Twyford Surgery

02/04/2026

Check out the photos below to find out what dementia friendly activities Age UK Berkshire have organised for April.

18/03/2026

Meningitis outbreak – important There is a meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent.

Information for parents

What’s happening?

There is a meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent.
UKHSA is working to contain the outbreak and is giving prophylaxis antibiotics to close contacts.

No new advice has been issued about accessing the MenB vaccine for the wider public.

Who decides vaccine recommendations?

All vaccine recommendations in the UK are monitored and decided by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).

The JCVI reviews all cases of vaccine-preventable disease, national data, and emerging risks.

Currently, there are no plans to offer MenB vaccine outside of the routine infant schedule.

What protection does my child already have?

Children receive Hib/MenC at 1 year of age, which provides early protection.

In Year 9, young people are offered the MenACWY vaccine.

MenACWY provides protection during the later school years and into college/university, where risk is higher.

This means most secondary-aged children already have strong protection against the meningococcal strains of greatest concern in teens and young adults.

Check your child’s vaccine history

You can check your child’s vaccination record by:

Looking in your child’s Red Book
Checking your child’s NHS App
If your child is secondary school age, you can contact the Immunisation Team:
West Berkshire: westschoolimms@berkshire.nhs.uk

Routine vaccines to stay protected

Make sure your child is up to date with:

MenACWY (Year 9)
Td/IPV booster (Year 9)
Full vaccine schedule:

www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them

Know the symptoms of Meningitis

Seek urgent medical help if you notice:

Rash that doesn’t fade with pressure
High fever
Severe headache
Stiff neck
Vomiting
Cold hands or feet
Confusion
Reduce the risk
Wash hands regularly
Don’t share drinks, vapes, or ci******es

A full list of the routine vaccinations offered on the NHS and when they should be given.

09/03/2026

The Surgery will be closed for training Thursday 12 March 2026 from 1 pm.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. If you require essential medical assistance, please dial 111. We will open again at 8 am Friday 13 March 2026 .

02/03/2026

See the pictures below to find out what Dementia friendly activities are happening in March within Wokingham 🌼

04/02/2026

26/01/2026

Did you know that Age UK Berkshire host and organise Dementia friendly activities each week?

Check out the photos below to see what is happening in February.

12/12/2025

Unfortunately due to a number of issues we have limited availability within the surgery for the rest of the day. We apologise for this and thank you for your understanding.

25/11/2025

The Surgery will be closed for training Wednesday 3 December from 1pm. If you have a life-threatening emergency, please dial 999. If you require essential medical assistance, please dial 111.
We will be open again at 8am Thursday 4 December.

04/11/2025

Twyford Surgery is proud to be a Veteran Friendly Practice.
We’re here to offer care and support to all our veterans.
If you need any advice or assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re here for you.