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MMRV Vaccination

MMRV vaccination

The NHS is introducing MMRV vaccination into the routine childhood vaccination schedule from 1 January 2026 to replace MMR vaccination. The new routine MMRV vaccine schedule will offer 2 doses with the first dose recommended at the 12-month appointment. The second dose will be offered at the new 18-month appointment. Older children will receive a…

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Cervical Screening Is Changing – Here’s What You Need to Know

📣 Cervical Screening Is Changing – Here’s What You Need to Know 💙 From 1 July 2025, there are two key updates to the NHS Cervical Screening Programme: 1️⃣ Screening every 5 years (instead of 3) for those aged 25–49 who test HPV negative at their next appointment 2️⃣ Digital invites and reminders will now…

Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for Weight Management

Important Patient Update: Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) for Weight Management You may have seen recent media coverage about the availability of Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a new medication for managing obesity and type 2 diabetes. As of 23rd June 2025, NHS England has approved Mounjaro for prescribing to specific patient groups under strict eligibility criteria. However, NHS Devon has…

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.

Patient participation group (PPG) newsletter

The Patients’ Participation Group and the Sid Valley Practice have worked together to produce a newsletter for our Practice patients. They are only available online at present. However, for future issues we will be expanding the ways in which you can access it.