Highgate Medical Centre

10/09/2026

This World Su***de Prevention Day, remember that support is available if you or someone you know is struggling.

If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option for expert advice and support.

If someone’s life is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E.

Find out more: nhs.uk/UrgentMentalHealth

10/09/2026

06/09/2026

RSV vaccination clinics are now running at the surgery:

RSV is a common respiratory virus that can cause serious lung infections, including pneumonia and bronchiolitis. The NHS RSV vaccination is free and available to:

➡️Adults aged 75 or over who have not previously received an NHS RSV vaccination
➡️Adults of any age living in, or moving into, a care home for older adults
➡️People aged 65 to 74 who are immunosuppressed or have an eligible chronic respiratory condition
➡️Pregnant women from 28 weeks of pregnancy, to help protect their baby after birth

All appointments must be booked in advance. If you have a booking link from us, please use it. If you think you are eligible and have not been contacted, please get in touch.

04/09/2026

If your is due to be born during the colder winter months they are at a much higher risk of developing severe RSV lung infections.

- as soon as you’re 28 weeks pregnant or more🤰🏽you’re eligible for the maternal RSV vaccination which can reduce your baby’s risk of infection by up to 70%

The vaccine is safe, free and effective. Speak to your midwife or GP practice for more information.

01/09/2026

Residents of Charnwood are invited to the very first Charnwood Community Health and Wellbeing next week!

📅 Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
⏲️ Time: 2-6pm
💷 Cost: Free
🗺️ Location: Charnwood Borough Council Offices and Southfields Park, Loughborough, LE11 2TX

30/08/2026

Monday 31st August: the surgery will be closed for the Summer Bank Holiday. If you need medical assistance please call NHS 111 or 999 for medical emergencies. The surgery will re-open on Tuesday 1st September at 8am. Thank you.

30/08/2026

28/08/2026

The surgery is taking part in Turn Sileby and Quorn Pink and Blue 2026 fundraiser from 1st -16th September. We look forward to your support.

27/08/2026

Thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for those with lung conditions, like asthma.

If the weather makes your symptoms worse and you need to use your inhaler more, talk to your pharmacist, contact your GP or NHS 111.