Surgery Newsletter
Prostate Cancer - Exercise offer 2026
Inspired by Chris Hoy, Pure Gyms are helping tackle prostate cancer through exercise.
Men with locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer, on hormone therapy, will be eligible for
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Free one-year gym membership
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26 week exercise programme with videos that can be followed either at home or in the gym, alongside information and resources to support you in your treatment journey.
Pure Gym Prostate Cancer membership offer
Cervical Screening Invitation and Results Go Digital 2026
The links below provide a QR code and have the NHS app to keep up to date with cervical screening invitations and results.
Cervical screening messaging - via the NHS app
Cervical screening results - via the NHS app
Bowel Cancer Screening 2026
The eligibility for bowel cancer screening home kits has been extended to cover 50-74 year olds. There is currently a campaign in South West London and patients are being sent letters and will be sent a kit.
Bowel Cancer eligibility and invitation information
Sleep Station
The practice has access to a new insomnia service, there are no waiting lists. If you have had sleep issues lasting longer than 4 weeks which affects you functioning, are over 18, have access to a computer/smart phone and access to the internet daily. We may be able to refer you, complete a medical enquiry form to make a GP request for referral. Note: pregnancy related insomnia, variable shift workers between day and night frequently, patients with sleep apnoea or restless leg syndrome, patients with a history of epilepsy, seizures or bipolar, schizophrenia, or detoxing from drugs or alcohol should not request a referral as the treatment.
Postnatal Wellbeing
For new parents of children up to 2 years old, there is a 5 week online course on Tuesdays to help navigate and support anxiety, low mood or mild panic. See attached for further information Navigating Postnatal Wellbeing
Inhaler recycling
Disposal of inhalers is essential for both safety and environmental health. Metered dose inhalers should not be disposed of in household waste as their propellant gases may leach into the atmosphere from landfills. Instead, used or unwanted inhalers should be returned to pharmacies for safe disposal. Pharmacies ensure these inhalers are incinerated at high temperatures, effectively destroying the propellant gases and preventing their release into the atmosphere.
February 2023
We are moving to a new appointment and admin request service late February at Langley Medical Practice, using an online form. See our patient information letter for more information
January 2023
Langley Medical Practice patient newsletter - Winter 22/23
January 2022
The Primary Eyecare service provides NHS funded eye care services. The service includes Urgent Eye Care, Minor Eye Conditions, Learning Disability Eye Tests for adults and children, and Pre and Post Cataract Surgery Service.
Primary Eye Care Urgent Triage Service
August 2021
Congratulations to Dr. Hone who has just completed a diploma in the history of medicine with the Worshipful School of Apothecaries. She also won the Maccabaean Prize, awarded annually for the best dissertation submitted for the diploma.
Type 1 National Data Opt-Out
NHS Digital has issued a Data Provision Notice for Planning and Research. This means we are required to share your information with them unless you tell us not to. To opt out complete the attached form Type 1 National Data Opt-out of Research and Planning
Microsuction at Langley Medical Practice
We introduced a private microsuction ear wax removal service on Monday afternoons to the practice. You can book via our medical reception team or you can book online via Ceda Healthcare's microsuction booking service at Langley Medical Practice. The process is considered much gentler than traditional ear syringing and the preferred process for ear wax removal.
Connected Kingston
A website dedicated to helping people find activities, join clubs, and navigate local services in Kingston upon Thames.
Starting or returning to work: The information on this page is for anyone looking for work, anxious about going back to work, or wanting to develop new skills Workplace advice
New to benefits: The information on this page is for people who need help understanding and/or applying for benefits.New to benefits
November 2019
Holistic Back Pain Presentation for patients of Langley Medical Practice by invitation on Thursday 28th November at 6.45pm.
December 2018
Insomnia presentation (PowerPoint) and workshop for patients of Langley Medical Practice on Monday 3rd December at 6.30pm.
November 2018
Treating minor health conditions is changing to Self-Care at your local pharmacy and no longer available on prescription. See this patient leaflet regarding conditions treated with over the counter medicines. The Self-Care Forum also has some very useful information.
June 2018
New NHS Hearing Aid User Drop-in Clinic
First Monday of the month (except bank holidays)
2-3pm on the first floor at Surbiton Health Centre. See the Surgery Newsletter for more
information.
January 2018
Taking a look back at 2017....by Suzanne Poole, Practice Manager
Our patient participation group (PPG) was in full swing throughout 2017 and provided fantastic support to the practice. A focus group helped redesign our patient leaflet, offered administration assistance on flu day, attended various community seminars around the borough, and provided general feedback to assist with the patient experience at Langley Medical Practice.
Our PPG outgoing Chairman, David Nicol completed his term in May 2017, please see the Surgery Newsletter (Word document) to find out more about our PPG.
The practice organised two educational sessions at Surbiton Health Centre specifically for our patients. The topic ideas were generated by the PPG. One of our PPG members attended both educational events and Derek has summarised his experiences below.....
APRIL 2017: The managing "Stress and Worry" presentation was well attended and Claire the therapist gave a very good presentation of recognising the symptoms, emotions and behaviour patterns associated with people who are feeling stressed. An introduction to "Cognitive Behaviour Therapy"(CBT) was explored together with controlled breathing and distraction techniques. A practical demonstratiom of Mindfulness meditation was experienced. This presentation was a very good source of information for referal to the treatment options available in the Kingston area.
JUNE 2017: The "Could you Feel Fitter" event focussed on the benefits of regular exercise to our general wellbeing, weight control and increasing activity levels. Physical activity can also help with our psychological wellbeing with the release of endorphins to the brain. Several of the attendees mentioned that they were restricted in the amount of movement they could manage. The tutor then led a chairbound exercise demonstration which I found quite physicaly demanding, I still use some of the activities daily. This event also made a good introduction to activities in the borough.
One of the community courses available was also attended by Derek. I attended the "Action for Happiness" course, I started this as a total sceptic but it had a really positive effect on me and resulted in me totally re-evaluating my current situation and approach to life. I still attend regular refresher evenings, and group discussions. We can all learn so much from each other about coping strategies. On completion of the course the tutors asked for feedback and I am copying my assessment to you.
Finally, we are always happy to hear from any patients who may wish to join our PPG. We are currently creating a virtual PPG too so this may be of interest if you can spare the time to be involved online/by email but may not have the time to attend the practice for a meeting quarterly. Please let reception know if you have any interest to find out more. Thank you....
