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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.

Francis Grove Surgery – Dementia Awerness day – 21st August 2026

The surgery will be holding a Dementia Awareness Day on the 21st August 2026.  Patients living with dementia will have their annual dementia reviews with one of our nursing team.

There will also be an opportunity for patients living with dementia and their carers, to meet with representatives of the Alzheimer’s Society and Carers First Merton.

Any patient who is a carer can come along to get advise from Carers First. Anyone worried about their memory or the memory of someone they care for can visit to speak with our advisors from The Alzhimers Society.

We very much hope that you can join us.