Morland House Surgery

17/03/2026

Meningitis B

There is currently no Men B vaccination program available for adults on the NHS. Children born before 1st May 2015 will not have received this vaccine as part of their childhood immunisations unless accessed privately.

Since 2015 the Men B vaccine has been routinely offered to all babies as part of the NHS childhood immunisation schedule, with doses being given at 8weeks, 12weeks and one year.

The Men ACWY vaccine, which increases your protection against MenC and helps to protect you against three other meningococcal groups (A, W and Y), is a single dose given at school aged 13-14 (year 9) and can be given by the surgery on the NHS upto the age of 25 if it has been missed. A booster dose is not needed.

Be aware of the symptoms of Meningitis. The symptoms can appear in any order. Some may not appear at all.

You should get medical advice as soon as possible if you’re concerned that you or your child could have meningitis.
📞Phone 999 for an ambulance or go to your nearest A&E department immediately if you think you or your child might be seriously ill.
📞Phone 111 for advice if you’re not sure if it’s anything serious or you think you may have been exposed to someone with meningitis.

For further information and a full list of symptoms please use the link below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

10/03/2026

** Practice Nurse Vacancy - Part time 20hrs negotiable**

We are currently seeking an experienced and caring Practice Nurse to join our highly functioning multidisciplinary team.

Please click on the link for the job description and how to apply.

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1820-26-0002?location=Ox33%201dp&distance=5&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en

10/03/2026

Are you looking for a new part time role?

We are recruiting for 2x Care Navigators to join our fabulous team!

Please click on the link for more details and to apply-

https://uk.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=03f797dad87dde72

05/03/2026

March is Brain Tumour awareness month.

A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain or skull, which can be cancerous (malignant) or non-cancerous (benign).

A brain tumour can cause headaches but it is unusual for this to be the only symptom. Other symptoms can include feeling sick, having seizures, problems with mobility, speech and vision and changes in personality and behaviour.
Other conditions may cause similar symptoms. But if you have any symptoms, it is important to get them checked by your GP.

This month is an opportunity to raise awareness about what a brain tumour is, what are the symptoms, and how to seek help. There are many charities and organisations working to raise awareness, research and gain support, including cancer research and Macmillan.

If you would like some more information about the symptoms of a brain tumour, or you would like to take part and raise awareness, you can use the links below:

https://braintumourresearch.org/pages/brain-tumour-awareness-month

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/brain-tumours/

https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/brain-tumour

02/03/2026

Protected Time for Learning - Surgery Closure

Morland House Surgery will be closing for the afternoon on Wednesday 4th March from 1pm for valuable staff training and development. We will reopen as normal from Thursday 5th March at 8am.

Protected Time for Learning (PTL) allows all our staff time to be released for educational sessions such as basic life support, clinical management updates, development of new services, customer care and mandatory training.

If you call the surgery during a PTL afternoon you will receive a recorded message giving you advice on who to call should you need the services of a GP.

We apologise for any inconvenience that this causes for patients but we hope that you understand that this is the most efficient and cost effective way of ensuring that our staff receive all the necessary training that they require.

02/03/2026

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Ovarian cancer is a disease that can disrupt the normal function of the ovaries. If it’s left unchecked, it can affect other parts of the body too.

During the month of March, Ovarian Cancer Action - alongside other UK gynae charities - put the spotlight on ovarian cancer and ask their supporters to help them raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, statistics and stories.

https://ovarian.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/ovarian-cancer-awareness-month/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cancer/

March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK and we're calling on you to help us raise awareness of the symptoms and signs of ovarian cancer. Here you'll find out when is ovarian cancer awareness month, why and how it started and how you can get involved.

01/03/2026

Today is the start of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

It’s important to know the signs and symptoms – especially as risk increases with age. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older and prostate cancer is more common in Black men.

Prostate cancer often develops slowly, so there may be no symptoms for many years.

Early diagnosis and treatment can save lives. Contact your GP if you notice any changes in your body or something doesn’t feel right.

Find more information on prostate cancer.

Find out about prostate cancer, including the symptoms, causes and treatments.

04/02/2026

** Practice Nurse Vacancy - Part time 20hrs negotiable**

Would you like to join a friendly, traditional surgery?

We are currently seeking an experienced and caring Practice Nurse to join our highly functioning multidisciplinary team. You will be a team player and enjoy integrating with others both profesionally and socially, enjoy sharing your knowledge and experiences. You will be supported in your professional development as it is our belief that the success of the surgery is attributed to a happy and professional workforce who are enabled to provide exceptional patient care along side a high level of job satisfaction.

Duties of the role will include wound care including ulcercare and dopplers, ECGs, venepuncture, asthma, COPD, Immunisations (routine, child and travel), travel health, smears and women's health.

Please see the job description for further information and contact details.

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/A1820-26-0001?location=OX33%201DP&distance=5&searchByLocationOnly=true&language=en

29/01/2026

High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke. This the Stroke Association are encouraging people to monitor their blood pressure and take action where they can to lower risk.

Stroke can happen to anyone, through no fault of their own, but there are steps that can help manage risk.

Find out more at:

https://www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-prevention-day

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stroke/

29/01/2026

Ordering your repeat prescription on the NHS App is easier than you think.
If you take medicine regularly, you can order a repeat prescription through the app – meaning you don't need to visit the surgery, saving you time.
https://www.nhs.uk/.../how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

19/01/2026

💙 It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Cervical cancer is largely preventable – and screening saves lives.
Women or people aged 25–64 with a cervix are invited every 5yrs for their cervical screening (smear tests).
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This test helps detect early changes before they develop into cancer.

What you can do:
✔ Attend your screening when invited.
✔ Contact the surgery if you’ve missed an appointment.
✔ Don’t ignore unusual symptoms – book an appointment to see your GP.

📞 Please contact the surgery to book your cervical screen appointment or check your screening status.

Find out more about cervical screening here:
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

09/01/2026

If you have asthma, the cold weather can make your symptoms worse and increase your risk of becoming unwell.

Cold air can cause your airways to narrow, increasing the amount of mucus you produce and making it hard to breathe.
Cold, dry air can also irritate your airways and make symptoms like wheezing, coughing and breathlessness worse.

Learn what to do to help stay well...
For more information, visit https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/cold-weather