Friern Barnet Medical Centre

14/01/2026

🧒✨ Update to the MMRV Childhood Immunisation Schedule

MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella & Varicella) vaccination schedule for children.

🗓️ What’s changing
Health authorities have introduced a new schedule for the MMRV vaccine to help improve protection against these illnesses. This update adjusts when children receive their doses to ensure the best possible immune response.

💉 What this means for your child
• Your child may now receive the MMRV vaccine at slightly different ages than before
• If your child has already started their vaccinations, the new schedule will be applied at their next appointment
• The change is designed to offer stronger, longer‑lasting protection 🛡️

🌈 Keeping children safe
Vaccinations remain one of the most effective ways to protect children and the community from preventable diseases. Thank you for helping keep everyone healthy.

Please use the link below to for more information.

🔗 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mmrv-vaccination/mmrv-vaccination-a-guide-for-parents-and-carers?ref=ed_direct

13/01/2026

🫁 Your health matters more than you know.

If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, consider this your sign. Every cigarette you don’t smoke is a win for your lungs, your heart, and your future self.

💪 Your body starts healing within minutes of stopping.

🌱 Your energy grows, breathing becomes easier, and food tastes better.

❤️ Your loved ones benefit too, with less second hand smoke around them.

You don’t have to do it alone. Support is available, and every step counts — even the small ones. The important thing is moving forward at your own pace.
If you ever feel unsure or overwhelmed, reaching out to a healthcare professional or someone you trust can make the journey easier. You deserve to feel strong, healthy, and in control of your life.

🌟 A smoke‑free future is absolutely possible — and it starts with one choice.

06/01/2026

29/12/2025

23/12/2025

💊⌛️ Run out of your regular prescription and can’t get to your GP? Don’t worry — help is at hand! 🙌
You can request an emergency supply of your usual medication through the NHS 111 online service. It’s quick, secure and available when you need it most. 🌐💙
👉 https://111.nhs.uk/emergency-prescription
This service is ideal if you’ve completely run out of a regular medicine and can’t wait for a routine prescription. Always double-check with your pharmacist if you’re unsure. 🩺✨

22/12/2025

Please note our upcoming opening dates and times over the bank holiday period ☃️

22/12/2025

Use services wisely this festive season 🎄

🫂 Self-care
📲 NHS 111
💊 Pharmacy
⚕️ GP advice
🤕 Minor injuries
🚨 A&E or 999

16/12/2025

👋 Hello everyone,

​We have an important update regarding our opening hours over the coming weeks. We want to make sure you know when we are available to care for you this winter. ❄️

​✅ Strike Action Update
We want to reassure you that Friern Barnet Medical Centre is not affected by the upcoming resident doctor strikes. We are open as normal , so please attend your appointments as planned. 🩺

11/12/2025

💊 Order and collect your repeat prescriptions in good time to avoid running out of medication over the Christmas bank holiday weekend.