Roadworks on Southam Bypass

We have been notified that there is work starting on the Southam Bypass at the new Aldi site starting today, 18th August 2025

Description from the Warwickshire.gov.uk website

  • Section 278 Highway works in connection with the consented Aldi Foodstore on Land off the
    A423 Southam Bypass, including the construction of a Ghost Right turn island, footway and
    cycle improvements and upgrade of existing Pelican Crossing at the Galanos Roundabout.

Location

  • from roundabout with junction Leamington road usrn 38301173 to approximately 300 metres north east along Southam bypass

We are aware this may lead to traffic build up and delays, please ensure you allow plenty of time to get to your appointments at the surgery if using this route, or consider using a different route.

Warwickshire residents encouraged to take part in physical activity to boost mental health and wellbeing

Residents are being encouraged by Warwickshire County Council and partners to take advantage of the summer months by getting moving to support with their mental health and wellbeing

Approximately 40% of people in England are not currently meeting the UK Chief Medical Officers’ recommended guidelines for physical activity. However, summer is a great time for all ages to get active and incorporate more movement into daily routines, and any amount of activity is beneficial. For those not currently very active, it's recommended to try starting with just a few minutes of active movement a day, and to gradually build this up over time.   

Warwickshire’s Five Ways to Wellbeing is a great start to find out how to improve activity levels and mental health and wellbeing. The principles for Five Ways to Wellbeing are:  

  1. Be Active. Get moving in Warwickshire’s parks, green spaces, or join a local walk or activity group. Even a short stroll can lift a person’s mood or boost energy levels. 

  2. Connect. Spend time with friends, family, or members of the local community. Join a local group, chat with a neighbour, or take part in a community walk or event. 

  3. Take Notice. Pause and enjoy the moment. Notice the beauty of local surroundings whether it’s a peaceful park, a colourful garden, or a sunny sky. 

  4. Keep Learning. Try something new or rediscover an old hobby. Learn a new activity, explore a new walking route, or join a local class. 

  5. Give. A simple act of kindness or volunteering time can make a big difference – for others and for personal wellbeing. 

For more information, please visit www.warwickshire.gov.uk/fivewaystowellbeing  

Regular physical activity is proven to: 

  • Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression 

  • Help manage and prevent long-term health conditions 

  • Support better sleep and boost energy levels 

  • Enhance social connections and reduce loneliness 

Warwickshire offers a great selection of free and low-cost ways to get moving. These include:  

St Wulfstan Surgery - National Primary Care Provider Of The Year Finalists 2025!

We are really proud to have been named as a Finalist in the National and prestigious HSJ Awards 2025 for the award of Primary and Community Care Provider of the Year. Having been awarded national winners last year, it is fantastic that we have been named finalist for 2 years consecutively.

This milestone is made possible only by the dedication of our exceptional staff and the trust, support, and kindness of our wonderful patients. This recognition is not just for us, but for everyone who walks through our doors. Together, we’ve built something truly special, and we remain wholeheartedly committed to providing the highest standard of care to every member of our community.

We thank you all again for your support, and remain proud and privileged to be at your service!

The winner of the award will be named on 20th November 2025 in London.

Results of the ‘Your Southam’ survey are in!

We are pleased to provide the results of the ‘Your Southam’ survey

If you expressed an interest about opportunities to get involved and have not heard anything please visit www.wcava.org.uk to find out more and register for volunteering opportunities directly.

Any residents who are interested in getting involved with the development of an action plan following the survey results would be very welcome.  To register your interest please email socialinclusion@stratford-dc.gov.uk  

Start For Life Emails

The Start For Life email programme provides NHS trusted advice and support, with information tailored to and delivered at the correct stage of a mother’s pregnancy or baby's age 

The personalised emails have been created to support mums, dads, parents and carers throughout pregnancy and parenthood. They contain information ranging from nutrition and exercise during pregnancy, parent-infant relationships, coping with tiredness and looking after mental wellbeing, right through to introducing baby to solid foods.

The emails can be translated into a range of different languages, are personalised, and have been created to support you throughout pregnancy and parenthood.

Once you've signed up, you'll receive regular emails tailored to your stage of pregnancy or your child's age.

Start For Life Programme

The Start for Life website provides All the support you need about pregnancy, babies, healthy child development, childcare and early education. they are here to help you give your child the best start in life

It includes

  • Updated pregnancy week by week guides

  • ‘Baby basics’ content covering key questions of new parents ‘now your baby comes with an instruction manual’

  • ‘Labour and Birth’ section

  • Interactive ‘ready or not’ weaning quiz

  • Updated easier-to-use recipe hub with multiple filters

Trusted advice and guidance for parents

The Start for Life website supports Early Years health and care service workers with NHS-trusted advice about pregnancy, babies, healthy child development, childcare and early education. It was created to help children get the best start in life.

Local services for parents from Family Hubs

Family Hubs provide a single place for in-person support and information from a variety of services.

They can support you with parenting, feeding and your mental wellbeing.

Family Hubs are available in 75 local authorities across England.

ST WULFSTAN SURGERY - Ranked #23 In National Survey, #1 For Larger Surgeries

The results of the national GP Patient Survey 2025 have been released on behalf of the NHS.

We are extremely thankful to our patients for their incredible feedback, and we have been awarded:

  • Ranked 23rd place in England, out of all 6215 practices

  • Joint 1st place in England when considering practices of a similar size to ours and larger (those above 10 000 patients)

  • 98% of patients describe their overall experience of our practice as good

This represents a further improvement on our results from last year and we know this is only made possible by the support of our patients, and the hard work of our incredible team. We feel privileged to serve you all. It remains our passion always to keep delivering the best quality of care we can, under our core values of Quality, Care & Compassion.

Some highlights include:

  • 94% find it easy to get through to this GP practice by phone

  • 94% find the reception and administrative team at this GP practice helpful

  • 94% describe their experience of contacting their GP practice as good

  • 94% felt they waited about the right amount of time for their last general practice appointment

  • 99% say the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to was good at listening to them during their last general practice appointment

  • 99% say the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to was good at treating them with care and concern during their last general practice appointment

  • 99% were involved as much as they wanted to be in decisions about their care and treatment during their last general practice appointment

  • 98% describe their overall experience of this GP practice as good

For more information or to view results you can visit the GP Patient Survey website.

Once again, thank you to all of our patients.

Recovery & Wellbeing Academy courses available - July 2025

Recovery Academy is pleased to confirm that several more dates have been added for delivery of courses/workshops during July, and attached is their revised monthly schedule to show you which courses are available

The Academy offers a wide range of trauma informed courses and workshops designed to empower your mental health and wellbeing, provided by a number of Partner organisations working together. Courses are delivered face to face and via online group sessions and are completely FREE OF CHARGE.

The courses are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their health and wellbeing.

Can't decide which course you want to do?

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the amount of courses on offer, you can send them a message through their contact form to request guidance here:

We Need Your Help!

We need your help!

We’re trying to find the best ways to stay connected with our community and keep everyone in the loop with what’s happening locally.

Where do YOU go to find out what’s going on in your local area?
Is it Facebook groups? Noticeboards? WhatsApp chats? Local newsletters? Let us know!

Your suggestions will help us reach more people and support our community better.