Malmesbury Primary Care Centre

05/04/2026

From April 2026, the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine will be available for free on the NHS to all:

Adults who are aged 75 or over
Adults who are living in a care home for older adults

Call and book your appointment in one of our April clinics

(We will be offering the vaccine to those living in care homes with their Spring Covid booster)

01/04/2026

Good news for older adults and their families. From April, RSV vaccine eligibility is expanding to include:

✔️ Everyone aged 75+ with no upper age limit
✔️ All older adult care home residents due to their increased risk from RSV

We will be offering the vaccine in our Spring clinics please call to book !

31/03/2026

As a practice we support breast screening. With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, it’s important to detect cancer as early as possible to have the best chance of successful treatment.

The Breast screening van will soon be in Malmesbury and women registered with our practice and aged 50-70 years will be invited for screening (if you haven't been already). Make sure you attend your appointment when you receive your invitation. Screening saves lives.

If you want to speak to a health professional about breast screening contact 01793 604036. They can talk you through what will happen and what to expect. You can also find a handy guide about what happens at breast screening here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer-screening/what-happens/

29/03/2026

RSV is a common cause of coughs and colds. Most people get it several times during their life. It usually gets better by itself, but in some people (especially babies and older adults) it can cause illnesses, such as:

😷pneumonia (a lung infection)
😖bronchiolitis (a chest infection that affects babies)

These illnesses can cause serious breathing problems. They may need to be treated in hospital and can be life-threatening.

Getting an RSV infection can also make your symptoms worse if you have a lung condition, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The RSV vaccine helps reduce the risk of serious breathing problems like pneumonia and bronchiolitis.

You can get a free RSV vaccination on the NHS if:

🤰🏻you're 28 weeks pregnant or more – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy to help protect your baby after they're born
👴you're aged 75 tor over (from 1st april 2026)

Please contact us to book an appointment for your vaccine in one of our Spring Vaccination clinics

25/03/2026

As of April 1, 2026, the NHS is expanding RSV vaccine eligibility to include all adults aged 80 and over.

To vaccinate these patients, we are hosting an RSV cliinic on 11th April here at the surgery and have invited patients to attend.

Please call f you would like ann appointment

Alternatively you can be vaccinated with the Covid Vaccine in the Spring clinics

FInd out mre here: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

25/03/2026

20/03/2026

Saturday Friends meet (normally on the first Satuday of the month) at Riverside Community Centre.

Last time they watched a Morris Dancing performance, with lots of interaction and some chat too -wjy notpop along to the next one?!

Saturday Friends is just one of the wide variety of clubs, classes and activities at Riverside and you can read more about them here: https://www.riversidecommunitycentre.org.uk/whats-on-at-riverside.html

20/03/2026

From 1st April all those aged 75 and over will be eligible for an RSV Vaccine

We are offering the vaccine in our Saturday Vaccination clinics in April with the Covid vaccines -Please call and book an appointment if you haven't already!

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

19/03/2026

Did you know that the easiest way to register with us (or any surgery) is online!

✔ Check if you live within our practice area
✔ Guided registration process
✔ Fast and simple – takes just minutes
✔ Available 24/7 from your phone, tablet, or computer
✔ Secure NHS service
✔ No need to visit the surgery

📝 Log in via the NHS App or add a few simple details: Name and address Contact details

Registration is free and open to everyone in England
🚀 Get started today! Register online with a surgery in minutes!
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/gps/how-to-register-with-a-gp-surgery/

18/03/2026

Recent news about the meningitis outbreak in Kent has raised concerns and many parents have been contacting us for advice.

For the most up to date information and guidance, please see the UK Health Security Agency blog post which will be updated regularly.

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/18/meningitis-b-outbreak-what-you-need-to-know/?fbclid=IwdGRleAQoEl5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe99sbEW8CfVNi8YGtal-iSeyV9NCZk9jscJZ7MaDetuCoJeM16dR1JGysYAU_aem_aGBcoPVpZp2mqekEm6WGKw

There is currently an outbreak of meningococcal disease (MenB) in Kent. This blog post includes information on MenB and this outbreak, what to do if you are affected and where you can get antibiotics and who is being offered a vaccine.

17/03/2026

From today we are starting to invite eligible patients to book their Spring COVID-19 & RSV vaccinations in our April clinics

If you are eligible, you will be contacted by:
📱 Text message
📧 Email
📄 Letter

Call us today, or keep an eye out for your invitation!

💉 Both vaccines will be given at the same appointment if required – making it quick and convenient to stay protected.

You are eligible for a COVID-19 booster this Spring if you:
• Are aged 75 or over
• Have a severely weakened immune system
• Live in a care home for older adults
Please note we have been advised that we will be vaccinating with Spikevax vaccine, an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine developed by Moderna

👉 From 1st April, the RSV vaccine will be available for all patients aged 75+ (no upper age limit) who have not been vaccinated

💙 Vaccination helps protect you and those around you from serious illness.

📞 If you need help booking, please contact the practice – our team is happy to help 01666825825

More info online:
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

08/03/2026

Please share if you know of a young person in a caring role