- COVID SPRING BOOSTERSA few FAQ. I am a carer but I am under 75 can I have it? – No sorry I… Read more: COVID SPRING BOOSTERS
- Right care, first time videoIt may not also be a GP a patient necessarily needs to see. Please see the below video for more… Read more: Right care, first time video
- April’s Spotlight on… Our Practice Pharmacist team!Clinical pharmacists work as part of the general practice team to improve value and outcomes from medicines and consult with… Read more: April’s Spotlight on… Our Practice Pharmacist team!
- NHS App help and guidanceWelcome to the NHS App! Please see below for some helpful videos in how to use and navigate the NHS… Read more: NHS App help and guidance
- “Say you served” Cradley Surgery, a Veteran Friendly Practice.The purpose of this campaign is to encourage veterans to let their GP practice know they have served in the… Read more: “Say you served” Cradley Surgery, a Veteran Friendly Practice.
- Hepatitis C Information VideoHome – HepC (hepctest.nhs.uk)
- Local Pharmacy Information for Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times 2024CRADLEY SURGERY & DISPENSARY WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATES: GOOD FRIDAY 29TH MARCH 2024 EASTER SUNDAY 31ST MARCH… Read more: Local Pharmacy Information for Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times 2024
- Easter Bank Holiday ClosureIf you require medical assistance on these dates, please visit NHS 111 online, call NHS111 or in the event of an emergency, call 999.… Read more: Easter Bank Holiday Closure
- March’s Spotlight on… Prostate Cancer AwarenessPlease click on the following link for more information. Prostate Cancer UK | Prostate Cancer UK
- Patient Access- Sign in changesPATIENT ACCESS – SIGN IN CHANGES We have been informed by Patient Access that there have been some changes to… Read more: Patient Access- Sign in changes
- PPG: Our next Patient Participation Group MeetingFor more information on our PPG please visit our Friends of Cradley Surgery page. Online consultation
- Memory AwarenessYou may be concerned about your own or a relatives memory. It can be challenging to differentiate between changes associated… Read more: Memory Awareness
- Warmth on prescriptionsGuidance for supporting patients with respiratory conditions living in a cold home. Funding has been allocated to a number of… Read more: Warmth on prescriptions
- Audiology Self ReferralsIf you have noticed that your hearing isn’t as good as it should be then you could make a ‘self… Read more: Audiology Self Referrals
- Februarys Spotlight on… National No Smoking DayMarch 13th 2024 Stopping smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for your health. The chemicals… Read more: Februarys Spotlight on… National No Smoking Day
- Cradley Surgery supports Cervical Cancer Prevention WeekThink Pink! The Cradley Team all looked a vision in pink this week to help raise awareness for Cervical Cancer… Read more: Cradley Surgery supports Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
- Extended hours and Enhanced AccessOn Monday evenings we run an extended hours/enhanced access service for pre-bookable face to face appointments. These are released 2 weeks in… Read more: Extended hours and Enhanced Access
- Cervical Cancer Prevention Week22nd – 28th January 2024 Every day in the UK, 2 women lose their lives to cervical cancer and 9… Read more: Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
- January’s Spotlight on… PharmacistsHelp us, help you, by speaking with your local pharmacy team about minor health concerns before they get worse. They… Read more: January’s Spotlight on… Pharmacists
- General Practice Access Data: Dec 2023
- December’s Spotlight On…This month we would like to shine our spotlight on our new Health and Wellbeing Coach. Meet Mark! “Hi. I’m… Read more: December’s Spotlight On…
- Patient Survey, please complete!Healthwatch have asked the surgery to encourage as many patients as possible to complete the below survey! You have until… Read more: Patient Survey, please complete!
- Places where children can eat free over the Christmas Holidays 2023/2024!
- Junior Doctor StrikesThe NHS in the South West is facing significant disruption to routine care this week due to industrial action, just… Read more: Junior Doctor Strikes
- Christmas and New Year Opening Times for the Surgery and Pharmacy information 2023/2024When the surgery is closed you can call NHS 111 for Urgent Medical Attention. For URGENT life threatening conditions please call 999.… Read more: Christmas and New Year Opening Times for the Surgery and Pharmacy information 2023/2024
- Access to your online GP health record information through the NHS AppThe NHS wants to give people better ways to see their personal health information online. We know that people want… Read more: Access to your online GP health record information through the NHS App
- Memory ChecksDid you know we can help to provide aspects of a memory assessment here at the Surgery. Our memory is… Read more: Memory Checks
- Happy 1st Anniversary to our GP Partners!With 2023 coming to an end, it also marks the First Anniversary of our GP Partners. What a year it’s… Read more: Happy 1st Anniversary to our GP Partners!
- Health Information Video LibraryWe are supporting people in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take control of their health and well-being. The Health Information Video… Read more: Health Information Video Library
- SURGERY INFORMATIONRoutine Clinic Times Monday – FridayMornings – 9.00 am to 12 pmEvenings – 3.00 pm – 5 pm Appointments All… Read more: SURGERY INFORMATION
- Try the NHS AppIf you’re a patient at our practice, you can use the NHS App to access a range of NHS services… Read more: Try the NHS App
- FLU AND COVID JABS 2023ALL OUR COVID AND FLU CLINICS ARE FULLY BOOKED. If you are not booked in and still want/ need Covid… Read more: FLU AND COVID JABS 2023
- CRADLEY SURGERY VOTED THE BEST GENERAL PRACTICE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE!THE NUMBER 1 GP SURGERY ACROSS HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE IS… CRADLEY SURGERY For the third year in a row (we’ve… Read more: CRADLEY SURGERY VOTED THE BEST GENERAL PRACTICE IN HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE!
- We are a Veteran Friendly Practice!Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Accreditation We are proud to have achieved accreditation as an Armed Forces Veteran Friendly Practice. This… Read more: We are a Veteran Friendly Practice!
- Private ProvidersA message from Dr Clegg and Dr Spruce: “We have received an increasing number of requests from private providers to… Read more: Private Providers
- Booking appointments onlineAll patients can use the NHS app to book blood test and health check blood test appointments online. Alternatively, you… Read more: Booking appointments online
- Let’s keep our bones strong!To complete the score yourself, please click here.
- AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY INFORMATION 28.08.2023For the upcoming August Bank Holiday on Monday 28th August, the Surgery and the Dispensary will be closed. Please take… Read more: AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY INFORMATION 28.08.2023
- Home from Hospital Service
- Private Work- Secretary update. 07.07.2023.An update in regards to firearm renewals/ new applications, insurance documents, travel claims and any other private work. “Thank you… Read more: Private Work- Secretary update. 07.07.2023.
- Urgent note regarding private work. Due to extraordinary levels of sickness, we do not currently have secretarial support in the practice. We are endeavouring to… Read more: Urgent note regarding private work.
- Parkinsons, Alzheimers and Stroke Information.PARKINSON’S DISEASE INFORMATION SHEET FOR PATIENTS AND CARERS What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which parts… Read more: Parkinsons, Alzheimers and Stroke Information.
