The Lodge Health Partnership

👋 Welcoming our newest GP to the team!

Please join us in giving a big warm welcome to Dr Ahmed, who has joined us at LHP as our newest GP! 🎉

Some of you may already know Dr Ahmed, as he completed his GP training with us over the past few years. We are delighted that, following a successful interview and completion of his GP training, he has now joined our team permanently.

During his training, Dr Ahmed received wonderful feedback from our patients, and we’re thrilled to have him continue his journey with us at LHP.

Please join us in wishing Dr Ahmed a very warm welcome and congratulations on his new position! 💙

We’re delighted to have you as part of the team, Dr Ahmed! 👏

Join Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership at their Live Longer Better Celebration Day 2026

📅 Thursday 3rd September 2026
⏰ 9:15am – 3:30pm
📍 Hertfordshire Sports Village, Hatfield

The event is open to over 55s and carers and offers an opportunity to find out more about staying active, healthy and connected.

👉 Registration is now open via Herts Sport and Physical Activity Partnership

🚧 Roadworks Notice – Highfield Surgery

We have been informed that road closures are in place around Highfield Surgery until the end of this week, including:

🚗 Camp Road
🚗 Hill End Lane

If you have an appointment booked at Highfield Surgery this week, please allow extra time for your journey and plan your route in advance if required.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🌿 A very fond farewell to Dr Ruth Williams 🌿

Today we said goodbye to someone who has been a very special part of The Lodge Health Partnership for an incredible 28 years.

When Dr Williams joined the practice, The Lodge looked very different, Highfield hadn’t yet been built, our partnership with Redbourn was still a long way into the future and GP clinics looked completely different to now.

Dr Williams has been there through all of the changes we have seen. She has watched the practice grow from a much smaller team into the LHP we know today, while continuing to care for generations of patients and work alongside countless members of staff.

But her contribution has been about so much more than the number of years she has worked here.

She has been a GP, a colleague, a mentor, a leader and a friend to many. She has played an important part in shaping the practice and, perhaps most importantly, has always cared about making LHP a good place for its staff to work as well as a place where our patients receive excellent care.

After 28 years, Dr Williams leaves with an incredible amount of knowledge, experience and memories and a very special place in the history of The Lodge Health Partnership.

We are incredibly grateful for everything she has given to our patients, our staff and the practice over the years.

Thank you for all the wonderful years, Ruth. ❤️

We will miss you very much, and we wish you all the happiness in the next chapter of your life. 🌷

Please join us in wishing Dr Ruth Williams a very happy retirement!

💙 A reminder of our Zero Tolerance Policy

We would like to remind all patients and visitors that The Lodge Health Partnership operates a zero tolerance policy towards abuse of our staff.

Unfortunately, over the past few months we have seen an increase in incidents of verbal abuse towards members of our team. Our staff come to work every day to provide the best possible care and support to our patients, and everyone has the right to work in a safe and respectful environment.

We understand that being unwell can be worrying and frustrating, and that your healthcare needs are important to you. We are committed to helping every patient access the care they need as quickly and safely as possible.

To help us ensure you are directed to the most appropriate clinician or service, please provide as much information as possible when completing your eConsult. This enables our clinical team to assess your needs and ensure you receive the right care at the right time.

We ask that all patients and visitors treat our staff with kindness and respect. Verbal abuse, physical abuse, threatening behaviour and damage to our surgeries will not be tolerated. Any unacceptable behaviour may result in removal from the practice list and police involvement.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a safe, respectful environment for our staff and patients. 💙

🌍💚 Help Keep Our Planet Healthy – Recycle Your Medication Packaging! 💚🌍

As part of our ongoing work with the Green Impact for Health programme, we're looking at the small changes we can all make to reduce waste and protect our planet.

Did you know that many medication blister packs can now be recycled through dedicated pharmacy schemes? By recycling your empty medication packaging correctly, you can help reduce waste and make a positive impact on the environment.

♻️ Where can you recycle blister packs?

💊 Boots – Over 800 participating stores have blister pack recycling bins, usually located in larger pharmacy branches. You can find your nearest participating store here: https://www.boots.com/shopping/boots-recycling-scheme/blister-pack-recycling

💊 Superdrug – Many branches with pharmacy services accept all types of empty pill blister packs for recycling.

🛒 Some supermarket pharmacies also provide blister pack recycling bins – it's worth checking with your local store.

Before you recycle:

✔️ Make sure all tablets or capsules have been removed.
✔️ Return any unused or expired medicines to your local pharmacy for safe disposal – please don't put medicines in recycling or household waste.
✔️ Remove any cardboard boxes and paper leaflets and recycle these in your household paper and cardboard recycling.
✔️ If your blister pack is made entirely of aluminium foil (with no plastic backing), it can usually go in your kerbside recycling.

Every small action makes a difference. Thank you for helping us care for both your health and the health of our planet. 🌱💙

Closed today between 1:30-5:30pm

All 3 surgeries will be closed today alongside other local practices for staff training.

These training days are allocated to most GP practices in the area to ensure that staff remain up to date and relevant with information, training and local pathway changes.

- If you require medical advice during this time, please call 111.

- Think pharmacy first for the 7 common illnesses supported by our pharmacists

- Visit your local urgent care centre for minor illnesses and injuries

- 999/A&E for life threatening illnesses or injuries

A huge thank you to our Redbourn community for making us feel so welcome last weekend at

We loved seeing patients and families of all ages enjoying the sunshine and community spirit.
We appreciate those of you that took the time to share your feedback on the surgery and the service we provide to our local community and of course our smaller patients who got involved with learning more about fruit and healthy eating.

Our lovely Dr Power and one of our community nurses were on hand to offer health advice and check your blood pressure alongside our practice manager Stacey.

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🎉 It's ** ** weekend! 🎉

Come and visit us today between **12:00pm and 4:30pm** at ** ** – we'd love to see you!

We'll be sharing information and offering support on:
💙 **Blood Pressure Checks** – High blood pressure is often called the *silent killer* because it usually has no symptoms. A quick check could make all the difference to your health.
🩺 **Cervical Screening (Smears)** – Find out why they're so important and get your questions answered.
💉 **Vaccinations & Immunisations** – Keeping you and your family protected.
🥗 **Healthy Lifestyle Advice** – Simple tips and support to help you stay well.
📱 **The NHS App** – Learn how it can help you manage appointments, order repeat prescriptions, access your health information, and more.
👥 **Patient Participation Group (PPG)** – Discover what the PPG does, why it matters, and how you can get involved in helping shape your local GP practice.
💬 **Your Feedback Matters** – Tell us what's working well and how we can improve our services for you.

🦆 **Hook-a-Duck** and other fun activities for children!

Pop by for a chat, ask questions, and meet the team. We look forward to seeing you this afternoon!

⚠️ Measles Cases Rising in Hertfordshire ⚠️

Measles is a highly infectious illness that can make children very unwell and can sometimes lead to serious complications. Cases are increasing across Hertfordshire, with most infections occurring in unvaccinated children aged 10 years and under.

✅ Please check your child’s vaccination record in their Red Book or the NHS App.

💉 If your child has missed one or both doses of the MMR vaccine, please submit an eConsult to arrange a vaccination appointment.

The MMR vaccine is free on the NHS, safe, and highly effective at protecting against measles, mumps and rubella. An alternative vaccine is available for those who wish to avoid pork products.

If you are concerned your child may have measles, please check the symptoms on the NHS website and submit an eConsult or contact NHS 111 for advice before attending the surgery.

Help protect your child and our community — if your child’s MMR is outstanding, please submit an eConsult today.

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