Argyll House Surgery

07/04/2026

🌼 Spring COVID Booster 2026 🌼

As we move into spring, we want to support our patients in staying healthy and protected. COVID-19 is still circulating, and for those at higher risk, a spring “booster” dose offers important extra protection.
The NHS spring vaccination programme begins April 2026, and we’re pleased to confirm that our first clinic will take place at our main site on the 13th April 2026.

✔ Who can get the spring booster?
The booster is recommended for those most likely to become seriously unwell from COVID-19:
• Anyone aged 75 or over (including those turning 75 before 30 June 2026)
• People living in older adult care homes
• Those aged 6 months or over with a weakened immune system, whether due to a health condition or treatments such as chemotherapy

✔ Why should I get the booster?
Protection from previous vaccines or infections reduces over time, and the virus continues to evolve. A spring booster helps to:
• Reduce your risk of becoming seriously ill
• Support a quicker recovery if you do catch the virus
• Lower the likelihood of needing hospital care

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/covid-19-vaccine/

31/03/2026

Please see attached closure dates for the easter bank holiday for Argyll House Surgery.
We would like to wish all our patients a happy easter. 🐰🐥🍫

25/03/2026

***UPDATE***
Our phoneline is now working.

📞⚠️We are currently experiencing issues with our phoneline, please be assured we are open for patients today.
We have raised this with our telephony company and should be back online shortly.

In the meantime you are able to still send in e-consults or alternatively come into the practice to book appointments.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

23/03/2026

Our Covid vaccination clinics are open and available to book now for the upcoming spring season. (Vaccinations start 13th of April)

If you would like to book please call our reception team after 2pm or use the link sent to your mobile phone if you have one😁

Don't forget you can also decline the vaccine via the link to avoid receiving anymore invitations for this vaccination period.

20/03/2026

Please see the latest guidance in relation to the meningitis outbreak.

Patients born after September 2015 will be covered for the vaccination if they had their immunisations.
If your child was born after this time and has not had the vaccination they can have this as a catch up vaccination.

Anyone not covered is not currently eligible for this vaccination.

We are not in an at-risk area at present.

The government will update us if there is any change to this.

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

Our spring covid vaccination clinics are available to book...clinics start 13th April

✅ ️You will receive a text message shortly with a booking link if you have a mobile number on your records

✅️ You will receive a call if you have no mobile.

✅️ You can decline this invitation if you wish which will stop reminders for this season.

Please try and use the link if you can as this allows our phone lines to remain free for urgent calls 😁

16/03/2026

Please see attached the pharmacy opening hours during the upcoming easter bank holiday 🐣🐰🍫

04/03/2026

Please see the attached poster for information regarding our planned practice closure afternoon 🙂

24/02/2026

Now the stress of the new year has settled and you have kick started your journey to a new healthier happier you, maybe its time to think about quitting smoking? 😁
Stopping smoking is not only beneficial for your health but will benefit your wallet too....imagine what you could buy with an extra £50 a week 💵😍
You can self refer at: https://smokefreeisland.co.uk/ or contact the surgery and we can refer you 👌

16/02/2026

Please see attached information for upcoming courses in the Ryde area that may be of interest to patients and friends/family🙂

06/02/2026

Here is a new scheme from Monday IOW residents can borrow an AmazFit smart watch for free from selected Isle of Wight libraries.

The pilot scheme runs from 9 February 2026 until March 2027.
Who can borrow a smart watch?
· you must be 16 or over
· you must be a library member
· you can borrow a watch for up to six weeks, free of charge
Your data is deleted when you return the watch.
Key features
· tracks heart rate, activity, sleep quality, and stress levels
· simple to set up and easy to use
· long battery life (up to 14 days)
· free to borrow for Isle of Wight library members
Why borrow a smart watch
It is a great way to find out whether an activity monitor watch inspires you to move more. You can borrow one for up to 6 weeks, giving you a chance to see whether having an activity tracker watch is something you would like to consider investing in.
Moving more each day helps improve your mood, sleep, strength and energy. Small changes add up, such as
· taking short walking breaks
· standing when making phone calls
· using stairs instead of lifts
· stretching while watching TV
These watches show how your movement builds throughout the day.
Where you can borrow one
You can borrow a smart watch from these libraries · Cowes Library · Freshwater Library · Lord Louis Library Newport · Ryde Library · Sandown Library · Ventnor Library
Not a library member yet?
You can join for free online or in any Isle of Wight library.

02/02/2026

Unfortunately the Econsult service is currently unavailable.
This is a nationwide issue and not just specific to Argyll House Surgery.
If your issue is not urgent please try again later once the service is back up and running.
Sorry for the inconvenience.