Vaccinations for babies and children

For children, we offer the following vaccinations:

• Diphtheria
• Tetanus
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Haemophilius Influenzae (Hib)
• Pneumococcal Infection
• Rotavirus
• Meningitis B
• Meningitis C
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

If you need guidance on which vaccines your child needs, you visit the NHS website or speak to reception.

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine

We are currently seeing a significant rise of measles cases across the country. Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. 

The best way to prevent this is with the MMR vaccine, a completly free and safe vaccine that has saved thousands of lives since being introduced in the 1980s.

It is important that patients have two MMR vaccinations. If you were born after 01/01/1970 and have not had two vaccinations an appointment can be made with our practice nurse.

If your child are over five years and have not had two MMR vaccinations an appointment can be made with our practice nurse.

If you are unsure, our reception staff should be able to check your MMR immunisation details in your medical records. Patient access users can also view their immunisation records online.

Flu and Covid-19 vaccination

During the spring and winter months, we offer flu and Covid-19 vaccinations to vulnerable groups of people.

We are currently not providing either these vaccinations. Find out more about Covid-19 vaccines and flu jabs on the NHS website.

Pneumococcal vaccinations

Pneumococcal disease, including septicaemia, pneumonia and meningitis particularly affects the very young, the elderly, those with an absent or non-functioning spleen and with impaired immunity.

Pneumococcal immunisation is recommended for patients with any of the following:

• Age 65 and over
• Chronic respiratory disease (such as COPD)
• Chronic kidney disease
• Chronic liver disease
• Coronary heart disease
• Diabetes
• Problems with your spleen (including Coeliac Disease)
• Weakened immune system
• Long-term use of steroids or having chemotherapy
• People with cochlear implants
• People with cerebrospinal fluid leaks
• Some people with an occupational risk, including those who work with metal fumes, such as welders

Most adults only require one Pneumococcal immunisation in their lifetime.

You can have the Pneumococcal vaccination at any time of year, though many find it convenient to have it at the same time as their flu vaccination.

Shingles vaccination

Shingles vaccinations are available throughout the year to all eligible patients. These are:

• People who turn 65 on or after 1 September 2023
• People aged 70 to 79
• People aged 50 and over with a severely weakened immune system

Shingles can be very painful and uncomfortable. Some people are left with pain lasting for years after the initial rash has healed. Shingles is fatal for around 1 in 1,000 over-70s who develop it.

The vaccine reduces your likelihood of contracting the disease, and reduces your chances of getting serious problems if you do get shingles.

Thriving Nottingham is a new provider of free services to Nottingham city residents. They can help you:

• Stop smoking
• Lose weight
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Get active

Find out more by heading to the Thriving Nottingham website, or calling them on 01156 485724.

You can find further support and services in your area by using AskLion.

 We currently provide the following travel vaccinations at the practice:

• Diphtheria, polio and tetanus (combined booster)
• Hepatitis A
• Typhoid
• Cholera

Travel Clinics

Some travel vaccinations are not provided by the NHS and therefore there it is important to make an appointment as soon as possible with a private Travel Clinic:

• EAST MIDLAND TRAVEL CLINIC – 57 Plains Road, Mapperley, Nottingham. NG3 5LB Tel: 0115 901 7766  East Midlands Travel Clinic
• TRAVELDOC, Park Row Clinic, 2 Regent Street, Nottingham. NG1 5BQ Freephone: 0800 583 3331 TravelDoc Website
• TRUST PHARMACY, B Floor, Queens Medical Centre, NG7 2UH Same day appointments may be available. Call for an appointment.  Tel: 0115 970 9472 

Further travel information

The following websites will give you additional travel advice:

• Travel Health for information of vaccinations available on NHS
• MASTA for private vaccination clinics
• Gov.uk for specific country travel advice
• EHIC to apply for your free European Health Insurance Card

If you want find out more about the vaccinations required for travel to different countries, select from the following options:

Africa
Central Asia
East Asia
Australasia & Pacific
Caribbean
Central America
Europe & Russia
Middle East
North America
South America & Antarctica

Private Work Fees

Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:

• Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.)
• Insurance claim forms
• Prescriptions for taking medication abroad
• Private sick notes
• Vaccination certificates

The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability. 

