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Influenza Vaccinations 2018

We apologise that due to restrictions in the supply of vaccines that we are expecting this year we must stagger our clinics to ensure we have vaccines available for you all. Please only attend at your scheduled clinic session. If you are unable to attend on that day then we will have additional catch up clinics later in November.

Please click here to see when the sessions will be held:

Flu Clinic Schedule 2018

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Patient Participation Group - Prostate Awareness talk - Thurs 8/11/18 - 3.30pm

Men's Health - Prostate Awareness - a seminar with questions and answer session for patients registered at New Road Surgery.

Free admission by ticket only - available at Reception

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Travelling to Europe in 2018?

There have been a significant outbreak of MEASLES number of European Countries. All travellers who have not previously had 2 doses of a measles containing vaccine (e.g. the MMR) should consider being vaccinated before travel. For further information see Measles: (http://www.travax.nhs.uk/diseases/vaccine-preventable/measles-mumps-rubella.aspx). If in doubt submit a Travel Form and arrange a telephone consultation in our Travel Clinic.

Don't forget to leave enough time to order your repeat prescriptions before your holidays and MOST IMPORTANTLY, take your medications on holiday with you!

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YOUR APPOINTMENT -

KEEP IT, CANCEL IT, BUT PLEASE DON'T WASTE IT!!!

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Out of Hours

If you need a doctor out of normal working hours, ring 01527 575 800 and our answering machine will tell you how to contact the out-of-hours emergency service.

Cancelling your Appointment

To find out how to cancel your appointment

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If so, please contact the surgery for assistance.

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Lost Property

If you believe you have left something behind, please ask at reception.

Latest News

The surgery is currently undergoing building works. We apologise for any noise or disruption this may cause during your visit to us. We are having a lift installed and creating extra clinical rooms on the top floor, a new improved reception area, as well as new offices/toilet alterations.

The car park is open as usual, although there may be some disruption and/or lack of spaces at times.

Thank you for your patience.

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

Asthma: Young people in the UK 'more likely to die'
The UK lags behind other wealthy nations across a number of health indicators, a report finds.
Sepsis test could show results 'in minutes'
Researchers are developing a test they hope will one day help detect the condition in minutes.
Shark DNA could help cure cancer and age-related illnesses in humans
A new study maps the DNA of sharks and experts believe their genes could help cure human diseases.
Parents of sick babies need more leave, charity says
Parents of sick babies need more paternity and maternity leave, a neonatal charity says.
Short bursts of intense exercise 'better for weight loss'
Researchers suggest bursts of high intensity workouts, like sprinting, are more effective for weight loss.
Most hip and knee replacements 'last longer than thought'
This helps doctors who often struggle to answer questions from patients on how they will last.
Brain function of night owls and larks differ, study suggests
Late risers have poorer attention, slower reactions and increased sleepiness, a study suggests.
A&E waits at worst level for 15 years in England
Nearly 330,000 A&E patients waited for more than four hours last month in England.
'Know your cholesterol like you know your Pin code'
Going for a free health check could flag up early signs of cardiovascular disease, health bodies say.
Chemicals 'repair damaged neurons in mice'
Some early studies in mice suggest drugs can be developed to halt mental decline, say scientists.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

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Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
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Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...