Greenway Community Practice

16/01/2026

👩‍👧‍👦Children under 6 are now being offered the MMRV vaccine instead of MMR as part of the NHS routine childhood vaccination programme.

💉This replaces the existing MMR vaccine and adds protection against chickenpox, alongside measles, mumps and rubella.

You don’t need to do anything — your GP will contact you when your child is due.
🔗 nhs.uk/mmrv

16/01/2026

12/01/2026

❗Practice Update❗

🪠We have been dealing with some blocked drains at the practice, which are finally sorted.

🚽As a gentle reminder, please only flush toilet paper down our toilets. Items such as wipes (even those labelled “flushable”), sanitary products, paper towels, and other materials can cause blockages and disruption to services.

Thank you so much for your understanding and support in helping us keep the practice running smoothly for everyone. We really appreciate your cooperation.

06/01/2026

We have received an influx of calls this week regarding the recent change in the childhood MMR vaccine. We will be in contact with all eligible patients when the vaccine is due to be administered.

Further information is available on - https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/

The vaccine is now part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule in the UK, adding protection against .

This guide will help you understand when your child should get their MMRV vaccine, if they are eligible to have it.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4aVYKZL

05/01/2026

It’s back to school this week!

But if your child's feeling under the weather, it can sometimes be tricky to decide whether they should stay at home or not.

The NHS website has helpful advice on different conditions to help you.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school

31/12/2025

🍺 The Dry January® challenge, created by Alcohol Change UK, helps people reset their relationship with alcohol at the start of the year and beyond. With the free Try Dry® app, you can track your savings, sleep, mood, and more, while daily motivational emails keep you inspired every step of the way.

👉 It's easy to take part, simply:

📲 Visit dryjanuary.org.uk and sign up to receive daily motivational emails with tips, stories from other participants and so much more and download the Try Dry® app from your app store.

30/12/2025

Recovering from Christmas? Smoking isn’t the answer.
It drains your money and increases stress.

We can help you plan a quit that fits your life. Get access to free personalised support and ni****ne replacement therapies.

Start now: www.bristol.gov.uk/smoke-free-bristol

24/12/2025

‼️When the practice is closed, please call NHS 111 if you need medical attention‼️

23/12/2025

‼️We have noticed a huge increase of missed appointments, so far, this week.
📲If you no longer need your appointment or would like to re-arrange please call our Care Navigation team on 0117 9598939.
📢By cancelling your appointment correctly, provides valuable appointments for other patients.

18/12/2025

Get ready for the Dry January® challenge!

It’s the perfect time to reset and experience all the benefits of a month off alcohol. Hit the ground running this with Try Dry®, Alcohol Change UK's free app that helps you track your time off drinking.

Download the free Try Dry® app to start your winning streak👇
https://bit.ly/4oy9qBW

17/12/2025

School's out, support's not!

The festive season can be fun but they can also feel overwhelming. If you know a young person that needs support, help is just a call or text away.

Save these helplines. Share them. Use them.
Because support doesn’t take a holiday.

16/12/2025

‼️When the practice is closed, please call NHS 111 if you need medical attention.‼️