Knightwick Surgery

20/03/2026

MENINGITIS B – PATIENT INFORMATION

You will be aware of the recent outbreak of Meningitis B in Kent. This has understandably caused concern and we have received several enquiries from our patients

The Meningitis B (MenB) vaccine has been part of the routine UK childhood immunisation schedule since 2015. This means most children born after 2015 will already have received it as part of their standard vaccinations. Those born before 2015 will not have received the vaccine routinely and are not currently eligible for it on the NHS. You can check your vaccination record through the NHS App.

For those who are not eligible for the vaccine on the NHS, it may be available privately through some pharmacies and travel clinics.

Meningitis B is an uncommon bacterial disease which can lead to a serious illness.

You should seek immediate medical attention if you or someone you know has any of the following symptoms:-
• A high fever with confusion
• Severe headache
• Neck stiffness
• A rash that does not fade when a glass is pressed against it (non blanching rash)

Further information can be found below:-

• http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis
• https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31/what-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

17/03/2026

02/12/2025

A MESSAGE FROM OUR DISPENSARY TEAM:-

During the Christmas period, we will only be closed on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th December and Thursday 1st January. Other than this we are open and will dispense medication as normal.

There will be no delivery on Friday 26th December.

This is a very busy time of year for us and we would therefore advise you to order your usual medication in good time.

You do not need to order any additional quantities of your medication as this will increase our already heavy workload during December.

We would also like to take the opportunity to remind you that we require a minimum of 3 working days to dispense repeat medication requests. Only medication issued by the GP that day will be dispensed the same day.

You can request that your repeat medication is put onto auto repeat meaning that you would not have to request these every month as they would automatically be dispensed for you when they are due. If you are interested, please speak to one of our Care Navigators or Dispensers.

Thank you for your patience & co-operation.

03/10/2025

Just a reminder that we are holding our flu/COVID clinic tomorrow 9am-3pm so the surgery car park will be very busy. There is overflow parking available at The Talbot if you feel able to park there.

30/09/2025

Let’s quit together this Stoptober. There’s no need to
go it alone. It’s much easier to stop smoking when you
get the right support, and there are lots of options to
choose from.

30/09/2025

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your
health. When you stop you’ll experience health
benefits almost immediately.

NHS Better Health offers a range of free quitting support.
This includes the NHS Quit Smoking app, a personal quit
plan tool, help to find a local stop smoking service and
advice on quitting techniques such as switching to vapes.

Thinking about quitting smoking, ready to stop, or struggling to stay smoke-free? Find the tools, tips, and support you need for a healthier life.

30/09/2025

Happy Positive Ageing Week!

This week, we’re honouring the valuable contributions of older adults and highlighting the importance of healthy ageing.

Staying active is key to ageing well and it doesn’t have to mean going to the gym! Whether it’s walking, gardening, or dancing, every bit of movement helps you reach your goal of 150 minutes of physical activity each week.

You can also try one of our Healthy Worcestershire sessions where you can try some gentle exercise and meet new people: https://healthyworcestershire.org.uk

26/09/2025

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

TUESDAY 30th SEPTEMBER:-

Please note we will be without our computer system for 2 hours from 10 am on Tuesday 30th September due to a network upgrade. If possible, please try to avoid contacting us during this time as we may not be able to assist with your query.

If you need to contact us urgently, we have been advised that our phones should continue to work.

Thank you for your co-operation during this time.