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Spring COVID-19 Vaccinations

You can get a COVID-19 vaccine this spring if you:

• are aged 75 or over (including those who will be 75 by 30 June 2026)
• are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
• live in a care home for older adults.

If you’re eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine, you can book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment online or in the NHS App.

To protect your child if they have a weakened immune system this spring, book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment at www.nhs.uk/book-covid.

Children aged 6 months to 4 years will be invited by their GP surgery or other local NHS services.

For further information on the COVID-19 vaccination and if you are eligible, please visit the NHS website.

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) for Weight Loss – NHS Prescribing Update

Weight Loss Injection Update (Mounjaro)

Who is eligible for this service?

In the first 12 months, only a small number of patients will qualify. You must:

Have a BMI over 40
Have at least 4 of these 5 conditions:

Type 2 diabetes
High blood pressure
Sleep apnoea
Heart disease or stroke
High cholesterol/triglycerides

If you think you are eligible for this medication please read the information created for patient from the Commissioners office (below) before contacting us.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would please not contact the surgery regarding this. We cannot prescribe this currently.

If you choose to be assessed by a private or ‘Right to choose’ service and are prescribed a GLP-1 type inhibitor you will be expected to continue getting your prescriptions privately – we do not enter shared care with organisations outside of the NHS.

Thank you

Site Renovation Works

Please note: internal and external improvement works will be taking place over the coming months. These are being carried out by NHS Property Services, and we are working closely with them to minimise disruption.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while improvements are underway.

Know the Signs of Sepsis

Sepsis is a serious and life-threatening condition that can be difficult to spot. If you or someone you care for has symptoms such as:

• Confusion or disorientation
• Very high or low temperature
• Fast heartbeat or breathing
• Feeling very unwell

Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if you suspect sepsis.

More info about sepsis on the NHS website