Changes to childhood immunisation schedule from 01-01-2026

The introduction of the Varicella (chicken pox) vaccination into routine child immunisations schedule is being introduced from 1st Jan 2026. It will be combined with the existing Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccination and will be called the MMRV vaccine

From 1st Jan 2026, all children will be offered the combined MMRV instead of the MMR as part of the childhood routine 2-dose vaccination schedule.

Immunisation schedules for children:

Children born from 1st Jan 2025 will get 2 doses of MMRV at 12 months and 18 months

12 month immunisations:

- MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox)

- PCV (Pneumococcal disease)

- MenB (Meningococcal B disease)

18 month immunisations:

- MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox)

- 6-in-1 DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B)

Children born from 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2024 should have had MMR at 12 months, will get two doses at remaining appointments at 18 months and 3 years 4 months

12 month immunisations

- MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella)

- PCV (Pneumococcus)

- MenB (Meningococcus B)

 

18 month immunisations

- MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox)

- 6-in-1 DTaP/IPV/Hib/HepB (Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, haemophilus influenzae B, hepatitis B)

3 years 4 months (pre-school immunisations)

- MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox)

- dTaP/IPV (Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio)

Children who present late for their 12-month appointment should receive MMRV and the 3-year-4-month dose can be omitted

Children born from 1st September 2022 to 30th June 2024 should have had MMR at 12 months, will get one dose of MMRV at 3 years 4 month

12 month immunisations

- MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella)

- PCV (Pneumococcal disease)

- MenB (Meningococcal B disease)

-  Hib/MenC (Haemophilus influenzae B, meningococcal C disease)

3 years 4 months (pre-school immunisations)

-  MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox)

- dTaP/IPV (Diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio)

Children born from 1st January 2020 to 31st August 2022 should have had two MMR’s at 12 months and 3 years 4 months. No further scheduled childhood appointments.

There will be a selective catch-up programme for

- Children who have not had chickenpox infection

- Children who are not fully immunised (2 doses) against chickenpox

Implementation: 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2028

Children born on or before 31st December 2019 should have had two MMR’s at 12 months and 3 years 4 months. No further scheduled childhood appointments.

A significant proportion of this age group will have had chickenpox before and are not eligible for MMRV through either routine schedule or selective catch-up.

Some children will only receive 1 dose of MMRV

There is still a very good protection against severe disease and older children are more likely to have already been exposed

There are two types of MMRV vaccine used:

Priorix-Tetra (GSK)
does not contain porcine gelatine

ProQuad (MSD)
contains porcine gelatine

Recovery & Wellbeing Academy Courses Available: December 2025

The Academy offers a wide range of courses and workshops designed to empower your mental health and wellbeing, provided by a number of partner organisations working together

Courses are delivered face to face and online via Zoom. All Academy courses and workshops are completely FREE OF CHARGE and open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their mental health and wellbeing.

To book visit: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/

Our new community page on our website

We have a new feature of our website, called ‘Our Community’. If you click on this tab, it will give you 3 options:

  • Community Events

  • Community Professional Services

  • Community Social Groups

If you click on ‘Community Events’ tab, it will bring you to the following screen

This page will bring up lots of local community events that we have been made aware of. If you are aware of any upcoming events that you think would be good for us to promote, there is a link above this yellow box that says ‘Click to submit a new event or group’.

If you click on the box that says ‘Community Professional Services’, it will bring up this page:

This page contains the names and contact details of lots of different community support groups, these groups are colour coded by the type of support on offer. You can see above, for example, that bereavement support is purple, and mental health support is turquoise. There are also groups for autism support, domestic abuse support, seniors support, drug and alcohol addiction support and pregnancy support to name a few.

If you click on the box that says ‘Community Social Groups’, it will bring up the page below:

This page contains information on local groups within the community, such as the Armed Forces & Veterans Club and the Chatty Cafe, that run out of The Community Hub & Cafe at Galanos House. If you are aware of any existing or new community groups that are not on our page already, that you think would be good for us to promote, there is a link above this yellow box that says ‘Click to submit a new event or group’.

