Saltash Health Centre

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

17/03/2026

📣 Meningitis Outbreak Update – Important Information for Our Patients

We are aware of concerns following the recent meningitis outbreak in Kent. UKHSA has confirmed 15 cases and is currently running a targeted MenB vaccination programme only for students living in halls at the University of Kent. This is not a wider public programme at this time.

UKHSA 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 GP health record.

👉 Please note: We are not currently able to offer MenB vaccinations unless national guidance changes.

Be aware of meningitis symptoms such as fever, severe headache, vomiting, neck stiffness, rash that doesn’t fade under pressure, or confusion. If symptoms appear, seek urgent medical help via NHS 111 or 999.

We’ll keep you updated as official guidance develops.

17/03/2026

We are running catch-up clinics across Cornwall (by appointment only) for children in Years 7–11 who may have missed their routine vaccinations, including:

• HPV vaccine – from Year 8 (for both boys and girls)
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV) – final booster from Year 9
• Meningitis ACWY – from Year 9

If you’re not sure whether your child has missed a vaccination, please get in touch. Our team can check their record and book you into a clinic if needed.

To check your child’s vaccination status or book an appointment, contact:
📞 01872 221105
📧 kernowhealthcic.schoolimmunisation@nhs.net

13/03/2026

Are you ready to improve your overall health and wellbeing, but not sure where to start? The free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz is here to help – and it only takes 5 minutes. Answer questions about your lifestyle to receive an overall score as well as personalised guidance to help you live a healthier life. Take the quiz now:
https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

10/03/2026

Due to technical issues at Tamar Pharmacy, there is currently a backlog of prescription requests awaiting processing.
Our teams are working hard to resolve the problem and clear the backlog as quickly as possible. However, please be aware that some prescriptions may not meet the usual five‑working‑day turnaround.
To help us focus on resolving the issue promptly, we kindly ask that you avoid contacting the Prescription Team unless your query is urgent. This will allow staff to prioritise processing requests and ensure medication is issued at the earliest possible opportunity.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

25/02/2026

🌟 Have you tried the NHS App yet? 🌟

This is the British Sign Language (BSL) version of the Meet your NHS App video.NHS App. Free to download from the App Store or Google Play. Then you can book...

06/02/2026

Due to ongoing sickness in our clinical team, we have reduced capacity available today (Friday 6th February). Please only contact us today if you feel your need is clinically urgent. If you can wait please do so.
You may find it helpful to look at the NHS website that gives good guidance on how to deal with different ailments, here is the link:
https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/
Thank you for working with us to best help you.

Find out about conditions, symptoms, medicines, tests and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

05/02/2026

Due to sickness in our clinical team, we have reduced capacity available today and tomorrow (Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February). Please only contact us today if you feel your need is clinically urgent. If you can wait please do so.
You may find it helpful to look at the NHS website that gives good guidance on how to deal with different ailments, here is the link:
https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/
Thank you for working with us to best help you.

Find out about conditions, symptoms, medicines, tests and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.