Avon Road Surgery

04/09/2026

02/09/2026

💉 **FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS – BOOK NOW!** 💉

We are now booking appointments for our **Flu & COVID Vaccination Clinic** at the surgery.

📅 **Saturday 3rd October 2026**
📞 **Call the surgery now to book your appointment, other dates are also available.

✅ **Who is eligible for a FREE NHS FLU vaccination?**

You may be eligible if you:
• Are **65 years or over** (including those turning 65 by 31 March 2027)
• Are **18–64 with certain long-term health conditions**
• Are **pregnant**
• Live in a **care home**
• Are the **main carer for an older or disabled person**, or receive Carer’s Allowance
• Live with someone who has a **weakened immune system**
• Are experiencing homelessness or staying in a hostel/night shelter
• Are an eligible child, including **children aged 2 or 3**, school-aged children, and children with certain long-term health conditions

💙 **Who is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination?**

You may be eligible if you:
• Are **75 years or over** (including those turning 75 by 31 January 2027)
• Are aged **6 months to 74 years and have a weakened immune system** due to a health condition or treatment
• Live in a **care home for older adults**

🍰 **MACMILLAN CAKE SALE!** 🍰

We’ll also be holding a **Macmillan Cancer Support Cake Sale** at the surgery during our vaccination clinic!

🧁 **All cakes just £1!**
💚 Please come along, enjoy a treat and help us raise money for a fantastic cause.

Every slice, cupcake and donation helps! 💚

📞 **Don’t miss out – call the surgery and book your vaccination appointment now!**

Please share this post with friends and family who may be eligible. 💉🍰💚

26/08/2026

If you’re 6 months or more overdue for your cervical screening, please contact us — you may now be eligible for the new HPV self-sampling test.

This is a fantastic step forward, making cervical screening easier and more accessible for women who haven’t been able to attend for a smear.

Prioritise yourselves, ladies — this simple test could make all the difference. 💕

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/

22/08/2026

We’re looking for volunteers to review experiences, share feedback and help make our hospitals better places to receive care.

Anyone can become a PLACE assessor - you don’t need any qualifications or experience and we will provide training to help you perform the role.

Previous assessors includes former patients, their relatives and local residents. You must not be an employee of the Trust or have worked for us in the past two years.

Find out how to sign up on our website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/place

16/08/2026

❤️ DID YOU KNOW? Heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined.

❤️When we think of major health risks for women, cancer is often the first thing that comes to mind.
However, cardiovascular disease is actually the leading cause of death for women, causing roughly 1 in 3 deaths globally.
In the UK, coronary heart disease kills more than twice as many women as breast cancer.

The good news? Up to 80% of premature heart attacks and strokes are preventable.

⚠️ Women’s Symptoms Can Be Different!Many women wait too long to get help because they expect a "Hollywood heart attack" (crushing chest pain). In women, signs can be much more subtle. Watch out for:Unusual shortness of breath (even without chest pain)Extreme, unexplained fatigue or dizzinessNausea, vomiting, or indigestionPain in the jaw, neck, upper back, or stomachA squeezing or pressure feeling in the centre of the chest

🛑 Unique Risk Factors for Women
While high blood pressure and smoking affect everyone, certain factors impact women differently:

Menopause: Dropping estrogen levels increase cardiovascular risk.

Diabetes: Increases heart disease risk significantly more in women than in men.

Pregnancy Complications: Past history of pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes raises long-term risk.

What You Can Do TodayKnow Your Numbers: Book an NHS Health Check if you are aged 40–74 to get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked.

Listen to Your Body: Never ignore unusual symptoms or brush them off as "just stress" or "getting older.

"Spread the Word: Share this post with your mums, sisters, daughters, and friends. It could save a life!

📞 If you are experiencing sudden, severe chest pain, or a combination of these symptoms alongside breathlessness or sweating, please call 999 immediately. For routine heart health concerns, contact our reception team to book an appointment.

29/07/2026

☀️✈️ Holiday Checklist ✔️

Before you jet off, have you remembered everything?

☐ Holiday booked ✔️
☐ Holiday money sorted ✔️
☐ Travel insurance arranged ✔️
☐ Travel vaccinations booked at least 6 weeks before you travel ✔️

💉 Don't leave it too late!

Travel vaccination appointments must be booked at least 6 weeks before your planned departure date. This gives enough time for any recommended vaccines to be given and become fully effective before you travel.

If you're unsure whether you need travel vaccinations, contact the practice as soon as you've booked your holiday.

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20/07/2026

Maybe something for teen CVs?

* Volunteer Appeal *

Can you help us fill any of these gaps over the next few weeks?

Many of our roles are suitable for teens. We provide training and won't ask them to do anything they are not comfortable with.

Volunteering at junior parkrun is a great opportunity to develop skills and confidence. Plus it is good fun 😁

07/07/2026

03/07/2026

https://sarcoma.org.uk/get-involved/sarcoma-awareness-month-2026/

Join us this July for Sarcoma Awareness Month and help spread awareness about this rare cancer with vital information and stories.