Rush Hill and Weston Surgery

05/08/2026

03/08/2026

Please see the short video, of our August awareness month information.

17/07/2026

📢 Can't make your appointment? Please let us know.

If you're unable to attend your appointment, please contact the surgery as soon as possible to cancel it. This allows us to offer the appointment to another patient who needs care.
NHS appointments are in high demand, and a quick call or cancellation can make a big difference.
Thank you for helping us make the best use of our services.

03/07/2026

Please see the short video, of our July awareness month information.

22/06/2026

UKHSA is issuing a RED heat health alert for the South West, this will be in place from 00.30am Wednesday 24th June until 23.30pm Thursday 25th June.
Please see the link below for help on beating the heat.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather

11/05/2026

This World Mental Health Day, Rush Hill & Weston Surgery have participated in wearing green to spread support and awareness.

If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, please see the link below for various services.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/

27/04/2026

The surgery will be CLOSED for the upcoming bank holiday on MONDAY 4th MAY
We will be open as usual on Tuesday 5th May
For medical assistance whilst the surgery is closed, please contact
OUT OF HOURS 111 or 999 for an emergency
Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

19/03/2026

Meningitis Vaccine Queries

Meningitis Vaccinations (MenB & MenACWY)

Following a recent increase in meningitis cases, we have received a number of queries about meningitis vaccinations. This page provides guidance on who is eligible and how to check vaccination records.

MenB (Meningitis B) Vaccine

MenB (Bexsero) is part of the NHS childhood schedule
Given to babies at 8 weeks, 16 weeks and 1 year
Introduced in 2015, so children born before this were not offered it and there is no NHS catch-up for older children
Children under 2 years who missed their vaccines may still be eligible – please contact us
MenB is not offered on the NHS for children over 2 years. It may be available privately (NOT AT Combe Down Surgery), but supplies can be limited.

MenACWY Vaccine

Protects against meningitis strains A, C, W and Y.

Offered in school (Year 9/10, around age 14)
Available as a catch-up for 18-25 year olds – please contact the surgery

Checking Vaccination Records

You can check vaccination history by:

Your child’s Red Book
Your GP record online (SystmOnline or NHS App)

Symptoms – When to Seek Urgent Help

Call 999 or go to A&E immediately if you have symptoms such as:

Fever
Headache
Neck stiffness
Drowsiness
A rash that does not fade

How Meningitis Spreads

Meningitis B is moderately contagious and usually requires close, prolonged contact.

Further Information

For more information, visit: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/

12/03/2026

CLOSED FOR STAFF TRAINING
We are closed for staff training - Thursday 12th March 2026 between 12:30 - 6pm at Weston and 1:30 - 6pm at Rush Hill. A small number of clinics will still run at Rush Hill, after 4pm so if you have a prebooked appointment, these will be going ahead as planned. Triage forms will remain open.
If you need medical assistance during this time, please call 111 or use 111 online. If you have a medical emergency, please call 999.
sorry for any inconvenience