The Meadows Surgery

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

19/03/2026

We are now taking bookings for Spring Covid Booster Vaccinations for eligible patients aged 18 years plus.

Eligibility:

You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine in spring if you:

- are aged 75 or over
- are aged 6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system because of a health condition or treatment
- live in a care home for older adults

NHS information about the COVID-19 vaccine, including what the vaccine helps protect against, who should have it and when, how to get it and side effects.

17/03/2026

💚We were pleased to host our carer coffee morning today with attendance from
Northamptonshire Carers

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/

16/03/2026

We are closed for mandatory training from 12.30pm-6.30pm on Wednesday 18th March 2026. We will reopen at 8am on Thursday 19th March 2026. Please call 111 for advice if needed when we are closed. Thank you

09/03/2026

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine.
Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risk of serious illness and protect children as they grow.
Your GP will be in touch when your child is due their appointment.
🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

05/03/2026

Ovarian Cancer Awareness is a reminder to know the symptoms and act early.

Symptoms can be vague and may include:

- persistent bloating
- tummy pain
- feeling full quickly
- needing to wee more often
- unexplained changes in appetite

If you notice ongoing symptoms that are unusual for you, it’s important to speak to your GP. When discussing symptoms, let your doctor know about any family history of cancer, not just ovarian cancer and not only in parents or siblings, as this can help assess your overall risk.

Keeping up to date with cervical screening when invited is also an important part of protecting your gynaecological health. Early action can make a real difference. 🎗️💙🩺✨

Learn more about ovarian cancer: https://ow.ly/xOYy50YlTRA

Read about spotting the signs and acting early: https://ow.ly/Kb0p50YlTRB

26/02/2026

https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/jesss-rule-three-strikes-and-we-rethink/

25/02/2026

The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) and is an important part of the childhood vaccination schedule.

If your child has missed any vaccines, or if you have recently moved to the UK from another country, it is never too late to catch up. The NHS offers free catch-up vaccinations to help ensure children and adults are protected and up to date. Checking your vaccination record and booking missing doses can help protect both your family and the wider community. 💉🛡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Find out about the MMRV vaccine: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/
Check the NHS vaccination schedule: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/