You may have seen the news recently about Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) now being available on prescription from your GP. While this is welcome news, in order to be eligible, the following criteria apply:
BMI of at least 40 and 4 out of 5 other health conditions:
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Abnormal blood fats
GP practices in South Lincoln Healthcare Primary Care Network have already identified those patients who meet the criteria and they are now waiting for the final service specification from Lincolnshire ICB (the organisation that is responsible for planning the health services for our local populations). Once this is finalised, if you are eligible, your GP will get in touch as soon as possible.
For more information please check out the link on the ICB website which should answer your questions.
Moving to askmyGP from 12th May 2026
From Monday, 12th May 2026, our practice will be using askmyGP to help patients contact the surgery and request appointments online.
What is askmyGP?
askmyGP is an online service that allows you to contact the practice quickly and easily without needing to wait on the phone. You can request help or appointments for a range of health concerns at a time that suits you.
Using askmyGP, you can request appointments with:
- A GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
- A Musculoskeletal Therapist / First Contact Practitioner (FCP)
- A Pharmacist
- A member of our Practice Nurse team
To use the service, simply click the “Request an Appointment” link on our website. You will then be taken to askmyGP where you can log in or create an account if you do not already have one.
Once logged in:
- Select New Request
- Choose the option most appropriate for your concern
- Submit your request
Our team will then review your request and contact you with the most appropriate appointment or advice. In some cases, we may ask for additional information or direct you to a more suitable service, such as a community pharmacy.
Other ways to contact us
We understand that not all patients use the internet or feel comfortable using online services. Patients who are unable to access askmyGP can still contact the surgery in the usual ways:
📞 Call us on 01522 811411 during opening hours
🏥 Visit the surgery and speak to a receptionist
Our team will still be available to help patients access the care they need.
Appointments may be offered:
- By telephone
- Face to face at the surgery
- By video call
- By digital correspondence
- Or with another provider more appropriate for your symptoms
Surgery Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 18:30 (excluding bank holidays)
Please note that clinicians may not always be on-site at certain times of the day. If your medical concern is urgent, please:
- Contact NHS 111 online or by phone
- Attend your nearest Urgent Treatment Centre or A&E if appropriate
Thank you for your patience and support while we introduce this new system.
We hope askmyGP will make accessing our services easier and more convenient for patients.
Patient Update – Cliff Villages Medical Practice
We would like to thank our patients for their continued support during this period of transition at Cliff Villages Medical Practice.
The Welby Group has been working closely with the existing practice team to help resume services as normal and to address any delays in care as quickly and safely as possible. Please understand that this may take a little time, and we truly appreciate your patience while these improvements are being made.
Our staff are working incredibly hard to support all patients and provide the best care they can within a very busy NHS environment. We kindly ask that all interactions with our team remain respectful and considerate. A calm and supportive approach helps us to assist you more effectively and ensures a positive environment for everyone.
As a gentle reminder, the practice operates a Zero Tolerance Policy in line with NHS guidance. This is in place to protect both patients and staff, and any unacceptable behaviour may be acted upon accordingly.
Thank you for your support, patience, and kindness as we continue to move forward together.
Your Cliff Villages Medical Practice
17th April 2026
COVID-19 Spring Booster Vaccinations 2026
We wanted to let our patients know that COVID-19 vaccinations are not being delivered at our surgery this spring.
However, you can still get your vaccine at a number of local community pharmacies, including:
Medicines Plus+ (Navenby)
Co-op Pharmacy (Waddington)
Rowlands Pharmacy (Lincoln)
Boots (Lincoln High Street)
Clover House Pharmacy (Sleaford)
Vaccinations are available until 30th June 2026
How to book your appointment:
Online: www.nhs.uk/get-vaccine
Via the NHS App
By calling 119
If you can’t find a suitable appointment straight away, please keep checking as availability is updated regularly.
You can also view all available vaccination sites here:
www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/grab-a-jab
Housebound patients and care home residents
Eligible patients will be contacted and vaccinated by the NHS Vaccination & Rapid Response Team.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the practice.
Thank you 
Cliff Villages Medical Practice
15th April 2026
Official notice from Lincolnshire ICB regarding the dispensary service at the Surgery.
Patient Update
Following a meeting held by Pharmaceutical Service Regulation Committee (PSRC) on Friday 27th March at 10am.
Statement from NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
Following careful consideration, the committee has confirmed that, in line with national pharmaceutical regulations, the dispensary at Cliff Villages Medical Practice will close at 6pm on 10 April 2026.
Dispensing by GP practices is governed by the National Health Service (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013, which set strict criteria on when a practice is allowed to dispense medicines to patients.
Following the recent change to the practice’s contractual arrangements, and in line with these regulations, the practice is no longer able to continue providing a dispensing service.
We recognise that this change will affect patients who currently use the dispensary, although many patients registered with the practice already obtain their medicines through a community pharmacy (83% of patients). We took time to listen to the views of patients and the local community and carefully considered the feedback received. While this helped us understand the impact the change will have, it did not identify any grounds within the regulations that would allow the dispensary to continue.
Patients who currently use the dispensary will now need to nominate a pharmacy to receive their prescriptions in future. This can be done by contacting the practice or by speaking directly to a pharmacy.
You can also find details of local pharmacies using the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/
Patients may choose any pharmacy that is convenient for them, including pharmacies that offer home delivery or online dispensing services. If medication delivery is required, this should be arranged directly with the chosen pharmacy.
We understand that some patients, including those with disabilities, mobility issues or other circumstances, may find it more difficult to access a community pharmacy. Support will be available to help patients make suitable arrangements, including discussing delivery options with pharmacies or considering alternative ways to receive their medication. Patients who need additional support are encouraged to contact the practice to discuss their individual circumstances.
Patients also have the right to register with a different GP practice if they wish, including a practice that provides dispensing services, subject to normal registration arrangements. Information about GP practices in your area, including whether they provide dispensing services, can be found on the NHS website:
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp/
Once a pharmacy has been nominated and medication has been ordered, prescriptions will be sent automatically to the nominated pharmacy using the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS). Patients will then be able to collect their medication from the pharmacy, or arrange delivery if available.
If you have questions about nominating a pharmacy or about pharmacy services, you can speak to your chosen pharmacy or contact the practice for advice.
We are working closely with the practice and local partners to make sure patients continue to receive their medication safely and without interruption, and support will be available for anyone who needs help during the transition.
We would like to thank patients for their patience and understanding while these changes are put in place.
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board
27th March 2026