Iver Medical Centre

10/07/2025

Over the coming days, we are set to experience our third heatwave of the year. Please keep an eye on vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, particularly during this time.

Advice on coping, and noticing the adverse affects of heat can be found on the NHS website;

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/

25/06/2025

WEIGHT LOSS MANAGEMENT - NHS ENGLAND Guidance

Who is eligible for from General Practice (GP) right now?

The NHS has recently released the criteria for accessing weight loss injections via your GP Surgery.

The first phase cohort (patients) eligible for Mounjaro on the NHS are only for those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) 40 (or above) and with 4 of 5 defined comorbidities (conditions):
1.⁠ ⁠Diagnosed hypertension
2.⁠ ⁠Diagnosed sleep apnoea
3.⁠ ⁠Diagnosed type 2 diabetes
4.⁠ ⁠Diagnosed cardiovascular disease
5.⁠ ⁠Diagnosed hypercholesterolemia

If you do not have a BMI of 40 (or above) and four of the five comorbidities above, the surgery will not be able to prescribe you Mounjaro for weight loss management.

We have received many queries from patients wishing to see a GP to discuss their eligibility for this new service, resulting in unnecessary appointments/administration for patients that do not qualify within the NHS Weight Loss Management framework.

We have identified our patients who are eligible for the NHS weight loss management service, and we will be in contacting them directly to discuss further.

NHS England says the first patients able to get the jab will be those most in need.

24/06/2025

This week is World Wellbeing Week. Trying these tips could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life. For more advice, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/.../five-steps-to-mental-wellbeing/

19/06/2025

Temperatures are set to rise over the coming days. Please see the following guidance for more information on how to prepare for, and manage the effects of heat; https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/be-informed-about-hazards/hot-weather/ ☀️

17/06/2025

11/06/2025

06/06/2025

We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who support our charity. We have no paid staff. All the time it takes to run tours, manage bookings and invoices and payments, opening for parties, meeting with community leaders and all the tasks that can be taken for granted are done by unpaid passionate local volunteers.

Thank you. THANK YOU.

06/06/2025

The Ivers Practice News Bulletin is now available with a summer bonus addition☀️

The Ivers Practice Summer News Bulletin with a Summer Bonus Addition 4 June 2025 (updated 4 June 2025)The Ivers Practice News Bulletin Summer 2025 Final The Ivers Practice News Bulletin Summer 2025 Bonus Edition Final

24/05/2025

20/05/2025

The crafty ladies are relocating this Thursday as the library is closed.

20/05/2025

Be Part of Research: small actions can lead to big discoveries.

Sign up to be contacted about studies you could take part in at https://bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/

14/05/2025