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You may be concerned by reports about hantavirus in the news. To date, the risk in the UK remains very low, and cases are extremely rare. Hantavirus is mainly linked … [continue] Hantavirus

We’re looking for new members to join our Patient Participation Group. Are you a patient with some spare time, who would like to help shape the future of the Practice? … [continue] PPG (Patient Participation Group) Membership Opportunities

We continue to receive lots of requests from Patients about Mounjaro. Currently there are still strict criteria eligibility, set nationally by the NHS for General Practice. To be considered for … [continue] Mounjaro – Current Entitlement Guidelines

Our Senior Practice Nurse, Amanda Kidd has created an eye-catching Heart Health Awareness display to help patients at our Chapel St Leonards surgery better understand how taking some easy, small … [continue] Healthy Hearts!

One You Lincolnshire will be hosting  a drop-in session at Skegness surgery on 13th April. Their team will be available between 09:00am – 12:00pm, to help people access local health … [continue] Smoking, Alcohol, Weight, Movement, Lifestyle Support

We understand how worrying and frustrating it can feel when you’re unwell and unable to get an appointment straight away. Our team genuinely does everything they can to help. However, … [continue] Patient Notice: Zero Tolerance for Abuse

When a Receptionist asks a Patient why they want to see a GP, they are not being nosy or interfering, it is part of their role. They are asked to … [continue] Why does a Receptionist ask me questions when I ask to speak to a Doctor?

Strike action starts from 7am Tuesday 7 April and runs until 7am Monday 13 April. Some NHS services will be affected. You will be contacted if your appointment needs to … [continue] Resident Dr – Industrial Action

After we close today at 18:30, we will not reopen until 08:00 on Tuesday, after the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. If you feel unwell over the long weekend, here are … [continue] Easter Bank Holiday Update:

Please be aware that Covid vaccinations are not being undertaken at our Practice. However, if you are eligible and require the vaccination, you can access it until 30th June 2026 … [continue] Covid 19 Vaccination – Spring 2026:

With the Easter Bank Holiday approaching, make sure you don’t run out of essential medication. Order your repeat prescriptions by 25 March to ensure you have what you need in … [continue] Do you need medication for Easter?

We will be closed on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday over the Easter bank holiday weekend. If you need medical help or advice while we are closed, please use the … [continue] Good Friday & Easter Monday

There will be no annual increase to NHS prescription charges this April (2026). NHS prescription charges at your local pharmacy will remain frozen at £9.90 to help with the cost … [continue] April Prescription Rise – Frozen

The Easter bank holidays will soon be with us, and as bank holidays may sometime delay prescriptions, please make sure that you: Order your repeat medications early Collect any outstanding … [continue] Easter Bank Holiday – Medication Reminder

The meningitis B vaccine was brought into routine childhood vaccines from 1st September 2015 onwards.   For children born prior to this date they will not have received meningitis B … [continue] Meningitis: information for the Lincolnshire area:

Annual health checks for people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis If you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or psychosis, you are entitled to a free Annual Physical … [continue] SMI Annual Physical Health Checks

Advice for Patients abroad: 1. Seek medical help locally. Visit a clinic or hospital where you are, so that a local doctor can assess you and provide a legal prescription. … [continue] What to do if you run out of medication overseas

Nearly 1 in 4 people say they’ve missed an NHS appointment in the past. A quick change to your NHS App settings can help. Follow these quick steps to turn … [continue] Don’t Miss out and Don’t Forget – Switch on Your Reminders on your NHS App!

Jess’s Law: What It Means for Our Patients Jess’s Law is a national initiative designed to make sure that every patient can access the right healthcare safely and without delay. … [continue] Jess’s Law: What is it about?

We’re inviting patients who care about the future of our practice to join our Patient Participation Group. The PPG is a way for you to share your ideas, help shape … [continue] We are looking for new members to join our PPG…

Our opening hours into the New Year are as follows: Monday 29th: Normal Opening Hours Tuesday 30th: Normal Opening Hours Wednesday 31st: Normal Opening Hours Thursday 1st: Closed Friday 2nd: … [continue] New Year Opening Times

Please be assured that the NHS is still here for you if you need care over the festive period. However, our GP practice will be closed on Christmas Day (25th), … [continue] NHS services available over Christmas

