Meningitis B

A student of ours is currently recovering from Meningitis B which was acquired at university. Teenagers are more likely to carry meningococcal bacteria in the back of their throats. Giving a vaccine to 14 – 18 year olds and new university students will directly...

Annual flu clinics

Stay healthy this year & get your flu shot! Due to high demand, we are holding 2 extra nurse-led flu clinics on the following days: Saturday 18th November between 9.am – 1.00pm Wednesday 29th November between 6.30pm – 8.30pm   Please contact the...

Adult Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Viatim

There is currently a worldwide shortage of both hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine. We are hoping that Hepatitis B will be available again in the autumn, but, hepatitis A vaccine may not be available until the New Year.  

Dr Clare Thompson on allergies & intolerances

Dr. Thompson explores the difference between allergies and intolerances, what to look out for and why seemingly more and more children are developing them. Allergies vs. Intolerances...

Exercise for 60+ boosts healthy ageing

Regular exercise in later life can dramatically boost the chance of healthy ageing, even for those who do not take up physical activities until their 60s, a study suggests. Four years of sustained and frequent physical activity raised the likelihood of people ageing...