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Get your Seasonal Flu Vaccination this Autumn 2024/25
The flu vaccine protects against serious flu and is available on the NHS every autumn or early winter for those at higher risk, including adults 65 and over, people with certain long-term health conditions, pregnant women and other vulnerable people. At Somerset Gardens, we offer the flu vaccine to all our patients. Book an appointment to get your flu vaccine.

Hospitals face their busiest week this winter as norovirus cases surge.
Last week saw the highest number of patients in hospitals this winter, driven by a continued rise in norovirus cases. Data from the NHS revealed that an average of 961 patients per day were hospitalized with norovirus, marking a significant increase. This surge has put additional strain on healthcare services, making it the busiest week for hospitals so far this season.

NHS launches new mpox vaccination sites across England.
Twelve new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England, expanding access for eligible people nationwide. Previously, the vaccine was only available in London, Manchester, and Brighton.

Gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease 'offers hope of a cure' for NHS patients.
NHS patients with sickle cell disease can now benefit from a groundbreaking gene-editing treatment, exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel), approved for use from today by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for older children and adults with severe forms of the condition.

New guidance halves targets, promising faster NHS care for hundreds of thousands of patients.
Under new guidance aimed at reforming services, the NHS will prioritize faster treatment for hundreds of thousands of patients, including those needing planned surgeries and emergency care, by nearly halving the number of national targets.

NHS Launches New Pill to Help Smokers Quit
The NHS in England is set to offer Varenicline, an improved anti-smoking pill, to tens of thousands of smokers each year. This daily pill, proven as effective as vaping and more effective than nicotine gum or patches, could save thousands of lives.

The NHS is seeking 150,000 volunteers for research trials that could revolutionize cancer treatment.
The NHS DigiTrials initiative has selected three cancer projects, aiming to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers within the next two years to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment.

New Appeal for Millions to Accept NHS Breast Screening Invitations
Women aged 50 to 70 in England are being encouraged to accept breast screening invitations as the NHS intensifies its efforts to reach millions who have yet to take advantage of this potentially life-saving service.

Online eConsult Triage
eConsult is a smart online tool that helps you quickly and safely get medical advice from your doctor or GP practice. It collects your medical or administrative request through a form and sends it to your GP, who then decides on the best care for you. You can use it from anywhere, making it convenient and efficient.

Access GP records, manage COVID-19 vaccines, register organ donation, control NHS data.
The NHS App lets you easily access NHS services. Download it on your smartphone or tablet from Google Play or the App Store, or by logging in through the NHS website.
Medicines A to Z
Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.
Out of Hours GP Care
You can see a GP or nurse in the evening or at the weekend. Appointments are available for all patients registered at any Haringey practice.
Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre runs out of hours (Hub) services on Monday to Friday: 6:30 – 8:30pm Saturday 9am to 8pm and Sunday: 8am to 8pm. Bank holidays are 8am to 8pm. Other practices below may have different operating hours.
Contact your GP practice or call 0330 053 9499 during the hub opening hours to book an appointment at one of four locations. Please note opening hours will vary between hubs:
- Bounds Green Group Practice, Gordon Road, N11 2PF
- Somerset Gardens Family Health Centre, 4 Creighton Road, N17 8NW
- Queenswood Medical Practice, 151 Park Road, N8 8JD
- Lawrence House Surgery, 107 Philip Lane, N15 4JR
You can make an appointment if you are registered at any practice in Haringey. You will be able to see a local Haringey GP or healthcare professional. It may be someone from your practice, and if not, it will be another local GP, Practice Nurse or Healthcare Assistant.
Important: If you need help when we are closed
If you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or Call 111.
NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over. Call 111 if you need help for a child under 5.
Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.