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Flu vaccinations 2024

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.

Are you over 16??

If you are about to turn 16 or have just turned 16 we now need your details and not your

Whooping cough cases continue to rise

If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.

May Bank Holiday Closures

Monday 6th may – CLOSED Surgery open normal hours the rest of the week Monday 27th May – CLOSED Surgery

Outpatient Waiting Times

Are you waiting for a hospital appointment following a referral? Please see below image for a guidance on the imaging

Think pharmacy first

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.

Social Prescribers

Your GP Surgery is part of a Primary Care Network (PCN). The PCN allows additional roles to help you in

Local Community Lounges

A chance to meet new people and gain free advice and support for various issues from health to employment Please

The NHS App found in 22.6 million pockets across England

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

Advanced Cloud Telephony

We are pleased to announce that we have moved to a new Cloud-based telephone system.  It will offer features which

NHS winter flu and covid vaccine

The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.

MMR and Measles

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

Measles: Are you protected?

Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.

Thursday Afternoons

From Thursday 6th April 2023,  the practice’s phone lines will be covered by our colleagues from North Staffordshire GP Federation

Better Health: Every Mind Matters

Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.

Self Care Medications

We write to inform you that a range of medicines that are available to buy over the counter from Pharmacies