Old Mill Surgery

24/03/2026

Someone with big ears and an even bigger dedication to wellbeing is joining us for a special series. Who could it be? 🐇✨

23/03/2026

Our Gardening and Nature for Wellbeing group has been hard at work lately! 🌿 Just look at some of the pictures below from our latest session! 📸✨

We loved this piece of feedback from one of our patients: “The group has really helped me connect with other people who like nature and birds, something that was a bit of a lonely interest before.”

It is wonderful to see how a shared interest in wildlife can turn a quiet hobby into a thriving community! 🌻🐦✨

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 received 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 age 2

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

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

🚨 New NHS England Update
From today, 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.

20/03/2026

Nutrition and Hydration week: Happy Fishy Friday! 🐟🍽️
Today’s focus is all about increasing those Omega-3 fats in our diets. 🧠✨
Whether it's salmon, walnuts, or flaxseeds, your heart and brain will thank you! ❤️
For further information and guidance visit: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/omega-3.html

20/03/2026

📣 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 received 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 age 2

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

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

🚨 New NHS England Update
From today, 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.

19/03/2026

Nutrition and Hydration week: It is Thirsty Thursday! 🥤
Today’s focus is on ensuring that we are well hydrated! 💧
✨ Not drinking enough can lead to dehydration 🏜️ so keep that water bottle handy! 🥤🙌
For further information visit: https://www.bda.uk.com/resource/fluid-water-drinks.html

18/03/2026

Nutrition and Hydration week: It’s No Waste Wednesday! 🗑️🚫
Today’s focus is on reducing food waste, a win that benefits both your pocket and the planet! 💰🌍
For further information visit: https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/

17/03/2026

Nutrition and Hydration week: It is Tasty Tuesday! 🍽️
Today’s focus is all about increasing the variety of foods in your diet to maximize your nutritional intake! 🥦🍓🍗 Eating a variety of different foods ensures your body gets the full spectrum of vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive.
Read our Dietitians tips above, and try something new today! ✨🍎

17/03/2026

Tomorrow, the surgery will be closed from 12:30pm for essential 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.

16/03/2026

🍏💧It is Nutrition and Hydration Week! 🍏💧
Our expert Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network Dietitians work for your practice, and across our wider Network.

The team have created a wealth of essential tips and resources to share with you every day this week! ✨ Let’s kickstart the week with Malnutrition Monday! 🥣🕒 We are raising awareness about how common malnutrition is and sharing simple ways to identify those at risk. 🔍🤝

For further information visit Managing Malnutrition: https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/leaflets-patients-and-carers

13/03/2026

🌙 13th March 2026 is World Sleep Day 💤

Struggling with sleep? This World Sleep Day let us support you to getting a better night's sleep.

You are not alone and support is available. Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network is proud to offer patients registered at any of our 11 member practices direct access to Sleepstation, an NHS supported digital sleep service that is free to access and has no waiting lists.

When we sleep better, we live better. That is the message behind World Sleep Day, and better sleep can have a real impact on your health, mood, concentration and overall wellbeing.

Sleepstation offers:
✔️ Personalised advice and practical tools to improve sleep
✔️ Screening and assessment to guide you to the right support
✔️ Evidence based methods including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Insomnia when appropriate
✔️ Human led guidance and follow up for up to 12 months
✔️ Completely online and easy to access with no GP appointment needed

If poor sleep is affecting your everyday life, this service can help you make long lasting improvements.

🔗🌐😴To self-refer and access the Sleepstation service, simply enter the name of your GP Surgery here: https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/start-now/ -lookup

✨ To find out if your practice is within Nuneaton and Bedworth Primary Care Network, click this link: https://www.nuneatonandbedworthpcn.co.uk/our-practices

11/03/2026

🚭 Today is National No Smoking Day! 🚭

🤝💙 You don’t have to quit smoking alone; support is ready when you are! Alongside referrals to the Fitter Futures Stop Smoking service and the Primary Care Stop Smoking Support service, our own Health & Wellbeing Coaches here at Nuneaton & Bedworth Primary Care Network are available to guide you every step of the way.

🗣️Our Patient Experiences🗣️

After losing her mum and aunt to COPD and receiving her own diagnosis, the patient knew it was time for a change. She missed the simple things, like walking her dog along the beach without struggling for breath. 🐕🏖️

Today, she is 5 weeks smoke-free and feeling better than ever! 🎉💪

💡 How Our Health and Wellbeing Coaches Can Support You 💡

We help you understand your triggers 🔍, create a personalised plan to quit your way 🗺️ and support you in overcoming barriers for lasting change ⏳.

"Very helpful staff and easy to talk to. I never thought I would stop smoking but I have not had a cigarette in 5 weeks now!"

You can ask any member of your GP practice for a referral to our Health & Wellbeing Coaches. 🏥📞

Services Available in Warwickshire:

To access and complete a referral to Fitter Futures Warwickshire, you can call 0333 005 0092 or text QUIT to 60777. Additionally, you can find more information or complete the self referral form via their website using the following link 🔗:- https://fitterfutures.everyonehealth.co.uk/stop-smoking-service/

You can find out more about the Primary Care Stop Smoking Support service and the wider stop smoking support in Warwickshire on the Integrated Primary Care website: cwintegratedprimarycare.nhs.uk/stop-smoking or refer to our local Stop Smoking Adviser by calling 01926 695943.

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