Coronavirus and Domestic Abuse Support We know that this is a difficult and challenging time for everyone – but particularly so for adults and children living with domestic abuse and … [continue] Domestic abuse support in the West Midlands during COVID-19
Extended Hours
We offer early morning appointments from 7.00 am to 7.55 am on Wednesday morning at Northwood and Alvechurch Medical Centre.
CORONAVIRUS VACCINATIONS
We have been allocated our first batch of Coronavirus Vaccinations and we are starting to invite our elderly and most vulnerable patients to attend West Heath Hub to be vaccinated. … [continue] CORONAVIRUS VACCINATIONS
Blood Transfusion Service Needs your Help
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Access to NHS Dentistry

Access to NHS Dentistry is currently limited during the pandemic as all dentists have been asked to stop all routine “face-to-face” dental care. However, if you need urgent dental care, … [continue] Access to NHS Dentistry
What’s On for Over 60’s

What’s On for Over 60’s in Redditch, Bromsgrove and surrounding areas. Whats On leaflet
Alzeimers Society
The Alzeimers Society will be running clinics within Northwood and Alvechurch Medical Centre’s on Alvechurch Clinic Thursday January 11th, February 8th and March 8th Northwood Clinics Thursday January 18th, February … [continue] Alzeimers Society
Are you a Military Veteran?
Military Veterans – Priority NHS Care and Welfare Support.
ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SERVICE
A NEW WAY TO GET YOUR MEDICATION The Practice is now offering a new service. Electronic Prescriptions. If you would like to use this service you can nominate a preferred Pharmacy … [continue] ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION SERVICE
Feeling under the weather this winter?
A minor illness can get worse quickly when you’re over 60, so early advice is the best advice. Visit the NHS Better Again website for more information.
Flu Vaccinations – 2020
Flu Vaccinations FLUAD Sequirus for patients aged 65 years and over are expected to be delivered to the surgery in September. We are booking appointments now so please contact surgery … [continue] Flu Vaccinations – 2020
Flu vaccine for 50-64-year old age group
Please note that people in the 50-64-year old age group will not be vaccinated until November and December, providing there is sufficient vaccine, and no appointments will be offered for this age … [continue] Flu vaccine for 50-64-year old age group
Friends and Family Test
This is a government initiative which requires patients to answer one question if they would recommend the practice to family or friends. Please complete the Friends and Family test. We value all feed back.
Live Well with Dementia

Your guide to support and services in Redditch, Bromsgrove and surrounding areas. Live Well with Dementia
Need help when self-isolating?
Hello! If you are self-isolating and in need, we may be able to help you with shopping, collecting prescriptions, posting letters, dog walking, or just a chat on the phone. … [continue] Need help when self-isolating?
New clinics available
New services providing long acting reversible contraception, chlamydia screening and free hearing screening are now available at the practice. You don’t need to be a registered patient to qualify. See the … [continue] New clinics available
Online services
Patients can register to use our on-line appointment booking and repeat prescription ordering service. This service is available 24/7 as long as you have access to a computer.
Passenger Travel Advice
Transport for West Midlands and West Midland Networks have issued some Passenger Travel Advice. Please see the document below for full details. Public Transport Key Messages 15 June 2020
PATIENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY
The practice is conducting a survey on the services we provide to patients who have a long term conditions such as Diabetes or Chronic Heart Disease. We aim to provide … [continue] PATIENT EXPERIENCE SURVEY
PNEUMOCCOCAL VACCINE
This is available to all patients 65 years and over who have not received the vaccine previously.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Should you require medical advice during the times we are closed Please dial NHS 111 or visit Katie Road Walk-in Centre between 8am to 8pm 7 days a week Katie … [continue] PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
SHINGLES VACCINE
A vaccine to prevent shingles, a common, painful skin disease is available on the NHS to certain people in their 70s. The shingles vaccine is given as a single injection … [continue] SHINGLES VACCINE
Summary Care Records
Will come into force by 1st April 2015, SUMMARY CARE RECORDS Summary Care Records (SCR) is a new NHS Computer System. It is a record which has information about the medication you … [continue] Summary Care Records