This year’s flu vaccination programme will begin on 1 September 2025 for children, pregnant women and children aged 6 months to 18 years who are at higher clinical risk. From 1 October 2025, the programme will extend to older people, carers, care home residents, frontline health and care staff, and others at increased risk. We are busy inviting … Continued

The BMA’s GPs committee England (GPCE) has updated its safe working guidance, to support and enable practices to prioritise their delivery of safe, high-quality patient care, within the regulatory and professional expectations of the Primary Medical Services (GMS/PMS) Contract. To protect our patients and our practice, we’re following safer working guidance. Safe working in general … Continued

Information for patients on new eligibility criteria for Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) weight loss injections is available on the NHS England website. NHS England » Medicines for obesity and North East and North Cumbria ICB website Advice and support weight loss drugs – information for patients To get Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®️), you must: Have a Body Mass Index … Continued

Did you know that breast screening is the best way to detect breast cancers early, when they are more easily treatable and before any signs or symptoms appear. So even if you feel fit and healthy, it’s really important that you still attend when invited. Having a mammogram is nothing to worry about. It’s quick … Continued

Don’t carry the worry of cancer with you When it comes to your health, it’s always better to be safe than sorry. If something doesn’t feel right in your body, it’s important to speak to your GP. Finding cancer early means it’s often easier to treat – and it could save your life. Know the … Continued