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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.

For further information:

You and Your General Practice (YYGP) – Patient Charter

As part of the 2025/26 GP contract changes, NHS England has introduced You and Your General Practice (YYGP), also referred to as the Patient Charter.

From 1st October 2025, all GP practices are required to provide patients with access to this information.

🔗 You can read the full NHS England YYGP document.
🌍 Translated versions are also available.

The YYGP sets out what you, as a patient, can expect from your GP practice, alongside how you can help us to provide the best care for you and our wider community.

In line with the guidance, our practice has also nominated a YYGP Lead, our Practice Manager, who will act as a point of contact should you wish to provide feedback or raise any concerns about the charter.

For more information, you can view the full YYGP guidance (last updated 20th August 2025).

For more information please read the You and your general practice (PDF)

Page published: 21 November 2025
Last updated: 21 November 2025