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Stay Protected This Autumn: Book Your Flu Vaccination Today!

As we approach the Autumn season, we are pleased to announce that flu vaccinations will be available to individuals aged 65 and over, as well as individuals in specific risk groups, starting in October 2025. Protecting yourself against the flu is crucial, especially for those in higher-risk age groups.

Why Get Vaccinated?

The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you from the influenza virus. It reduces the risk of flu-related complications and helps maintain your health during the colder months.

How to Book Your Appointment

We encourage you to attend the walk-in flu clinic at the Glascote or Wilnecote Parson Street sites on Saturday 4th October 2025 (more information on the Home page) or book your flu vaccination appointment in advance to ensure you receive your vaccine promptly. To schedule your appointment, please contact our Practice on 01827 281000.

Don't wait until it's too late! Book your flu vaccination today and take a proactive step towards safeguarding your health this Autumn.

Weight-management services update – Mounjaro

We are receiving a significant number of enquiries about the availability of the Mounjaro weight-loss drug which has been approved by NHS England for eligible patients. NHS England has set the criteria for eligibility for the drug; this is a national policy which all NHS prescribers, such as GPs and pharmacists, are required to abide by. The criteria for weight management cannot be changed by prescribers.

Although NHS England has approved the drug, all GPs are waiting for information about how the drug will be provided to eligible patients, when, and for how long. We are also awaiting guidance about how the drug should be used by patients along with other services to support weight management, such as diet and exercise.

Current guidance is that anyone with a BMI of 40 or higher, and with four or more of the qualifying comorbidities (hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes) will be eligible for assessment to identify their suitability for Mounjaro. Anyone not meeting these criteria will not be eligible for assessment in the first year of the drug being available.

More information on local Weight Management services can be found on the ICS webpage please: Local Weight Management services - Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, ICS

We are an Armed Forces veteran friendly accredited GP Practice

This means that, as part of the health commitments of the Armed Forces Covenant, we have a dedicated clinician who has a specialist knowledge of military related health conditions and veteran specific health services. This is important in helping ex-forces to get the best care and treatment.

If you are ex-forces, please let your GP know to help ensure you are getting the best possible care.

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