Hugglescote Surgery

07/08/2026

Community Cancer Health & Wellbeing Event
📅 10 September 2026
📍 Leicester City Football Club – King Power Stadium
🕙 10am – 3pm

This is a unique opportunity for people affected by cancer to access information, support and advice in one place, including:

✅ 40+ local support organisations
✅ Expert talks and Q&A sessions
✅ Practical workshops and demonstrations
✅ Emotional wellbeing and support services
✅ Screening, information and advice

For many patients, questions about finances, work, benefits, emotional wellbeing, physical activity, diet, family support and life beyond treatment can't always be fully explored in a routine appointment. This event helps them find answers, support and local services face to face.

27/07/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 (𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞)

Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, are rising locally. Babies that are too young to get vaccinated and young children are at greatest risk from developing whooping cough.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞:

The whooping cough vaccine is offered for pregnant women any time after 16 weeks of pregnancy (but ideally given between 16 and 32 weeks of pregnancy for best effect).
Mothers with an infant less than two months of age who did not receive the vaccination during their pregnancy are also eligible for the vaccine.
Where can I get the whooping cough (pertussis) vaccine in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland:

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 (𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬) 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧:

◾Visit one of the mobile vaccination clinics across LLR. Mobile vaccination clinics offer all eligible people the opportunity to get vaccinated without booking an appointment and to walk-in when suitable for them. To view a full list of upcoming clinics, visit: www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/how-to-get-your-vaccine/
◾Attend one of the open access vaccination clinics in the antenatal departments at either the Leicester Royal Infirmary or the Leicester General Hospital every weekday, 9:00am until 4:30pm.
◾Alternatively, you can access the vaccination from your GP practice.
*During pregnancy if you need any further information about the whooping cough vaccine you can speak to your midwife.

Whooping cough is a very serious infection, and young babies are most at risk. Most babies with whooping cough will be admitted to hospital.

When you have the whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy, your body produces antibodies to protect against whooping cough. These antibodies pass to your baby giving them some protection until they’re able to have their whooping cough vaccination at 8 weeks old.

23/07/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐜𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 (𝐑𝐒𝐕) 🫄

The RSV vaccine is particularly important to have now if your baby is due to be born during winter as this is when the virus is spreading rapidly and can cause serious lung infections (including pneumonia and bronchiolitis), which can make it difficult for babies to breathe and feed. These illnesses may need to be treated in hospital and could be life threatening.

Who is eligible for the new vaccine:
𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟐𝟖 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

When you have the RSV vaccine in pregnancy, the protection from the vaccine is passed to your baby. This means your baby is less likely to get severe RSV for the first six months after they’re born.

Having the vaccine in week 28 or within a few weeks of this will help you build a good level of antibodies to pass on to your baby before birth. This will give your baby the best protection, including if they are born early.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐒𝐕 𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝:

If you are currently pregnant there are several ways in which you can get the RSV vaccine this autumn. You can:
◽ Visit one of the mobile vaccination clinics across LLR. Mobile vaccination clinics offer all eligible people the opportunity to get vaccinated without booking an appointment and to walk-in when suitable for them. To view a full list of upcoming clinics, visit: www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/how-to-get-your-vaccine/
◽ Attend one of the open access vaccination clinics in the antenatal departments at either the Leicester Royal Infirmary or the Leicester General Hospital every weekday, 9:00am until 4:30pm.
◽ Alternatively, you can access the vaccination from your GP practice.
For more information about how and where to get vaccinated speak to your midwife, GP practice or visit one of our walk-in clinics.

20/07/2026

Expecting a Winter Baby? 🍼

Prepare for their safe arrival, find out about all the vaccinations available:

▪ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
▪ Whooping cough (Pertussis vaccine)
▪ Flu Vaccine

Help protect your baby during pregnancy this winter. For more infor...

17/07/2026

🚗 GRANGE ROAD CLOSURE REMINDER: Plan Ahead for Your Appointment! 🚗
Please be reminded that Grange Road will be closed from both directions between 20th - 27th July. To ensure you don’t miss your appointment, we highly recommend checking your route before you leave and planning more time for travel and parking.

10/07/2026

⛱️☀️!!REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT THINGS IF YOU ARE GOING ON HOLIDAY...

👉Be sure to order your medication in good time so you don't run out when you are away. Order when you have at least 10 days left.
👉If you are unwell when away from home in the UK, your own GP should be your first port of call.
👉 You can also use 111 online or call 111 for advice about getting the right care near to where you are staying.
👉Take a basic first aid kit with you on holiday.
👉Stay hydrated in hot temperatures, use a high SPF sun protection at all times and avoid excessive periods in direct sunlight.

More information can be found at https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/

03/07/2026

New Service for Armed Forces Community!

A new service is being launched on 6 July 2026 for the Armed Forces Community across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR). The LLR Armed Forces Navigation Hub will be delivered by Loughborough Wellbeing Centre and it replaces the existing Op Community service (provided by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust).

How to access support (from 6 July):

📞 01509 606370
🌐 Online information and resources - https://www.thewellbeingcafe.org/
📧 Email support - [email protected]

Loughborough Wellbeing Centre has a strong track record of working with veterans, and will now be extending their support to the wider Armed Forces Community.

The Navigation Hub is available to Leicester Leicestershire and Rutland veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families and it will provide:
• help navigating the NHS and other health and wellbeing services
• guidance for new arrivals into LLR
• guidance to enable access to local preventative support.
• A digital front door to improve access to information and support.

The new service will build on the strengths of OpCommunity, while expanding to provide a greater focus on early intervention and prevention, stronger community outreach and enhanced partnership working across health, wellbeing, and care services.

30/06/2026

📢 Important Notice: Upcoming Surgery Closure 📢

Please note that the surgery will be closed for mandatory staff training starting from 1pm on Wednesday 1st July. We will reopen as normal at 8am on Thursday, 2 July.

If you need medical assistance while we are closed, please use the following services:

🩺 For non-urgent medical advice: Call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.

🚨 For life-threatening emergencies: Call 999 immediately.

Thank you for your understanding while our team takes this time to complete their essential training! 🙏

30/06/2026

⚠️ Service Update: High Staff Absence 30/06/2026
We are currently experiencing high levels of staff absence. To help us prioritise those who need us most, please consider using alternative services for non-urgent care. Thank you for your patience.

26/06/2026

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