Barn Surgery Ferring PPG - Patient Participation Group

03/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

29/10/2025

If you need the emergency contraceptive pill, you can now get it free from pharmacies across England — without needing an appointment with your GP or at a sexual health clinic.

Pharmacists can provide advice and support. Find your nearest participating pharmacy: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health-services/find-emergency-contraception/

20/10/2025

The Barn Surgery are holding drop in flu clinics every Wednesday and Friday between 12:30-1:00pm for everyone over 65 and anyone that is under 65 who is clinically vulnerable. No appointment is needed…just walk in!

06/10/2025

It’s World Meningitis Day.

Meningitis can be life-threatening and result in permanent damage to the brain or nerves.

Several vaccinations offer protection against it – find out more ➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination

06/10/2025

We have had confirmation from the Barn Surgery that they have negotiated for the Covid clinic to return to the Baptist Church on 16th October from 1:30-4.30pm.
They will be running their seperate flu clinic at St Andrew’s Church on the same day at the same time. They have asked to remind everyone that you can only attend the flu clinic if you are a registered Barn Surgery patient, meeting the criteria for the vaccination.

23/09/2025

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Read more in their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

22/09/2025

*Update to previous post about Flu and Covid clinics in the village*

Flu clinics will be run by the Barn Surgery from St Andrew’s Church on 2nd and 16th October from 1.30-4.30pm for everyone over 65 or for those with an underlying health condition.
The Barn Surgery have successfully negotiated for two Covid Clincs to be run in the village on the same days/times as the flu clinics at the Baptist Church for everyone over 75 or for those with an underlying health condition.
These can be given on the same day.

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

The seasons are changing, but the NHS is always here for you.

Help us care for your community this autumn by choosing the right service if you need help:

As always, NHS 111 is available 24/7 if you’re not sure where to turn.

https://orlo.uk/k9CoH

11/09/2025

08/09/2025

ANNUAL FLU/COVID CLINICS

Please be advised that the Barn Surgery are running their annual flu clinics at St Andrew’s Church on 2nd and 16th October from 1.30-4.30pm.
To be eligible to have the flu vaccine you must be one of the following -

- Over 65’s (or under 65) living with underlying health conditions including Diabetes, COPD etc.

Children 2-3 years old will be invited to a booked appointment in the surgery over the next few weeks.

The Barn Surgery are endeavouring to secure the Covid bus to visit the village again. This will be available for any patient aged over 75 or any aged patient who is immunosuppressed. Further details will follow in due course.

Please could you support the Barn Surgery by visiting them for your vaccinations wherever you can.