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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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How to Stay Healthy, Safe and Well This Summer

The school holidays can bring warmer weather, trips away, more time outdoors and a chance to make memories with the kids. But summer can be challenging too. Less time in school and more time ‘playing out’ can make minor injuries more likely, and little ones can still pick up bugs. With no school dinners and everyone at home, food bills can go through the roof – whilst others can feel isolated and alone as community activities slow down, and friends and family go away. Summer can be tough!

Get to know where to go and you can find the help and support you need quicker – so more time for summer fun. To find the right service for your needs, go to the ‘Get To Know Where To Go’ page on the NHS Greater Manchester website.

Our local pharmacies can give expert advice on minor illnesses, including over-the-counter medicines. For some conditions, we can now provide prescription medicine if needed – without a GP appointment. For more information, go to the ‘Think Pharmacy First’ page on the NHS Greater Manchester website.

If anyone in your family regularly takes prescription medicines, don’t forget to check how much you have at home – especially if you’re going away. It’s easy to lose track when you’re out of your usual routine. Don’t leave it to the last minute – order your repeat prescription.

Surrey Lodge Group Practice is here to help you and your family this summer. We are open 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). Phone and online appointments make it quick and easy to get the help you need. You can get in touch with us here – Get help for any health problem – Surrey Lodge Group Practice.

Your ‘Just in Case’ Summer Contact List:

  • Teeth: Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Service – call 0333 332 3800. Open 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Eyes: Greater Manchester Urgent Eye Care Service – go to www.primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice. Available all week, including weekends and bank holidays.
  • Mental Health: Free 24/7 mental health crisis support helplines.
    • Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford or Wigan: call 0800 953 0285
    • Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, or Tameside and Glossop: 0800 014 9995.
  • Not sure what to do? Call NHS 111 or go to 111.nhs.uk (over 5 years of age only).

Page published: 23 July 2024
Last updated: 26 July 2024