- Skin Cancer Awareness MonthSkin cancer is on the rise in the UK. Short sharp bursts to unexpected sun increases the risk of skin… Read more: Skin Cancer Awareness Month
- HAY FEVER Advice and GuidanceHay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it’s warm, humid and windy. This is when… Read more: HAY FEVER Advice and Guidance
- DISPENSARY OPENING HOUR CHANGES 25.05.23DUE TO STAFFING ISSUES IT IS NECESSARY TO CLOSE THE DISPENSARY HATCH FROM 9AM – 3.30PM EVERY THURSDAY STARTING FROM… Read more: DISPENSARY OPENING HOUR CHANGES 25.05.23
- Upcoming Bank Holidays May 2023There are 3 bank holidays in May 2023: Early May bank holiday on 1st May, Bank holiday for the coronation… Read more: Upcoming Bank Holidays May 2023
- Opening hours over EasterPlease be aware that Cradley Surgery will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Please remember to take this… Read more: Opening hours over Easter
- Catchment Area- Postcode Search
- Covid Spring BoostersWe currently only have 1 clinic date, which is Saturday, the 22nd April 2023. If you are eligible, we will… Read more: Covid Spring Boosters
- NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) 01.04.2023The Department of Health and Social Care announced they are introducing the HRT PPC to reduce the cost of HRT prescriptions. This… Read more: NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate (HRT PPC) 01.04.2023
- Summer is nearly here! Hay fever InformationHay fever – NHS (www.nhs.uk) Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it’s warm, humid… Read more: Summer is nearly here! Hay fever Information
- Evening and Weekend AppointmentsEnhanced Access Opening hours In addition to appointments during the practice’s normal opening hours of Monday to Friday 8am -6.30pm,… Read more: Evening and Weekend Appointments
- New Dispensary Opening Hours. 20.03.23From the 20th March 2023, our dispensary will be changing their opening hours. The Dispensary phone lines will open at… Read more: New Dispensary Opening Hours. 20.03.23
- Appointment InformationPlease could we ask all patients if you require an urgent, on the day appointment, to try and ring the… Read more: Appointment Information
- FAQ: Frequently Asked QuestionsTo see our frequently asked questions page please click on the following link. FAQ- Frequently Asked Questions | Cradley Surgery
- Meet and Greet. 28.02.2023On Tuesday 28th February, we are holding a “Meet and greet” here at Cradley Surgery between 6 -7pm. This is… Read more: Meet and Greet. 28.02.2023
- LATEST UPDATE ON COVID AND FLU VACCINATIONS, January 2023We are here to provide you with your free NHS flu and COVID jabs to help protect your health this… Read more: LATEST UPDATE ON COVID AND FLU VACCINATIONS, January 2023
- My Planned Care – Surgery waiting times.Please visit the “My Planned Care” NHS site: My Planned Care NHS. Simply select your chosen hospital and you will… Read more: My Planned Care – Surgery waiting times.
- NHS Community Pharmacy Rota Opening Hours Christmas and New Year 2022/23Please find below a list of available pharmacies which are open during the Christmas Bank holidays, which are: 25.12.2022, 26.12.2022,… Read more: NHS Community Pharmacy Rota Opening Hours Christmas and New Year 2022/23
- Winter PressuresWe are facing a huge increase in demand for appointments. We are trying our best to accommodate all needs. Please… Read more: Winter Pressures
- Information regarding Strep A/ Scarlet FeverStrep A is the bacteria that causes Scarlet Fever. A large proportion of the population carry Strep A with no… Read more: Information regarding Strep A/ Scarlet Fever
- How to download the NHS AppThe NHS app is a great way to access most of your GP services, online! You can use the NHS… Read more: How to download the NHS App
- Goodbye, Dr Dye!Life moves on for all of us but Cradley Surgery survives. Not only survives, but has been voted the best… Read more: Goodbye, Dr Dye!
- Flu and Covid Clinics 2022October 8th, 2022. OVER 65’S ONLY. This clinic is currently fully booked. Patients who are eligible will be invited by… Read more: Flu and Covid Clinics 2022
- VOTED THE BEST GENERAL PRACTICE IN HEREFORDSHIRERecent news about Cradley Surgery in the Hereford Times. For the 2nd year running we are top of the polls!… Read more: VOTED THE BEST GENERAL PRACTICE IN HEREFORDSHIRE
- How to find usHow to find us It has also recently been brought to our attention that if you’re using apple maps to… Read more: How to find us
- Friends and Family TestIf you have a moment to spare we’d be very grateful if you could fill in our Friends and Family… Read more: Friends and Family Test
- Face CoveringsFrom 11.07.2022 we are requiring that all patients must wear a face covering when visiting the surgery. We thank you… Read more: Face Coverings
- How do you use GP services?Please click on the following link to fill out an online questionnaire. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6863158/Herefordshire-General-Practice-Engagement
- ConsultationsConsultations 10 minutes is the NHS general practice standard. This is very, very difficult for the clinicians and for you,… Read more: Consultations
- Temporary changes to our dispensaryFrom the week commencing 23.05.2022, we are having some short term dispensary changes as we have dispensary team members who… Read more: Temporary changes to our dispensary
- Platinum Jubilee Closure 02.06.2022 & 03.06.2022.The surgery will be closed on the following bank holidays- Thursday 02.06.2022 and Friday 03.06.2022. If you need medical assistance… Read more: Platinum Jubilee Closure 02.06.2022 & 03.06.2022.
