Childhood immunisations
Vaccination is the most important thing we can do to protect ourselves and our children against ill health. You can view information on this here.
Children should ideally have these immunisations done at the right age, to ensure that they are protected as early as possible and to minimise the risk of infection. You can find out the childhood immunisation schedule here.
We offer primary vaccinations for children aged 8 weeks upto 3 years and 4 months. We do not provide BCG vaccinations at the surgery. Please note that if you decide to decline any immunisations for your child, you will first need to book an appointment with the nurse to discuss this, and put this in writing with your signature to bring in to the surgery.
Shingles vaccination
We also offer the shingles vaccine for adults. The shingles vaccine is recommended for all adults turning 65, those aged 70 to 79 and those aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system.
Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash, and can sometimes lead to serious problems such as long-lasting pain, hearing loss or blindness.
The shingles vaccine helps:
- reduce your chances of getting shingles
- reduce your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles
If you are eligible, you can contact the surgery to book an appointment for the vaccine with our nurse/ healthcare assistant (HCA).
Find out more information here:
Pneumococcal vaccination
The pneumococcal (or pneumonia/ ‘pneumo’) vaccine helps protect against serious illnesses like pneumonia and meningitis. It’s recommended for people at higher risk of these illnesses, such as babies and adults aged 65 and over.
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better in 2 to 4 weeks, but babies, older people, and people with heart or lung conditions are at risk of getting seriously ill and may need treatment in hospital.
You can contact the surgery to book an appointment for the vaccine with our nurse/ HCA.
Find out more information about the vaccine here:
Travel vaccinations
If you are travelling outside of the UK, you may require certain vaccinations to protect against various diseases found in other parts of the world.
We offer the following NHS travel vaccinations at the surgery:
- Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio (DTP)
- Hepatitis A
- Typhoid
- Cholera
These vaccinations must be given a minimum of 4-6 weeks prior to your departure date. You will first need to complete a pre-travel questionnaire – which we can send to you via email/ text message. The practice nurse will then review this; if you require any vaccinations, we will contact you to book you an appointment with the nurse.
Please note that we can only book you in at the next available slot with our nurse – so please ensure you complete the questionnaire in advance before you travel.
Alternatively, you can visit a travel clinic. The NHS app will give you access to any previous vaccinations that you have had, which you can show to the travel clinic.
Flu vaccination
Seasonal flu is a highly infectious illness caused by a flu virus. The virus infects your lungs and upper airways, causing a sudden high temperature and general aches and pains.
We currently offer flu vaccines for the following:
- pregnant women
- all children aged 2 or 3 years
- those aged 65 years and over
- those in clinical risk groups
You can contact the surgery to book an appointment for the flu vaccine with our nurse/ HCA.
Find out more information here:
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination
RSV is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs, which often causes symptoms similar to a cold, including: cough, sore throat, sneezing, and a runny or blocked nose.
It can also make you become wheezy or short of breath and can lead to pneumonia and other life-threatening conditions. There is no specific treatment, and most infections will get better by themselves.
RSV infection is common in young children but is most serious for small babies and for older people. We are currently offering RSV vaccinations for adults aged 75-79. Contact the surgery to book an appointment with the nurse/ HCA.
Find out more information here:
For more information on vaccinations, visit the NHS website: