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Bank Holiday closures 2025

Simpson House does not open on any UK Bank Holidays. This year we will be closed on the following dates: Wednesday 1st January 2025 (New Year’s Day) Friday 18th April 2025 (Good Friday) Monday 21st April 2025 (Easter Monday) Monday 5th May 2025 (Early May Bank Holiday) Monday 26th May 2025 (Spring Bank Holiday) Monday…

Learn how to contact the practice using Patchs

There are many things you can do online at our surgery. Some tasks you can do using a website called Patchs where you can: request an appointment request a sick note ask about test results contact us about an admin request We have recently added some tutorials to our website explaining how to sign up…

Coil fitting or changing – advice to patients

Prior to a coil fitting or coil change, we need to ensure there is no infection present. The patient should see the nurse for swabs at least a week before the coil is fitted. If the swabs were done within 6 months, no further swabs needed unless the patient has had a different sexual partner….

**Flu Vaccines – now available**

Simpson House is now offering flu vaccines to all eligible patients. Those eligible for a flu vaccine include anyone aged 65 and over; patients who are pregnant, and patients with long term chronic health conditions or a weakened immune system. Please contact us to arrange an appointment or find out about any flu clinics we…

Nasal flu vaccine for 2-3 year olds

Children aged 2 or 3 years on 31 August 2024 (born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2022) are eligible for a nasal flu vaccine. We will be inviting all eligible patients to book an appointment with our practice nurse. For more information visit the link below:

RSV vaccine – available from Sept 2024

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is an infectious disease of the airways and lungs causing cough and cold symptoms. It can lead to more serious conditions such as pneumonia, which are life-threatening for some babies and older adults. A vaccine to help protect against RSV will be available on the NHS from 1 September 2024. You’ll…

Bank Holiday closures 2024

Simpson House does not open on any UK Bank Holidays. This year we will be closed on the following dates: Monday 1st January 2024 (New Year’s Day) Friday 29th March 2024 (Good Friday) Monday 1st April 2024 (Easter Monday) Monday 6th May 2024 (Early May Bank Holiday) Monday 27th May 2024 (Spring Bank Holiday) Monday…