Rectory Meadow Surgery

28/04/2026

21/04/2026

COVID-19 and RSV Vaccinations
The vaccination programme has now been extended to include patients who are aged 80 years +.
More information about the vaccination programme including who is eligible can be found here
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/rsv-vaccine/

08/04/2026

Adenomyosis is a condition where the lining of the womb (uterus) starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It’s most commonly diagnosed in women over the age of 30.
Adenomyosis Awareness Month this April is a good time to learn more about the condition.
For more information on the treatment options available, visit http://nhs.uk/conditions/adenomyosis

01/04/2026

Please see our headline stats for March 2026 😊

⚠️36 appointments in March were DNA's which is a slight reduction from the previous month but still incurs a cost to the NHS at approximately £1800, it is really important that you contact the Surgery if you cannot make an appointment so the appointment can be offered out to another patient in need.⚠️

Thank you for your continued support.

01/04/2026

Please see below our Friends and Family Test feedback for March. We had some lovely comments too! 🥰

“I have only been a patient for a small time, nearly 2 years but have visited a few in that time and every time I have found the surgery welcoming and the staff very friendly, professional and personable. The surgery always looks clean. Every clinician I have seen have explained everything in detail to me and I have never felt rushed during my appointment. So, thank you for being so lovely”

“Excellent attention at last appointment, then good follow up”

“It is always good. A first-class practice always giving excellent care to its' patients”

“Been a patient for many years always had excellent treatment.”

“Vaccination booked promptly and at a convenient time. Appointment was on time. The nurse explained everything I needed to know”

“Ability to contact the surgery and get a response without delay and helpful staff.”

30/03/2026

You may have seen that there’s new government guidance on screen time for under 5s. The main message? Limit screen use wherever possible.
- For children under 2, avoid screens except for shared moments like family video calls.
- For ages 2–5, try to keep screen time to 1 hour a day or less.
When screens are used, choose slow-paced, simple content that’s easy for little brains to follow. Find more tips on healthy screen habits for under 5s here:

Guidance for parents on managing screen time for under 5s. Learn what's recommended and how to build healthy habits from an early age.

26/03/2026

💙 The Thames Valley Autism Alert Card can help autistic people feel more confident when out and about.
The card provides a simple way for autistic people of all ages, and their parents or carers, to quickly explain their needs to others. More than 5,000 cards are now in use across the region.
Autism Berkshire issues the card free of charge to anyone living in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Milton Keynes who has an autism diagnosis.
The card can be shown if the cardholder needs assistance or finds it difficult to explain their behaviour to people around them or to the emergency services. It includes the cardholder’s name and details of two emergency contacts, helping others understand how best to support them. Find out more (link in comments on original post).
💛 A small tool that can make a big difference.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Autism Bucks Carers Bucks FACT Bucks Page Bucks SEND Local Offer

💙 The Thames Valley Autism Alert Card can help autistic people feel more confident when out and about.

The card provides a simple way for autistic people of all ages, and their parents or carers, to quickly explain their needs to others. More than 5,000 cards are now in use across the region.

Autism Berkshire issues the card free of charge to anyone living in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire or Milton Keynes who has an autism diagnosis.

The card can be shown if the cardholder needs assistance or finds it difficult to explain their behaviour to people around them or to the emergency services. It includes the cardholder’s name and details of two emergency contacts, helping others understand how best to support them. Find out more (link in comments).

💛 A small tool that can make a big difference.



Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Autism Bucks Carers Bucks FACT Bucks Page Bucks SEND Local Offer

24/03/2026

Our latest blog post explains who is eligible for the MenB vaccine and why vaccination is being offered alongside preventative antibiotics in response to the meningitis outbreak in Kent.
🔗 https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/20/who-is-eligible-for-the-menb-vaccine-and-do-i-need-it-myself/