Child Immunisation

These are held on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month, in the afternoon. Appointments are sent by Leicestershire Health, you will need to bring your appointment card with you. Please let us know if you are unable to attend and you will be allocated a new appointment at the next available clinic.

Vaccines are ordered by clinic numbers only e.g. on a clinic by clinic basis.

If you prefer to send somebody else to accompany your child to the appointment e.g. grandparent, carer etc, please ensure that they bring a letter of consent with them. Without this consent your child cannot be vaccinated.

Please inform Bridge Park Plaza if you change address and if you child is under 16 years of age - 0116 2252525.

Health checks for 65 years and over

Any registered patient over the age of 65 years who has not seen a clinician for 12 months can arrange an appointment at reception for a consultation with the practice nurse. Housebound patients are requested to telephone reception to arrange a home visit.

Health checks for under 65 years

Any registered patient who has not seen a clinician for 3 years can arrange an appointment at reception for a consultation with the practice nurse.

Influenza Clinics (September to March)

The following groups of patients are invited for vaccination. To register your interest to receive this vaccination, please contact reception.  Please check the list below to see if you fall into an eligible group:

• 50 years and over. 
• You are in 'at risk' group (any age): - chronic lung, heart, kidney, liver, neurological disease, diabetes, Stroke/TIA and patients' with a reduced immunity. 
• Pregnant women (1st, 2nd, 3rd Trimesters) 
• Household contacts of patients with a reduced immunity, such as those receiving chemotherapy. 
• Receive a carer's allowance, or if the well being of someone in your care may be at risk if you were ill.

N.B. We are unable to vaccinate anyone NOT in an 'at risk group'.  However, Pharmacies and some supermarkets may offer a flu vaccination service.

Pneumonia Vaccinations

These are also strongly recommended to all over 65’s and the above risk groups. This is a single vaccine providing lifelong cover and is available all year round.