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Advice for patients about requests to prescribe sedatives prior to dental procedures, anxiety from flying, and claustrophobia before an MRI

12th May 2025

Dental Procedures GPs will not issue prescriptions for sedating medications (such as diazepam) prior to dental procedures.Dentists should not direct…

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NHS App

31st December 2024

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services. Download the NHS…

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Christmas Opening Times

23rd December 2024

Lydney Practice will be closed for the following Bank Holidays over the Christmas period: Christmas Day – 25th December Boxing…

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Scam text messages

19th December 2024

We have been made aware of a scam targeting patients. Some patients are receiving spam text messages (not from NHSNoReply)…

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Primary Care Network (PCN) changes in the Forest of Dean

28th November 2024

Across Gloucestershire, groups of GP practices work together and in partnership with community, mental health, social care, pharmacy, hospital and…

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Gloucestershire MSK app

11th February 2024

Need help with your muscle or joint problems? NHS Gloucestershire MSK app is now available to all patients. It’s a…

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Statement regarding change of ownership

11th February 2024

Dear all, The surgery has received several enquiries recently regarding the change of ownership of the Lydney Practice. Communication to…

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