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Meningitis B Vaccine

We are aware of concerns about a potential Meningitis B outbreak; however, we have not received updated guidance from NHS England.

The MenB vaccine is only routinely available to infants as part of the NHS schedule and is not offered to children over 1 year old.

Exception:
If you have received a letter from NHS England advising vaccination:

  • You may be eligible
  • You must bring the letter to your appointment
  • The nurse must verify this before the vaccine can be given

We are unable to provide the vaccine outside of this guidance.

For further information click here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/vaccination/

Zero tolerance

Our practice supports the NHS zero tolerance zone campaign. Violent, threatening or abusive patients will be reported to the police and removed from the GPs list. We ask that you treat your GP and practice staff with courtesy, without violence, threat of violence or abuse.

Zero tolerance to violence policy

All practices, in line with government guidelines, have a ‘Zero Tolerance to Violence’ policy. This means that any violent or abusive behaviour or perceived threatening behaviour, whether verbal or otherwise to staff or members of the public on practice premises will not be tolerated. We can refuse to provide a service, report the incident to the police and request that the patient and their family be removed from their practice list.

Page published: 6 December 2023
Last updated: 6 December 2023