St Wulfstan Surgery - Nationally Leading Patient Satisfaction Scores in 2026

The National GP Patient Survey 2026 results have been released.

We are extremely proud to announce that 91% of respondents rated their overall experience as "Very Good". This is the highest proportion of ‘very good’ responses achieved by any GP practice in England serving more than 10,000 patients.

Other results in that survey include:
🩺 100% felt their needs were met during their last general practice appointment.
🤝 100% had confidence and trust in the healthcare professional they saw or spoke to.
👂 99% said their healthcare professional was good at listening to them.
⏱️ 96% felt they waited about the right amount of time for their appointment, compared with 69% nationally.
🤝 96% described their experience of contacting the practice as good, compared with 73% nationally.
☎️ 94% found it easy to get through by phone, compared with 57% nationally.
🙌 99% found our reception and administrative teams helpful.
😀 86% said they usually get to see or speak to their preferred healthcare professional, compared with 42% nationally.

We wish to thank all of our patients who responded to the survey, and hats off to our incredible staff who show dedication, compassion and care in everything that they do.

And thanks to all of our patients. Outstanding results like this are only possible through the fantastic relationship that exists between the practice, patients and staff, all working together with mutual respect to make this fabulous service possible.

It remains a pleasure and honour to serve you all!

Warwickshire East PCN Smoking Cessation Service

Our local PCN has a smoking cessation service, with dedicated Stop Smoking Adviser, Katie Cherrie

The service offers personalised support, regular follow-up, access to stop smoking aids, nicotine replacement therapy (where appropriate), and vape starter kits for eligible patients, helping you successfully quit smoking.

Patients can be referred by our reception team in the surgery, or you can self-refer using the QR code or online form featured on the poster.

The service appreciates that some patients may find it difficult to attend standard appointment times. Where needed, they can offer flexible appointments and will do their best to accommodate individual patient circumstances.

NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening available to men turning 65

All men are invited for AAA screening during the year they turn 65

The screening appointment is quick, painless and helps identify abdominal aortic aneurysms before they become life-threatening.

Awareness of the screening remains a challenge nationally. Around 84% of men report that they had never heard of AAA screening before receiving their invitation.

If you are over 65 and have missed your original screening appointment, screening may still be available to you

Why awareness matters

An abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop without symptoms and may go undetected until it becomes life-threatening. Screening allows aneurysms to be identified early so that they can be monitored or treated where necessary.

Learn more

Understanding the Military Mindset: Healing and Recovery for Veterans and Families

This course is designed to support veterans as they transition into civilian life, while also welcoming immediate family members and carers who play a vital role in that journey

Course starting date: 22nd September 2026

10:00am - 1:00pm, Online

To register for this course please book online: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/

Or contact: 0300 303 2626 or Recovery.academy@covwarkpt.nhs.uk

Warwickshire’s unpaid carers invited to have their say and help shape the future of care and support for the county’s carers

Warwickshire County Council is holding a series of workshops for unpaid carers this September

These sessions are a valuable opportunity for the county’s unpaid carers to share their experiences, raise what matters most to them, and help influence the support that is available across Warwickshire.

These free sessions will be taking place both face-to-face (including refreshments) and virtually on the following days:

Monday 7 September, 10:00am–12:00pm – Brunswick Hub, Leamington Spa. Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-september-workshop-leamington-spa-tickets-1996091055079

Tuesday 8 September, 10:00am–12:00pm – Stratford Town Trust Community Hub. Book your ticket:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-september-workshop-stratford-tickets-1996091611744    

Wednesday 9 September, 10:00am–12:00pm – Virtual event. Book your ticket:           https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-september-workshop-online-session-tickets-1996092043034?

Thursday 10 September, 10:00am–12:00pm – Overslade Community Centre, Rugby. Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-september-workshop-rugby-tickets-1996092383051

Monday 14 September 10:00am–12:00pm – Hatters Space Community Centre, Nuneaton. Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-september-workshop-nuneaton-tickets-1996092549549     

Tuesday 15 September 7:00pm–8:30pm – Virtual event. Book your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carers-september-workshop-online-session-tickets-1996095672891     

For anyone who is unable to attend one of these events, there is a short feedback form that can be found here:  Help Us Improve the CTW Website

More information about support for carers in Warwickshire is available online: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/carers

New Toilet Training Campaign

Potty training your child

Potty training is an important step for you and your child.

Learning to use a potty, and then the toilet on their own takes time, practice and patience.

If you're starting potty training or you want to build your child's confidence to use the toilet on their own, the Best Start In Life page can help.

Learn more

Reduce feelings of loneliness through support, connections and wellbeing

Residents across Warwickshire are being encouraged to connect with local support, activities and services that can help them live well, stay connected and reduce feelings of loneliness.

There is a range of information, advice and community support available through Warwickshire County Council’s (WCC) Living Well webpages. These pages bring together information for those struggling with feelings of loneliness and social isolation with community support, health and wellbeing, support for carers, assistive technology and other services designed to help people stay independent and connected.  

In addition, the council is encouraging residents to explore the Five ways to Wellbeing, to improve their mental health. The five ways are: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give. These have been devised as part of everyday actions and can help everyone feel more positive with their health and wellbeing.  

Many of the activities and services highlighted through the Living Well web pages support these five approaches. Examples can be anything from joining a local group to connect with others, volunteering in the community, learning a new skill, getting active by getting involved with a sports club or a park walk or run, or simply taking time to appreciate the world around you. These small changes can have a lasting impact on wellbeing and helps to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. 

Maintaining social connections is important for everyone's health and wellbeing, but it can be particularly valuable for people living with dementia, their families and carers. Dementia Connect provides practical and emotional support and signposts carers and families to a range of additional resources, including financial assessments, guidance on welfare benefits, and help to manage the costs associated with dementia care.