Practice Updates – At a Glance
🧒 Childhood Vaccinations Now In-Practice
From 1st April, childhood vaccines are now administered at our surgery (previously provided by Locala), making it easier and more comfortable for families. Vaccines protect against serious illnesses like meningitis, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, and tetanus.
👉 More info on childhood vaccinations
🦠 Shingles Vaccination
Free for patients turning 65, aged 70–79, or 50+ with a weakened immune system.
👉 More info
👩⚕️ Welcome to Our GP Registrars
We’ve successfully integrated 3 GP Registrars into our team. They are fully qualified doctors in specialist training and are helping improve appointment availability while learning under supervision.
❤️ Free NHS Health Checks (Aged 40–74)
Offered every 5 years to patients without pre-existing conditions. A chance to spot early signs of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and more.
Includes:
Blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI checks
Lifestyle review
Diabetes screening (if needed)
👉 Take up the offer when invited!
🩸 Blood Donation Needed
Stocks are low. Are you aged 17–65, fit, and over 50kg?
👉 Find out if you can donate
💚 April Awareness Highlights
Stress Awareness Month – #LeadWithLove 🧠 Tips to reduce stress
Bowel Cancer Awareness – Know the signs 🚽 Learn more
Testicular Cancer Awareness – For men aged 25–40 🏈
IBS Awareness Month – Gut health matters
Autism Acceptance Month – Support and understanding
Asthma & Allergy Awareness – Allergies affect millions
World Health Day (7th April) – Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures
World Parkinson’s Day (11th April) – Light the UK blue
Haemophilia Awareness (17th April) – Spotlight on women
European & World Immunisation Week – Vaccination saves lives
Earth Day (22nd April) – Our Power, Our Planet 🌍
On Your Feet Britain (24th April) – Get moving at work!
World Malaria Day (25th April) – Global fight continues
MS Awareness Week (28th Apr – 4th May) – Every journey is unique