Seasonal Flu Vaccination

Influenza – flu – is a highly infectious and potentially serious illness caused by influenza viruses. Each year the make-up of the seasonal flu vaccine is designed to protect against the influenza viruses that the World Health Organization decide are most likely to be circulating in the coming winter.

Regular immunisation (vaccination) is given free of charge to the following at-risk people, to protect them from seasonal flu:

For more information on flu immunisation, including background information on the vaccine and how you can get the jab, see Seasonal flu jab.

Have you had your Shingles Jab?

Vaccines available now.

Anyone aged 70-74 is eligible for the Shingles jab. You are also eligible if you are aged 78 or 79. You stop being eligible when you reach 80 years of age. Please call and book in for a quick 10 minute appointment for this vital vaccination. BOOK YOURS NOW!!!

Eating Well & Exercise

This will help you maintain a healthy body.

We’re bombarded with scare stories about weight, from size zero to the obesity ‘epidemic’. But a healthy body is determined by different factors for each of us.

NHS – Good Food Guide
Information on a healthy diet and ways to make it work for you.

NHS – Why be active?
Even a little bit of exercise will make you feel better about yourself, boost your confidence and cut your risk of developing a serious illness.

Improved Access

We are working together with other local practices to offer patients access to more appointments in the early mornings, evenings and at weekends. To find out more about these services, please contact the practice.