Cirencester Health Group

07/09/2026

High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

If you are 40 or over, do not have diagnosed high blood pressure and have not had a blood pressure check in the last five years, you may be eligible for a free check at a participating NHS pharmacy.

Search the NHS website for “free blood pressure checks” to find one nearby.

07/09/2026

Do you know your blood pressure?

High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. The only way to know is to check.

NHS Gloucestershire advises adults aged over 40 to have their blood pressure checked at least every five years.

If you are 40 or over, do not already have high blood pressure and have not had a professional check during the past six months, you may be eligible for a free check at a participating pharmacy:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/

Already monitoring at home, or has CHG asked you to send us readings? Use our blood-pressure review form:

https://cirencesterhealthgroup.co.uk/form/blood-pressure-review/

Please do not change your medication because of a single reading. Seek clinical advice if you are concerned about a result or feel unwell.

Find out about the blood pressure check service, including who can use it.

01/09/2026

Back to school with asthma?

A few checks now can help children and young people stay well as the new term begins:

• Make sure their written asthma action plan is up to date, school has a copy, and the inhaler and spacer required by their plan are available.

• Check that they understand how to use their inhaler correctly and are following their prescribed plan.

• Arrange their yearly asthma review if it is due, and a review after any asthma attack.

• Think about triggers and air quality.

If their asthma seems less controlled than usual, or their review is due, contact CHG:

https://cirencesterhealthgroup.co.uk/contact-us

Follow their asthma action plan if symptoms start. Call 999 if they are having severe difficulty breathing.

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29/08/2026

Finished Year 13 or starting university this autumn?

A new, time-limited NHS MenB vaccination offer is now open.

You may be eligible if you:

• were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, whether or not you are going to university

• were born on or after 21 July 2001 and are starting university for the first time this autumn

• were born on or after 21 July 2001 and are starting as a residential student at an eligible further education college for the first time this autumn

You need two doses at least four weeks apart, so start now.

MenACWY is a different vaccine and does not protect against MenB. Eligible young people should still have MenB even if they received MenACWY at school.

Check your eligibility and book through the NHS:

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

You can also call 119 for booking help.

Book, change or cancel a MenB vaccination appointment online.

29/08/2026

Bank holiday reminder

Both CHG sites will be closed on Monday 31 August and will reopen as usual on Tuesday 1 September.

If you need help while we are closed:

• For minor illnesses or advice about medicines, speak to a pharmacist. Bank holiday opening times vary, so please check before travelling: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy

• If you need urgent medical help that cannot wait, visit https://111.nhs.uk or call 111.

• Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.

If you unexpectedly run out of medication while we are closed, a pharmacist or NHS 111 can advise.

28/08/2026

If you’re unwell, worried or unsure what to do, please contact us.

We prioritise requests by clinical need and will help direct you to the right care.

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

Millions of women in England are to be offered HPV self-testing kits as the new service rolls out from today.

The kits will be offered to those who haven’t attended cervical screening following previous invitations, providing a discreet and convenient way to test for high-risk HPV at home.

➡️ https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/08/nhs-rolls-out-discreet-home-testing-kits-against-cervical-cancer-for-millions-of-women/

24/08/2026

Every call, message and online request uses time from the same practice team.

Using the NHS App, our website or your pharmacy for straightforward information helps us protect more time for clinical care.

On busy days, we prioritise by need.

17/08/2026

For many common health questions, trusted information is available straight away through the NHS App, the NHS website, our CHG website, Patient.info or your community pharmacy.

You can find useful links and information here: www.cirencesterhealthgroup.co.uk

If you are unwell, worried or unsure what to do, please contact us.