Brownlow Health Central

26/03/2026

We’re hosting an important online session to help families understand the latest changes to the NHS Childhood Immunisation Schedule - including MMRV, HPV, and now MenB, following the recent increase in cases highlighted in Kent.

This session has been developed by local healthcare professionals to give you clear, up to date information on:

✅ What’s new in the childhood immunisation programme
✅ Why MMRV has been introduced and how it protects children earlier
✅ HPV vaccination and long term protection for teens
✅ MenB vaccination — what parents need to know, and why timely protection matters
✅ How NHS teams support, invite and follow up with families
✅ Your most common questions answered in a friendly, practical way

👶👧🧒 Suitable for expectant parents and parents of children from birth to 16 years
🧑‍⚕️ Delivered by local GPs, Health Visitors, and Immunisation Specialists
💬 Live Q&A included
📅 Date: Thursday 26th March
🕒 Time: 7pm
💻 Free online session — join from home
➡️ Register here: e70256e8-6f8f-440d-967b-891fd467e026@18f1ee20-eee0-4ae0-93b5-5649011cf48f" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e70256e8-6f8f-440d-967b-891fd467e026@18f1ee20-eee0-4ae0-93b5-5649011cf48f

Protecting children starts with good information. We’re here to help you feel confident and supported every step of the way. 💙

25/03/2026

Feel healthier, lose weight and save money by choosing a few drink-free days each week.
The free NHS Drink Free Days app helps you pick your days, track your progress and stay
motivated with simple tips, reminders and milestone celebrations.
Small changes can make a big difference. Start your drink-free days today.
Download the app here: https://drinkfreedays.app.link/Ys9VrVzHs0b

BetterHealthNHS Champs Public Health Collaborative

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

Scan the QR code to self refer, we will get to you within 48 hours! 💙

20/03/2026

Appointments can be booked via the QR codes for each site. 💙

18/03/2026

⚠️ Meningitis Outbreak – Please Be Aware

There has been a serious meningitis outbreak in the Canterbury area. Sadly, some young people have lost their lives.
Meningitis can make someone very unwell very quickly, so knowing the signs really can help save a life.

Symptoms to look out for:
• High temperature
• Being sick or feeling very unwell
• Severe headache
• Stiff neck
• Not liking bright lights
• Very sleepy, confused, or difficult to wake
• A rash that doesn’t fade when you press a glass on it

Symptoms in babies:
• Unusual crying
• Irritability
• Refusing feeds
• Cold hands and feet

If you're worried about meningitis, do not wait.
Call 999 or go straight to A&E.

Vaccinations that help protect against meningitis:
• MenB vaccine (offered to those born after May 2015) given routinely at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year, is only available privately for those outside of that age range.
• 6‑in‑1
• Pneumococcal (PCV)
• MMRV
• MenACWY (with catch‑up available up to age 25)

These vaccines are part of the routine NHS schedule and offer strong protection at the ages when children and young people are most at risk.

Not sure if you or your child are up to date?
You can check on the NHS App, or get in touch with the practice and we can check for you.

Stay safe and please share to help raise awareness. 💙

17/03/2026

17/03/2026

♻️ Return your used inhalers to your local pharmacy!
Some inhalers contain potent greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, even when they’re empty. By handing them back, you help safely destroy these gases and keep plastics out of landfill. 🌍💚

Don’t throw inhalers in household waste or recycling bins.
Make each puff count and only order what you need.
If you’re worried about the environmental impact of your inhaler, speak to your GP. And remember, don’t stop using your inhaler.

17/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

16/03/2026

We were delighted to welcome colleagues and our local community on Friday to celebrate and International Women's Day

You can read all about the event here Liverpool Echo News:

Locals broke their fast together at the Liverpool city centre event

16/03/2026

Are you 50–74? Have you ever used a v**e or smoked ci******es or sheesha?
Patients at Princes Park will soon be invited for lung screening and we’re proud to support the programme.

Come along the drop in, in the Princes Park waiting room on 17 March, between 10am–1pm to learn more and speak to the Cheshire & Merseyside Cancer Alliance team.

Here is an important video from Dr Adalaq’s about the importance of lung cancer screening! 🫁✨