Information for Parents and Carers What is melatonin? Melatonin is a natural hormone made by the brain that helps control the body’s sleep–wake cycle. It signals to the body that it is time to sleep. Some children have difficulty falling asleep because their melatonin rhythm is delayed. A doctor may prescribe melatonin to help regulate … Continued
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
The NHS uses something called the Reasonable Adjustments Digital Flag (RADF) to make sure that people with disabilities or long-term health conditions get the same access to healthcare as everyone else. This supports the Equality Act (2010), which protects your rights. The flag is a note added to your NHS record. It shows what adjustments (changes or … Continued
We’re proud to be a Veteran Friendly Accredited GP practice and to support our veteran community this Remembrance Day. We know that this Remembrance Day is likely to be particularly challenging for the many veterans in our community and we want you to know that we are trained and committed to effectively identifying and supporting … Continued
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) integrates Community Pharmacists into primary care. This means for patients that same-day appointments with Community Pharmacists are available for a range of minor ailments or urgent supplies of regular medication. The service gives patients quicker access to Pharmacists and their expert knowledge and alleviates … 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
Before attaching any images please read and ensure you understand the following: Do not send an intimate image unless this has been agreed with a Healthcare Professional. You should not share an intimate image if you do not feel comfortable or feel under pressure. By uploading an image, you consent to providing the image to … 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
