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Prescription Requests generated by Private Providers
Further to a recent decision made within our Primary Care Network (PCN), we will no longer be able to provide NHS prescriptions for medications advised by a private provider.
We understand that this will be disappointing and will likely cause upset. Please could you contact your private clinic to arrange your ongoing prescriptions privately.
If you would like to be transferred to the NHS to be re-assessed for NHS treatment within the same regime of priorities applicable to NHS patients please contact the surgery for a routine appointment. We will then refer you into the appropriate clinic for confirmation of diagnosis and where medication is indicated the most appropriate treatment for you will be initiated or existing medications will be continued.
Please be aware that the NHS will not be responsible for retrospective funding of earlier treatments where patients who have received private treatment then transfer to the NHS.
Measles and Protection with the MMR Immunisation
MEASLES AND PROTECTION WITH THE MMR IMMUNISATION
Key facts
Measles is one of the most infectious viral diseases in humans, spread by coughs and sneezes.
It can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) , blindness and deafness. In addition, measles infection damages and suppresses the whole immune system. This means that people who have had measles are more likely to catch other infectious diseases. This effect can last for as much as three years.
Anyone of any age can catch measles, and it’s particularly important for young adults to make sure they’ve had both doses of the MMR vaccine before they think about starting a family, as measles infection can harm the unborn baby.
The vaccine is very effective. After 2 doses 99% of people will be protected against measles and rubella, and 88% against mumps, giving immunity for life.
The first MMR dose is usually given at 12 months when the immune system responds best and the second at about 3 years 4 months.
However you can catch up on the jabs at any point, whether you are a child or an adult.
Currently vaccine rates are well below what is recommended and there is significant concern about the number of measles cases presenting to hospitals, particularly in children. Children and young people who have missed the MMR vaccine are particularly at risk.
Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, red painful eyes and sensitivity to light, a high temperature, and greyish-white spots in the mouth and throat. A red-brown blotchy rash usually appears a few days later, spreading from behind the ears to the rest of the body. Rarely the symptoms can lead to serious complications.
Why childhood immunisation is important
Immunisation prepares the body to fight serious infections that might happen in the future. Young babies are very vulnerable to infections, so they need to be protected as early as possible.
Your child needs several different vaccines to be fully protected, so it’s really important to complete their childhood immunisation programme.