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RSV Vaccine ( Respiratory Syncytial Virus)

The department of Health have introduced a new RSV vaccination programme. RSV is a common Respiratory virus that can cause serious lung infections. While RSV infection can occur at any age, the risk and severity of RSV and its complications are increased in older Adults and in neonates and small infants. The RSV Vaccine will be offered as a single dose of RSV Vaccine to the cohort of adults turning 75 from 1st September 2025 and is available for patients up to the day before turning 80 years of age. We will be sending letters out to eligible patients to attend for this vaccine towards the end of September 2025.

SHINGLES VACCINE (SHINGRIX)

The list below is for patients who are eligible for the Shingrix vaccines:-

Patients who are Immunocompetent ie:-

are aged 65 or 70 years on 1st Sept 2025
are aged 66 or 67 years on 1st Sept 2025 and have never received a shingles vaccine
are aged between 71 and 79 years and have never received a shingles vaccine
Patients who are Severely Immunosuppressed ie:-
are aged 18 years and above and meet the definition of severe immunosuppression (This includes patients due to commence therapy).

If you wish to have the Shingles vaccine and are in any of the above groups, please ring the health centre to make an appointment with the Practice Nurse

Please note you can now make an appointment to see our Physiotherapist, Mental Health Practitioner or Social Worker in the Practice. Ring 02829571203 to book your appointment.

Practice Boundary:

To provide the best care for our existing patients, our practice radius to 5.5 miles of the surgery.

We will only accept applications from new patients who live within this radius

Any existing patients who CHANGE address to a new address outside the radius will also be asked to re-register with a GP surgery closer to them.

Summary Care Record

There is a new Central NHS Computer System called the Summary Care Record (SCR). It is an electronic record which contains information about the medicines you take, allergies you suffer from and any bad reactions to medicines you have had.

Why do I need a Summary Care Record?

Storing information in one place makes it easier for healthcare staff to treat you in an emergency, or when your GP practice is closed.

This information could make a difference to how a doctor decides to care for you, for example which medicines they choose to prescribe for you.

Who can see it?

Only healthcare staff involved in your care can see your Summary Care Record.

How do I know if I have one?

Over half of the population of England now have a Summary Care Record. You can find out whether Summary Care Records have come to your area by looking at our interactive map or by asking your GP

Do I have to have one?

No, it is not compulsory. If you choose to opt out of the scheme, then you will need to complete a form and bring it along to the surgery. You can use the form at the foot of this page.