Friern Barnet Medical Centre

03/03/2026

23/02/2026

Measles, mumps, and chickenpox are 3 viruses that can cause encephalitis, an uncommon but serious swelling of the brain.

The MMRV vaccine protects you against all-3 of these viruses, as well as rubella. 🔴🧠

23/02/2026

Children are heading back to school this week. But is your child well enough to go in?

From sore throats and earaches to high temperatures and tummy bugs – it's not always easy to know what to do.

But the NHS website is here to help. Click for some help and advice.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

18/02/2026

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It’s been about five months since we introduced our new way of contacting the practice, and we hope it’s been making things easier for you.
If you’ve had a good experience — with the new system or with our practice in general — we’d really appreciate it if you’d consider leaving us a Google review.

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05/02/2026

04/02/2026

📍We are hiring! We're actively looking for a receptionist to join our team.
If you know a friend or family member who is looking for a new opportunity, please share the link below with them!

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