Newsletter - April 2026

Covid-19 Spring Vaccination

The Spring Covid vaccination campaign will be starting on Monday 13th April. We are currently contacting eligible patients (those aged 75 and over) to book into one of our clinics.  Alternatively, you can book an appointment with us via the National Booking Service. You are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine if you:

• are aged 75 or over
• aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system*
• live in a care home for older adults

*As the vaccine for younger immunosuppressed patients is different to the vaccine being supplied to the surgery, any patients who are aged between 6 months and 17 years should book their appointment via the National Booking Service which opens from 7th April.

Ear Irrigation Service Restarting

We’re pleased to announce that we will be restarting our ear irrigation service from April 2026. If you’ve been experiencing issues with earwax buildup or related discomfort, our team will be available to provide safe and effective treatment.

• Appointments will be available from April onwards
• Please contact Reception to book or to find out more.

Thank you for your patience while this service was unavailable - we’re happy to be able to offer it again!

Is your Child up-to-date with their Vaccinations?

The MMRV vaccine offers protection against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox and is usually given to children when they are 12 months and 18 months old. If your child hasn't had their two MMRV jabs, please contact us on 020 8763 5620 to book their appointment.

What is measles? Measles is caused by a virus that spreads very easily. Symptoms include a high fever, rash, sore red eyes, cough and runny nose. Complications include chest infections, fits, encephalitis and brain damage.

What is mumps? Mumps is caused by a virus. Symptoms include fever, headache and painful, swollen glands in the face, neck and jaw. Complications include hearing loss, meningitis, encephalitis and painful swelling of the testicles and ovaries.

What is rubella? In children rubella is usually mild and can cause a rash, swollen glands and a sore throat. If pregant women catch rubella, it can affect their unborn baby, causing serious damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain.

What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is a very infectious disease, which is common in young children and causes a fever and an itchy, spotty rash. Some children have serious complications including chest infection, fits and encephalitis. Later in life, the chickenpox vacine can re-activate and cause a painful rash called shingles.

RSV Vaccine - protect yourself from serious lung infection

Millions of older people can now get protection against a virus which causes serious lung infections like bronchitis and pneumonia. Following the expansion of the RSV vaccination programme, the following patients are now eligible:

• all adults aged 80 and over (from April 2026)
• all adults aged 75-79
• people living in a care home for older adults
• pregnant women (from 28 weeks gestation)

RSV is not just a winter illness; it can occur all year round and can make older people seriously ill. The vaccine has been proven to drastically reduce the chance of patients developing a severe ilness and from ending up in hospital. 

Please contact the surgery on 020 8763 5620 to book your vaccination.