Borough Road and Nunthorpe Medical Group Patient Forum

04/08/2026

Students - protect yourself against Meningococcal (MenB)!

MenB is a bacterial infection that can cause serious illnesses, such as meningitis and septicaemia. The risks increase when mixing or living closely with lots of new people.

From 20 July, for a limited time, a free MenB vaccination is being offered to thousands of young people ahead of the 2026 academic year.

You will be eligible for the vaccine if:
📍 You complete Year 13 in summer 2026 (born between 1 Sep 2007 and 31 Aug 2008)

📍 Are under 25 and going to university or moving into residential student accommodation for the first time

2 doses of the vaccine are needed, 4 weeks apart, for full protection.

Protect yourself before term starts.

Book your MenB vaccination appointments at a participating pharmacy today 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

30/07/2026

Tips for coping in hot weather from the NHS

Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.

Cool yourself down. Have cold food and regular cold drinks. Drink extra fluids but avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.

Keep your living space cool. Close windows, curtains and blinds during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees.

Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep, and make sure to check on anyone who is at higher risk from the heat.

26/07/2026

Please find attached the latest newsletter.

10/06/2026

27/04/2026

Here's the March / April edition of the Borough & Nunthorpe Medical Group's Practice and Patient Forum Newsletter.

24/04/2026

Help us to protect the privacy of our patients, visitors and staff. ❤️

We know there may be times when you want to share your experiences on social media while staying or visiting one of our hospitals. However, please remember no photos, filming or audio recordings of patients, staff and visitors are allowed unless you have the person’s permission to do so.

This includes anywhere in or around the hospital grounds including:

• waiting rooms and reception areas
• clinical consultations
• medical procedures
• those in the background of your shots

Thank you for helping us to maintain a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

If you do see somebody taking pictures or filming, please raise your concerns with a senior member of staff in that department.

For more information and advice on filming and photography across University Hospitals Tees, please visit: www.southtees.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/filming-and-photography

06/04/2026

The message is clear! My apologies, the link doesn’t work but you can find it on line.

05/04/2026

Feeling unwell this Easter? Choosing the right NHS service can help get you the best advice - and often more quickly too.

💊 Think pharmacy first
📱 NHS111 online for medical help and advice
🚨 Keep A&E and 999 free for life threatening emergencies

Help reduce pressure on A&E and 999 so they can help those who need it most.