Mill Bank Surgery

14/12/2025

Certain infections can be more serious during pregnancy. help keep you and your baby safe.

Recommended:

• Whooping cough (from 16 weeks)
• RSV (from 28 weeks)
• Flu (any time)

Speak to your GP or midwife today

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14/12/2025

Flu cases are higher than they have ever been at this time of year.

An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week. That’s enough flu patients each day to fill more than 3 whole hospital trusts.

If you haven’t already, and you’re eligible, get your flu vaccine.

The flu jab reduces your risk of becoming seriously ill this Christmas, and helps protect those around you.

Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ http://nhs.uk/fluvaccine

14/12/2025

14/12/2025

Urgent dental issue?

Call the Dental Advice Line to access urgent NHS dental care in Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

New appointments now available!
More info: https://tinyurl.com/4z84pzxz

14/12/2025

Your pharmacist can help with a range of health conditions. Think pharmacy first https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/pharmacy-first/

14/12/2025

It's hard when they're feeling under the weather with a sore throat, but did you know that antibiotics DON’T usually speed up recovery?

Find out how to help your children’s recover at home, and know when to seek medical help:

https://staffsstokeics.org.uk/super-bodies-what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-common-illness/

14/12/2025

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, contact NHS 111. They will assess you and direct you to the right service. Go online at [[link] , call or use the NHS App. https://111.nhs.uk/

14/12/2025

Over 40? It’s time to check your blood pressure.

High blood pressure can lead to stroke, heart disease, and kidney problems.
A 10-minute check today could protect your future.

Find your nearest pharmacy for a free check - https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/

14/12/2025

Attending your screening appointments is one of the simplest ways to look after your long-term health.

It looks for early signs of certain conditions so that treatment — or extra support — can be offered sooner.

More info ➡️ nhs.uk/screening

11/12/2025

The School Age Immunisation Service are running community catch-up clinics across Staffordshire for children who have missed their annual flu vaccination at school. Nasal flu vaccinations for children are quick and painless - feeling just like a runny nose.

Clinic dates and locations (booking essential):
• Wednesday 17th December - Tamworth Rugby Club, 2.30pm - 6.30pm
• Wednesday 17th December - Longton Health Centre, 9.30am - 3.30pm
• Thursday 18th December - Leek Moorlands Hospital, 8.45am - 3.30pm
• Thursday 18th December - Rising Brook Fire Station, Stafford, 9.15am - 3.15pm
• Thursday 18th December - Burton Fire Station, 3pm - 6pm

To book an appointment, please call 0300 124 0366 (lines are open 8.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday).

Find out more about the Flu vaccine for children at ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine/
Learn more about the School Age Immunisation Service at ➡️ https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/school-age-immunisation-service

11/12/2025

An average of 2,660 patients per day were in a hospital bed with flu last week – the highest ever for this time of year.

For older adults, getting flu can increase the risk of stroke, heart attack and pneumonia.

If you're eligible, it's vital that you get protected with the free NHS flu vaccine.

Book via your GP, pharmacy or the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/bookflu

11/12/2025

🎄 Don’t let winter bugs ruin your festive plans!

You might be busy planning family days out, but flu, COVID-19 and sickness bugs could throw everything off track.

So how do you spread more joy and fewer germs this season?

✅ Stay at home if you have symptoms of flu, COVID-19 or other illnesses
✅ Wear a mask if you need to go out but feel unwell
✅ Catch coughs and sneezes in a tissue – and bin it
✅ Wash your hands regularly
✅ Open a window when meeting others indoors

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