Oakwood Medical Centre

12/11/2025

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people most at risk, including older adults, care home residents and those with weakened immune systems.

If you’re eligible, book your vaccine today.
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs.../vaccination-and-booking-services/

12/11/2025

09/11/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

https://www.nhs.uk/condi.../vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

04/11/2025

This week is Ask Your Pharmacist Week.

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.

03/11/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.

There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer, but many people with the condition eventually develop symptoms including:

• a persistent cough
• coughing up blood
• persistent breathlessness
• unexplained tiredness and weight loss
• an ache or pain when breathing or coughing
• You should see a GP if you have these symptoms.

You can find out more about the sign, symptoms and causes at

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. More than 43,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK.