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The New One-off MenB Vaccine Programme

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A new, time-limited MenB vaccine offer is available this summer for Year 13 students and under 25s who will be starting university as undergraduates or moving into residential further education settings for the first time in autumn 2026.  Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening illnesses including meningitis and septicaemia which can both lead to sepsis. Being around lots of new people in shared living spaces like university halls increases the risk of … Continued

Industrial action within the NHS

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Industrial action within the NHS by resident doctors has been announced, planned to commence at 7am on Monday 15 June 2026 and ending at 7am on Friday 19 June 2026. Please continue to attend any general practice appointments on industrial actions dates unless contacted and told otherwise. • NHS services across the North East & … Continued

Problem with your chest?

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The self-request chest X-ray service is now available at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust. Chest x-rays are a useful way for us to find out if you have any problems with your lungs that might require treatment. You may find there is nothing to be concerned about and an x-ray could put your … Continued

Patients as Partners in Healthcare Education

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Could you help train the healthcare professionals of the future? The Medical School trains a range of students who will work in the NHS. Our students will become doctors, physician associates and clinical scientists. Working with our students helps them to develop their communication and clinical skills. Working with patients and volunteers is a hugely … Continued

Information about the New MMRV Vaccine

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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

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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

Reasonable Adjustments

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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

Rememberance Day and Veterans

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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)

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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