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Breastfeeding Support Group
Dr Alex Mickleburgh is a GP at the Galletly Practice. She is a fully qualified breastfeeding peer supporter.
Teen Drop In Clinic
A walk in service for Galletly patients aged 13-18: Contraception, acne, stress, sexual health, pregnancy, eating disorders, anxiety…
Happy Birthday Happy Review!
If you have a Long Term Condition e.g. Diabetes, Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COPD), Asthma, Heart Disease or Hypertension (high blood pressure) then we’ve made a few changes to the annual nurse review.
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***UPDATE 0955 - we have water! Normal services ***![]()
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We are aware that there is no water currently in Bourne.![]()
We are informed that things should be back to normal within the hour. Unless you hear otherwise we should be running as normal.![]()
Our only issue now is ensuring a full team as we understand local schools are closed for the day.
A reminder that we can help with your ear wax removal here in the practice. If you have problems please call and book to see our nurse who will confirm the issue and arrange for you to see Julia to remove your wax safely. ![]()
You do not need to be a Galletly patient - your GP can refer you over to us.
🎃Today is Halloween!🎃![]()
It seems unfair to be poorly today if your children had been excited about trick or treating - so if you visit the practice today please send your children up to reception as our team have some treats for you.![]()
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👻Allergy advice - they will be HARIBO sweets containing lots of junk but very few allergens!![]()
👻 If you would prefer us to offer a healthier or more suitable treat for your child please pass it to us discreetly before they 'Trick or Treat' us.
In all the excitement this Halloween, children may want to tuck into their sweets whilst they’re on the move. But it’s best to avoid eating while walking or running, so you may want to save up all the treats to enjoy back at home.![]()
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Sitting down to eat massively reduces the risk of choking. Plus, don’t forget choking is silent. So be sure to watch children whilst they’re eating so you can react quickly if they get into trouble.![]()
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And, watch out for treats that are a higher choking risk for young children. Hard sweets, lollipops, mini-eggs and marshmallows are all common choking hazards.![]()
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For more top tips on how to #ScareSafely this Halloween visit: capt.org.uk/halloween/![]()
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#ChildSafety #Halloween2025 #HalloweenUK #BeBurnsAware
⏰ Why We May Not Be Able to See You If You Arrive Late for Your Appointment![]()
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We completely understand that life can be unpredictable — traffic, work, or family emergencies happen! However, we’d like to explain why it’s often not possible for GPs and our clinical teams to see patients who arrive late for their appointments.![]()
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Here’s why 👇![]()
1. Tight Schedules:![]()
Each GP and nurse appointment is carefully timed (usually 10–15 minutes) to allow us to see everyone booked that day. A late start can cause a domino effect, delaying every appointment after yours.![]()
2. Patient Safety:![]()
Rushing an appointment to “fit you in” means we might not have enough time to give you the safe, thorough care you deserve.![]()
3. Emergency and Home Visits:![]()
GPs often have urgent tasks, calls, and home visits booked between or after surgery appointments. Running late can affect these too.![]()
4. Fairness to Other Patients:![]()
Many patients wait days or weeks for an appointment. Keeping to time helps ensure everyone gets a fair chance to be seen promptly.![]()
5. Respect for Staff and Workflow:![]()
The entire surgery team — from reception to nurses — relies on a smooth schedule to provide the best care possible.![]()
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We always try to be understanding, and if you’re running late, please call us. Depending on the delay, we might be able to rearrange or rebook your appointment.![]()
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We know that we run late at times, but please understand that us running behind and working late to catch up is not comparable to us prepping for a patient who doesn't attend for their appointment on time. We run late because some patients need that extra 5, 10, 15 minutes because of a medical emergency and we hope you would be grateful for us (and others in the waiting room) making allowances to ensure that you receive the best possible care. ![]()
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❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for helping us keep the practice running smoothly for everyone.