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
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Men’s Health Walk-In Clinic 10th 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
Coping With Persistent Pain: Free 6 week CBT-Based Online Group
Starting Wednesday 25th June, 2:15 – 4:15pm Course aims: Explore and build awareness on factors which influence pain Learn practical strategies to manage pain Build understanding on how physical activity … [continue] Coping With Persistent Pain: Free 6 week CBT-Based Online Group
Free Men’s Fitness Workouts
Free workouts for men – whatever your fitness Always free Open to all men over 18 Led by own members Outside with nature, whatever the weather Just turn up ready … [continue] Free Men’s Fitness Workouts
Is your bowel cancer screening kit sitting at the back of a drawer?
If you’re 54 to 74, you should have received your NHS bowel cancer screening (FIT) kit through the post. That’s because the NHS automatically sends a kit every two years … [continue] Is your bowel cancer screening kit sitting at the back of a drawer?
Scam Email Warning
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
Thank You From Dr Redfern
Dr Redfern would like to thank everyone for all the cards, gifts and well wishes on his retirement.
Join your local parkrun
Fort House Surgery are proud to be a parkrun practice! parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. parkrun is 5k and takes … [continue] Join your local parkrun
Waythrough: Virtual Peri-menopause & Menopause Support Group
When: Monday 14 April 2025 at 4pm until 5pm – Every 3 weeks on Monday, until further notice. Where: Virtual About: Join in at our virtual peer support group, talking … [continue] Waythrough: Virtual Peri-menopause & Menopause Support Group
Women’s Health Webinar Recording
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
Fort House Surgery Newsletter March 2025
Please click the link below to read our first practice newsletter which was distributed on 24th March 2025: Fort House Surgery Newsletter March 2025
CAB GP Outreach Project
In January 2024 Citizens Advice launched their first GP outreach location here at the surgery. As the UK’s largest advice provider, they help to deal with any issue, from anyone, … [continue] CAB GP Outreach Project
Women’s Health: Live Webinar
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
Riverside Rebels Running Club
AWARD-WINNING SPORTS CLUB RIVERSIDE REBELS – WALTON-ON-THAMES, SURREY We are a fun and friendly running group, catered to help beginners find their feet, as well as help those more experienced … [continue] Riverside Rebels Running Club
Culturally Sensitive 1-1 Support For Parents From Diverse Backgrounds
Baby Steps – Barnados, Woking Family Centre GU21 3AX SMEF Culturally sensitive 1-1 support for parents from diverse backgrounds Mental health support Social prescription Activities for kids For more information contact … [continue] Culturally Sensitive 1-1 Support For Parents From Diverse Backgrounds
Dr Redfern Retirement Update
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
Support For Families and Loved Ones of Those Diagnosed with Cancer
Sophie’s Stars is dedicated to supporting family and loved ones of people diagnosed with cancer. A community of people who have shared experiences, are able to provide advice and support, … [continue] Support For Families and Loved Ones of Those Diagnosed with Cancer
Dr Jones leaving us at the end of February
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
DWP ‘drop-in clinics’ at Fort House Surgery
Are you unsure about working because of your health? Do you need advice on how to talk to your employer about your health condition or are you worried about … [continue] DWP ‘drop-in clinics’ at Fort House Surgery
Your Practice, Your Questions: Live Q&A Webinar with Dr Tim Bates
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
Elmbridge Men’s Pitstop: A Confidential Safe Space
A Safe Space for New Conversations Don’t carry the weight of what’s troubling you. Come and have a chat about it at Pitstop. Peer to peer support for men. From … [continue] Elmbridge Men’s Pitstop: A Confidential Safe Space
Women’s Health in Mid-life: Survey Results & Welcome to Mandy Wilson
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
Dr Redfern is retiring
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
Supporting People with long-term health conditions
Supporting People with long-term health conditions at Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex Our Exercise Referral programme offers expert, personalised support to increase your physical activity and enhance your health and wellbeing. … [continue] Supporting People with long-term health conditions
Yoga for Mental Wellbeing
Every Wednesday 12pm to 1pm Starts 13/11/24 12pm to 1pm Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JG ///thigh.stays.alarm Working in partnership with This group is provided FREE by … [continue] Yoga for Mental Wellbeing
Contraception help
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
Safety of Blood Donations
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/
Welcome Dr Tanna
We would like to welcome Dr Nisha Tanna to the Fort House team. Dr Tanna will be working with us 2 days a week.
Welcome Dr Moyse
We would like to welcome Dr Rebecca Moyse to the Fort House team. Dr Moyse will be working with us 3 days a week.
Your Patient Participation Group (PPG) Needs You!
Would you be able to help Fort House Surgery improve its services? Please explore the PPG information to see if you can.