World COPD Day this year – 20th November
Practice News
To mark World COPD Day this year – 20th November, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, along with coll
Change NHS. An opportunity to give your views to help build a health service fit for the future
Practice News
Please watch the short video from Health & Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting talking about the Government’s plans for the future of the NHS. You ca
Wellbeing Thursday patient drop-in – change of venue
Practice News
Our Thursday Wellbeing patient drop-in has changed location to: 1st Catisfield Scout Hall, 134, Blackbrook Road, Fareham, PO15 5BY. Our Wellbeing Team
It’s 1 October… so that means the start of Stoptober!
Practice News
This October, join the 2.5 million people who’ve been inspired by Stoptober. Stoptober is the Department of Health and Social Care’s annual stop smoki
Read our September Patient Newsletter
Practice News
We have recently emailed our In Touch with Meon Patient Newsletter to those patients who have subscribed. To read this now please click here: Septembe
We are pleased to report the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated our practice as Good
Practice News
We would like to announce that as we work to improve the services we offer our patients, we have been given a new overall rating of Good from the Care
Updated Guidelines: Duration of use of Mirena Coils
Practice News
Please note these guidelines also apply to Levosert coils, BUT NOT Jaydess and Kyleena coils or anycopper coils. When you had your Mirena coil fitted
NHS 111 offers new mental health service – Just call 111 and press 2
Practice News
Just call 111 and press 2 People in crisis with mental health problems can now access services through NHS 111 in England, giving them another way to
Cancellation of Pilates Class – Monday 2nd September
Practice News
Our Monday evening Pilates class – 2nd September has been cancelled. It will resume again on Monday 9th September from 6:00pm – 6:45pm at Fareham Comm
Introduction of new NHS vaccination programmes against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Practice News
From 1 September 2024 there will be 2 new RSV vaccination programmes, during pregnancy for infant protection and for older adults. Respiratory Syncyti
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic GP to join our brilliant and diverse primary care team
Practice News
Are you looking for something different? Would you like to enjoy coming to work each day and be part of an amazing team who love their job? We are loo
GPs Are on Your Side: a message for patients in England
Practice News
There has been lots of talk and press coverage today regarding the possibility of GPs across England capping their number of appointments.The press co
Did you receive a blood transfusion BEFORE 1996?
Practice News
The Infected Blood Inquiry report recommends that people who received a blood transfusion BEFORE 1996 should be offered a blood test for Hepatitis C.
Read our July Patient Newsletter
Practice News
We have recently emailed our new look In Touch with Meon Patient Newsletter to those patients who have subscribed. Read this now July Newsletter. This
Global IT issue affecting GP practices and pharmacies nationally
Practice News
We are aware of a global IT issue which is affecting some primary care services in our region. It may be necessary for GP practices to rearrange appoi
Change of time to our Pilates class
Practice News
Our Monday evening Pilates class has a new start time. From Monday 10th June 2024, the class will now run from 6:00pm – 6:45pm at Fareham Community Ho
Read our May patient newsletter
Practice News
You can read our May newsletter here. This issue includes: an update on our appointment availability details of a new local mental health group for me
Travel Health Checklist
Practice News
If you are planning to travel outside of the UK, you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.
More Meon Mythbusting
Mythbusting
Practice News
Last month we launched ‘Meon Mythbusting’ to explain more about how things work here at the Practice. You can read more about in our previous news art
More Meon Mythbusting
Mythbusting
Practice News
We recently launched ‘Meon Mythbusting’ to explain more about how things work here at the Practice. You can read more about in our previous news artic
Tell us what you think about the NHS App
Practice News
Do you use the NHS App? If so, NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board would like to hear from you. They want to understand how many peo
May Bank Holiday closures
Practice News
We will be closed for the two May bank holidays on: Monday 6th May 2024 Monday 27th May 2024. Use NHS 111 if you need medical help when we are closed.
Welcome to Meon Mythbusting
Mythbusting
Practice News
We’d like to explain more about how things work here at the Practice. Our GP Partners & Management Team are responding on behalf of our staff to real
Have you experienced any bowel cancer symptoms?
Practice News
Bowel Cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Around 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year. If it is detected early, trea
NHS prescription charges to increase
Practice News
NHS charges for items prescribed in England will increase, from the 1st May 2024.The prescription charge will increase by 25p to £9.90 for each medici
MMR and Measles
Practice News
Measles is still common in many countries worldwide. Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with #MMR vaccinations or contact your GP if you
Would you like to join our Patient Participation Group?
Practice News
Registered Meon Health Practice patients aged 18 years and over can join our Patient Participation Group (PPG). You can join our Patient Participation
Spring 2024 Covid Booster Vaccinations Update
Practice News
We will soon be offering Spring Covid booster vaccinations to eligible patients. Vaccination clinics will be in our, Jubilee, Highlands and Whiteley s
Is your bowel cancer screening kit sitting at the back of a drawer?
Practice News
If you’re 56 to 74, you should have received your bowel cancer screening kit through the post.That’s because the NHS automatically sends a kit every t
Spring 2024 Covid Booster Vaccinations
Practice News
We will soon be offering free Spring Covid booster vaccinations to eligible patients. Vaccination clinics will be in our Jubilee, Highlands and Whitel
Read our Easter 2024 Patient Newsletter
Practice News
We have recently emailed our Easter 2024 Patient Newsletter to those patients who have subscribed. Read this now here. This edition includes: – how to
Easter bank holiday closures
Practice News
The Practice will be closed for the Easter bank holidays on Friday 29th March and Monday 1st April. We recommend you order repeat medications online i
Thank you for helping us to celebrate Social Prescribing Day
Practice News
Social Prescribing Day is an annual and national celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen. We celeb
We are experiencing very high levels of demand and unexpected staff absence
Practice News
Demand for our services is very high partly due to many cases of respiratory winter illnesses. We are also experiencing an unexpected level of staff a
Join us to celebrate Social Prescribing Day on Thursday 14th March
Practice News
Following the success of last year, we are again celebrating Social Prescribing Day on Thursday 14th March. Come along and join us from 1pm to 3pm at
Change in guidance for gluten-free prescribing
Practice News
Following new local NHS guidelines, we have been informed that we should no longer issue prescriptions for gluten-free foods for most patients. The NH
Think Pharmacy First
Practice News
We are pleased to be working with local pharmacies offering this new NHS service.Many local pharmacies now provide support for seven conditions withou
Pilates class cancelled on Monday 4th March
Practice News
Our 6:30pm – 7:15pm Pilates class at Fareham Community Hospital will not be running. Information about other exercise classes is available here.
Come along to our Social Prescribing Day – Thursday 14th March
Practice News
Following the success of last year, we will again be celebrating Social Prescribing Day on Thursday 14th March. Come along and join us from 1pm to 3pm
Increased fire risk with use of skin creams, sprays and lotion emollients
Practice News
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are raising awareness of emollient use and fire risks. Emollients are creams, sprays & lo
We will be closed on Tuesday 20th February 2024 from 1.00pm
Practice News
Our surgeries will be closed on Tuesday 20th February 2024 from 1.00pm – 6.30pm. Along with other local practices, our staff are attending educational