As autumn approaches now is the time to start thinking about getting the annual flu jab. The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be serious or even life threatening illness for some people. It is offered on the NHS every year to all patients considered at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from…
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccination (RSV) from September 2024
Everyone turning 75 years old on or after the 1 September 2024 will be offered a single dose of RSV vaccine. This is because older adults are more at risk of serious complications from RSV. You can still get the vaccine up to the day before you turn 80. For the first year of the…
Knowing where to go this winter
Winter bank holidays can be a difficult time. Health services come under increased pressure and we’re all more likely to see a dip in our health and wellbeing. So, its more important than ever, that people know where to go if they are unwell or need extra help and support. The handy booklet below helps…
Shingles vaccination – change to those eligible
The shingles vaccination programme changed on 1 September 2023 to include younger patients than those previously eligible. From 1 September 2023, there are three groups of patients who are eligible for 2 doses of the Shingrix shingles vaccine: * those whose 65th birthday is on/after 1 September 2023. [Anyone who was aged 65 before 1…
Friends and Family Test results
Thank you to our patients who continue to take the time to feed back about the care they have received from us, using the Friends and Family Test. We review all your scores and comments carefully. We use your feedback to help shape any changes needed to the services we provide. Here are the latest…