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Important Information: MenB (Meningitis B) Vaccination for Students Starting Higher Education

Following recent cases of Meningococcal B (MenB) disease in England, the NHS is encouraging eligible young people to receive the free MenB vaccine before starting university or residential further education.

Am I eligible?

You may be eligible for a free NHS MenB vaccination if all of the following apply:

  • You are 17 to 25 years old.
  • You are starting university or residential further education for the first time this year.
  • You missed receiving the MenB vaccine as part of the routine infant immunisation programme.
  • You are entering an environment where you will be living or studying closely with other students, such as university halls of residence.

If you are eligible, please use the NHS booking service below to book your vaccination at a participating community pharmacy: Book your Meningitis B vaccine

Please note that MenB vaccinations for this programme are not provided by the GP practice.

Blood Tests Update

A new phlebotomy booking system at The Nelson launched on 18th December 2023.

Patients can now schedule an appointment at The Nelson or any of the St Georges sites for their blood tests via the online booking portal myappointments.online or via phone 0203 376 8776.

You can continue to be seen at Francis Grove Surgery for blood tests by calling our reception team to organise your appointment or booking via the links we send out on text messages.

For more information, please see the Sangrix Patient Leaflet.