025

Lots of people feel lonely sometimes, for many different reasons. If loneliness is affecting your life, there are things you can try that may help.

For helpful advice, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/.../feelings-and-symptoms/feeling-lonely/

17/12/2025

16/12/2025

The festive season can be fun, but it can also be overwhelming. It’s okay to feel a mix of emotions, and it’s important to make time for yourself.

• Set boundaries: It’s okay to say no.
• Take breaks: Rest is just as important as celebration.
• Talk: Speak to someone if you feel lonely or stressed.
• Be kind to yourself: You’re doing your best.

However you plan to spend the Christmas period, put your wellbeing on your own to-do list!

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-mental-health/

13/12/2025

Gambling can harm your health and relationships, and leave you in serious debt.

If you're worried about your own or a loved one's gambling habits this Christmas, help and support is available.

For more information, visit nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/gambling-addiction/

12/12/2025

Remember, we’re closed on various dates over Christmas. Please ensure you’ve ordered enough medication to cover these dates.

Prescription ordering can be busier than usual in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Please ensure you order your medication with extra notice during this time

11/12/2025

No one should feel lonely over Christmas. For older people in our communities who are waiting for the phone to ring, just having someone to talk to can make their day. Age UK offer a telephone friendship service which can bring much-needed comfort to those in need. Age UK advice line: 0800 678 1602. Free to call 8am–7pm, 365 days a year.
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/brighter/

10/12/2025

We are pleased to share the December 2025 Timetable which details all the sessions that are currently running in Reading & Wokingham.
Sessions are open to anyone 17+ experiencing low mood, loneliness or social isolation, and those with a diagnosed mental health condition and to carers. The sessions are lots of fun, for all abilities and drop-in sessions, so no need to book and no referral required.

The sessions are all delivered by a qualified instructor and all equipment will be provided. Carers, friends and family are more than welcome to accompany participants to the first couple of sessions – the more the merrier!

📅Please note sessions will pause after the 19th December
🌐 www.sportinmind.org
📧info@sportinmind.org
☎️0300 102 1400

09/12/2025

Sore throat? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

08/12/2025

For some people, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can feel more noticeable or harder to manage during the winter.

But small things can help:
🔵try some physical activity – anything that gets you moving
🔵make the most of natural light – getting outside or sitting near windows
🔵plan for tougher days – shifting stressful tasks or building in more rest
There’s also treatment available if you’re finding things really tough – such as light therapy, talking therapies or medication.

Find out more http://www.nhs.uk/.../seasonal-affective.../overview/