The Garth Surgery

30/04/2026

📆Children will now be offered protection against chickenpox as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination schedule from 12 months old.

You can ask your GP practice or nurse about the MMRV vaccine if you have any queries. Please continue to book your child’s vaccination appointments when you receive your invite.

For more information visit: nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine

29/04/2026

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29/04/2026

Has your child missed their School Aged Vaccinations?

See below details of upcoming community clinics!👇

29/04/2026

28/04/2026

Please ensure you have any repeat prescription requests ordered on time!

27/04/2026

This week is MS Awareness Week.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and spinal cord.

There are lots of possible symptoms of MS. Everyone with this condition is affected differently.

ℹ️ http://nhs.uk/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/

27/04/2026

If you’re struggling with a mental health condition like social anxiety, OCD or PTSD, treatment is available.

NHS Talking Therapies are effective, confidential, and free treatments delivered by trained professionals, and can take place in-person, on the phone, or as an online course.

You can refer yourself online at nhs.uk/talk

22/04/2026

Allergy Awareness Week, 22nd–28th April

Allergy affects more than a quarter of the UK population, and occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately to normally harmless substances. Some allergies are mild, but more severe cases can cause anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.

Many people’ symptoms go unrecognised, and they don’t get the support they need. So this year, the theme of Allergy Awareness Week is ‘I Wish I Knew: Diagnosis Matters’.

You can find out more about the campaign and learn about allergy symptoms, next steps and anaphylaxis on the Allergy UK website: https://www.allergyuk.org/allergy-awareness-weeks/

21/04/2026

Please note: We are having issues with the telephone system this morning - we have reported the problem and are awaiting the telephone providers response.

We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you are able to, you can use the Systmconnect system to submit information and requests

20/04/2026

MS Awareness Week, 20th–26th April

More than 150,000 people in the UK have Multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, causing a range of symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how you move, think and feel.

MS Awareness Week is designed to raise awareness about the condition and the issues people with MS are talking about. In 2026 the focus is on challenging MS assumptions and the harm they can cause. You can find out more at https://www.mssociety.org.uk/get-involved/ms-awareness-week

13/04/2026

April is IBS Awareness Month.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that causes symptoms like stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation.

It can be very frustrating to live with and have a big impact on your everyday life.

Find out more, visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs/