Chaucer Surgery

23/03/2026

UPDATED GUIDANCE: The UK Health Security Agency has now issued updated guidance following the recent Meningitis B outbreak in Kent. Their latest advice includes expanded information on who is currently eligible for the MenB vaccine and how to access it. Please read the full update here: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/

📣 Important Meningitis Vaccine Update

There is currently a meningitis outbreak impacting University of Kent students in Canterbury, Kent. We want to ensure our patients understand the latest NHS vaccine guidance.

➡️ Children born from 2014 onwards will have reveived MenB as part of their routine vaccines, provided they attended their GP immunisation appointments.

🩼 MenB vaccine schedule:
• Given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year old
• Missed doses can be given up to the age of 2

🩼 MenACWY vaccine schedule
• Given in school at age 13/14
• If missed, it can still be given by your GP up to the age of 25

ℹ️ More info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

‼️New NHS England Update From 20th March, NHS England has requested GP practices to support Canterbury, Kent University students who are eligible for the MenB vaccine to receive it.

If you are a university student who has recently returned home from Canterbury please:
👉 Contact your GP surgery to check if you are eligible and to book your vaccination.

For any other patients, there has been no further national guidance at this time, however please speak to your local pharmacy for information on how to obtain the vaccine.

21/03/2026

📣 Important Meningitis Vaccine Update

There is currently a meningitis outbreak impacting University of Kent students in Canterbury, Kent. We want to ensure our patients understand the latest NHS vaccine guidance.

➡️ Children born from 2014 onwards will have reveived MenB as part of their routine vaccines, provided they attended their GP immunisation appointments.

🩼 MenB vaccine schedule:
• Given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 1 year old
• Missed doses can be given up to the age of 2

🩼 MenACWY vaccine schedule
• Given in school at age 13/14
• If missed, it can still be given by your GP up to the age of 25

ℹ️ More info: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

‼️New NHS England Update From 20th March, NHS England has requested GP practices to support Canterbury, Kent University students who are eligible for the MenB vaccine to receive it.

If you are a university student who has recently returned home from Canterbury please:
👉 Contact your GP surgery to check if you are eligible and to book your vaccination.

For any other patients, there has been no further national guidance at this time, however please speak to your local pharmacy for information on how to obtain the vaccine.

12/12/2025

With the New Strain currently in circulation if you haven’t had your flu jab yet call the surgery and get booked in. Unsure if you qualify just ask the reception staff

Have you booked your flu jab. Contact reception and get booked in 🩼

04/10/2025

Have you booked your flu jab. Contact reception and get booked in 🩼

09/04/2025

Easter - make sure you’re prepared ahead of the weekend when the surgery will be closed on Good Friday & Easter Monday
Order your repeat prescription through the NHS App in advance

Just tap the app!

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/

27/03/2025

Did you know that you can submit a request quickly and easily via eConsult?

eConsult is free for NHS patients at Chaucer Surgery! Use it to ask about your health symptoms, conditions, or treatments, and even request sick notes or GP letters.

How it works:
1. Find your symptom or request.
2. Fill out a quick form.
3. Receive advice, a prescription, or an appointment from our practice.

Get started today at https://chaucersurgery.webgp.com/

26/03/2025

🧠💙 Supporting Young Minds – Free Counselling Service Available!

Are you aged 11-18 and struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or other challenges? You don’t have to face it alone! 💛

If you're a patient at one of our member practices, you can access funded support through the Sycamore Counselling Service. 🗣️✨

💡 Support available for:
✔ Anxiety & Depression
✔ Stress & Relationships
✔ Bereavement & Bullying
✔ Addiction & Parenting

📍 Please note: This service is available to registered patients at our member practices (for Stockingford Medical Centre, Chaucer Surgery, Woodlands Surgery, and Rugby Road Surgery, please contact your practice for further details).

Reach out to your GP practice to find out more! 💬💙

24/03/2025

🎉 Celebrating Success on the CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway 🎉

Omar Rana, Nish Chauhan, Bakang Oniye

We are delighted to share that some of our pharmacists have successfully completed the CPPE Primary Care Education Pathway in the last few months. 🎓💊

This comprehensive programme is designed to develop the skills and competencies required to work effectively within primary care teams, supporting patients with long-term conditions and improving medication management. 🏥💙

The pathway ensures pharmacists are equipped to deliver high-quality care, contribute to QOF targets, and support the wider practice team in meeting NHS objectives. ✅📈

This achievement highlights their commitment to advancing patient care and making a positive impact within our PCN. 🌟💡

🎊 Congratulations to our colleagues on this significant accomplishment – your dedication is greatly appreciated! 🙌🎖️

21/03/2025

🎖️ FREE COMMUNITY HEALTH CHECKS FOR VETERANS 🎖️

Are you a veteran living in North Warwickshire? You’re entitled to a free health check to help you stay on top of your well-being and get the right support for your medical needs.
We are working in partnership with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Veterans Contact Point and Warwickshire County Council, and are committed to improving veteran healthcare in our community.

Come along to one of our health check locations on the following dates:
📍17th - Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Monday 09:30 – 12.00
📍19th – VCP Hub Nuneaton, Wednesday 10:00 – 14:00
📍23rd – Breakfast Club, Middlemarch Pub Nuneaton, Sunday 09:30 – 12.00

📞 To find out more or book your appointment, call: 02476 343 793
🌐 Visit: www.geh.nhs.uk/veteranshealth

Take care of your health—you’ve earned it. 💙

19/03/2025

Today, the surgery will be closed from 12:30pm for essential staff training and will reopen as normal tomorrow.

- For non-urgent enquiries, please contact us when we reopen.
- For urgent matters that cannot wait, please call 111.
- In a medical emergency, dial 999.
- Patients can also use the dedicated GP line: 0300 130 3040.

Thank you for your understanding.

19/03/2025

Today marks National Social Prescribing Day, and we are proud to have so many valued members of the team working within our practice.

Today, they are celebrating their successes on the Nuneaton and Bedworth Primary Care Network page.

Head over for all the exciting things they have lined up throughout the day! 🎉💙

18/03/2025

Patient safety is our top priority, and ensuring our staff receive high-quality training is essential to maintaining the high level of care we provide.

Tomorrow afternoon, the surgery will be closed for important staff training and will reopen as normal the following day.

- For non-urgent enquiries, please contact us when we reopen.
- For urgent matters that cannot wait, please call 111.
- In a medical emergency, dial 999.
- Patients can also use the dedicated GP line: 0300 130 3040.

Thank you for your understanding.