Barnt Green Surgery

27/04/2026

Please remember to allow 72 hours for the surgery to process your prescription requests.

You can order repeat prescriptions using the NHS App. If you would like to order a medication that you have recently been prescribed but is not yet on a repeat prescription please submit a request via the practice website.

Letters from hospitals or specialists requesting the GP to prescribe medication also requires a minimum of 72 hours to process.

We thank you for your continued support with this.

27/04/2026

Stress Awareness Month, 1st– 30th April

Stress is not always a ‘bad’ thing. However, when we experience stress in our workplace or everyday lives, it can affect our ability to function, and long-term stress can damage our health.

Workplace stress is reaching record levels worldwide, so Stress Awareness Month gives organisations a chance to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and actively support employee wellbeing before issues escalate. Learn more at: https://www.stress.org.uk/stress-awareness-month-2026/

27/04/2026

World Immunisation Week, 24th–30th April

World Immunisation Week aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases across the globe.

This year’s theme is, ‘For every generation, vaccines work,’ and this awareness week will promote how vaccines have safely protected people, families, and communities for generations – and continue to safeguard our future.

24/04/2026

24/04/2026

Our phone system allows patients to check and cancel their appointments by ringing the surgery telephone number 24 hours a day 7 days a week without having to hold and speak to the receptionist.

Simply dial 0121 445 1704 from the number you have registered with the surgery and if you have an appointment booked at the surgery it will confirm the date and time and give you the option to cancel if you are no longer able to attend.

24/04/2026

World Malaria Day, 25th April

Malaria is a life-threatening disease which is spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. It is mostly found in tropical countries, especially Africa, and it is preventable and curable. Mild symptoms are fever, chills and headache. Severe symptoms include fatigue, confusion, seizures, and difficulty breathing. The majority of people who die from malaria are children.

World Malaria Day, organised by the World Health Organization, highlights the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control.

You can learn more at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day

23/04/2026

If you have the NHS App, make sure you have your notifications turned on so that you receive messages from your trusted healthcare providers.

23/04/2026

Are you suffering with pain in your back, shoulder, hip and knees?

Do you know you can self refer for an assessment to see if you require physiotherapy or another treatment.

Ring 07436797891 to arrange your free assessment.

23/04/2026

If your child was born on or after 1 January 2025 your child needs to have their MMRV at 12 months old and a second dose at 18 months of age.

22/04/2026

Social Prescribing is a team dedicated to help provide support to patients. If you are aged 18+ and are in need of some support due to unemployment, wellbeing, housing or are feeling lonely reach out to the team on 0300 303 5291 or email hwicb.spbromsgrove@nhs.net

22/04/2026

Chickenpox and vaccines

Chickenpox is on the rise in the UK. Not only does this impact on children who may suffer from the condition, it also creates difficulties for immune-supressed and vulnerable peers.

It’s a common infection in children that spreads easily. While it’s usually mild, it can lead to serious complications which need hospitalisation, including chest infections and fits.

All young children are now eligible for vaccination. The vaccine will be combined with the existing MMR jab (given at 12 and 18 months of age), which already helps protect against measles, mumps and rubella. Children up to the age of six can catch up on doses when invited.

22/04/2026

Allergy Awareness Week, 22nd–28th April

Allergy affects more than a quarter of the UK population, and occurs when the body’s immune system reacts inappropriately to normally harmless substances. Some allergies are mild, but more severe cases can cause anaphylaxis, which can be fatal.

Many people’ symptoms go unrecognised, and they don’t get the support they need. So this year, the theme of Allergy Awareness Week is ‘I Wish I Knew: Diagnosis Matters’.

You can find out more about the campaign and learn about allergy symptoms, next steps and anaphylaxis on the Allergy UK website: https://www.allergyuk.org/allergy-awareness-weeks/