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Important Update - Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for Weight Loss

You may have seen reports that GPs can now prescribe Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for weight loss.

While some areas of the country may have different local arrangements, GPs in Hertfordshire cannot prescribe Mounjaro for weight loss. Instead, access is only through a dedicated NHS service for people with the highest clinical need.

Who is eligible? Please see information here

Thank you for your understanding.

You don't know what happened on the call they just took

Receptionists are not ‘just admin’ — they are patient advocates, navigating complex systems to get people the care they need. They are the gateway to the clinical team, and without them, there is no access.

But constant abuse is pushing them to breaking point. Burnout is rising, and we are losing skilled staff who can no longer absorb the emotional toll. This campaign is a call for compassion — because protecting our reception teams protects access to care. You don't know what happened on the call they just took..

Please watch the video below...

Welcome to Bridge Cottage Surgery

With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need.

As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.

Bridge Cottage Surgery, 41 High Street, Welwyn, Hertfordshire AL6 9EF