Barn Surgery Ferring PPG - Patient Participation Group

06/10/2025

It’s World Meningitis Day.

Meningitis can be life-threatening and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves.

Several vaccinations offer protection against it – find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

06/10/2025

We have had confirmation from the Barn Surgery that they have negotiated for the Covid clinic to return to the Baptist Church on 16th October from 1:30-4.30pm.
They will be running their seperate flu clinic at St Andrew’s Church on the same day at the same time. They have asked to remind everyone that you can only attend the flu clinic if you are a registered Barn Surgery patient, meeting the criteria for the vaccination.

23/09/2025

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Read more in their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

22/09/2025

*Update to previous post about Flu and Covid clinics in the village*

Flu clinics will be run by the Barn Surgery from St Andrew’s Church on 2nd and 16th October from 1.30-4.30pm for everyone over 65 or for those with an underlying health condition.
The Barn Surgery have successfully negotiated for two Covid Clincs to be run in the village on the same days/times as the flu clinics at the Baptist Church for everyone over 75 or for those with an underlying health condition.
These can be given on the same day.

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

The seasons are changing, but the NHS is always here for you.

Help us care for your community this autumn by choosing the right service if you need help:

As always, NHS 111 is available 24/7 if you’re not sure where to turn.

https://orlo.uk/k9CoH

11/09/2025

08/09/2025

ANNUAL FLU/COVID CLINICS

Please be advised that the Barn Surgery are running their annual flu clinics at St Andrew’s Church on 2nd and 16th October from 1.30-4.30pm.
To be eligible to have the flu vaccine you must be one of the following -

- Over 65’s (or under 65) living with underlying health conditions including Diabetes, COPD etc.

Children 2-3 years old will be invited to a booked appointment in the surgery over the next few weeks.

The Barn Surgery are endeavouring to secure the Covid bus to visit the village again. This will be available for any patient aged over 75 or any aged patient who is immunosuppressed. Further details will follow in due course.

Please could you support the Barn Surgery by visiting them for your vaccinations wherever you can.

12/08/2025

An amber heat alert has been issued for Sussex until Wednesday at 6pm. While many of us enjoy warm weather, it can pose serious health risks.

Older people, babies and young children, those with long-term health conditions, and anyone living alone or in hard-to-cool homes are most at risk.

Make sure you:

🤝 Check in on friends, neighbours & loved ones
💧 Drink plenty of water
🏠 Keep your home as cool as possible
📱 Use NHS 111 online or by phone for advice.

https://orlo.uk/StaySafeInTheSun_n5qps

12/08/2025

The NHS are promoting the use of their app and are streamlining future screening invitations and results to this system. Paper invites and results will still be sent as required. We encourage all patients with the Barn Surgery, who haven’t already done so, to download the app. If you need the links to connect your records please contact the surgery (this can be done via eConsult or their website in the first instance)

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online.

12/08/2025

12/08/2025

When you find out you are pregnant, you can refer yourself for NHS pregnancy care so you start care with a midwife right away.

Once you sign up online, the maternity team will contact you to book your first appointment with a midwife.

You should do this by the 10th week of pregnancy, if possible, but it’s never too late to start. If you're over 10 weeks, refer yourself as soon as you can.

Start here: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/refer-yourself-for-nhs-pregnancy-care/