News

Contraception Changes

 Oral Contraception Initiation / Checks (The pill)

From the 1^st August 2025 we will no longer offer routine oral contraception initiation or checks.

This service will be available from your local Pharmacy

Contraceptive Implants/Coils

We are still able to offer consolations for patients wishing to discuss having alternative contraception such as long-term contraception reversible, inatauterine/device coils and sub dermal implants. Please use our online consultation form to request an appointment

Online Consultation Service Change

We have recently changed our online consultation service to anima. You will be able to access this by clicking on the website or though the NHS App. You will complete an online consultation as you have done successfully before.

A duty GP will triage ALL online consultations, removing the first come first serve rush and focusing on health need.

It is easier to complete this at home but if you do not have access to the internet our trained reception team will help you to complete the consultation or complete one on your behalf and submit to the duty GP. This will be either through a phone call or if you attend the surgery. We will contact you though the messaging service or by phone to discuss the relevant pathway for your need.

The booking process for the Nursing Team appointments will not change.

Update on availability of Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) to support weight loss

Your general practice or hospital services will not be able to prescribe this medication to you for obesity until arrangements are in place.

Please do not contact your GP or hospital service for medication for weight management as they have been asked not to prescribe it at this time.

https://www.kmhealthandcare.uk/your-health/weight-management/update-availability-wegovy-semaglutide-and-mounjaro-tirzepatide-support-weight-loss 

Closures 2025

BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURES 2025

SUMMER BH 25th August 2025

CHRISTMAS DAY 25th December 2025

BOXING DAY 26th December 2025

NEW YEARS DAY 1st January 2026

STAFF TRAINING CLOSURES

The Limes Medical Centre will be closed for staff training in the afternoon on the following dates 

24 July 2025

21 August 2025

24 September 2025

9 October 2025

27 November 2025

25 February 2026

26 March 2026

If you have a medical problem which cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please contact either a community pharmacist (see link below for BH pharmacy opening times) or NHS 111 or NHS 111 Online or download the NHS App for medical advice and/or treatment. NHS 111 is the NHS non-emergency number. It’s fast, easy and free & highly trained advisers, supported by healthcare professionals will be able to assist you. They will ask you a series of questions to assess your symptoms and immediately direct you to the best medical care for you.

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year either Online or via telephone. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

In case of a life threatening emergency, please dial 999

If you have a medical emergency please contact 999

BANK HOLIDAY PHARMACY OPENING TIMES

bank holiday pharmacy opening times