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National PCN Demonstrator Pilot Site
We are happy to announce our Primary Care Network (consisting of Brondesbury Medical Centre and Gower Street Practice) has been selected
Do you have Diabetes and Live in Camden?
Do you have Diabetes and Live in CamdenWould you like to meet other people with diabetes for education and Support?
Flu vaccinations 2024
The flu vaccine helps protect against flu, which can be a serious or life-threatening illness. It’s offered on the NHS every year in autumn or early winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of coughs and colds. It usually gets better by itself, but it can be serious for some babies and older adults. A vaccine is available for those at risk from 1 September.
GP National Patient Survey 2024
The results from GP Patient Survey 2024 are out now. We have seen significant improvement for Gower Street Practice as
Whooping cough cases continue to rise
If you’re pregnant getting vaccinated gives your child the best protection against whooping cough. Getting vaccinated is quick and easy. Speak to your midwife or contact your GP practice.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Find your little big thing for your mental health
Think pharmacy first
Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns, and now community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP.
Bank Holidays and other dates when the surgery is closed
The Practice will be closed on the following days:
Strike action by junior doctors
Strike action is taking place from 7am on the 24 February to 11:59pm on the 28 February 2024.
The NHS App found in 22.6 million pockets across England
The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.
Total Triage System
From Monday 8th January 2024, we are asking all our patients to use an online form to contact the surgery.
Find your little big thing for your mental health
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us.
Behind the scenes of a general practice
Did you know that, in addition to your GP, there are other health professionals in general practice who can help you get the right care?
Prescription Prepayment Certificate
The Prescription Prepayment Certificate and the low-income scheme to help patients save money on their prescriptions.
Prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease
The eligibility for a free NHS Shingles vaccine is changed from the 1st of September 2023
NHS winter flu and covid vaccine
The adult covid and flu vaccination programmes had been due to start in October to maximise protection over the winter months, but now those most at risk including adult care home residents will be vaccinated from 11 September.
MMR and Measles
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme (LIS)
Don’t ignore your cervical screening invite
If you’ve been invited for cervical screening, we hope you’ll choose to have it.
Seasonal health: how to cope in hot weather
Most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot, there are health risks.
Life Saving Poo
The bowel cancer screening kit can save your life.
When Stroke Strikes, Act F.A.S.T.
Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.
Help Us, Help You: Cancer – early diagnosis
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Get to the help you need — use 111 online
The NHS 111 online service can assess and direct people to the most appropriate local service, including urgent treatment centres, GP practices, and consultations with a pharmacist.
Group A Strep & Scarlet Fever
You may have seen in the news and online stories about Group A Strep.
Better Health: 24/7 Breastfeeding Support
The best start for you and your baby.
Better Health: Every Mind Matters
Looking after your mental health. There are little things we can all do to help look after our mental health. Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more.
Your next poo could save your life
We are supporting a London-wide campaign to encourage more patients to do their free NHS bowel cancer screening home test,
Don’t let the thought of cancer play on your mind
If something in your body doesn’t feel right, talk to your doctor. Most people who go for tests find out it’s not cancer.
How does the NHS in England work and how is it changing?
Big changes are taking place across the health and care system. What does it mean?
Why can’t I get a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine?
Your GP, nurse or pharmacist will not generally give you a prescription for over the counter medicines for a range of minor health concerns. Instead, over the counter medicines are available to buy in a pharmacy or supermarket in your local community.
Social Prescribing Coffee Mornings
The first Wednesday of each month 10:30 am -11:30 am Dear Patients Do you have problems with any of the
Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
Get advice about when and how children aged 5 to 15 can get their COVID-19 vaccination, and information on side effects and safety. Vaccination for children aged 5 to 15 Vaccine side effects and safety for children
Lift someone out of loneliness
Fancy a cuppa? Sometimes reaching out to someone with as little as three words can make a big difference.
Help us help you — Just think 111 first
When you think you need A&E, contact NHS 111 by phone or online. NHS 111 is free and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You answer questions about your symptoms on the website, or by speaking to a fully trained adviser on the phone.
COVID-19 Spring Vaccination Programme
In February, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advised a spring dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as a precaution to those at extremely high risk, most of whom received their first booster around 6 months ago.