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Now that we are all socialising again and there are questions about lower levels of immunity since lockdown, it is really important to get your flu vaccine. Our flu clinic dates are as follows:- Saturday 24th September – Sawston Medical Practice, CB22 3HU Saturday 1st October – Linton Health Centre, CB21 4JS Sunday 2nd October – Market Hill Surgery, SG8 9JN Saturday 8th October – Shelford Health Centre, CB22 5FY Sunday 16th October – Linton

For the first time, temperatures of 400C have been forecast in the UK and the Met Office has issued the first ever Red warning for exceptional heat. For further information click on the link below: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2022/red-extreme-heat-warning

Heat exhaustion is not usually serious if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heat stroke it needs to be treated as an emergency. Preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke There’s a high risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke during hot weather and exercise. To help prevent these: Drink plenty of cold drinks, especially when exercising Take cool baths or showers Wear light-coloured, loose clothing Sprinkle water over skin or

Current forecast Friday 8 July to Wednesday 20 July Top ways for staying safe in the heat: LOOK OUT FOR THOSE WHO MAY STRUGGLE to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions are particularly at risk. STAY COOL INDOORS by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun, and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS and avoid excess alcohol. NEVER LEAVE ANYONE IN

This GP Patient Survey was an independent survey run by Ipsos MORI on behalf of NHS England. The survey was sent out to over two million people in the UK in the first quarter of the year. The results show how patients feel about their GP practice. A snapshot of Granta’s results can be found here. The full survey can be found here. You can also contrast and compare other GP practices in the area.