Petroc Group Practice

20/03/2026

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.

19/03/2026

We understand that recent news reports about the meningitis outbreak in Kent may be concerning for parents and staff working with children and young people. There is currently no outbreak in our area and no local public health alert so currently there is no need for any additional actions.
UK Health Security Agency has said the programme may expand as they continue to assess the situation, but no broader rollout has yet been announced.

If you’ve been advised to check your vaccination history (e.g., by a university), you can view your past vaccines via the NHS App under your own GP health record.

💉MenB vaccination for this age group is only available privately and is not provided by GP practices.

This is an opportunity to remind parents of the importance of keeping routine vaccinations up to date.

Kernow Health are doing a catch-up programme for children in years 7 - 11 so to check your child’s vaccination status or book an appointment, contact them 📞 01872 221105

It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from http://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis . If you are concerned about symptoms, please contact NHS 111 or speak with a clinician.

19/03/2026

17/03/2026

Need a bit of extra support? The Community Gateway Helpline is here to help. 💬

If you (or someone you know) in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly are finding things tough – with day-to-day tasks, money worries, coming home from hospital, loneliness or your wellbeing – the Community Gateway team can help you find the right voluntary and community support.

A partnership of 50+ local voluntary organisations works with NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB and Cornwall Council to provide:

▪️Help at home and getting home from hospital
▪️Connections to community groups and activities
▪️Links to mental health and wellbeing support
▪️Hot food and warm, welcoming spaces

📞 Call: 01872 266383
📅 Open: 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
📧 Email: welcome@kernowgateway.org.uk

16/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

11/03/2026

🚫 Missed Appointments today (as of 12pm)

So far today we have had 20 appointments that were not attended by patients — the equivalent of over 5 hours of clinical time.
When clinical appointments are already in short supply, missed appointments like this are incredibly frustrating for the team and mean other patients may wait longer to be seen.

If you cannot attend your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. You can cancel quickly and easily in a couple of ways:
📞 Phone:
Use our Check & Cancel self-service feature on our phone line. There’s no need to speak to a receptionist — simply select Option 1 on the phone menu and follow the prompts.
💻 Online:
Use the Cancel an Appointment button on our Klinik form. You’ll just need to enter your name, date of birth, and phone number, then add the details of the appointment you would like to cancel in the text box.
If you would like to request a new appointment instead, you can also include this in the text box.
Thank you for helping us make the best use of our clinical time and ensuring appointments are available for patients who need them. 🙏

11/03/2026

Due to staff shortages today, our team is operating with limited capacity.

To ensure we can provide safe care, we will only be able to deal with urgent medical requests today.
Routine enquiries, administrative requests, and non-urgent matters may take longer than usual to respond to.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding while our team works hard to support those who need urgent care.
If your request is not urgent, please consider contacting us on another day when our full team is available.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

10/03/2026

Tomorrow, Wednesday 11th March, is National Stop Smoking day - useful resources to help make 2026 the year you give up.

The power to quit smoking is in your hands.

Download the free NHS Quit Smoking app today. https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/

05/03/2026

Living with COPD? This is for you!

Managing COPD can feel overwhelming - but you’re not alone.

With myCOPD, you get:
🌟 Trusted information
🌟 Easy-to-follow exercise videos
🌟 Practical lifestyle advice
🌟 Support to build confidence and independence

Take small steps toward better breathing today.

Ask your Cornwall healthcare team about joining myCOPD or click below to self-register for free, instant access.
https://bit.ly/472QXql

26/02/2026

Your GP team has many roles that can support with your needs. Remember, it’s not always the doctor you need to see…

A clinical pharmacist can help with your medicines, make sure they are working well for you, and prescribe any changes.