Goyt Valley Medical Practice

03/04/2026

Please find below the opening hours for local pharmacies over the bank holiday period.
We hope you have a great Easter

19/03/2026

Please remember that if you have a medical concern that isn't an emergency, contact .

💻 111.nhs.uk/

19/03/2026

Meningitis can be very serious if not treated quickly.

The NHS website has all the information you need, including what to look out for and when to get medical help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

19/03/2026

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18/03/2026

Following the Meningitis outbreak in Kent, we are seeing an increase in queries regarding vaccinations against Meningitis.

Many routine vaccinations protect against meningitis including MenB, DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB, PCV, MMRV and Men ACWY vaccines

More information about Meningitis vaccinations can be found here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/ and patients are encouraged to ensure they are up to date with vaccinations.

The Kent outbreak is linked to MenB meningococcal disease. The Men B vaccine is offered at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year of age. Babies can be offered missed vaccinations up to 2 years of age. Practices are not able offer Men B vaccination routinely or on request to those over 2 years of age.

These vaccines are available from some private providers, but we are aware there are shortages following an increase in demand this week.

The Men ACWY vaccine is given to children in school in School Year 9 (13 or 14 years of age). Those who missed immunisation can receive the vaccination up to 25 years of age from their GP Practice

If you are eligible and have not yet received the Men ACEY vaccine but would like to please contact us.

Patients can call the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on 0344 225 3861, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, if they have no symptoms but are concerned, they have been in contact with a confirmed case or have a general enquiry.

Read about the different vaccines that can help prevent meningitis and when they're usually given.

17/03/2026

Please note - We are short of appointments this week due to staff absences/sickness, we will always try to see patients with acute medical needs but it may mean those with non-acute needs may need to wait a little longer.

11/03/2026

Another reminder we are closed for mandatory training from 1pm today. If you require urgent/acute medical assistance after we close, please call 111.

09/03/2026

Please note that our mandatory monthly training session takes place this Wednesday 11th March.
If you require urgent/acute medical assistance after we close at 1pm on Wednesday, please call 111.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

You can contact your GP practice online, as well as by phone or in person.

An online form – on their website or in the NHS App - is a quick and easy way for you to send your non-urgent symptoms and requests to your GP practice.

Tap it, type it and we’ll take care of it. Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/GPOnlineForms

19/02/2026

Zink are hosting free weekly drop-in digital workshops, every Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm.
Please see the poster below for info.

11/02/2026

Please note that our mandatory monthly training session takes place today, Wednesday 11th February.
If you require urgent/acute medical assistance after we close at 1pm, please call 111.