The Meadows Surgery

27/02/2026

26/02/2026

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25/02/2026

The MMRV vaccine protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chickenpox) and is an important part of the childhood vaccination schedule.

If your child has missed any vaccines, or if you have recently moved to the UK from another country, it is never too late to catch up. The NHS offers free catch-up vaccinations to help ensure children and adults are protected and up to date. Checking your vaccination record and booking missing doses can help protect both your family and the wider community. 💉🛡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨

Find out about the MMRV vaccine: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/mmrv-vaccine/
Check the NHS vaccination schedule: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/

25/02/2026

East Northants PCN Age Well Team - MAKING A DIFFERENCE ​FOR YOU, WITH YOU

24/02/2026

We are closed for mandatory training from 12.30pm-6.30pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026. We will reopen at 8am on Thursday 26th February 2026. Please call 111 for advice if needed when we are closed. Thank you.

19/02/2026

*FOUND* silver coloured heart necklace

18/02/2026

This Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month, we want to share how support is helping researchers prevent cancer, spot it earlier and save lives.

From new early-detection tests to surprising research into everyday habits, discover how science is changing what an oesophageal cancer diagnosis could look like for thousands of people across the UK.

Every year, around 9,400 people in the UK are diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, and many of these cases are preventable. Thanks to your support, progress is being made.

Oesophageal cancer starts in the food pipe, also known as your oesophagus or gullet. The oesophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach.

18/02/2026

Spring 2026 Newsletter

17/02/2026

The Northamptonshire Serious Violence Prevention Partnership (NSVPP) has launched a new campaign to help people recognise the signs of coercive and controlling behaviour (CCB).

What is coercive and controlling behaviour?
Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour where someone repeatedly controls, intimidates, or isolates a person. It often starts gradually with behaviours appearing minor in isolation. Over time these behaviours build into a pattern that causes someone to feel anxious, withdrawn and completely dependent on the person harming them.
It is important to know that coercive control is a criminal offence, but it can often be difficult for the person experiencing it to recognise the behaviour.
The behaviour you see may be justified or explained away and can appear at first as caring or personality differences.

The “It’s Not Love, It’s Abuse,” campaign will run for one month from 9 February and will be promoted across Northamptonshire.

It centres around three filmed interviews (using actors) that reflect the real experiences of individuals affected by coercive and controlling behaviour.

Through the stories of Anne, Paul and Louise, the campaign shows how coercive control develops, impacting a person’s confidence and independence, and these stories will highlight how coercive control can take hold, why it can be difficult to recognise, and why early awareness matters