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This week is Men’s Health Week. A great opportunity to encourage men of all ages to prioritise their physical and mental health, seek preventive care, and engage in conversations about … [continue] Men’s Health Week 9th – 15th June

Men’s Health Week 2025 A dedicated week that shines a spotlight on the unique health concerns impacting men and reminds us of the importance of addressing and managing health issues … [continue] Men’s Health Walk-In Clinic 10th June

We have been made aware of a scam e-mail. This is a generic scam e-mail which directs people to install software by clicking on a button which says ‘I don’t … [continue] Scam Email Warning

Dr Redfern would like to thank everyone for all the cards, gifts and well wishes on his retirement.

Dr Tim Bates and Ruth Clark, lead nurse for Women’s Health and Cancer Care, hosted a live webinar on Women’s Health on 10th March 2025. Please follow the link below … [continue] Women’s Health Webinar Recording

Please click the link below to read our first practice newsletter which was distributed on 24th March 2025: Fort House Surgery Newsletter March 2025

Please join us for a live webinar on Women’s Health. Ruth Clark, lead nurse for Women’s Health & Cancer Care, and Dr Tim Bates will be hosting this live event … [continue] Women’s Health: Live Webinar

Dr Redfern’s last day at the practice is Friday 14th March. We would obviously like to save any appointments with him for medical queries, but we know that many patients may … [continue] Dr Redfern Retirement Update

Dr Robina Jones will be leaving us at the end of February after over 10 years here at Fort House. In her time here she has been the Lead for … [continue] Dr Jones leaving us at the end of February

Join us for a live webinar on Facebook with Dr Tim Bates answering all your questions on Fort House Surgery and the challenges of General Practice today. When: Tuesday 10th December … [continue] Your Practice, Your Questions: Live Q&A Webinar with Dr Tim Bates

In November 2023, we took an interest in an unmet need within our mid-life female patient cohort.  To investigate further we invited all female patients between the ages of 40 … [continue] Women’s Health in Mid-life: Survey Results & Welcome to Mandy Wilson

We would like to announce that our wonderful Dr Redfern is retiring in March 2025. He has been a GP with the Fort House for 30 years and we know … [continue] Dr Redfern is retiring

A pharmacist may be able to supply the contraceptive pill to: • start using the contraceptive pill for the first time. • start the contraceptive pill again after a break … [continue] Contraception help

Patients who want more details about the safety of blood from donations in England can find more information here:  https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/further-information/your-safety/  

We would like to welcome Dr Nisha Tanna to the Fort House team.  Dr Tanna will be working with us 2 days a week.

We would like to welcome Dr Rebecca Moyse to the Fort House team.  Dr Moyse will be working with us 3 days a week.

Would you be able to help Fort House Surgery improve its services?  Please explore the PPG information to see if you can.

NHS urges parents to come forward to get their children fully protected against measles As measles cases continue to rise across England, the NHS is encouraging parents to make sure their … [continue] MMR update

You can now view results, order prescriptions and check upcoming appointments all via the NHS App? You can download it via the link below: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/  

Dr Bates has pre-recorded a webinar talking about the pressures we face as a surgery, and our plans to survive and thrive through the winter months and beyond. Please do … [continue] Fort House Surgery webinar with Dr Bates. 10th October 2023