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The pneumococcal vaccine protects against serious illnesses like pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. It is recommended for babies, adults aged 65+, and people with certain health conditions or weakened immune systems. … [continue] Get your Pneumococcal Vaccine today!

We know that high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes. But simple lifestyle changes and blood pressure medicines can help … [continue] Hypertension Reviews at BHG

Brunel Health Group (BHG) is delighted to announce an exciting expansion of our practice membership, effective from 1st August 2025. We warmly welcome Lawn Medical Centre, Priory Road Medical Centre, … [continue] New practices joining BHG!

Did you miss your HPV vaccination at school? It’s not too late, Brunel Health Group are planning on holding clinics at their Saturday Service shortly to provide HPV catch up … [continue] It is International HPV awareness day!

If you would like to register interest to be part of research, you can do this on this NIHR website Be Part of Research This is an online service that helps … [continue] Registering interest to be part of research

North Swindon Practice, Ashington House Surgery, Elm Tree Surgery and Kingswood Medical Group are involved in this study. For more information please contact the RELOAD study team at: RELOAD_RA@soton.ac.uk Or … [continue] Some of our practices are looking for Volunteers for a Study aiming to predict when coughs and colds are going to get worse

We are helping the NIHR who are seeking parents or carers of children who have had post-traumatic headache due to mild brain injury or concussion. An online insight session will … [continue] Seeking parents or carers of children following mild brain injury

For more information, visit the following links or contact your practice: HPV vaccine – NHS Information on the HPV vaccination from September 2023 – GOV.UK HPV – Information for Young … [continue] Could you be eligible for the HPV vaccine?

The Swindon Children and Young Persons Acute Respiratory Infection Hub has launched at Swindon Health Centre. Offering a bespoke clinic for children and young people up to the age of … [continue] Swindon Children and Young Persons Acute Respiratory Infection Hub Launches

This project aims to introduce research to women and their families. By taking part in research, these women can altruistically help shape the future of maternity care. It is hoped … [continue] North Bristol NHS Trust Maternity Research Community Programme

In Global AF Awareness Week, Brunel Health Group are taking the opportunity to promote a new initiative across many of our member practices to deliver a programme of AF review … [continue] Atrial Fibrillation – Global Awareness Week

Ask  your GP reception to remotely book you an appointment into the Saturday clinic either at Taw Hill or Swindon Health Centre. Visit this page for more information.

Patients who have taken part in research with any of our BHG practices are invited to please share their experience via an anonymous survey: To access the survey click here … [continue] Participant in Research Experience Survey

Most of our BHG GP practices are participating in this Virology Surveillance. If you have had flu-like symptoms with onset within the last 10 days, you could contact your GP … [continue] Do you have flu-like symptoms?

Many of our BHG practices will be inviting patients with coughs, colds, and flu-like symptoms to take a nose and throat swab. This helps reduce antibiotic use, improves understanding of … [continue] RCGP Virology Surveillance Swabs

Please see our upcoming sessions below for next week!   Date: Monday 7th October Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Location: Moredon Medical Centre, Floor 2, Health and Education Room Topic: Weaning … [continue] EYHAS Next Week

Whalebridge Practice, Ashington House surgery, Park Lane Practice and Phoenix Surgery are taking part in the ThinkCancer! trial. The ThinkCancer! Research study has been developed to help general practices recognize … [continue] ThinkCancer

Our Research and Development Manager and Research Coordinator are joining the #Red4Research campaign today! We’re wearing red to show our support and appreciation for everyone participating in, undertaking, and supporting … [continue] Red 4 Research

Please see the details of our EYHAS Upcoming Sessions below for next week!   Date: Thursday 19th September 2024 Time: 10:00am-12:00pm Venue: Moredon Medical Centre (Floor 2, Health and Education … [continue] EYHAS NEXT WEEK

Elm Tree Surgery, North Swindon Practice and Ashington House Surgery are supporting this study looking at brain changes during the withdrawal of antidepressants: If you are interested please contact Seline … [continue] Antidepressant Withdrawal Research Study

Please see our remaining sessions for August below!   Monday 26th August – BANK HOLIDAY   Date: Wednesday 28th August Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Venue: Moredon Medical Centre (Health and Education Room, … [continue] Last Week of August EYHAS

In addition to participating in Clinical Research projects, BHG also aims to promote research projects that patients can join directly. Here are some recent projects we have been sent by … [continue] BHG promotes Research projects

We have a few things to make you aware of! We now have Sleep Routines and Picky Eaters as topics starting this week! We would also be extremely grateful if … [continue] EYHAS August Sessions

We have a new Cancer Care Co-Ordinator covering all BHG member practices whose responsibility is to raise awareness of Cancer amongst our population who have learning disabilities and who are … [continue] Cancer Care Co-ordinator for Learning Disabilities and Autism appointed

Date: Monday 10th June 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Venue: Moredon Medical Centre (Floor 2, Health and Education Room, or report to reception). Topic: Weaning (Signs that baby is ready … [continue] Upcoming EYHAS Sessions For June

Recently, we have seen an increase in the number of patients being unable to successfully book an appointment with Livi due to issues with “validation”.  This is where a patient’s … [continue] Livi – Making sure your personal details are correct