IT Upgrade

On 14th June we are having our IT systems upgraded. We hope this will pass off as smoothly as possible, but please bear with us as there may be some unexpected teething problems.

As part of this process it would be helpful for us to have up-to-date contact details for you. Please complete one of the forms located at reception or click here to print one off and drop it in at the Surgery soon. Thanks for your help with this.

Emergency Medical Assistance - new telephone numbers-

If you need medical assistance when the surgery is closed Monday - Friday between 6pm and 6:30pm please dial 0845 145 0121

From 6:30pm to 8:00am and at weekends please dial 111

NEWS

The current measles outbreak is a reminder of the importance of the MMR vaccination.

MMR vaccination is usually given as a first dose around the age of 13 months and then again as a ‘booster’ jab before school at age three to five. If your child has already had the vaccine it should be recorded in their medical notes and in their personal health record (the `Red Book`). Ask your GP or practice nurse if you’re not sure.

It’s never too late for your children (or yourself) to ‘catch up’ with MMR vaccination if they missed it earlier. Children up to the age of 18 and adults without immunity should have a catch-up MMR vaccination.

It’s not just children who can benefit from MMR vaccination. Adults who are unsure whether they’ve had measles or been vaccinated, particularly if they’re carers or work with children, can have the MMR vaccine on the NHS from their GP. Bear in mind that most adults born before 1970 are likely to be immune because they have probably been exposed to measles already.

It’s never too late for your children (or yourself) to ‘catch up’ with MMR vaccination if they missed it earlier. Children up to the age of 18 and adults without immunity (usually those born after 1970 who had no immunisation) should have a catch-up MMR vaccination.

Ask your GP or practice nurse if you need to discuss this further, or please contact reception to book an appointment for the immunisation if you or your child require it.

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Carers_First

Do you look after someone who couldn’t manage by themselves?

Do you care for a family member or friend?

If so Carers FIRST is here to support you.

The care you provide may be practical or emotional. The friend or family member you support may reside with you or not. They may be a child or and adult.

Carer Support Worker Lindsay Loft is available at the surgery on the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 1pm-3pm. Drop in for a chat or call Lindsay on 07530 606618.

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