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As we come towards the end of the summer months, we move in to the annual flu season. Patients who

The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.

When visiting a community service for treatment or appointments, such as the GP Hub or physio, you may be asked

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks. During heatwaves, more people than usual get seriously ill. Make sure hot weather does not harm you or anyone you know.

he NHS are experiencing nationwide IT issues with some practices unable to access clinical systems and manage appointments, clinical records, prescriptions etc.

With educational talks from practice staff – including an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and our Practice Pharmacy Team – they will

After very careful consideration, Nene Valley Medical Practice have decided to no longer prescribe diazepam for patients having MRI scans

There are lots of support options available to help you to quit smoking, but did you know that the practice

If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.

Find your little big thing for your mental health

We have started our Covid Booster Spring Campaign. Appointments are available across both sites for patients who are eligible. Eligibility

Heart failure is when the heart becomes less effective at pumping blood and oxygen around the body. Heart failure does

Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

Check out the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Services website which might be useful to our patients who are currently

AccuRx requests can be submitted by the patient or by a third party on behalf of the patient. The form

Just a gentle reminder to all of our patients to inform us of any changes of contact details. You can

Practice Closure Afternoon – Staff Training The Practice has made arrangements with NHS111 to take the practice’s calls from 14:30

If you run out of medicine outside of your GP surgery’s normal opening hours and need some urgently, there are

NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has partnered with SHOUT to offer support to anyone in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who is in distress. 

There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.

Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?

Over the past 5 months, the Nene Valley Hodgson Medical Practice team have been working hard on a project, as

The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023

Shingles Vaccination Eligibility Under the current programme, everyone aged 70 to 79 years is eligible for a shingles vaccine. The

The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.

Social prescribing can meet many different types of non-clinical needs, ranging from support and advice for individuals experiencing debt, unemployment,

Did you know that we are a Park Run Practice; the only Park Run Practice in Peterborough? This means that

We are pleased to see the recently released plan from NHS England to support improved access to general practice services

Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.

If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)

If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.

Many patients will receive appointment confirmation, reminders or cancellations by SMS message from the practice. At the end of the

This YouTube video shows you how to use AccuRx, an online platform available on our website to contact the practice

Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks.

The Practice is closed this afternoon for staff training and will reopen tomorrow morning as normal. The practice has made

Parents are being asked to check children are fully up to date with their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations by checking their vaccine record in their red book.

The bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.