Patients and local community invited to Open Day at Headlands Surgery

Patients and members of the local community are invited to attend an Open Day at Headlands Surgery on Saturday 13 June 2026, from 10am to 1pm, at 20 Headlands, Kettering.

The free event is an opportunity for people to meet the surgery team, learn more about local health services, and find out how the surgery and Patient Participation Group (PPG) work together to support patients and the wider community.

A special feature of the event will be a history display celebrating the story of Headlands Surgery and its place within the local community over the years. Visitors will be able to explore photographs, information, and displays looking back at the history of the surgery and how healthcare services have evolved locally.

Visitors will also be able to speak with clinical and support teams about a wide range of services available through the practice, including minor surgery and joint injections.

Practical support will be available for patients who would like help using NHS services and digital tools, including Anima, ordering repeat prescriptions online, and using the NHS App.

People attending the event can also try the surgery’s new health kiosk, designed to provide quick and simple health checks, with staff on hand to offer demonstrations and guidance.

Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with the surgery’s Learning Disability Champion to find out more about the support available for patients with learning disabilities and their families.

Members of the PPG will be available throughout the event to speak with visitors about the work they do, the projects and activities they support, and how patients can have their voices heard. The group works closely with the practice to help improve services, support community initiatives, and represent the views of patients. Visitors will also be able to find out how they can get involved with the PPG and support future projects and activities.

The event will also help raise awareness of, and support for, the PPG’s ongoing fundraising project to purchase a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor for the surgery. The project has been supported by the PPG for several years, and the group is now getting closer to reaching its fundraising goal.

Dr Omar Ali, GP Partner at Headlands Surgery, said: “We’re looking forward to welcoming patients and members of the community to our Open Day and PPG fundraising event.

“It’s a great opportunity for people to meet the teams behind the services, ask questions, and find out more about the support available.

“We’re especially excited to share the history display, which celebrates the surgery’s long-standing connection with the community and the people it has cared for over the years.

“The event also gives patients the chance to learn more about the important role the Patient Participation Group plays in helping us improve services, strengthen links with the community, and support projects that benefit patients locally.”

Peter Woolliscroft, PPG Chairman and member, said: “PPG plays an important role within the surgery. It is made up of patients who volunteer their time to meet regularly and act as a link between patients and the practice. The group discusses key issues affecting patients and is often joined by a clinician, giving patients the opportunity to share feedback and experiences directly. The PPG also raises funds to help purchase equipment and resources that support and improve services for patients.”

Anyone interested in joining the practice and the PPG will be able to register on the day.

For more information, visit Headlands Surgery website www.headlandssurgery.co.uk.