News
Updates from the practice, and the latest national news from the NHS.
From the practice
New online request system
You can now send us a request about any health problem online. We reply within 2 working days. Nothing has changed if you prefer to phone us.
Car park resurfacing in September
Our car park will be resurfaced during the week of 21 September. Parking will be limited. Please allow extra time or use the street parking on Bywater Road.
National NHS news
Published by NHS England. These links open on the NHS website.
- NHS EnglandBusiest summer ever for NHS but A&Es see record numbers within four hoursMore patients than ever before were seen within four hours in A&E this summer, despite record demand on the NHS. The NHS faced the busiest summer in its history this year, with A&E attendances in June, July and August to...
- NHS EnglandPatients to get quicker treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at pharmaciesPatients will be able to get quicker, more convenient treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other everyday conditions at hundreds of pharmacies in England from autumn, without needing to see their GP first. People will be...
- NHS EnglandNHS delivers almost a quarter of a million MenB jabs to young people ahead of university yearAlmost a quarter of a million young people have had potentially life-saving protection against MenB (meningococcal B), as the NHS urges them to “get fully shielded” with a vital second dose before university courses begi...
- NHS EnglandNHS kicks off flu jabs for children and pregnant women ahead of winterMillions of children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations from today, as the NHS rolls out the first phase of its flu programme to protect families ahead of winter. NHS teams are making it as easy as possibl...
- NHS EnglandHigh-street pharmacies to launch seven-minute cholesterol checksAround 100 NHS pharmacies in England will begin offering life-saving cholesterol check-ups this autumn, as part of an NHS drive to reduce heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter over the next decade. People aged 40...
- NHS EnglandNHS rolls out discreet home-testing kits against cervical cancer for millions of womenNearly 4 million women will be offered HPV self-testing kits if they have not attended cervical screening appointments following invitations from the NHS in England. The NHS is starting to roll out the new self-testing k...
- NHS EnglandNHS urges those eligible to book a flu jab ahead of this winter seasonThe NHS is urging millions of people to book their flu jab from today as the health service starts winter preparations earlier than ever. From today, the national booking system is open so eligible people, including preg...
- NHS EnglandNHS keeps its cool as temperatures and demand soarA&E demand hit a record high in July as the NHS faced a “summer surge”, while elective performance reached its best level against the 18-week target in nearly five years. A&E saw a record 2.5 million attendances last mon...