March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. Every year, Brain Tumour Research leads the way with a packed programme of activities to shine a spotlight on this devastating disease and raise money to help fund research to find a cure.

https://braintumourresearch.org/pages/brain-tumour-awareness-month

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK and we're calling on you to help us raise awareness of the symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer.

https://ovarian.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/

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

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/

Eating disorders can be isolating, making people feel alone whether someone has an eating disorder themselves or whether they are supporting someone.

https://edaw.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Our appointment system has moved online, please see this guide to find out more. Important update regarding appointments.pdf

Your thoughts and comments on this mean a lot to us, please email reception.witterings@nhs.net to share your experience.

Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from cardiovascular disease.

Whether it's losing a loved one to cardiac arrest or coping with the devastating impact of heart failure, far too many of us have felt the pain that cardiovascular diseases cause.

https://www.bhf.org.uk/how-you-can-help/support-our-campaigns/heart-month

Our flu clinics will be held on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th October 2025, for all over 18's at risk and all patients aged 65+ (including those turning 65 years on or before 31st March 2026).

To find out if you are elegible here

Appointments must be booked in adavance.

We are getting ready for this year’s nasal spray flu vaccine for children. We are just waiting to hear when supplies will arrive, and once we know, we will send invites to eligible families.

✅ Ages 2–3 years will be invited to the practice.

🏫 School-aged children will receive the vaccine at school.

🏠 Home-schooled children will be arranged via the school nursing team.

Protect your little ones this winter – flu can be serious for children

From September, NHS plans to start sending results from the NHS Cervical Screening Programme, utilising the NHS App.

In September, those who have a negative test result will be notified of this by an NHS App message. It will also appear as an NHS App notification. If the NHS App message isn’t read within 72 hours, a letter will be sent as a failsafe.

Abnormal result letters will continue for the time being to be delivered by post.

So far this year, 964 appointments have been wasted, due to patients not attending. If you no longer need an appointment, please cancel it, someone is waiting for it.

Stop the spread of infection.pdf

From 23 June 2025, people living with obesity and four or more diagnosed healthconditions will begin to have the opportunity to access tirzepatide (Mounjaro) for weight loss support through their GP. This process will be managed through the practice directly contacting people who are eligible, this does not mean that prescriptions will be given out immediately. We will be contacting people who have been identified as eligible over the coming weeks.

So far this year, 808 appointments have been wasted, due to patients not attending. If you no longer need an appointment, please cancel it, someone is waiting for it.