Our GP surgery will be closed on the Christmas bank holidays. Our opening hours over the festive period are: Christmas Eve (24th): Open as normal Christmas Day (25th): CLOSED Boxing … [continue] Christmas Opening Hours

With Christmas fast approaching and flu rates getting higher, it’s more important than ever to protect yourself and those around you from flu. Its not too late to speak to … [continue] Flu Vaccinations are still available

Over the counter medicines, Important Information: Prescribing of over-the-counter medicines is changing. Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over-the-counter medicines for a range … [continue] Over the counter medicines, Important Information

Registering with us as a Carer: If you look after someone, letting us know you’re a carer can make a big difference. By registering, you’ll be added to the carers’ … [continue] Registering with us as a Carer

With Christmas now being less than a month away, please remember that GP Practices and pharmacies will have limited opening hours over Christmas and New Year, which means it is … [continue] Don’t forget your Christmas and New Year medication needs!

It has been confirmed that prescription charges are to be frozen at their present rate for a further year into 26/27. The freeze covers the cost of: ✅ single prescription … [continue] Prescription charges – Costs Frozen

Can patients please be aware that our Practice does NOT use the ACCURX software platform. If any patient has used this system, please be aware that we will NOT have … [continue] Accessing Online Services

At Chapel surgery, our Practice Nurse Amanda has put together a display of useful information and handouts for patients. To find out about dementia, arrange an appointment with your GP … [continue] Worried about Dementia?

Want to find out about vaccinations for babies, children and adults, including why they’re important and how to get them? Click the link at the bottom of this post to … [continue] Grab a Jab – vaccinations

Movember is an annual monthly event in the UK and worldwide where people grow moustaches or participate in other activities to raise money and awareness for men’s health. The campaign … [continue] November is Movember

It is vitally important that we take all steps possible to look after our hearts, to limit and managing risk factors and control existing heart conditions as much as possible. … [continue] Having a Healthy Heart is Important!

Technical Issues at Chapel St Leonards Surgery – 10th October. Please be aware that we are currently experiencing I.T issues at our Chapel St Leonards surgery, which is affecting our … [continue] I.T Issues at Chapel St Leonards Surgery – Friday 10th October 2025

This Friday (10th October 2025) is World Mental Health day. It is an annual event, aimed at raising awareness about mental health, promoting positive mental health, and reducing the stigma … [continue] World Mental Health Day – Friday 10th October 2025

With the sad news that Former England rugby union captain Lewis Moody has revealed a diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND), we thought it may be useful to others to … [continue] MND Motor Neurone Disease – What is it?

A little reminder for our Chapel surgery patients…   This Saturday morning, it’s our walk-in flu clinic for eligible patients at Chapel St Leonards surgery, Ancaster Avenue. PE24 5SL.   … [continue] Chapel Surgery – Walk In Flu Clinic 2025

THIS IS A FINAL REMINDER FOR TOMORROWS WALK-IN FLU CLINIC AT SKEGNESS SURGERY. Tomorrow morning is the first of our THREE walk-in flu clinics for eligible patients and the ONLY … [continue] Walk-In Flu Clinic **Saturday 4th October**

ADHD Awareness Month is observed every October and serves as an annual opportunity to educate the people, reduce stigma, and promote a deeper understanding of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). … [continue] ADHD Awareness Month – October

This years COVID-19 vaccination is now available for Winter 2025 and although we will not be providing it at our surgeries, if you are eligible, you can still be vaccinated … [continue] Covid-19 Vaccinations Available Locally

This year Back Care Awareness Week takes place from October 2nd to October 8th, providing a week-long focus on spinal health and back care. This is an annual event dedicated … [continue] Back Care Awareness Week – October 2nd to 8th

Please be aware that we are currently experiencing telephony and I.T issues at our Chapel St Leonards surgery. We apologise profusely for any temporary inconvenience this may be causing. We … [continue] Chapel St Leonards Surgery – technical Issues 17/09

Stoptober is back! Join thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October. Even if it’s your first time or you’ve tried before, now is the perfect time to quit … [continue] Let’s quit smoking together this Stoptober!

We call them the 4Ts. If you or your child are weeing more often, constantly thirsty, more tired than usual, or losing weight for no reason, it could be a … [continue] Do you know the 4 signs of type 1 diabetes?

  Why should you have a flu vaccine? The flu vaccine is recommended for people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Who can get the flu vaccine? … [continue] Walk In Flu Clinic Dates 2025