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Some groups are more likely than others to experience barriers in preparing for this change, and may need support to access photo identification (ID). To find out more information or … [continue] Going to vote?

February marks LGBT History Month. This month is celebrated every year, and it is an observance of LGBT history, the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. It … [continue] LGBT History Month!

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. It is estimated that… 1 in 3 women and people with a cervix do not go to their cervical screening appointment. 2 lives … [continue] Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2023

The Partners and staff would like to wish our patients a very Happy New Year!

The Partners and team would like to wish our patients a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Christmas, New Year and the festive season may be a time of celebration that you look forward to, or it may be a time that you find a bit difficult. … [continue] Your mental health, this Christmas

Please see attached to this article the first ever Primary Care Access bulletin 1! This handy document contains current information about local GP practices, as well as information pertaining to: … [continue] Primary Care Access Bulletin

Please see the document below from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service about protecting children and young people from bodies of water this winter! Water Safety Letter – Winter_ (003)

Please consider wearing a face mask when you attend the practice. Thank you.

December marks World HIV/ AIDS awareness month. It has been 40 years since the first case of HIV/ AIDS was diagnosed in the UK. More than 35 million people have … [continue] HIV/ AIDS Awareness Month!

This coming week marks Transgender Awareness Week! This is an important week that raises visibility of transgender individuals, as well as highlights the many issues faced by the trans community. … [continue] Transgender Awareness Week November 13th- 19th 2022

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the many health issues men can face in their lifetime, such as: Testicular cancer Prostate cancer … [continue] Men’s Health Awareness Month!

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day! According to the mental health charity Mind, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year in England. Whatever you’re … [continue] It’s World Mental Health Day 2022!

ADHD is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. Living with it can be quite difficult, as the symptoms can make everyday activities more of a challenge. To find more information … [continue] It’s ADHD awareness month!

Online booking for autumn COVID-19 boosters is now open for people who are: Aged 75 and over Immunosuppressed Frontline health and social care workers Other eligible groups should wait to … [continue] COVID-19 Booster Update

We are currently booking in our ‘over 50’s’ patients for their Seasonal Flu Vaccination for our Saturday, 17th September 2022 Flu Clinic We are also booking in our 18- to … [continue] Flu Clinic 2022!

Temperatures are expected to reach extremely high levels in the coming days. The practice would like to therefore offer some advice to all of our patients on how to keep … [continue] Red Alert Heatwave- Public Health Advice

Our practice is one of over 500 GP surgeries across England working with researchers at the University of Exeter on a large research study The researchers are trying to find … [continue] The ERICA study – Electronic Risk Assessment for Cancer

The Covid booster programme is only being delivered through some GP Primary Care Networks/ Practices, some Pharmacies and designated vaccination centres. Eastgate Surgery is NOT vaccinating for Covid boosters and … [continue] Booster vaccination information

The Covid Vaccines are coming through gradually. The Pfizer Covid 19- Vaccine is arriving in Dunstable on a weekly basis with a fixed amount of vaccine received each week for … [continue] COVID-19 vaccines update

One of our priorities in this second phase of our Covid-19 response is around ensuring patients are aware that primary care services are still available to them. Please follow this … [continue] Q&A from cancer charities

If you or a family member have travelled from abroad in the last 14 days and are experiencing flu like symptoms, fever, sore throat, cough or shortness of breath, please DO … [continue] Covid-19 Update

This is a new way to get your medicines. If you collect your repeat prescriptions from your GP, you will now not have to do so to pick up your … [continue] The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS)

Text messages are a low-cost and low-effort way for the surgery to keep you, our patient, updated, particularly for large-scale communications such as flu jab reminders. You will notice that … [continue] Mobile Numbers & Text Messages