Kingswinford Medical Practice

05/01/2026

05/01/2026

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

04/01/2026

Get your score in just 5 minutes. Take the free NHS Healthy Choices Quiz to find where you could make some changes to live a healthier life and receive support and guidance to get going.
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

04/01/2026

If you need urgent medical help but you're not sure where to go, use 111 to get assessed and directed to the right place for you.​ Call, go online or use the NHS App.

➡️ nhs.uk/111

03/01/2026

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

Think pharmacy first.

nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyfirst

02/01/2026

Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting bug, spreads at this time of year.

Our blog post explains what to do if you come down with a case. 🤢🦠
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pWxP4M

02/01/2026

Temperatures are falling this weekend and the Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings across the country ❄️

Winter can be a difficult time for everyone, but it can be especially tough as we get older. Check in on your older family, friends, and neighbours to help keep them safe this winter, and share our Winter Wrapped Up guide for top tips on staying warm and well: https://bit.ly/4iWYuLP

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Did you know you can see your GP health record in the NHS App?

You can view your allergies, vaccinations, test results and more!

Find out more: www.nhs.uk/nhs-app

02/01/2026

Cold temperatures can be harmful for your health, especially for younger children, people aged 65 or older, and those with limited mobility or long-term health conditions.

and look out for others.

For more advice, visit ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

02/01/2026

The NHS childhood vaccination schedule has recently been updated. Changes include protecting children against some diseases earlier and adding vaccines that protect against more diseases.

Our latest blog post covers everything you need to know: https://bit.ly/49dpra0