From 1st January 2026 all children attending for routine childhood immunisations aged 12 months and older will be offered an MMRV vaccine. This is Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (chicken pox) and replaces the current MMR vaccine. Children who were born on or after 1.1.2020 who have already received 2 doses of MMR vaccine will be … Continued
Stay Healthy This Festive Season: Prescriptions, Pharmacy, and More Winter can be busy and unpredictable. Planning ahead helps you stay well and avoid last-minute stress. Thornfield Medidical Group will be open until 18:30pm on Wednesday 24th December (Christmas Eve), then closed until the morning of 08:00am Monday 29th December. We will also be closed on … Continued
Time is running out for people with at least one Jewish grandparent to register for free BRCA gene testing before the programme closes for new registrations on 31 October 2025. Having Jewish ancestry increases your risk of having a BRCA gene fault which puts you at increased risk of developing certain types of cancer – … Continued
You and your general practice (YYGP) has been developed to help patients understand what to expect from their general practice and how they can get the best from their GP team. For more information and what to expect from your GP visit: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/you-and-your-general-practice/ If you would like to submit feedback regarding this, please visit https://forms.office.com/e/AwPRgUW6de … Continued
Chelonia Healthcare Limited is recalling Batch 2312010 of Paracetamol 500mg Tablets (POM) in Genesis livery as a precautionary measure following a small number of complaints of discolored tablets found within some packs. This issue has only been identified in Batch 2312010, however as a precautionary measure, Batch 2312011 is also being recalled to mitigate any … Continued
Living with a progressive, life-limiting condition impacts your whole life and comes with many challenges – from physical symptoms or side-effects to dealing with practical issues, such as care planning, housing or money matters. And of course, it can have a real impact on your emotional or spiritual well-being – and your mental health too. … Continued
Patients can be considered for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) weight loss treatment IF they meet the criteria below. Only the following patients can considered for treatment: Have a BMI of 40 or more, and have at least four of the following health conditions: + High blood pressure treated with medication + Raised cholesterol treated with medication, or raised levels off medication + … Continued
