Dear Patients, It with sadness that we would like to share that Dr Peter Spofforth sadly passed away last week. Peter had been a Senior partner of the Riverside team for a number of years and will be deeply missed by patients and staff here at Riverside We send our thoughts to the family at…
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Women’s Community Get Together Event 8th Feb 10am -12pm
women’s community get together 120 spaces available Join us from 10am -12pm 8th Feb 2026 Discussions around Menopause, Cervical Screening, Breast Care with health care professionals in attendance to offer support and advise Tea, coffee and buffet will be provided Location : Ramsey Community Centre PE26 2UR
Christmas Day Pharmacy opening times
Pharmacy opening hours Christmas day 2025 March – Cornerstone pharmacy -9.00am -13.00pm Wisbech – North Brink Pharmacy – 8.30am -12.30pm Huntingdon Acorn pharmacy, The Oaktree Centre Pe29 7hn – 13.00pm -17.00pm Peterborough – MI Pharmacy Werrington Centre Pe4 6na – 14.00pm-18.00pm Peterborough – West Town Pharmacy, Mayors walk Pe3 6ex – 14.00pm-18.00pm
Christmas & new Year opening hours
Riverside Opening hours over the festive period the surgery will be open **Riverside would like to wish all our patients a very Happy Christmas & Happy New year ** Monday 22nd – Normal hours Tuesday 23rd – Normal hours Christmas Eve – Normal hours Christmas Day – CLOSED Boxing Day – CLOSED ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Monday 29th…
Reception Lead Vacancy at Riverside
Riverside have a new exciting opportunity to join our current Riverside team If you are looking for a new role, and would like to know more please go to the vacancy page, Indeed or NHS Jobs We look forward to hearing from you
New Patient Charter: “You and Your General Practice”
As of October 1st, 2025, all GP practices in England are required to publish the new patient charter, “You and Your General Practice.” This document, introduced by NHS England, is designed to help you understand what to expect from our practice and how you can work with us to get the best care possible. The charter…
Are you eligible for your Covid vaccination this Autumn

please see the guidance on those eligible for the covid vaccines this winter season
New way to request routine appointments / results / medication / sick notes from 22.09.25
We are changing the way we book our routine appointments from the 22nd September 2025. For all routine, follow up or Non Urgent appointments, results, sick notes and medication requests, we are inviting patients to use the NHS APP or AccurX or the practice website and use the link on the front screen. We are…
Surgery Training Closure Afternoon 18th September
The Surgery will be closed on Thursday 18th September from 1pm for Staff Training The surgery will re-open as normal on Friday 19th September at 8am If you have any medical emergencies that cannot wait until the surgery re-opens please contact 111 or if its life threatening please contact 999 Thank you
Road Closure up to 4 weeks from 23rd July
*** Anglia Water are starting works down Marylebone Road from Weds 23rd July for 4 weeks *** It is planned that Marylebone Road will be closed however they will maintain access to the car park for patients attending the surgery & Pharmacy With the above going on PLEASE can we ask all patients coming to…
Contact us via the online link
Did you know you use the can contact us online. The CONTACT US link on the front screen. By using this you can request non urgent appointments, request medical certificates, general enquires and even medication queries The link is available during our working hours and on weekends. * How does this work for you –…
Flu / Covid 2025
ROLL UP ROLL UP …. THE SURGERY WILL BE DELIVERING THE FLU & COVID WINTER PROGRAM. PROVISONAL DATE THIS WILL START FROM IS OCTOBER 2025 FROM MID AUGUST WE WILL BE SENDING OUT INVITES FOR THOSE THAT REQUIRE FLU / COVID TO BE BOOKED READY FOR OCTOBER ********PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT RECEPTION UNTILL WE MAKE…
Tips for coping in hot weather
Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have…
Extended access appointments
We now have appointments available with the nursing team on a Wednesday evening during hours 6:30pm and 8pm Telephone GP calls are available on alternative Saturdays to book These appointments are all available to book via reception.
Information about weight management services and the availability of weight related drug treatments in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough
We are not able to prescribe this in General Practice locally. GP Practices can refer eligible patients for assessment, to ‘Healthy You’, the provider that has been commissioned to provide the service. There is a strict criteria that patients will have to meet in order to be eligible ie: a BMI over 40 and other…
Parkinson’s UK Carers Event – Friday 29th November from 10.30am- 2.45pm
Parkinson’s UK is pleased to announce an event that is happening in Cambridgeshire for carers of people with Parkinson’s. We are hosting a day for carers to get information and support about caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s, and an opportunity to meet others in a similar position. The event is being held on…
Safe Surgeries
Everyone in the UK has the right to free care from a GP. If you don’t have proof of ID or address, you can still register. Immigration status or nationality don’t matter – reception won’t ask for immigration documents and won’t share your information with the Home Office unless serious crime is involved.
Practice Performance Figures Mar – Apr 24
What we delivered & received during the months of March & April 2024. If you have any issues accessing this document, please contact the practice.
Friends and Family Feedback 2024
Overall, how was your experience of our service? Good Samantha gave good explanation of why we take medication Very good Nurse Ruth was very knowledgeable, approachable and kind. My options were explained clearly and I feel supported. Thanks you Good Every member of staff – kind helpful. Please let phlebotomist have pictures facing patients chair….
Newslink June – July – August 24
Information and practice updates provided by the Riverside Practices Patient Participation Group
Newslink Apr – May 24
Information and practice updates provided by the Riverside Practices Patient Participation Group
Newslink Feb – Mar 24
Information and practice updates provided by the Riverside Practices Patient Participation Group
Newslink Dec 23 – Jan 24
Information and practice updates provided by the Riverside Practices Patient Participation Group
Newslink Oct-Nov 2023
Information and practice updates provided by the Riverside Practices Patient Participation Group
Practice Performance Figures January & February 2024
What we delivered & received during the months of January & February 2024. If you have any issues accessing this document, please contact the practice.
Practice Performance Figures November and December 2023
What we delivered and received during the months of November and December 2023 If you have any issues accessing this document, please contact the practice.
Online access to your medical record from 31 October 2023
As your GP practice, we have been asked to provide all patients over the age of 16 with, no later than 31 October 2023, online access to your full GP-held medical record going forward from that date. Obtaining access – how can I see my medical record? You may receive a text message or letter…