World Diabetes Day 2025

Earlier this month we celebrated World Diabetes Day!

World Diabetes Day 2025 was a global awareness campaign that aims to raise understanding about diabetes, advocate for improved diabetes care and prevention, and support those affected by the condition. This day serves as a rallying point for the worldwide diabetes community, including healthcare professionals, organizations, and individuals, to address the growing diabetes epidemic.

What is World Diabetes Day?

World Diabetes Day is an internationally recognized event that was established by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to address the rising concerns about diabetes. It focuses on raising awareness about diabetes, its risk factors, and the importance of early diagnosis and effective management.

Health Exchange's Christmas Bonanza 2025

Health Exchange are holding their third Health Exchange Christmas Bonanza

On: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 10am-12.00pm

At: Thornfield indoor bowling club, Bruce Williams Way, Rugby, CV22 5LL  (for satnav use CV22 5LJ).

There will be a mix of partner services, Christmas stalls, crafts and free festive refreshments along with their lovely pets as therapy dogs, music and much more. 

It is open to everyone and last year they had over 60 attendees.

It is free to attend and there is no charge to have a stall, tables and chairs are provided.

Find out more about Health Exchange here: Home - Health Exchange

We Won! HSJ Primary Care Provider of the Year 2025: St Wulfstan Surgery

HSJ Primary & Community Care Provider of the Year 2025: St Wulfstan Surgery

We are incredibly proud to announce that St Wulfstan Surgery have won the prestigious HSJ Primary & Community Provider of the Year 2025. This award is considered the biggest of its kind in the world by organisers. And winning this award for 2 consecutive years is unprecedented. And it was a pleasure to receive the award from Actor and Comedian, Rob Brydon.

To win such a prestigious award two years in a row is a testament to the hard work, dedication, compassion and quality of our staff, and the incredible ethos we have built at the surgery. But it also reflects the wonderful relationship we share with you, our patients. Our core values remain; Care, Quality & Compassion, and it remains a privilege to serve you all on this basis.

We will continue to work hard to keep developing the surgery and improving the care we deliver. We will continue to be at the forefront of new technology and innovation, but we never forget what matters most, being human, and always displaying care and compassion.

Again, we thank you all for your support and kindness, it remains a privilege to serve you all, always.

Health, Wellbeing & Provider Fair in Stratford-upon-Avon - 19th November 2025

Please see attached flyer for a Health, Wellbeing and Provider fair being held at the Fred Winter Centre, Stratford-Upon-Avon on Wednesday 19th November from 10am to 1pm

This is a chance for residents in the town of Stratford-Upon-Avon and surrounding areas within the district to find out about the vast range of support that is available locally to support their Health and Wellbeing. Fourteen organisations will be on hand to give a range of advice and support.

Dementia Workshops and Play

Arts Uplift are running Dementia Awareness Workshops in Coventry, Nuneaton and Rugby on the back of a play called ‘Navigating Margaret’ which is showing in Coventry and Leamington Spa in November

Based on real-life stories from people affected by dementia that we gathered from Arts Uplift’s successful Suitcase Stories project in partnership with Museums Worcestershire, Navigating Margaret, is an exciting theatre production about a Worcestershire woman’s journey living with dementia and how it affects her family.

The workshops use excerpts from the play, plus interactive activities to offer a low pressure, hands-on introduction to dementia.

Live performance

Pay what you can. All donations appreciated.

14 November 7pm – Sikh Cultural & Sports Centre, Leamington Spa, CV31 3LZ

17 November 10.30am – Indian Community Centre, Cross Rd, Coventry, CV6 5GP

21 November 7pm, Ecumenical Centre, Redditch,B97 4EX

There will be a Q&A session following each play.

 

Dementia Awareness Workshops

14 November 2.30-4.30pm – Sikh Cultural and Sports Centre, Leamington, CV31 3LZ- Pay what you can

17 November 3-5pm- Holy Trinity Church, Coventry, CV1 5EV-Pay what you can 

18 November 10-12 noon- Rugby Baptist Church, Rugby, CV21 2PJ- Pay what you can 

18 November 2.30-4.30pm- Nuneaton library, Nuneaton, CV11 4DR- Pay what you can

19 November 10-12pm- Hastings Care Home, Malvern, WR14 3NA- £10* including refreshments

19 November 2.30-4.30pm- Tolly Community Centre, Worcester, WR4 9QW- £10* including refreshments

20 November 10-12 noon- Deer Park Care Home, Ledbury, HR8 2XW- £10* including refreshments

20 November 2.30-4.30pm- Belmont Community Centre, Hereford, HR2 7UQ £10* including refreshments

21 November 2.30-4.30pm- Ecumenical Centre, Redditch, B97 4EX- Pay what you can

*plus £1.12 booking fee

 

BOOK NOW or find out more here

ROADWORKS & HEAVY TRAFFIC IN SOUTHAM

There are currently lots of roadworks and temporary traffic lights up around Southam, both on the Southam Bypass (roundabout) and on Market Hill

This is causing significant delays in travel, so please allow plenty of time to get to the surgery for your appointments, even if this means you have to leave 10 minutes earlier than planned.

Our waiting room is nice and warm should you arrive early!

Arc Woodland Wellbeing Course in Radford Semele

ARC (www.arccic.co.uk) are pleased to announce dates for three Woodland Wellbeing Courses, the first starting on Weds 5th November.

These 7-week courses of 1 day per week are aimed at people struggling with mental or physical health, loneliness or on an addiction recovery journey. The courses are held in a beautiful woodland outside Leamington Spa. Sessions guide people to deepen their connection to nature, feel supported by a community of peers, and explore ideas for new activities they might pursue after the course ends.

Recovery & Wellbeing Academy Courses Available: November 2025

The Academy offers a wide range of courses and workshops designed to empower your mental health and wellbeing, provided by a number of partner organisations working together

Courses are delivered face to face and online via Zoom. All Academy courses and workshops are completely FREE OF CHARGE and open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their mental health and wellbeing.

To book visit: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/

Wear It Pink Day 2025

24th October 2025 is Wear It Pink Day, as October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This year, the St Wulfstan Surgery Team are taking part and we are partnering with Coventry Building Society in Southam, where Dr Viswanathan will be to talk all things breast cancer from 10:30-11:30am!

Please pop in for a chat, there will be homemade cakes and drinks available too!

Coventry Recovery Alliance - 29th October 2025

Join the Coventry Recovery Alliance – Building a Stronger Recovery Community Together! 🌟

Do you live in Coventry and care about Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery — whether it’s your own journey, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to make a difference? Then the Coventry Recovery Alliance is for you!

We’re all about bringing people together — individuals in recovery, lived experience groups, families, and supporters — to share experiences, strengthen connections, and create new opportunities across our community.

Whether you’ve just taken your first step into recovery, have years of experience, or simply have a passion for helping others, you’re welcome here.

💡 Why get involved?
The Coventry Recovery Alliance isn’t just about connecting — it’s about empowering.
There’s funding available for lived experience groups to help bring your ideas to life — from starting your own meeting space, running creative activities, or planning day trips that bring people together.

We’re also looking for community members to join our Recovery Panel, a team that helps review and approve funding opportunities for local groups. It’s a fantastic way to have your voice heard and help shape Coventry’s recovery community.

📅 Come and find out more!
Join us at the Coventry Council House
🗓 Wednesday 29th October
🕠 5:30pm – 6:45pm

Meet others, share ideas, and find out how you can be part of something that’s making a real difference in Coventry.

Let’s build a stronger, more connected recovery community — together. 💙

 Click the link below to book your slot!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coventry-recovery-alliance-launch-event-tickets-1813624713339?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl