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Patient update

MenACWY vaccine is given to young people at school in year 9, with catch ups until year 11. The vaccine can be offered in primary care from the age of 14, opportunistically or upon request to anyone who missed it at school, up until the age of 25. No additional boosters are recommended. Please check your immunisation record and if you have not received this vaccine please book an appointment with the nurse at the practice – Request an appointment with a nurse or healthcare assistant – Surrey Lodge Group Practice

The Men B vaccine is not offered to teenagers/young people under the national immunisation programme, unless you are in an “at risk” group (from 2 years of age who are at increased risk of invasive meningococcal infection with asplenia, splenic dysfunction or complement disorders (including those on, or to commence, complement inhibitor treatment such as eculizumab)). There is currently no recommendation for any additional Men B vaccinations for young people.

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Safe surgeries

We are proud to be a safe surgery for everyone in our community, and pledge to ensure that everyone in our community receives the quality healthcare they are entitled to.

In partnership with Doctors of the World UK, we will ensure that our practice offers a welcoming space for everyone who seeks to use our services. We will ensure that a lack of identification, proof of address, or immigration status do not prevent patient registration.

As a member of the Safe Surgeries community, we will endeavour to support other Safe Surgeries and the development of the network.

Don’t have documents? Don’t worry

We are a Safe Surgery for everyone in our practice area.

We might ask for ID or proof of address. But if you don’t have any and you live in our practice area, you can still register with us.

We won’t ask for immigration documents.

What it means to be a safe surgery

All are welcome. Your nationality or immigration status do not affect your right to register here.

We are a Safe Surgery for everyone in our practice area.

  • everyone living in England has the right to free care from a GP
  • ask reception for an interpreter if you find it difficult to communicate in English
  • our receptionists won’t ask you about your immigration status
  • if you are worried about giving us your address, please let us know – your information is safe with us

If you wish to register, please speak to a member of staff who can help and support you with the process of registration.

You can learn more by visiting the Doctors of the World UK website.

Page published: 2 November 2023
Last updated: 2 November 2023