It’s never too late to get vaccinated!

Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting yourself against harmful diseases before you come into contact with them. Vaccinations prevent millions of deaths worldwide every year.

For more information, click the link to the Lincolnshire ICB's 'Grab a Jab' campaign -

Grab a Jab

  • HPV vaccine

The HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and HPV-related cancers such as cervical cancer, other genital cancers and cancers of the head and neck.

Find out more about the HPV vaccine on the NHS UK website - HPV vaccine - NHS.

Find out more about the HPV vaccine on the HPV Inform website - HPV Inform.

 

Laura’s Story - Get the facts, get the HPV vaccine!

 

 

The MenACWY vaccine protects against meningitis (inflammation of the lining of the brain and spinal column) and septicaemia (blood poisoning) caused by meningococcal groups A, C, W and Y.

 

Becca’s Story - I underwent multiple surgeries, including the amputation of several fingers

 

 

The 3 in 1 teenage booster (Td/IPV) enhances protection against tetanus, diphtheria and polio. You should have received this vaccine as a baby and before you started primary school.

 

 

These 3 infections spread easily between people and can lead to serious problems including meningitis, blindness and hearing loss. For the maximum protection against these diseases, you should have received 2 doses of this vaccine, usually as a baby and before you started primary school.

 

 

You may have seen the news recently about Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) now being available on prescription from your GP. While this is welcome news, in order to be eligible, the following criteria apply:

BMI of at least 40 and 4 out of 5 other health conditions:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • Heart disease
  • Obstructive sleep apnoea
  • Abnormal blood fats

Washingborough Family Practice has already identified those patients who meet the criteria and we are now waiting for the final service specification from Lincolnshire ICB (the organisation that is responsible for planning the health services for our local populations). Once this is finalised, if you are eligible, we will get in touch as soon as possible.

For more information please check out the link on the ICB website which should answer your questions.

Lincolnshire ICB - Weight loss medicine

Gluten-free foods prescribing

The prescribing of gluten-free foods in Lincolnshire is ending from 1st August 2025.

The Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that plans local NHS services, took the decision at its meeting on 17th July 2025, following a lengthy consultation process including discussions with patient representative groups and clinicians including GPs, dietitians and pharmacists.

You can read more about the changes on the local NHS website: Gluten Free prescription changes - Lincolnshire ICB

 

Where you can find out more

For further information about the changes to the prescribing of Gluten-free products and the support available please visit the local NHS website: Gluten Free prescription changes - Lincolnshire ICB

In addition to find out more about Coeliac Disease and how to manage symptoms, please visit - www.nhs.uk/conditions/coeliac-disease

There is a lot of information on the Coeliac UK website at www.coeliac.org.uk that you can access if you want advice about your diet including:

  • Home of Gluten free recipes
  • Diet and health workshops
  • Food and drink information
  • Gluten-free food on a budget

The Association of UK Dietitians also have a range of support and information - www.bda.uk.com/resource/coeliac-disease-and-Gluten-free-diet.html

The BBC Good Food website also contains top 10 tips for a gluten free diet www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/special-diets/top-10-tips-gluten-free-diet      

Patient Webinars are also available to view on Overview of Coeliac Disease - patientwebinars.co.uk

 

There is local advice and support available on the cost of living from local authorities:

If you require specific advice, please ask your GP if you can be referred to a dietitian. If you have a general enquiry about the changes, you can:

Lincolnshire Care Services Directory 2026

We have been made aware of a scam targeting patients.

 

Please note Washingborough Surgery will never contact you in this way asking you to click on a link to avoid being removed from the surgery.

What You Should Do:

Stay Alert: Be cautious of any unsolicited calls, texts, or emails asking for your personal details.

Verify Authenticity: If you are unsure about any communication claiming to be from your GP practice, contact us directly using our official phone number or via the official website.