Bottisham Medical Practice

We will be starting to invite people to the Covid and Flu Autumn 2026 vaccination clinics over the next few weeks. Not everyone will receive an invite at the same time. 

You will receive a text message or email inviting you to book an appointment online. If you are able to book online this greatly helps our reception team to be available for other patients. 

If you do not wish to receive a vaccine you can follow the link in the message and complete a form on the patient portal saying that you do not want to receive the vaccine this year. This will stop you from receiving further invites. 

If you are travelling abroad please make sure you contact us in plenty of time to arrange any vaccinations that may be necessary. To help the Nurses assess your travel needs it is important that they are in receipt of the assessment form before your appointment. Click here to complete a travel form. Please be aware that we require at least 6 weeks notice before you travel to allow time for your vaccinations.

With full access you can:

• order repeat prescriptions and nominate a pharmacy where you would like to collect them
• book and manage GP appointments
• view your GP health record to see information like your allergies and medicines (if your GP has given you access to your detailed medical record, you can also see information like test results)
• book and manage COVID-19 vaccinations
• register your organ donation decision
• choose how the NHS uses your data
• view your NHS number https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/about-the-nhs/what-is-an-nhs-number/
• use NHS 111 online to answer questions and get instant advice or medical help near you
• search trusted NHS information and advice on hundreds of conditions and treatments
• find NHS services near you

NHS England has commissioned a one-off MenB (Meningococcal B) vaccination programme aimed at young people aged 17 to 18, particularly those preparing to start university for the first time.

This programme is designed to help protect against Meningococcal group B disease, a serious and potentially life-threatening infection that can cause meningitis and septicaemia. Young adults, especially those moving into shared accommodation such as university halls, are at an increased risk.

Where to Get the Vaccine

Unlike many routine vaccinations, this programme is being delivered primarily through community pharmacies, making it more accessible and convenient. GP surgeries are not the main providers for this specific programme.

Who Should Get Vaccinated?

If you are:

• Aged 17 to 18, and
• Planning to start university or further education for the first time,

you are strongly encouraged to take up this offer.

Why It Matters

University life often involves close living arrangements and increased social mixing, which can make infections spread more easily. Getting vaccinated helps protect not only you but also those around you.

How to Book

Book a MenB vaccination appointment - NHS

Children under the age of 16 can consent to their own treatment if they're believed to have enough intelligence, competence and understanding to fully appreciate what's involved in their treatment. This is known as being Gillick competent. GPs use specific guidelines to make this decision, further information can be found here

Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12:00  & 14:00 - 18:00 

Please note the Dispensary is closed 12- 2pm 

Patient data from GP medical records kept by GP practices in England is used to improve health, care and services through planning and research, helping to find better treatments and improve patient care. The NHS is introducing an improved way to share this information – called the General Practice Data for Planning and Research data collection.  

You can use this online service to:

• choose if your confidential patient information is used for research and planning
• change or check your current choice

Any choice you make will not impact your individual care.

The latest information on the GPDPR, including what information is obtained and how to opt-out of sharing your information, can be found here.

Click here to find your NHS Number

Your NHS Number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.