Barnt Green Surgery

23/01/2026

Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
nhs.uk/mmrv

23/01/2026

You don’t always need to wait to see a GP for some common minor conditions. Pharmacies can offer advice and guidance for conditions that don’t require a prescription, and many pharmacies have specially trained Pharmacists who are now able to diagnose and treat a number of minor illnesses. https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help

23/01/2026

The practice is participating in a pilot project supported by Hereford & Worcestershire ICB to use AI-Scribe technology to support the work we do here at the practice.

AI-Scribes use ambient voice technology (AVT) with generative AI to listen to conversations and generate summarised notes from patient consultations and calls to the practice.

By automating the documentation process, clinicians can spend less time on administrative tasks and more time directly interacting with patients and providing care.

https://www.barntgreensurgery.nhs.uk/services/ambient-voice-technology-ai-scribe/

22/01/2026

Are you suffering with pain in your back, shoulder, hip and knees?

Do you know you can self refer for an assessment to see if you require physiotherapy or another treatment.

Ring 07436797891 to arrange your free assessment.

22/01/2026

Want to find out more about our Patient Participation Group?

If you are interested in finding out more, talking to a member of the PPG or attending the next meeting at the surgery then please contact the PPG at their own email address barntgreen.ppg@nhs.net or call the surgery on 0121 445 1704 to leave a message for one of the members.

22/01/2026

Our phone system allows patients to check and cancel their appointments by ringing the surgery telephone number 24 hours a day 7 days a week without having to hold and speak to the receptionist.

Simply dial 0121 445 1704 from the number you have registered with the surgery and if you have an appointment booked at the surgery it will confirm the date and time and give you the option to cancel if you are no longer able to attend.

21/01/2026

Social Prescribing is a team dedicated to help provide support to patients. If you are aged 18+ and are in need of some support due to unemployment, wellbeing, housing or are feeling lonely reach out to the team on 0300 303 5291 or email hwicb.spbromsgrove@nhs.net

21/01/2026

Did you know that nine out of ten cases of liver disease could have been prevented? During Love You Liver Month, it’s the ideal time to make some lifestyle changes to protect your hepatic health. Cutting down on alcohol and making changes to what you eat could make a big difference.

9 in 10 cases of liver disease could be prevented. Cutting down on alcohol and making changes …

21/01/2026

You hear it every year, but now is the time to make those resolutions and stick to them! Whatever your aims for January, setting yourself small, manageable goals can help you achieve more.

20/01/2026

Want to find out more about our Patient Participation Group?

If you are interested in finding out more, talking to a member of the PPG or attending the next meeting on Thursday 22 January at 7pm here at the surgery then please contact the PPG at their own email address barntgreen.ppg@nhs.net or call the surgery on 0121 445 1704 to leave a message for one of the members.

20/01/2026

Feeling under the weather? Think you need medical help? Choosing the right service can help you get the right care at the right time.

20/01/2026

If you have the NHS App, make sure you have your notifications turned on so that you receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers.