Market Rasen Surgery

19/03/2026

The MenB vaccine was introduced in 2015 to protect infants against infection. If your child is under the age of 2 and hasn't received the Men B vaccination we would advise they receive this. The Men B vaccination is given to babies at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year only. The NHS guidance does not allow us to vaccinate anyone over the age of 2.
The MenACWY vaccination is routinely offered to teenagers, however, it protects against different strains of the Meningococcal bacteria than the MenB vaccine.
Vaccinations does not always completely prevent infection, however, it can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing symptoms or result in a milder course of illness.

18/03/2026

Dear patients

The meningitis B vaccine was brought into routine childhood vaccines from 1st September 2015 onwards. For children born prior to this date they will not have received meningitis B as part of their schedule. There are no current changes to the vaccine schedule advised by public health. If and when that changes, eligible patients will be contacted.

Prophylactic antibiotics are currently being offered to:

Students at Canterbury campus,

All staff who live in the affected halls of residence,

Anyone who attended Club Chemistry on 5th, 6th and 7th March

Those who have been in close contact of any of the above people.

Please contact UKHSA immediately on the number below, or let us know, if you feel you are a close contact and have not been treated.

If you are a close contact please be alert to symptoms of meningococcal disease and septicaemia (including fever, headache, rash, vomiting, limb pain, cold hands/feet, drowsiness or rapid deterioration) and call 999 or attend A&E immediately.

We are unable to provide vaccination for meningitis B at this time to those not due this as part of their immunisation schedule.

If you have further questions call the UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency) on 03442252861 and select option 5 (option dedicated to meningitis queries).

Many thanks

Market Rasen Surgey

11/03/2026

Market Rasen Surgery has been awarded a 5-star QEWS Award by the Lincolnshire ICB Primary Care Quality Team. Well done to all staff who have contributed towards this. For more information please click on the link: https://vimeo.com/1023910463?fl=pl&fe=cm

11/03/2026

Job post summary
Practice Nurse / Nursing Associate (if trained in respiratory)

Pay: Dependent on experience

Job Description:

The role will predominantly involve the provision of care of asthma / COPD patients, including assessment, screening and coordinating treatment plans and ensuring patients are reviewed at required intervals. In addition, the ideal candidate will be proficient in all aspects of Practice Nursing; including cervical screening, vaccinations (including travel vaccinations).

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in the managing respiratory (asthma and COPD)

· Experience of cervical screening

· Experience in vaccinations

· Minimum 2 years’ post registration experience

· Experience of working in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.

· Experience of SystmOne clinical system

The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide high-quality, evidence - based respiratory care to patients within the GP practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, management and review of patients with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease management, supporting long-term condition management, prevention education and health promotion.

Clinical Duties

Deliver specialist respiratory clinics for patients with:

Asthma
COPD
Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments including:
Spirometry testing and interpretation
Peak flow monitoring.
Inhaler technique assessment and optimisation.
Diagnose monitor, and manage respiratory in line with NICE and local ICB guidelines.
Develop and implement, and review personalised asthma ad COPD care plans
Manage acute exacerbations and provide urgent care assessments where appropriate.
Lead on our respiratory QOF indicators.
Deliver vaccination programmes (e.g. flu, pneumococcal, childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations.
To provide high quality cervical screening service in accordance with the NHS Screening Programme.
Please e-mail for a job description and application form: LECCG.marketrasensurgery@nhs.net. We do not accept CVs.

18/02/2026

Dear parents and carers,

I am pleased to let you know about a newly developed platform from WellChild that makes it easier for families to find local support for children with complex medical or additional needs.

The platform allows you to:

• Search for local services and facilities using your postcode
• Filter results to meet your child’s specific accessibility requirements
• Discover activities, services, and support that are right for your family
It’s a free, easy-to-use tool designed to save you time and reduce stress when looking for the right support.

Check it out here: www.wellchild.org.uk/in-your-area

Also, please see the poster below with QR code.

