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April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer, its symptoms, and the importance of getting tested. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, and almost 9 out of 10 people diagnosed are over 60. This #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re supporting Bowel Cancer UK’s #PassItOn campaign by sharing…

Covid Spring Booster 2025

We are holding our Spring Covid Booster Clinic on the 12th April. We will be vaccinating anyone over the age of 75 and anyone who is 18+ and immunosuppressed. If you have not received a call or text and believe you are eligible please given the reception team a call.

Free Dementia course for unpaid Carers

Prama Life run a free ten-week course especially for people caring for loved ones with dementia. The course covers dementia awareness, benefits & legal advice, social services, aids & adaptations amongst other subjects. For more information please contact Keith Gubbins:

UK Health Security Agency Statement on MPox

People in our community may have seen reports in the media about the World Health Organization (WHO) identifying mpox as an international public health concern. A statement from the UK Health Security Agency has advised that the risk to the UK population is currently considered low. Nevertheless, be assured that NHS plans are underway to…

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an infectious disease of the airways. It can make you become wheezy or short of breath and can lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions. The new RSV vaccine will be offered to patients who turn 75 years of age on or after 1st September 2024, or who are already…

Gestational Diabetes Prevention Programme

The customised gestational diabetes prevention program provides a variety of advantages and is designed to assist individuals diagnosed with gestational diabetes. By joining our diabetes prevention program, patients will gain access to personalised guidance and resources designed to help them make sustainable lifestyle changes. Here are some of the key benefits: 1. Personalised Support: Our…

NHS App

You probably know about the NHS App – you might even be using it. But have you turned on your notifications? Turning on your notifications means you’ll see any messages we send you immediately, rather than having to login to the app to see if we have sent you a message. Go to your device…

Veterans Health Campaign: Say you served

When individuals leave the UK Armed Forces, it’s important for them to register with an NHS GP practice and tell them they’ve served. This means their GP can better understand their health, particularly any health problems relating to their time in service. NHS England, together with the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, is running a campaign…

Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation

The Veteran Friendly Practice accreditation is part of an NHS 10 year plan to improve veteran engagement with healthcare providers. It enables practices to easily identify, understand, and support veterans, and where appropriate, refer them to specialist healthcare services designed especially for them. OpCourage is the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing service. It works with…