Trent Meadows Medical Practice

18/04/2026

If you have a weakened immune system, you may be eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine.

Extra protection can help reduce the risk of serious illness from COVID-19.

If you think you may be eligible, please contact your GP practice to book your appointment. If you are unsure, our team will be happy to advise.

Please get in touch with the practice for more information.

16/04/2026

Are you aged 75 or over?
You may be eligible for the spring COVID-19 vaccine.

Please make sure you are up to date with all vaccinations available to you. If you think you may be eligible, contact us to book.

Vaccination remains one of the best ways to help protect yourself against serious illness.

If you are unsure whether you qualify, please get in touch with the practice and our team will be happy to help.

15/04/2026

From recommended time limits to the importance of what's on the screen, there's a lot parents can do to support healthy habits in under-5s. Swipe through to find out more, and head to the Best Start in Life website for further guidance.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

14/04/2026

Staff Training Notice – Tuesday, 14th April 2026

Due to staff training taking place this afternoon, no clinics will be running.

However, access to the practice remains available, and some services may operate differently during this time.

Patients can still:
Call the practice
Visit the front desk
Use the triage system from home

Thank you for your understanding.

13/04/2026

Being a parent of a young child can be challenging. Screens are part of modern life - but knowing what to put on, when to switch off, and how your own screen habits shape your child's can make a real difference to their development. Visit Best Start in Life for practical guidance.

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-under-5s/

08/04/2026

BetterHealthNHS has lots of simple tips and special offers to get active the fuss-free, equipment-free and cost-free way. Visit www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/ to get started!

02/04/2026

Reminder - we are closed over the Easter bank holiday, from Friday 3rd April to Monday 6th April, and will reopen Tuesday 7th April at 8am.

If your need is urgent, please call 111.

In an emergency, please call 999.

31/03/2026

Help protect your child from measles, whooping cough and other serious illnesses. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or speak to your GP practice.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

29/03/2026

🚨 Help Us Help You Faster! 🚨
Mondays are our busiest day of the week as we respond to messages and calls that came in over the weekend.
If your question or request is not urgent, we kindly ask that you wait until later in the week to contact us. This allows us to prioritise patients who need immediate care and keeps our response times as quick as possible for everyone.
We truly appreciate you’re understanding and cooperation — it makes a big difference in helping us provide the best care to all our patients.
Thank you for being part of our community! 💙

26/03/2026

SOCIAL PRESCRIBING DAY 2026!

Today, the Burton Albion Community Trust Social Prescribing Team celebrate their work in East Staffordshire.
Social Prescribers support people over 18 who have a GP practice in East Staffordshire.

The support consists of linking people to organisation and groups helping with specific non-medical needs. This includes issues such as housing, mental wellbeing, adult social care, physical exercise classes and hobby groups.

The service also provides team members specialising in form filling. This aids people apply for disability benefits including PIP, attendance allowance and blue badges.

Referrals to our service are taken from GP practices, self-referrals via the JOY app and from other external agencies. Support is free of charge and forms part of the East Staffordshire Primary Care Network .

To obtain support, contact their helpline on 07522 183300 or refer through this link https://services.thejoyapp.com/en/transactions/new?listing_id=696

East Staffs Social Prescribers

24/03/2026

From Today, cervical screening results that need further investigation will be available through the NHS App 📱

✔️ Faster results
✔️ Secure access
✔️ Digital-first communication

If the message isn’t viewed, a letter will still be sent as a backup.

Encourage patients to download the NHS App and turn on notifications:
www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

Use the NHS App to view your health information and manage your healthcare online using a phone, tablet or computer.

24/03/2026

🌟Here at Trent Meadows Medical Practice were proud to host a T-Level student🌟

From supporting daily tasks to gaining hands-on healthcare experience, the placement was a great success for both the student and our team. It’s been fantastic to contribute to developing future talent while benefiting from fresh perspectives and added support.