Practice News

Great news for patients using the contraceptive implant Nexplanon®

The Nexplanon contraceptive implant is now licensed for up to 5 years of use in the UK, extending its previous duration of 3 years.  This update follows revised guidance from the UK medicines regulator and is supported by strong clinical evidence showing that the implant remains safe and highly effective during years 4 and 5.... Read more »

Meningitis Symptoms

Meningitis. Know the symptoms and what to do if you spot them. For more information visit Meningitis – NHS  

MMRV

MMRV is now part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme, replacing the MMR vaccine. It protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Chickenpox is very common and can sometimes lead to serious complications, so vaccination helps reduce the risk of serious illness as children grow. You don’t need to do anything — your GP... Read more »