Atkinson Health Centre GP Surgery

13/10/2025

Due to an IT fault we are currently having issues accessing our computer systems and those that are working, are running extremely slowly. Our staff are working as fast as they can to answer any incoming calls, please bear with us. We are hoping this issue is fixed ASAP. Thank you for your patience 🙏

25/09/2025

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists issues advice for pregnant people on the use of paracetamol to manage fever and pain.

23 Sept 2025 -
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has published a clear statement on the safety of paracetamol use in pregnancy, stating that there is no confirmed link between taking paracetamol during pregnancy and autism in children.

Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women when used as directed.

Professor Ranee Thakar, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, said:
“Managing pain and fever during and after pregnancy is really important for the wellbeing of women and their babies. Pain can impact a woman’s physical and psychological health, while unmanaged fevers can pose risks for both the mother and unborn baby. The MHRA statement is clear that Paracetamol remains the recommended pain relief option for pregnant women when used as directed. It is vital that women have access to accurate, evidence-based information. If you are concerned or have questions about the use of paracetamol, please speak to your pharmacist or maternity team as soon as possible.”

Notes to editors:
Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice painkiller for pregnant women, used at the lowest dose and for the shortest duration.

Women with unresolved pain or fever, or those with concerns about the use of paracetamol, are urged to speak to a pharmacist, GP or midwifery team as soon as possible.

22/09/2025

⭐️ WE ARE HIRING ⭐️

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised General Practice Assistant to join our busy practice.

This exciting role has lots of scope for development, so we are looking for someone who can adapt as the role evolves to support our practice. The General Practice Assistant role is varied, with a mix of patient-facing clinical work and administrative work.

Whilst experience is desirable, any training required will be provided.

For further information or to apply, please visit the link below on indeed 😊

Atkinson Health Centre Practice

22/09/2025

Covid vaccination eligibility will be different to last year and diverge from this year’s flu eligibility. Flu vaccination eligibility has stayed the same so if you were eligible last year, you will be eligible again this year however covid vaccination criteria has changed and is now for patients aged 75+ or patients who are immunosuppressed either through a medical condition or medication.

This means that while you might have had the covid vaccine last autumn you may no longer be eligible for it this year. This is National guidance from the Department of health and social Care. Full eligibility criteria below:

From 1st October 2025

Flu vaccination eligibility:

Adults aged 65+
Adults aged 18 to 64 in clinical risk groups, e.g. chronic conditions like respiratory, heart, liver, kidney, and neurological diseases, diabetes, and weakened immune systems
Residents in long-stay care homes
Carers (in receipt of allowance or main carer for elderly/disabled)
Close contacts of immunocompromised individuals
Frontline social care workers without employer-led occupational health


From 1st October 2025

Covid vaccination eligibility:

Adults aged 75 +
Individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed.
Residents in a care home for older adults


The practice will be inviting all patient eligible for vaccination so please make sure we have up-to-date contact details.