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  ⚠️ Measles cases are rising in England! ⚠️ Make sure your child is up to date with their MMR vaccinations. For more information visit nhs.uk/mmr

Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer. At Kirby Road Surgery, we now offer cervical screening on Saturday’s! Please contact the practice today … [continue] Smear Saturday’s

SEND Health Focus Week has begun! SEND Health Focus Week is a series of interesting and engaging workshops and webinars by health professionals and Experts by Experience for parents/ carers … [continue] SEND Health Focus Week!

Attached to this page you will find a helpful leaflet containing information about vaping and e- cigarettes. This leaflet was designed to support parents and carers to have conversations with … [continue] Vaping and E- cigarettes, the facts for parents!

Carers in Bedfordshire have a 6 week programme of support for carers covering a variety of topics, which starts Friday 14th July 2023 from 10:30am- 12:30pm. See the poster below … [continue] Carer’s Week!

It is imperative that both parents and children are equipped with the knowledge they need to enjoy spending time with dogs safely. Close supervision is necessary to ensuring dogs and … [continue] Dog safety

Have you experienced, or do you care for a person with an eating disorder? Do you live in Bedfordshire or Luton? If so, your views are wanted! Please see the … [continue] Your views are needed!

Targeted Youth Service in Luton will be holding fun activity sessions in parks around Luton. Please see the poster below for more details!  

Last week, we had 48 patients not attend their appointments. This totalled 8 hours wasted with our clinicians! It is essential that the practice is notified if a patient cannot … [continue] Did Not Attends!

Some groups are more likely than others to experience barriers in preparing for this change, and may need support to access photo identification (ID). To find out more information or … [continue] Going to vote?

February marks LGBT History Month. This month is celebrated every year, and it is an observance of LGBT history, the history of gay rights and related civil rights movements. It … [continue] LGBT History Month!

This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. It is estimated that… 1 in 3 women and people with a cervix do not go to their cervical screening appointment. 2 lives … [continue] Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2023

The Partners and staff would like to wish our patients a very Happy New Year!

The Partners and team would like to wish our patients a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!

Christmas, New Year and the festive season may be a time of celebration that you look forward to, or it may be a time that you find a bit difficult. … [continue] Your mental health, this Christmas

Please see attached to this article the first ever Primary Care Access bulletin 1! This handy document contains current information about local GP practices, as well as information pertaining to: … [continue] Primary Care Access Bulletin

Please see the document below from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service about protecting children and young people from bodies of water this winter! Water Safety Letter – Winter_ (003)

Please consider wearing a face mask when you attend the practice. Thank you.

December marks World HIV/ AIDS awareness month. It has been 40 years since the first case of HIV/ AIDS was diagnosed in the UK. More than 35 million people have … [continue] HIV/ AIDS Awareness Month!

This coming week marks Transgender Awareness Week! This is an important week that raises visibility of transgender individuals, as well as highlights the many issues faced by the trans community. … [continue] Transgender Awareness Week November 13th- 19th 2022

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the many health issues men can face in their lifetime, such as: Testicular cancer Prostate cancer … [continue] Men’s Health Awareness Month!

October 10th marks World Mental Health Day! According to the mental health charity Mind, 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem each year in England. Whatever you’re … [continue] It’s World Mental Health Day 2022!

ADHD is a condition that affects people’s behaviour. Living with it can be quite difficult, as the symptoms can make everyday activities more of a challenge. To find more information … [continue] It’s ADHD awareness month!

Online booking for autumn COVID-19 boosters is now open for people who are: Aged 75 and over Immunosuppressed Frontline health and social care workers Other eligible groups should wait to … [continue] COVID-19 Booster Update

If you need to submit a urine sample to the surgery, you must hand this in to the practice between 08:00am- 10:00am! Thank you for your cooperation.