IslandHealth Guernsey

22/01/2026

16/01/2026

Applications are now open for our highly popular Taste of Medicine course!

Our programme provides valuable exposure to real clinical environments and day-to-day medical practice, and is ideal for any lower sixth form student considering a future in medicine.

If you're a sixth form student or know someone who is that may be interested, please encourage them to speak with their school’s careers advisor who can provide the relevant application forms.

You can find out more about our course here 👉 https://loom.ly/b-Zg1C4

15/01/2026

Are you a Guernsey resident diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last 6 years? If so, you may be eligible for a new group programme starting in February which aims to reverse diabetes. Find out more on the poster below.
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15/01/2026

This Monday 19th January is — a positive campaign led by Samaritans encouraging everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with someone they care about. It’s all about connecting, listening and supporting one another through meaningful conversation — because a simple chat can make a big difference to someone’s day. 

At IslandHealth, we offer a range of mental health support services.

🧠 How we can support you:

• All our GPs can listen and support you with emotional and mental health concerns, offering guidance and referrals as needed. 

• We have a dedicated psychotherapy team including experienced practitioners like Alexandra Gray – Cognitive Behavioural Therapist  and Victoria Arklie – Clinical Psychologist, who work with patients to improve wellbeing through evidence-based therapy.

• We also have a comfortable psychotherapy room at our Town Surgery, offering a safe, confidential space for dedicated sessions. https://islandhealth.co.uk/town-doctors-surgery/

Whether it’s over a cup of tea or in a therapy session, taking the time to talk about how you’re feeling is important. 💚

📞 If you’re struggling right now and need urgent support, Samaritans are available 24/7 at 116 123 (UK).

14/01/2026

🥛 Proud to support Milk for Schools 🥛

At IslandHealth, improving long-term health outcomes in our community is at the heart of everything we do — which is why we’re proud to be supporting Guernsey Dairy Milk for Schools initiative. https://www.guernseydairy.com/milkforschools

Through this programme, local children attending primary school breakfast clubs are receiving a daily serving of fresh Guernsey milk, helping them start the day nourished, focused and ready to learn. 🧠💪

Good nutrition in childhood has lifelong benefits. A simple daily glass of milk provides essential nutrients that support strong bones, healthy growth and sustained energy — building healthy habits that last well beyond the classroom.

We’re delighted to be sponsoring the Vale Primary School breakfast club.

👏 A huge well done to all the partners making this initiative possible.

13/01/2026

**Below phone issue now resolved**

📞 Phone Line Update – St Sampson’s Medical Centre

We’re very sorry for the inconvenience, but we are currently experiencing ongoing issues with our phone lines at St Sampson’s Medical Centre.

Some patients may be finding it difficult to get through to us by phone this morning. Please be assured that this has been reported as urgent to Sure, and they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

We apologise sincerely for any frustration this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Further updates will be shared as soon as we have them.

12/01/2026

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Bailiwick Social Prescribing Drop In at Shiloh Church this Wednesday from 1030 until 1230. We will also be there every 2nd Wednesday of the month going forward.

If you’re curious about Social Prescribing, on our waiting list, or simply want to find out how we can support your wellbeing, come along for a relaxed chat. It’s a great chance to meet the team, ask questions, and connect with others in a friendly, welcoming space, we would love to see you.

Whether you’ve heard of Social Prescribing before or are completely new to it, everyone is welcome. Come say hello, have a cuppa, and discover how we can help you link into activities, groups, and services that could make a real difference.

We look forward to seeing you there!

12/01/2026

Guernsey Quitline is launching two new clinics in January, to be offered in addition to the existing clinics, giving smokers wanting to quit the best possible chance of succeeding.

All clinics will offer free, expert stop smoking support from the Quitline specialist nurses, free ni****ne replacement therapy and access to prescribed medication. Smokers using specialist support alongside medication are up to three times more likely to quit successfully than those trying to quit on their own.

Appointments are one-to-one or for small groups of family and friends.

For more information and clinic dates: gov.gg/quitline-new-clinics-2026

12/01/2026

**Phone Line issue now resolved**

We apologise but we are currently experiencing problems with our phone lines and are working with our provider to fix this as soon as possible.

In the interim, if you would like to book an appointment please consider using our website

Book Online Appointments Now These links can be used to book normal GP appointments, or the outlined additional services. If you need a service other than those listed below, or need additional forms such as driving medicals, please consult our Services page or contact the surgery by phone. GP Appoi...

09/01/2026

If you’re unable to attend your appointment this morning, we kindly ask that if possible you cancel using the link in your booking reminder rather than calling, to help reduce demand on our phone lines.

If you still need an appointment, please rebook using our online booking system where possible. Online booking is available for:
✅ Standard GP appointments
✅ Therapists
✅ Blood tests
✅ Mole mapping
✅ Microsuction

https://islandhealth.co.uk/book-online/

If you are attending an appointment today, please take extra care on the roads and only travel if it is safe to do so.

If it is easier for you to see someone at a different site which is closer please also rearrange your appointment to do this. We will do our best to have availability at all sites for those who want to be seen.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us support our patients 💙

08/01/2026

**Update all surgeries will now close at 17.30pm, a doctor is available for phone advice all night via the OOH service (call usual surgery number after 6pm). Please only call if an urgent issue. Do not make your way to the OOH service at the hospital without having called first.**

Storm Goretti – Surgery Closing Times This Evening

Due to the Storm Warning in place for Storm Goretti, which is expected to impact later this evening, we will be adjusting our closing times slightly to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

• Last routine appointments at all sites will be at 5:00pm.

• The Town Surgery will close at 5:30pm.

• Our St Sampsons and L’Aumone sites will remain open until 6:00pm for emergency appointments and urgent advice only.

All patients affected by these changes have already been contacted, and we thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

We wish everyone a safe evening and overnight. We expect to reopen as normal on Friday, unless there has been any damage overnight.

Thank you.