Broadshires Health Centre

09/10/2025

Hi, I’m Liz, the Wellbeing Worker at Broadshires.
As tomorrow, Friday, 10th October 2025 is World Mental Health Day I wanted to share a little bit about what I do to stay well, as we all have mental health:
- I enjoy walks in nature
- Talking with friends
- Swimming
- Singing in the shower
These things all give me a boost if I’m having a difficult day, but I also do these things regularly to help me to maintain my wellbeing. The Wellbeing Service is here to offer you up to 6 sessions to talk 1-1 about your mental health and wellbeing.
Please submit an online consultation or speak to reception if you’d like to book a Wellbeing Appointment.
Kind regards, Liz

03/10/2025

Thank you for supporting the practice over the last 3 days with transitioning across to our new total triage model. So far patients that have been using the service are reporting good feedback.
Since our go live day on 1st October our team has triaged over 435 online forms .
We are hoping that the impact of using this national system will make the patient journey more positive and that the patients medical need is met more efficiently.

02/10/2025

01/10/2025

Good morning,
We have today implemented a move to a Total Triage management of patient contact. You can read further information on the website: https://www.broadshireshealthcentre.com/news
We hope that this enhances patient care and addresses the clinical demand for appointments.
Thanks for bearing with us!
The BHC team

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23/09/2025

Please be advised the Surgery will be closed on Wednesday, 24th September 2025 from 1pm for mandatory staff training. The surgery will open as usual from 8am on Thursday, 25th September 2025. If you need medical assistance, please call 111.

22/09/2025

Autumn news

19/09/2025

As September is World Alzheimer’s Months, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight a few services which provide support and information for those living with Dementia, and their family and friends.

Dementia UK – Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses can support both virtually and face to face in many ways. They are a great source of contact if you are unsure where to turn, or what support may be out there. There is lots of information, including how you can gain direct support on their website Home - Dementia UK or by calling 0800 888 6678

Dementia Oxfordshire – Dementia Oxfordshire are a local service provided by age UK, offering information, advice and support through their trained dementia advisors. More information can be found at Dementia Oxfordshire - Home or by calling 01865 410 210.

03/09/2025

Please note that the UK’s Emergency Alerts system is being tested on Sunday, 7th September 2025 at 3pm.

Your mobile phone or tablet may get an emergency alert if there’s a danger to life nearby. Alerts tell you what to do to stay safe.

01/09/2025

Monday 1st September -Please note - we are running a urgent appointments only today due to further staff sickness within the clinical team. If your medical need is not urgent for today please make contact with us tomorrow.
Please check if you are able to use the Pharmacy first service available in our area.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
We will do our best today with limited resources we have available to us.
Thanks for your patience and support.

NHS England » Pharmacy First

26/08/2025

UPDATE-Please note - we are running a emergency appointments only today due to having one Dr and our ANP has now called in sick . If your medical need is not urgent for today please make contact with us tomorrow.
Please check if you are able to use the Pharmacy first service available in our area.
https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
We will do our best today with limited resources we have available to us.
Thanks for your patience and support.

NHS England » Pharmacy First

21/08/2025

We are closed over the bank holiday weekend but the pharmacies listed below should be open. You can call 111 for assistance with acute illness and emergency medication requests.
The details below are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.
You are advised to contact the pharmacy before attending to ensure they are open and have the medication you require. Details of local pharmacies can also be found by visiting www.nhs.uk

12/08/2025

August is immunisation awareness month!


This month, we’d like to highlight the recent national changes to immunisations, share where you can find up-to-date immunisation information and explain how we manage immunisations here at Broadshires.


From 1st July 2025, the NHS changed the childhood immunisation schedule. These changes are designed to protect children earlier and make appointments easier for families. More changes will follow from 1st January 2026. These changes aim to:
Protect children sooner
Make appointments more balanced
Adjust for vaccine supply changes
Help increase uptake of important vaccines
If your child was born before 1st July 2024, the current schedule still applies. If your child was born on or after this date, they will follow the new schedule.

What’s Changing from July 2025?
- MenB Vaccine Given Sooner - The second dose of the meningitis B (MenB) vaccine will move from 16 weeks to 12 weeks.
- PCV Vaccine Moved to 16 Weeks - The pneumococcal (PCV13) vaccine will move from 12 weeks to 16 weeks.
- Hib/MenC Vaccine Removed at 12 Months – The Haemophilus Influenzae Type B/Meningitis C (Hib/MenC) vaccine will no longer be given at 12 months for babies born on or after 1 July 2024.
- Hepatitis B Changes for At-Risk Babies - Babies at risk of hepatitis B will no longer need the extra dose at 12 months.

What’s Coming from January 2026?
New Appointment at 18 Months - The NHS is adding a new vaccine visit at 18 months. At this appointment, your child will get:
-A fourth dose of the 6-in-1 vaccine
-The second dose of the MMR vaccine (this is earlier than before)


For general information on immunisations and NHS processes, please visit the NHS Vaccinations page. Additionally, the Vaccine Knowledge Project offers independent, evidence-based information about vaccines and infectious diseases, provided by experts at the University of Oxford.


At Broadshires, we offer a dedicated ‘baby clinic’ for childhood vaccinations up to the age of 3. If you’re unable to attend during this time, appointments can also be booked during our general nursing clinics, which throughout the week, between 08:30 to 18:00. If you have any questions, need more information, or are unsure about vaccinating your child or having vaccines yourself, please complete an eConsult via Consult Online from Home – Broadshires Health Centre, and a member of our nursing team will be in touch. Our nurses are here to provide evidence-based information in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. Patient safety is our shared priority.