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Information about the Men B vaccine for anyone with a child between 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007...
13/07/2026

Information about the Men B vaccine for anyone with a child between 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

Book, change or cancel a MenB vaccination appointment online.

25/06/2026

Heat exhaustion can make you feel unwell and experience dizziness, headaches, tiredness, excessive sweating and feeling or being sick.

It's not usually a medical emergency, as long as you can cool down within 30 minutes.

If someone has heat exhaustion:

✅ Move them to a cool place
✅ Remove all unnecessary clothing like a jacket or socks
✅ Give them plenty of water – isotonic sports drinks or oral rehydration sachets can also help replace salt lost through sweating
✅ Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them
✅ Stay with them until they're better

24/06/2026

We have the following guidance from the Barn Surgery Team for anyone attending an appointment in the hot weather.

Individuals (particularly the elderly) visiting GPs during hot weather should prioritise hydration, sun protection, and safe transit. Plan appointments for the cooler morning hours, carry extra bottled water, and avoid the peak heat between 11 AM and 3 PM. Stay hydrated even if not feeling thirsty.

Essential hot weather guidance includes:

Travel Safety: Reschedule any non-urgent, routine GP visits if extreme heat warnings are issued. Allow ample travel time to avoid rushing or physical overexertion, which accelerates dehydration.

Medication Awareness: Extreme heat can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. Check storage instructions, as most medicines should be kept below 25°C.

Clothing: Wear light-colored, loose, breathable fabrics (e.g., cotton) and a wide-brimmed hat to help regulate body temperature.

Sun Protection: Apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen and seek shaded routes when walking to and from the clinic.

Recognize Symptoms: Be mindful of heat exhaustion (dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating) or heatstroke (confusion, rapid pulse).

24/06/2026
18/06/2026

The HPV vaccine is saving lives.

New research by Queen Mary University of London and Cancer Research UK shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have been saved in England so far thanks to the vaccine.

The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV, a virus that can lead to cervical cancer and some other cancers.

Both girls and boys can get protection from high-risk HPV by having the HPV vaccination in their teenage years. It not only protects against cervical cancer, but other types of cancer too.

You can help protect your child by giving consent for them to have their vaccination when invited.

And remember: cervical screening is still important, even if you’ve had the HPV vaccine.

Learn more: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2026/06/18/new-data-shows-the-hpv-vaccine-is-saving-lives-from-cervical-cancer/

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