New sessional locum
A huge congratulations to Dr Khan who passed her final exam and is now a fully qualified GP. Unfortunately, she will be leaving the practice in February 2026 and  we will welcome a new female GP Registrar, Dr Shah. She will be in post from December 2025 working at the practice full-time 
New Practice Nurse
We have appointed a new practice nurse. Michelle McLeod joined the practice in August 2025. She currently works two days per week (Mondays and Fridays)
Prescriptions
Due to the increasing workload, the practice has increased the time required for  the processing of your orders from 48 hours to 72 hours. We would also like to remind you that you are able to order your repeat medication via the NHS APP.
NHS APP
Have you signed up to the NHS APP yet? If not, then it’s about time!
With the app, you can order repeat prescriptions easily at the touch of a button. You can also view your health record, test results and more – all in one place

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                                         Patient Newsletter December 2025

NHS Health Checks
Between the age of 40-74 with no pre-existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, stroke or diabetes. You may be eligible for an NHS Health Check. Please contact the surgery to see if you are eligible.

	

Access to Out of Hours GP services
Extended GP Access on 01922 501999. Appointments are available between:
6.30pm – 9.00pm weekdays
10am – 5pm weekends
NHS111
Call 111
Access to Urgent Dental Appointments
Call NHS111 who will locate a dental practice  closest to your home and facilitate an appointment being booked

Are you aware that the chemist offer treatment for a number of minor ailments?
The minor ailments and medicines covered by the scheme are different, so you will need to talk to your local pharmacy about what they offer.
Anyone who doesn't normally have to pay for prescriptions from their GP because they're under 16, over 60 or on benefits - is eligible for the scheme and will not need to pay for the medicine that the pharmacist suggests. However, if you do normally pay for your prescriptions, then you will still need to pay a prescription charge

PPG Suggestions wanted
We want you to help us shape the future of our Patient Participation  Group (PPG). Would you prefer a face to face meeting or virtual?
Your feedback is important so please let us know when you are next in the practice or email us on walccg.lockstownpractice@nhs.net
With your suggestions

Training Practice
Lockstown Practice has been accredited as a training practice since 2011. You may be offered an appointment with our GP Registrar, who is a fully qualified doctor undertaking additional training to specialise in General Practice.
Our current GP Registrars:
Dr S. Khan (Female)
Dr Shayan Ahmed (Male)
Dr N. Shah (Female) 

Follow us on Instagram
The practice now has an Instagram page where we will keep you updated on any events and fundraising we are supporting. Please take a look

Christmas and New Year Opening Times
 The practice will remain open as normal on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve but our phone lines will be managed by our out of hours provider OurNet from 1pm-6.30pm. The practice will be closed on 25th and 26th December 2025 and also on 1st January 2026 for the Bank Holidays. You will still be able to submit non-urgent requests via our website during our core working hours.