Meden Medical Services

18/09/2025

18/09/2025

From this month, the NHS is expanding the shingles vaccination programme.

Adults aged 18+ who have a very weak immune system are now eligible for the shingles vaccine.

You don’t need to wait for an invitation — you can book at your GP practice.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/shingles-vaccine/

16/09/2025

We would like to share the news that our much-loved GP, Dr. Simon Allen, will be officially retiring on 24th September 2025.

Dr. Allen has been a valued member of Meden Medical Services for the past 23 years. Throughout his time with us, he has provided outstanding care, support, and compassion to countless patients and their families. His calm presence, wealth of knowledge, and unwavering commitment to patient wellbeing have made a lasting impact on both the practice and the wider community.

Dr. Allen’s retirement is very much deserved, and while we will miss him greatly, we are incredibly grateful for the many years of dedicated service he has given.
On behalf of everyone at Meden Medical Services, we extend our warmest wishes to Dr. Allen for a long, healthy, and happy retirement.

Thank you, Dr. Allen, for everything.

20/08/2025

With the bank holiday approaching, make sure you order your repeat prescription in advance.

To find out how to do this, visit https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

20/08/2025

If you need urgent dental treatment over the bank holiday weekend, please contact your usual dentist.

If you cannot contact your dentist, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for information about your local out of hours service.

➡️ http://111.nhs.uk

20/08/2025

19/08/2025

01/08/2025

Going away in the summer holidays? Make sure your child is protected from measles.

Two doses of the MMR vaccines provides lifelong protection – if they’re not up to date, contact your GP practice before you travel.

01/08/2025

Our CAMHS Mental Health Support Teams are inviting local families to join them for exciting story and art sessions, running in libraries across Nottinghamshire over the summer.
The sessions are aimed at children aged 5-9 and plan to support mental health in a fun and engaging way.

The team will be reading some favourite stories about growing in confidence, celebrating strengths, and highlighting how to keep going when facing challenges. They'll be sharing tips on how to manage feelings and making art to support wellbeing.

The first one is tomorrow at Cotgrave library, 10am-12pm. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/riFHt

22/07/2025

If you or someone you know is suffering from back pain, find out how to self-refer to MSK Together at this link.
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/services/msk-together-partnership/