News and important notices

We are changing the way we do annual long term condition reviews (Better Health) for further information please read the document below; Patient communications for changes to annual recall

The Spring COVID Vaccination Programme will run between 13 April 2026 and 30 June 2026. The following patients are eligible for a Spring COVID Booster: -Adults aged 75 years and over -Residents in a care home for older adults -Immunosuppressed individuals aged 6 months+, as defined in COVID-19: the green book, chapter 14a We will… Continue Reading Spring COVID Vaccination Programme

Our patient participation group, known as Alresford Surgery Patient Forum has been in existence since 2010.  We are keen to develop this group and the value it provides to the surgery in terms of improving the quality of the services we provide. With this in mind I would be really grateful if anyone registered as… Continue Reading Alresford Surgery Patient Forum – Survey

In summer 2025, the Government gave NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) the authority to limit provider activity to help manage local budgets. This affects all providers, NHS and independent, and across all specialties. Some ICBs have now instructed providers to pause new bookings for autism assessments. These decisions vary by region and provider, and unfortunately,… Continue Reading Update regarding NHS autism and ADHD assessments

General Practice is the backbone of the NHS but it’s under more pressure than ever before. Please watch this short film, Why is General Practice Under Pressure? https://youtu.be/s_s4GJacPRk?si=PJmBAqQmedtS6HtW It explores the realities behind the headlines including: • Workforce shortages • Rising patient demand • Lack of funding This powerful film gives an honest, clear look… Continue Reading Why is General Practice under pressure?

Due to a high demand for vaccinations & minimal availability we are asking for a minimum of 12 weeks’ notice for travel vaccinations, this includes all NHS funded travel vaccinations. If you provide us with 12 weeks or less notice you will be asked to a private travel clinic for your vaccinations. Please visit our… Continue Reading Travel Vaccinations

Pharmacy First will enable community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP. The 7 conditions are: -Sinusitis -Sore throat -Earache -Infected insect bite -Impetigo (a bacterial skin infection) -Shingles -Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. For further… Continue Reading Pharmacy First – Prescription-only medicines without the need to see a GP

Announcing our Armed Forces veteran friendly GP practice accreditation! We are pleased to announce that we are now registered as a veteran friendly GP practice. This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and… Continue Reading We are now a Veteran friendly practice