East Bridgford Patient Participation Group

19/03/2026

*Meningitis Outbreak – Information for Patients*

You may have seen the information about the meningitis outbreak in Kent on the news. If you are concerned, please refer to the information below.

1. Vaccination History
• Your vaccination history should be available on the NHS App if you have access to your medical record.
• Please check the app to confirm you are up to date with your vaccines.

2. Children Under 10 – Vaccination Queries
• If your child is under 10 and you are concerned they may not have received all of their routine vaccinations, please submit an admin request via our website asking us to check their records.
• We will review this and contact you to arrange an appointment if any vaccinations are needed.

2. MenACWY Vaccine (Teenagers)
• If you are secondary school aged and missed your MenACWY vaccine (usually given around age 13), you should arrange to catch up.
• Contact the Nottinghamshire School Aged Immunisation Service:
Phone: 03333 583 397 (Option 4)
Email: Immunisations.Nottinghamshire@intrahealth.co.uk

3. If You Are Worried About Exposure
• If you think you may have been in contact with someone linked to the outbreak, follow official guidance here:
https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/news/meningitis-outbreak-in-the-canterbury-area-4187

4. * Symptoms to Watch For *
Seek urgent medical help if you or someone else develops:
• Fever
• Severe headache
• Neck stiffness
• Sensitivity to light
• Drowsiness or confusion
• Rash that does not fade when pressed
👉 Early treatment is very important and can be life-saving.

5. Further Enquiries
• For any further enquiries, please complete an appointment or admin request form, and a member of the team will get back to you.

The latest information and updates from NHS Kent and Medway.

19/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

26/02/2026

🌿 We’re back at the Hub from Monday 2nd March! 🌿

We’re really looking forward to welcoming everyone back for another month of connection, wellbeing and community at the Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Community Hub 💚

Here’s what’s happening on **Monday 2nd March** at West Bridgford Young People’s Centre:

✨ Age UK Connect – Community Support (10:00–12:00)
✨ Cook & Connect (10:30–12:30)
✨ Yoga & Sound Workshop (10:30–12:00)
✨ Wellbeing in the Home (12:30–13:30)
✨ Next Steps Support Group (12:30–13:45)
✨ Mindful Movement & Breath (14:00–15:00)

A gentle reminder that our **FarmEco Wellbeing Walk** will now take place on **26th March** 🌱

Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning, there’s something for everyone — come along, try something new, and connect with others in a supportive space.

📍 West Bridgford Young People’s Centre
🔗 Book via Eventbrite / Hub links
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/rushcliffe-social-prescribing-service-108969547441

26/02/2026

✨ Connect, Move & Thrive this March with North Rushcliffe! ✨

Join us for fun, friendly, and free events:

🚶‍♀️ Gentle wellbeing walks to refresh your mind & body
💪 Friendly movement & light exercise to feel energised
🌳 Woodland connection & mindfulness to relax & unwind
☕ Warm chats and community connection — make new friends!
🌼 Free, relaxed & welcoming for all abilities

📍 Happening across Cotgrave • Cropwell Bishop • Screveton
Come solo or bring a friend — everyone’s warmly welcomed 🤗

👇 Check poster for dates & below for booking links

📅 Event links / bookings:

Cropwell Bishop NEW Move it or loose it (MIOLI) Movement & Exercise class – https://tinyurl.com/MoveItCB

Cotgrave Park Wellbeing Walk - https://shorturl.at/zXVw4

Screveton Woodland Mindfulness Wellbeing Walk at FarmEco Community Care Farm - https://tinyurl.com/m87a6btf

💡 We’d love your ideas! Do you know of any groups or sessions in North Rushcliffe that we could attend for future Friendship events?

05/02/2026

16/01/2026

🔵Critical incident stood down at NUH, but pressures remain 🔵

This morning, we stood down the Critical Incident that was declared on Tuesday due to the severe and sustained pressure on our hospitals.

Although pressures have eased, we remain at our highest escalation level short of declaring a Critical Incident. Our hospitals remain busy.

While numbers are lower, patients are still experiencing long waits in A&E, and demand for beds remains extremely high. Many wards continue to care for more patients than usual.

Please continue to help by only using A&E for emergencies or serious accidents. For all other health concerns, please call 111 first so you can be directed to the most appropriate service.

We again want to apologise to those who have been impacted by the pressures and thank our communities for their ongoing support. We would also like to thank our colleagues, whose response throughout this Critical Incident has been remarkable.

16/12/2025

Social Prescribing Hub - January Timetable
📅 Our January Wellbeing Sessions are here!
We’re excited to share the January timetable for the Social Prescribing Community Hub. From January, a small fee will now apply to some sessions to help us keep the Hub running sustainably. Many sessions will remain free - everyone is welcome to join.
✨ What’s included:
The timetable features all activities taking place at the Hub, as well as our Friendship session activities and additional sessions happening on Saturdays, which take place at alternative venues.
✨ Why it matters:
Your support helps us continue offering high-quality activities for mental and physical wellbeing, in a friendly and welcoming environment.
💰 Pricing:
Please see the timetable for full details. Some sessions are free, some have a set fee, and others run on a donation basis.
📌 How to book:
• Visit our Eventbrite page
• Select your session(s)
• Pay securely online
• Receive instant booking confirmation

Need a hand booking? Just get in touch and we’ll happily support you.
Eventbrite: Rushcliffe Social prescribing https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../rushcliffe-social...
Social Prescribing Website: https://www.rushcliffehealth.org/sp-hub
Want to stay up to date with the Hub and other social prescribing initiatives? Sign up to our newsletter and get updates straight to your inbox. Get in touch at:
nnicb-nn.rushcliffesocialprescribing@nhs.net

Don’t forget to check out our amazing practitioners and workshops happening next month - there’s something for everyone!

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

⚠️ Resident doctors are due to strike 17 – 22 December. Please remember that A&E is for life-threatening emergencies but there are a range of other NHS services to help

Visit 111 online or phone 111 to be directed to the right service 👇

💊 Pharmacy – your local pharmacy can help with a range of common conditions.
🤕 Urgent treatment centres – can help with sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections.
🩺 General practice – contact your practice for symptoms that aren’t going away. If you need help out of hours, visit 111 online or phone 111.
🤗 Self-care – visit our website or the NHS App for information about how to treat yourself for some common conditions.
👶 Children’s health and wellbeing – visit our website for information about common childhood illnesses, including advice on what ‘red-flag’ signs to look out for, where to seek help if required and how long your child’s symptoms are likely to last.
🧠 Mental health support – visit 111 online or phone 111 (option 2).
‼️ Mental health crisis sanctuaries – can help you with support, information and guidance if you are over 18 years old and experiencing mental health issues or in a mental health crisis.
🦷Urgent dental care – visit 111 online or phone NHS111 to arrange an urgent appointment. You don’t need to be registered with an NHS dentist.

See comments for more information 👇