Loxford PCN Family Health & Wellbeing Day (All are Wellcome)

LOXFORD PCN are hosting a Family Health and Wellbeing Day on Thursday 23rd July 2026 between 12 and 4.00pm at The Loxford Park IG1 2PL

There will be 

Health Checks

Womens Services / Health Talk on Menopause/

Fun Activities  (Face painting and Henna)

Talks and demonstrations on: Diabetes prevention and Basic Life Support

Health Discussions and Advice 

Support and Services: Food Bank, Benefit Advice, Housing advice, Mental Health Support, NHS Services

COME ALONG, CONNECT WITH LOCAL SERVICES AND ENJOY A DAY OF HEALTH AND SUPPORT AND FUM

HPV Self Sampling

Clarification on NHS Access to Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)

GPs prescribing Mounjaro

Clarification on NHS Access to Mounjaro (Tirzepatide)

We are aware that recent media coverage has reported the availability of Mounjaro through the NHS.

However, it is essential to understand that access is strictly limited and not available for general or cosmetic weight loss purposes.

You may be eligible only if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Aged 18 years or older
• Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40+, or 37.5+ if you are from a Black, Asian or other minority ethnic background
• Diagnosed with four or more weight-related health conditions, such as:
  • Type II Diabetes
  • High Blood Presssure (Hypertension)
  • Heart Disease
  • Sleep Apnoea, or similar conditions

Help Us Prioritise Medical Need

Do not use online request forms or telephone lines to request weight-loss medication unless you meet the full criteria.

As a GP practice, our priority is your safety and wellbeing. It is important that women of childbearing age who are starting GLP-1 medications are aware of a potential interaction that could affect their contraception.

Why Is This Important?

GLP-1 analogues, including Mounjaro, can slow down the movement of food and medication through the stomach and gut. This is known as delayed gastric emptying. While this can support blood sugar control and weight loss, it also means that oral medications — including the contraceptive pill — may not be absorbed as effectively.

This may reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill and increase the risk of unintended pregnancy.

What Should You Do?

If you are a woman of childbearing age and have started or are considering starting a GLP-1 analogue such as Mounjaro:

• Book a medication review with your GP or clinical pharmacist.
  It is important to review any current medications, especially hormonal contraception, to ensure you are protected and safe.
• Consider alternative or additional methods of contraception.
  In some cases, a switch to a non-oral contraceptive method (such as the implant, injection, or coil) may be advised.
• Let your healthcare provider know about any privately prescribed medications.
  Even if you have accessed the medication outside of the NHS, your GP practice needs to have a full picture to provide safe and appropriate care.

Our Commitment to You

We understand that many patients are taking proactive steps to manage their health and weight. However, medications such as Mounjaro are powerful and can have wide-ranging effects. We encourage all our patients — especially women of reproductive age — to have open and honest discussions with their healthcare team to ensure that their care is coordinated and safe.

Find out more here on the South East London ICS website. Please note: the SE London policy is the same as the NE London policy, at the moment

Published: Jun 26, 2025

MENINGITIS (MenB) IMPORTANT HEALTH ADVICE

MENINGITIS (MenB) – URGENT HEALTH ALERT

Recent cases in Kent – overall risk is low, but meningitis can progress rapidly. Most cases occur after close contact.

🟥 EMERGENCY – CALL 999 / GO TO A&E

🚨 Seek help immediately if you have any of these:

• 🩸 Rash that does NOT fade when pressed (glass test)
• 🤕 Severe headache + stiff neck
• 🌞 Sensitivity to light
• 🧠 Confusion or difficulty waking
• ⚡ Seizures
• ❄️ Cold, pale, or mottled hands/feet

🟦 URGENT – CONTACT GP OR NHS 111

📞 Call urgently if you have:

• 🤒 Fever with worsening headache
• 🤮 Vomiting or unable to keep fluids down
• 📈 Symptoms are getting worse

⚠️ Do not wait for a rash – meningitis can worsen quickly.

💉 VACCINE INFORMATION

• 💉 Offered only to close contacts during an outbreak
• 🏥 Follow instructions from UKHSA or NHS immediately
• ❓ Unsure if you’re a contact? Check with NHS 111 or your GP
• ⚠️ Vaccine reduces risk but does NOT replace urgent care

🔗 Learn more:
UKHSA – Meningitis B Outbreak

Zero Tolerance

We do not accept any abusive or aggressive behaviour towards our staff.  In line with NHS guidelines the practice may remove a patient from the list for threatening or violent behaviour.

The Institute of General Practice Management has launched a campaign to raise awareness of some of the abuse our teams face every day. While most patients are polite and courteous, our teams are having to deal with abuse daily and the abuse must stop. Featured on 5Live and BBC Breakfast, hopefully this will make some people think twice. 

Click here to view the "If I Die, It's Your Fault" video

NEW JOINT AND MUSCLE PAIN SERVICE FOR REDBRIDGE PATIENTS

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NEW! Joint and Muscle pain service for Redbridge patients.