Practice News

Cervical Screening Results on NHS App from September

Cervical Screening Results on NHS App from September

From September, NHS England plans to start sending results from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme directly to patients via their NHS app.

Patients who receive a negative test result will be notified by an NHS app notification. If the NHS app notification has not been read within 72 hours, a letter will be sent to the registered address.

Any abnormal results will continue to be delivered by letter.

We would encourage everyone to download the NHS App and enable notifications.

Flu/Covid Vaccinations

Towards the end of August, we will start to send text messages to patients who are eligible for a flu vaccination this year.

The text message will contain a booking link which will allow eligible patients to book into an appointment of their choice.  Patients who are eligible for a COVID booster vaccination will also be offered this at the same appointment.  Please be aware the eligibility criteria for the COVID booster has changed this year, so some patients who have received it previously may no longer be eligible.  Also, we are unable to offer separate appointments for each vaccination.

Patients who do not wish to book their appointment online will be able to phone the surgery as in previous years. Please call after 2pm as we anticipate that the phone lines will be busier than usual.

The clinic for patients aged 18-74 will be held on Saturday 4^th October. This will be a flu-only clinic

If you are eligible but unable to attend the above clinic, we will be running some small clinics during the week later in the flu season, but numbers will be limited so please try to attend on 4^th October if you can.

We will be holding weekday clinics for patients who are eligible for flu and covid vaccinations. The cohort for both vaccinations is patients 75 and over, and the severely immunosuppressed.

We are aware flu vaccinations are available elsewhere, but we would like to ask you to support your NHS and General Practice and have your vaccination at the surgery. This ensures your records remain complete and also allows us to undertake or recommend any other relevant health checks.

HPV Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign

HPV Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign – Now Until 2026

We are running a  HPV catch-up vaccination campaign starting now and continuing through to 2026.

HPV is a common virus that’s spread through skin contact (usually when having sex). The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine protects against several types of HPV which have been linked to an increased risk of cervical, genital and oral cancers. It can also cause genital warts. The HPV vaccine works very well in reducing your risk of getting HPV.

The HPV vaccine is given as an injection in your arm and is routinely offered in schools to children aged 12 to 13 (Year 8). However, if you are currently aged 16 – 24 and have missed having the vaccine in school, we would like to invite you to have your catch-up vaccine at the surgery. 

We will be phoning and sending text invitations with a booking link for an appointment to our known eligible patients in the coming weeks and months. If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get protected. Since the vaccine has been used, there has been a big drop in the number of young people getting conditions linked to HPV, such as cervical cancer and genital warts. Research suggests that over time the HPV vaccine will help save thousands of lives in the UK.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine

The RSV vaccine helps protect against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common virus that can make babies and older adults seriously ill. It's recommended during pregnancy and for adults aged 75 to 79.

If you are eligible, please speak to reception to book your appointment.

For more information, please click here

Mounjaro Injections

  Based on recent news please see our update on Mounjaro Injections for weight loss here

PROTECT Study

Research aiming to understand how the brain ages and how we can prevent dementia - Join us today!

Are you eligible?

• Aged 40 or over
• Access to a computer and the internet
• Live in the UK
• Speak English

What is involved?

• Register at www.protectstudy.org.uk
• Give your consent
• Complete brain testsw and questionnaires from home
• Provide a DNA sample from home

UPDATE: Seasonal flu vaccinations

Are you 18 to 64 years old and at risk of flu?

We have plenty of availability for your free NHS flu vaccination!

Please speak to reception to check your eligibility and book an appointment.

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