Great Barford Surgery

01/09/2026

Bookings for this year’s flu vaccine are now open for those who are eligible.

Flu can be very serious for children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with long-term health conditions. Last year, it was estimated that the flu vaccine prevented 104,000 unnecessary hospitalisations.

If you’re eligible, you can now book your flu vaccination online or through the NHS App.

Find out more and book here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/book-flu-vaccination/

01/09/2026

With children heading back to school this week, it can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child at home if they are feeling unwell.

If you're unsure, see our advice on when a child should be kept at home.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

26/08/2026

NHS England will be rolling out HPV self testing kits to help more women take part in cervical screening 🗞️

It's been announced today that some 30-to-65-year-olds who haven't attended cervical screening when invited will have the option to do their own test for high-risk HPV at home.

HPV self-testing will be rolled out in phases across England. If you're eligible, you'll be invited to order a free HPV self-testing kit, which includes a swab to take a sample of cells from your va**na. The sample is then sent to the NHS for free in a discreet envelope. The sample will be tested for high-risk HPV, which causes nearly all cases of cervical cancer.

There are many reasons why some women might not attend their cervical screening. These can include fear, worries about pain, difficulty getting to appointments and cultural barriers. HPV self-testing can help reduce some of these barriers so more people can take part.

It's still best to have your screening done by a nurse or doctor, and this option works for most women. But HPV self-testing is an additional option for women who might otherwise not take part in cervical screening.

For more information about cervical screening, talk to your GP or visit https://cruk.ink/46iz2Lv

26/08/2026

Please see below pharmacy opening time for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.

Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes

Please visit www.nhs.uk to check the availability of local pharmacies. Alternatively, if you do not have access to the internet please ask a relative or friend to check for you, or call NHS 111.

24/08/2026

Clare's Law, often known officially as a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme or similar, designates several ways for police officers to disclose a person's history of abusive behaviour to those who may be at risk from such behaviour. It is intended to reduce intimate partner violence. Clare's Law is named after Clare Wood, a woman murdered in England by a former domestic partner who police knew to be dangerous.

Clare's Law has two main elements: a 'right to ask', which allows members of the public, including a domestic partner, to request information from the police about a potential abuser; and a 'right to know', which, in certain circumstances, permits police to disclose such information to the public on their own initiative.

ANYONE can apply for a clare's law for them or on behalf of someone else, if any information is available to share, the police will only contact the person at risk to inform the@centralbeds Bedfordshire Police Luton Council

24/08/2026

Gentle Reminder; We are closed on the 31/8/2026 for the Bank Holiday Monday.
For medical advice call 111.
In case of emergency call 999.
We will re-open Tuesday 1/9/2026 at 8.00am

24/08/2026

This years Flu Vaccine Clinic will be held at the Village Hall on the 9/10/2026. Please call us on 01234 870325 to book your vaccine, thank you.

Bookings for this year’s flu vaccine are now open for those who are eligible.

Flu can be very serious for children, pregnant women, older adults, and those with long-term health conditions. Last year, it was estimated that the flu vaccine prevented 104,000 unnecessary hospitalisations.

If you’re eligible, you can now book your flu vaccination online or through the NHS App.

Find out more and book here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/book-flu-vaccination/

24/08/2026

17/08/2026

Patient Notice:
There are roadworks on Silver Street until the 28/8/2026. The road is being resurfaced. There is no access for cars at all to the surgery. There is no parking at all outside our surgery. Please park in the surrounding areas and give yourself extra time to find a spot. Thank you.