The University Of Reading Medical Practice

04/12/2025

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04/12/2025

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04/12/2025

Health leaders across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West have issued an urgent plea for eligible people to get their flu vaccine now.

With flu cases already increasing rapidly nationwide and the worst of winter only weeks away, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is calling on people who are eligible - especially those at risk due to an existing condition - to get vaccinated without delay. Flu vaccine helps protect against flu which can be a serious or life threatening illness.

According to national figures, flu cases in England have tripled compared with this time last year, and the NHS has declared a 'flu jab SOS' with millions of vaccine slots now available nationwide.

In our local area there are 1.8 million people with approximately one million total eligible for a flu vaccine.

Sarah Bellars, Chief Nurse at BOB ICB, said: “We are facing a very serious situation. This year’s flu wave is coming in stronger and earlier than we’ve seen in recent years, and for people at clinical risk the consequences can be severe.

‘’We are urging all eligible residents in our area to protect themselves now. Getting your flu vaccine isn’t just for your protection - it helps keep our hospitals and care services safe and running for those who really need them.”

Flu vaccines are available to all eligible adults and children including:

adults under 65 and children in a clinical-risk group
people aged 65 and over
pregnant women
residents and staff in care homes
carers and close contacts of people who are immunosuppressed.
Booking your flu jab is simple: you can go via your GP surgery, local pharmacy, the NHS App or online. In the BOB ICB area, additional slots are now available at other locations e.g. mobile clinics, shopping malls, and local community centres to make it as convenient as possible. See all walk-in clinics and bookable appointments here: https://staywell-bob.nhs.uk/vaccine-clinics/

Why now matters:

Cases are already higher than this point last year; early spikes suggest a more intense season ahead.

Being vaccinated now gives you the best chance of staying well when winter bugs surge.

High uptake protects not just individuals but helps reduce pressure on hospitals and services at critical times.

What to do:

Check if you are eligible for a free flu vaccine this season.

If yes, book your appointment for your flu jab today. We have local walk-in clinics and bookable appointments available here: https://staywell-bob.nhs.uk/vaccine-clinics/

Encourage friends, neighbours and family members who are eligible to do the same - especially if they are at higher risk.

For more information, visit or go to http://www.nhs.uk/ and search “flu vaccine”.

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03/12/2025

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03/12/2025

TRAFFIC CALMING IMPLEMENTATION - NORTHCOURT AVENUE AND WELLINGTON AVENUE

The Council has approved the introduction of traffic calming on Northcourt Avenue and Wellington Avenue. They have informed us that a rolling road closure will be implemented while the work is being undertaken. Wellington Avenue and Northcourt Avenue are scheduled to be closed between the 8th of December 2025 and 6th of February 2026. Locally signed diversion routes will be in place during the road closures to ensure access for residents.

Where safe and possible, vehicular access and parking for residents will be maintained during the work but cannot be guaranteed.

Please allow plenty of extra time to attend for appointments during this time as alternative parking may need to be found if the road is closed and to avoid wasted appointments and DNAs as clinics will run as normal and late patients will not be able to be seen.

03/12/2025

https://staywell-bob.nhs.uk/over-the-counter-medicines/

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29/10/2025

17/09/2025

FLU SEASON

We are now contacting patients eligible for the flu vaccination. Please ensure you book in if you have received a text or letter.

University Medical Group

17/09/2025

30th September - Closed for staff training

The practice will be closed from 1pm on Tuesday the 30th of September from 1pm for important staff training and will reopen at 8am on Wednesday the 1st of October. If you need medical help during this time, please contact NHS 111 or 999 if it is an emergency.