Brookside Surgery

03/09/2025

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 10th September (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️

18/08/2025

"Get ready to Activate this summer! ☀️

Joe Wicks is launching a brand-new workout series, ‘Activate’, full of high-energy, fun, 5-minute workout ‘Challenges’ to keep kids active.

The Challenges bring together new characters and bright animation from , with well-known upbeat tracks from exclusive music partner .

Activate is backed by , , as part of a new partnership to reach families and schools across the country.

Head to The Body Coach channel on YouTube for the first episode. "

15/08/2025

FLU VACCINATIONS - Following a review by the Joint Committee on Vaccination & Immunisation (JCVI), the seasonal flu vaccination campaign for most patients will begin on 1st October this year. This change is to ensure maximum protection from the vaccine when influenza infections are at a peak.

We will be holding dedicated flu/covid vaccination clinics on;- Saturday 4th October 9am - 12pm, Thursday 16th October 12.30pm – 3pm, Saturday 18th October 9am - 12pm and Thursday 23rd October 12.30pm – 3pm.

Patient eligible for a NHS flu vaccination will receive a text message from the Surgery in August with a link to book an appointment or can call the surgery from 19th August.

Details of all eligible patient groups can be found at www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine.

CHILDREN AGED 2 - 3 YEARS - As in previous years, children aged 2 and 3 as of 31st August 2025 (born between1st September 2021 and 31st August 2023) will be eligible for a nasal flu vaccine. Vaccination for this group will be available from 1st September and are available for booking now.

PREGNANT WOMEN - All pregnant women are eligible for a seasonal flu vaccination from 1st September at any time during the pregnancy. They are also eligible for the RSV vaccine from 28 weeks pregnant as RSV infection is common in young children and this vaccination gives protection to the new-born.

COVID BOOSTER VACCINATIONS - We are expecting to be able to offer the COVID Autumn boosters to eligible patients this Autumn. Eligible groups will include, care home residents adults aged 75 years and over and anyone aged over 6 months who are severely immunosuppressed.

07/08/2025

The RSV vaccine is recommended if:
• you're pregnant – the vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy (from 28 weeks onwards) to help protect your baby after they're born
•you're aged 75 to 79
(https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/)

We have plenty in stock so please phone Reception on 02476 542525 to book if you’re eligible ☺️

The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine has reduced the risk of hospital admission from RSV infection by 82% among adults aged 75 to 79.

09/07/2025

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 16th July (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️
Would you like a post on what we cover in our monthly training afternoons?

02/07/2025

For those patient's privately using injectable Incretin-based Therapies - Semaglutide (Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro), there has been evidence to suggest that they can affect the efficacy of oral progesterone, especially on initiation or uptitration of injection doses.

Therefore, please make an appointment with our clinical pharmacist to discuss this if you are on a progesterone containing oral contraception or are using an oral progesterone as part of a HRT regime.

To stay up to date visit our website https://www.brooksidesurgery.co.uk/

27/06/2025

Thinking of going abroad this summer? Make sure you and your family are up to date with routine and travel vaccinations!

There has been an increase in Measles cases both in the UK and abroad. Before going away, fill out our travel health form https://www.brooksidesurgery.co.uk/travel-health and one of our nurses will be in touch if you need any vaccines.

Planning a vacation? Think vaccination! ✈🛡
is still common in many parts of the world, and the vaccine helps protect you from the illness. Check your vaccination status and catch up through your GP if needed. 📱✅

25/06/2025

Cervical screening recall is changing from 1st July. Are you due yours but worried? Feel free to book an appointment with one of our nurses to talk through your concerns or visit https://eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/cervical-screening-awareness-week/ for lots of useful information and guidance on smear tests.

11/06/2025

The Surgery will be CLOSED Wednesday 18th June (1pm - 5pm) for Staff Training.
We will reopen again as normal the same day at 5pm.
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If your problem is urgent and cannot wait the phone lines are covered by on call services. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please can patients also remember to plan their medication collections accordingly this week so they don’t run out of their prescriptions.
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We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you in advance for your understanding. Our aim at Brookside is to always keep moving forwards whilst
striving to maintain a high quality service and training helps make that possible. 😊️
Would you like a post on what we cover in our monthly training afternoons?

23/05/2025

The Warwickshire Care Services Directory can help you find care and support in Warwickshire. Created with Warwickshire Care Association, this directory covers a range of topics including:

Finding a care home
Looking for home support
Paying for care
Living with dementia
Accessing online self-support

It also contains details of the care homes, nursing homes and home care providers operating in the area, as well as local useful contacts.

To access the directory visit -https://www.carechoices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Warkwickshire_2025_ebook.pdf

19/05/2025

Dementia Action Week is an awareness raising campaign. Each year, Alzheimer's Society works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia. This year we are focussing on diagnosis and educating audiences on the most common symptoms of dementia.

Receiving an early, accurate diagnosis can help people and their loved ones plan for the future, receive emotional and practical support, and better manage symptoms. It can make dementia feel less daunting for those affected by the condition.

If you're worried about yourself, or someone close to you, get help describing your symptoms to a GP by filling in our symptoms checklist.
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/form/checklist-for-dementia-symptoms

09/05/2025

Antimicrobial resistance is putting our antibiotics at risk.

To help protect them for future generations, take as directed by your GP, nurse or pharmacist



Read more at: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/04/07/what-is-antimicrobial-resistance-amr-and-how-can-you-combat-it/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=stakeholder&utm_campaign=Andibiotic&utm_id=AMR25