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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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Nursing team

Our nursing staff and healthcare team are available to offer help and advice on general health matters. The practice nurses run clinics for long-term health conditions such as asthma or diabetes, minor ailment clinics and carry out cervical smears.

They provide a range of immunisations including foreign travel. Our healthcare assistants focus on phlebotomy (blood samples), blood pressure checks and NHS Health Checks.

Sister Nicola Beal, female

MSc RGN PN (A51) NRTC dip Asthma

Nicola is a qualified nurse practitioner.

Sister Bernie Smithers, female

RGN

Bernie is our practice nurse.

Emma Ireland, female

Emma is our practice nurse.

Rowena Hunter, female

Rowena is our healthcare assistant.

Page published: 5 May 2023
Last updated: 16 November 2023