Please see our current fee charges below:

Practice Fees May 2019

Contraception

Did you know that we offer a wide range of contraceptive services including coils, Mirena and Implanon as well as the contraceptive pill, patches and injection (Depot Provera).

The long acting reversible methods, (coils, Mirena and Implanon), can be very convenient and are extremely effective, lasting for three or more years but are quickly reversible.

For more information, contact the surgery.

Where do I go for emergency contraception?

• Victoria Health Centre, for contraception and sexual health, Tel: 0115 950 9151
• Nottingham Walk-in Centre is open every day including weekends and bank holidays between 7am and 9pm. Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham NG2 4LA Tel: 0115 883 8500
• Your GP

Pregnancy

Patients are initially seen by the doctor. Subsequent care is shared between the midwife and the doctor. Antenatal Clinics are held by the Community midwife.

Cervical Smears

A cervical smear is recommended every 3 years for women ages 25-49, and every 5years for women ages 50-64 who have ever been sexually active. Please make an appointment with a practice nurse or, if you prefer, with one of the doctors.

For more information, click on the link below:

Jo’s Trust – Cervical Smears Information

Information for people who find it difficult to attend cervical screening (a smear test).  

HPV Vaccine

This is now being offered to teenage girls between 12 and 18yrs. Visit the NHS Immunisation Schedule page for further information and advice.

24 yrs & Under Sexual Health Screening

Sexual health screening is available to patients aged 14-24 yrs who have no signs of infection. Common sexually transmitted infections can be screened for without the need for an examination. For further information or to make an appointment, telephone the surgery.

Young People & Sexual Health

Staff have been fully trained in providing this sensitive service to young people and we were the first practice in Nottingham to be accredited the ‘Young Person Friendly’ status by Nottingham City Council. Teenagers are welcome at the surgery where we offer a friendly and strictly confidential service, including sexual health advice and sexual health screening. Common sexually transmitted infections can be screened for without the need for an examination.

All patients, including those under 16 may be seen by a doctor or nurse either alone, with a friend or you may request a chaperone. Every consultation with be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Nottingham City C-Card Scheme

We also operate the C-Card scheme, which means, that once you have registered for the scheme, we are able to provide free condoms together with other registered sites across the city. For additional information click here.

A C-Card is a plastic card that lets you get free condoms from a number of pick-ups points across the city.

To get a C-Card you must be aged 13 to 25 years and all we need is your date of birth, and your postcode. This information is confidential and will be used for research purposes only. Just drop in and ask for a C-Card where you see the ‘C-Card’ sign.

Use the C-Card to get free condoms from any registration and pick-up points across the city.

How do I know where the C-Card points are?

You can call Sexwise which is a free confidential helpline offering sexual health advice aimed at 12 to 18 year olds. Call SEXWISE on 0800 28 29 30, Monday to Saturday, 7pm to 12 midnight. (This is a freephone number, if called from a landline it will not show up on a phone bill.) An up-to-date list of c-card points can be picked up from any C-Card point and SEXWISE. Or visit the C-Card site here

Why do I need to use condoms?

Condoms should be used for vaginal, anal and oral sex to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Genital Warts, Genital Herpes, and HIV amongst others, and to prevent unintended pregnancies. STIs are much more common than you may think and often there are no symptoms.

Where do I go if I think I have got an STI?

• The Nottingham City Hospital GUM Dept Clinic for full sexual health screening: Appointments – 0115 962 7744. This service is available to everyone at Gate 2, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB
• Contraception and Sexual Health at Victoria Health Centre, for Chlamydia testing and advice, – Tel: 0115 950 9151
• The Health Shop, for advice and support – Tel: 0115 947 5414
• NHS Direct for your nearest sexual health clinic – Tel: 0845 46 47
• National AIDS Helpline – Tel: 0800 567 123

Are you a Nottingham city resident and are looking to lose weight?

There are number of different weight management programmes available from Thriving Nottingham. These services are FREE to anyone without a BMI over 25 (over 23 for certain ethnic groups), and registered with a Nottingham city GP. Find out more via this link: Lose weight – Thriving Nottingham.

You can also find a number services over on the Ask Lion website: Your Weight | Ask Lion – Nottingham City Directory.