- Health and Well-being coachHere at Cradley Surgery we have a health and well-being coach, Louise Jepson. Louise is at Cradley Surgery on Friday… Read more: Health and Well-being coach
- Routine AppointmentsManagement and the doctors at the surgery are aware and very concerned about the waiting time for routine appointments. We… Read more: Routine Appointments
- Repeat PrescriptionsWelcome to our new patients of whom there are increasing numbers. All surgeries have their own systems and it won’t… Read more: Repeat Prescriptions
- Social PrescribingHere at Cradley Surgery we have a social prescriber, Amy Roberts. Amy is at Cradley Surgery on Thursdays. To book… Read more: Social Prescribing
- Surgery Closed 15.04.2022 & 18.04.2022On Friday 15th April and Monday 18th April 2022, the surgery will be closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday.… Read more: Surgery Closed 15.04.2022 & 18.04.2022
- New Phone SystemA new telephony system – Surgery Connect (X-on) will replace the current system on the 9th March 2022. The new… Read more: New Phone System
- National Data Opt-outYour Data Matters to the NHS. Information about your health and care helps us to improve your individual care, speed… Read more: National Data Opt-out
- Covid 19 Vaccination ProgrammeAppointments for first, second and booster vaccinations for all over 16s continue to be available across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and… Read more: Covid 19 Vaccination Programme
- Disruption to roadsAs some of you may be aware, the road is going to be closed near the surgery from Monday 14th… Read more: Disruption to roads
- Getting the right care, ARRSA range of healthcare professionals work alongside GPs at your practice or locally, to ensure you get the right care… Read more: Getting the right care, ARRS
- Latest update on face coveringsNHS Patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings. In line with current government guidance,… Read more: Latest update on face coverings
- Getting the most out of your patient accessPatient Access gives you remote access to your GP, pharmacy and health records. The first step in being able to… Read more: Getting the most out of your patient access
- Sick/Fit notesYou must give your employer a doctor’s ‘fit’ (sick) note if you’ve been ill for more than 7 days in a… Read more: Sick/Fit notes
- Blood Tube Supply Disruptionhttps://www.cradleysurgery.nhs.uk/files/2021/09/Blood-Tubes-Supply-Disruption.docx
- Latest National Patient Survey ReleasedSee how your GP Practice is doing; explore the results of The GP Patient Survey, an independent patient experience survey run… Read more: Latest National Patient Survey Released
- VISITING YOUR SURGERY AFTER 19TH JULY
- Pregnancy Self ReferralAre you newly pregnant? From 1st July 2021 there is a new way for you to register for all your… Read more: Pregnancy Self Referral
- Cradley Surgery Privacy Notice June 2021
- COVID VACCINATIONSWe are experiencing a high level of calls and emails about this . We currently cannot answer questions about when… Read more: COVID VACCINATIONS
- Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Support GroupThis group of local volunteers was created to support those in need of help during the coronavirus pandemic. As the… Read more: Cradley, Mathon and Storridge Support Group
- Changes to medication dispensing- September 2018Due to changes within the NHS recently in regards to dispensing medication, we can no longer issue medication on the… Read more: Changes to medication dispensing- September 2018
- Brilliant News! Due to some amazing fundraising and some fantastic anonymous donations we can purchase the Micro suction kitBrilliant News , due to some amazing fundraising and some fantastic anonymous donations and a sizeable donation from an ex-… Read more: Brilliant News! Due to some amazing fundraising and some fantastic anonymous donations we can purchase the Micro suction kit
- Community NoticePlease click here to view the Community Notices written by our friends of Cradley surgery.