05/02/2026

We are inviting carers to take part in a short survey to help shape a new information and support resource for:
• Carers who care for someone living with or beyond cancer
• Carers with cancer

The project is funded through the Cancer Related Health Inequalities Grant, coordinated by the Lincolnshire Voluntary Engagement Team (LVET).

We will create a practical resource to help carers access the information and support they need at the most appropriate time.
By completing the survey, carers can help us understand:
• What information and support carers currently receive
• What information has been most useful
• How information could be improved, including the content, format, timing, or how it is shared.

Responses will directly inform the development of the resource, ensuring it provides clear, practical and timely guidance for carers.

The survey also includes an option to be more involved in the project through case studies and feedback.
Complete the survey here:
https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/JDD50C/

All responses are anonymous and personal information is never included in our reports. Our privacy notice is available on our website.

If you support carers and their loved ones living with cancer or a cancer diagnosis, share this short survey with your networks so that together we can ensure that carers have the information and support when they need it.

Please take a few minutes to take our survey.

12/01/2026

Louth Community Information Event.

22/12/2025

The phones are now working again. There was a glitch on the phone system which stated that we were closed today. Apologies, for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

17/12/2025

Well done to Jennie Goacher our Care Co-ordinator for all the excellent work she does with our dementia patients and dementia patients within the surrounding areas. Please see Jennie's article that has been published in Pulse PCN.
Please click on the link below.

12/12/2025

Grief and Loss Support for Children and Young People

We recognise that grief and loss for anyone can be a distressing time and can feel intense and difficult. These are natural reactions, and for most people they ease over time with support from family, friends and wider networks.

There are lots of organisations and resources both locally and nationally that can support people through this difficult period, helping people to understand and process grief and loss and what they can do to self-care or support someone else. Please click on the link below for more information.

Grief and loss for anyone can be a distressing time and can feel intense and difficult. These are natural reactions, and for most people they ease over time with support from family, friends and wider networks.

12/12/2025

NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has launched a new survey to hear from people who use Stoma, Bowel, Transanal Irrigation (TAI) or catheter products, along with their carers, about their experiences and what could be improved. We are asking for your support in promoting this important opportunity to the people and communities you work with.

The survey aims to understand what is working well, what could be improved, and how services can be shaped to better meet local needs. The feedback collected will support the ICB’s review of how Stoma, Bowel, TAI and Catheter care products and services are provided across Lincolnshire.

How to take part

Patients, carers and anyone who uses these services are invited to complete the survey online:

👉 www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/stoma-tai-catheter-care-survey

Anyone needing support to complete the survey, or requiring it in another format or language, can contact the Engagement Team:

• Email: licb.involveus@nhs.net
• Phone: 07814 939396

Help Improve Stoma, Bowel, Transanal Irrigation & Catheter Care

12/12/2025

The surgery and dispensary will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Please see the list of chemists below that are open in Lincolnshire when the surgery is closed:

Christmas Day:

Lincoln Co-op, Birchwood Health Centre, Jasmin Road, Lincoln LN6 0QQ, 10:00 - 12:00
Lincoln Co-op, Newland Health Centre, 34 Newland, Lincoln, LN1 1XP, 14:00 - 16:00
Boots Pharmacy, 96-98 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9AA, 10:00 - 12:00

Boxing Day:

Lincoln Co-op, 111 Burton Road, Lincoln, LN1 3LL, 14:00 - 16:00
Lincoln Co-op, 226 Rookery Lane, Lincoln, LN6 7PH, 10:00 - 12:00
Boots Pharmacy, 26 Mercer Row, Louth, LN11 9JQ, 10:00 - 12:00

New Year's Day

Boots Pharmacy, Unit 1, The Carlton Centre, Outer Circle Road, Lincoln, LN2 4WA, 14:00 - 16:00
Lincoln Co-op, 10 Brant Road Shopping Centre, Brant Road, Lincoln LN5 9TR, 10:00 - 12:00
Lincoln Co-op, 52 Eastgate, Louth, LN11 9PG, 10:00 - 12:00

We would like to wish all of our patients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.