Unity Health

03/07/2025

Childhood immunisation

If your child is due immunisations after 1st July 2025, there will be a change to the timetable as the national schedule goes through the first phase of changes; the second will follow in January 2026.

Your baby will no longer receive the Hib/MenC vaccine at their one-year appointment

The second dose of MenB will be brought forward to 12 weeks

The first dose of PCV13 will be moved to 16 weeks

Find the full schedule here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/routine-childhood-immunisation-schedule

If you’d like more information, please speak to the Practice Nurse or your Health Visitor.

Information for health professionals on childhood immunisations.

01/07/2025

Hay fever

Hay fever causes itchy eyes, a runny nose, sneezing and coughing, a headache or pain around the sides of your head or forehead, loss of smell and feeling tired. There are ways in which you can reduce the effects of hay fever, and the NHS has advice on these: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

If you’re sneezing more than talking lately, you’re not alone! Hay fever (AKA allergic rhinitis) can really make the warmer months difficult. Here are some tips to help you cope during peak pollen season:

Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes

Keep windows closed during high pollen times

Shower and change your clothes after being outside

Antihistamines can help – talk to a pharmacist if you’re struggling

Find more help here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/

Find out about the symptoms and causes of hay fever, who's affected and what treatments are available.

30/06/2025

Dehydration

When the weather is very warm, you may be at risk of dehydration if you don’t adequately replace the fluid you lose through sweating and p*eing. Babies, children and older adults are most at risk.

You can help to minimise the risk of dehydration by ensuring you drink enough to keep your p*e a pale-yellow colour.

There are some easy ways to increase your fluid intake with food too:
Ice lollies
Melon
Cucumber
Jelly
Soup
Find more advice here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

30/06/2025

UV Safety Month (1st - 31st July)

The sun is at its strongest between 11am and 3pm from March to October. While you might like to sit out, it’s important to consider your health.

Ultraviolet rays can damage our skin and eyes, and while it’s great to be outdoors, consider reducing your exposure to UV with these tips:

Wear sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection

Wear protective clothing (e.g., a sun-safe, long-sleeve top)

Use SPF30 or higher

You can read additional sun safety information here;

Find out how to protect your skin and eyes from UV sun damage, plus advice on using sunbeds and checking moles.

21/01/2025

Early Surgery Closure Tuesday 21st January 2025
Please be aware that Kimberlow Hill surgery and the phone lines will be closing at 6pm Tuesday 21st January 2025. Both surgeries and the phone lines will reopen as usual at 8am on Wednesday 22nd January 2025.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

14/01/2025

23/12/2024

https://feedback.digital.nhs.uk/jfe/form/SV_brcCs59Xa74dA3Q

Get involved!
TAKE PART IN RESEARCH TO IMPROVE THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SERVICE

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) team is seeking user feedback to better understand your experiences and make the clinical prescription tracking service more intuitive and user friendly. They are looking for participants for two remote research opportunities:
9 January·
20-31 January
Sessions will last 30 minutes to one hour and take place on Microsoft Teams. If you’d like to take part in these or future opportunities, please express your interest by filling out the form

21/11/2024

https://unityhealth.nhs.uk/vacancies

We're recruiting an Enhanced Practice Nurse - please follow the link for more info 🙂

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21/11/2024

https://unityhealth.nhs.uk/

Our new website is now live!

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04/10/2024

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/about-the-nhs-app/

The NHS App gives you a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services, including ordering your repeat prescriptions. If you need support with signing up to the App please speak to a member of our reception team who will be able to help you.

We are asking patients to consider trying the NHS App whilst are Practice website is being refreshed.

Repeat prescription requests can also be submitted by emailing the Practice admin.unityhealth@nhs.net and calling the surgery 01904 754900. We are open between 8am-8pm Mon-Thursday and 8am-6pm on a Friday. Saturdays 9am - 1pm. Please allow 5 working days for all prescription requests.

Find out about the services available in the NHS App, and how to access them using the app or the NHS website.