Barn Surgery Ferring PPG - Patient Participation Group

12/06/2026

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July. Who can get it?

- All current Year 13s

- Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25.

Learn more from UK Health Security Agency ⬇

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/06/12/who-is-eligible-for-the-new-one-off-menb-vaccine-programme/

09/06/2026

Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need

20/04/2026

Just a reminder that the Covid bus is in the village tomorrow to those eligable (see criteria below)
If you can’t make it, please see the link for more walk in clinics in the area.

https://allianceforbettercare.org/covid-vaccination-programme/walkinclinics/

20/04/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

24/03/2026

24/03/2026

27/01/2026

02/01/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.

It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will be in touch when your child is due.

More advice ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

14/12/2025

🏥 There are currently around 50 people in hospital across Sussex unwell with Flu.

Flu is not 'just a cold' or the sniffles, it can be very serious.

The best way to keep yourself from becoming severely ill is by getting vaccinated, but it's also important to stay home if you have Flu like symptoms and practice good hand hygiene.

This helpful graphic can help you tell the difference between a Covd, Flu or a cold - you may need to tap/click the image to view it in full!

05/12/2025

Most pharmacies can now offer the emergency contraceptive pill (morning after pill) for free, without you needing to see a GP or visit a sexual health clinic.

They can also discuss long-term contraception options with you at the same time.

Think Pharmacy First!