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23/03/2026

🩺 Meningitis B Update 🩺

You may have seen recent news about a Meningitis B outbreak in Kent and the sad deaths involved. We understand this may be worrying. Health officials have confirmed that the outbreak, originally localised to Kent, is now being treated as a national incident. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is managing the situation with targeted antibiotics and vaccination for affected students in Canterbury.

👉 Important to know:

• Under the NHS immunisation schedule, babies are vaccinated against Meningitis B from 8 weeks up to their second birthday.

• Children are routinely offered the Meningitis ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine at school in Year 9. If your child is in year 9 and 10 and missed their vaccination, the LLR School Aged Immunisation Service provides catch up clinics, they can be contacted on 0300 3000 007.

• We will invite individuals up to the age of 25 who missed the Year 9 routine MenACWY vaccination at school and have not yet received the vaccine, to ensure they are protected.

• Older children, teenagers, and adults are not routinely offered the MenB vaccine on the NHS unless advised as part of a specific outbreak response. If you would like the MenB vaccine privately, it is available through some pharmacies and private clinics.

• In the event of a local outbreak, we follow guidance from UKHSA Health Protection Teams.

⚠️ Symptoms to look out for:

Please see the NHS guidance for signs and symptoms of meningitis or the picture below.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

We will continue to monitor updates about this national incident and will post any relevant information on our page as it becomes available.

Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

23/03/2026

Important information regarding our opening times for essential staff training this Thursday 26th of March 🩺🥼

20/03/2026

Who We Are: North West Leicestershire GP Federation 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

We are a federation of 12 local GP practices, dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-focused healthcare to over 114,000 people in our community 🏥💙. Formed in 2014, North West Leicestershire GP Limited brings together local practices to work collaboratively, offering additional services and improving care for all 🌍.

Since 2019, we have also managed the North West Leicestershire Primary Care Network (PCN) and various clinical services, including the Leicestershire Women’s Health Hub 🌸.

But what is a Primary Care Network (PCN)? 🤔

A Primary Care Network is a group of GP practices working together to enhance local care. It allows us to deliver better, more personalised services to patients, especially with the increasing demand and staff shortages.

Find out more about how PCNs work and how they benefit you by watching this short animation from NHS England: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19DtEsc8Ys&t=2s 📺👀

Together, we’re committed to providing better healthcare for our community ❤️

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

Salt plays an important role in the body, but too much can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Many processed foods contain hidden salt, so it’s easy to consume more than recommended. On the other hand, very low salt levels can sometimes contribute to symptoms like muscle cramps, weakness or fluid balance issues, especially if combined with dehydration.

Staying well hydrated, keeping active and aiming for a balanced diet can help support healthy blood pressure. Understanding how salt affects your body can help you make informed choices. 🧂💧🩺✨

Learn about dietary salt and sodium: https://patient.info/healthy-living/healthy-eating/dietary-salt-and-sodium

Read about salt and your blood pressure: https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/your-blood-pressure/how-to-lower-your-blood-pressure/healthy-eating/salt-and-your-blood-pressure/

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

We know that the meningitis outbreak in Kent is worrying for a lot of people, and our thoughts are with the individuals involved, their families and their broader community.

It's important to remember that while most deaths from meningitis are due to sepsis, meningitis causes approximately 1% of cases. In light of recent events, it's vital that everyone – especially university students – takes 5 minutes to familiarise themselves with the signs of sepsis and, of course, meningitis.

Sepsis can often be confused for other things – whether that's freshers' flu or an extreme hangover. If you or a loved one is concerned, don't dismiss your symptoms. Contact a health professional or use our Sepsis Assessment Tool, available on our website.

More information about meningitis, including the signs to look out for, can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

The competition is heating up and there’s no letting up! 🔥

Team 3 are still in the lead, but Team 1 are closing the gap fast. Now with just 4,187 steps between them, down from 16,885 earlier in the week… it’s all to play for! 👀

There’s some serious determination on display, with Hayley smashing an incredible 27,000+ steps in a single day! 👏

With a total combined effort of 758,997 steps so far this week, the team spirit has been incredible! 🙌

Amazing effort from all our teams, and don’t forget, every step is helping us raise money for Comic Relief ❤️🙌

Help us raise even more by donating to the cause and spurring our team on! We’ve decided to keep the challenge going into the weekend, so there’s still time to get involved and support 💪

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd26-long-lane-surgery?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating within our community.

20/03/2026

19/03/2026

Yesterday’s results are in and the competition is really heating up! 🔥

Team 3 are still in the lead, but Team 1 are catching up fast after smashing a huge 66,057 steps in a single day, amazing effort! 💪👏

With the gap closing, it’s all still to play for… who will take the top spot next? 👀

Don’t forget, we’re doing all of this to raise money for Comic Relief ❤️ If you’d like to support us, please consider donating via our JustGiving page, every step we take is for a great cause! 🙌

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rnd26-long-lane-surgery?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL