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Beat the heat

Published: 23/06/2026

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What can we do to stay safe?

There are a few very simple things we can all to do stay safe when we experience high temperatures. This includes looking out for people who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated. Get in touch with friends, family or neighbours that may need help keeping...

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Coming Soon - Rapid health Smart Triage

Published: 28/05/2026

We are launching a new and quicker way to book appointments and send requests to the practice this summer. For most people, it will be the fastest way to get an appointment and ensure that you are seen by the right person at the right time.

By providing online triage, it will help to make sure we...

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Who is eligible for the MenB vaccine on the NHS?

Published: 26/03/2026

Routine vaccination against MenB for babies and young children was introduced in 2015, so children born after 1 May 2015 will already have received the vaccine at their 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1-year appointments. If your child has missed any of their MenB vaccines, they can still have the MenB vaccin...

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Legal obligation to activate OpenSAFELY

Published: 23/12/2025

NHS England has been directed by the government to establish and operate the OpenSAFELY COVID-19 Service and the OpenSAFELY Data Analytics Service. These services provide a secure environment that supports research, clinical audit, service evaluation and health surveillance for COVID-19 and other pu...

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GP changes in line with government guidance

Published: 21/10/2025

From the 1st October 2025, GP practices were required to change the way they work in line with government guidance.

All practices are now contracted to deliver services between 8am and 6:30pm.

Our practices work on a branch system, which means you can contact us or be seen at at least one of ou...

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