Stoptober

 October 2024

Encouraging the nation’s smokers to make a quit attempt for the month of October and beyond.

Sober October

October 2024

Go alcohol-free in October to raise money for people with cancer.

National Cholesterol Month

 October 2024

Our goal this National Cholesterol Month is to raise awareness about cholesterol, empowering people to make informed decisions and take action to lower their high cholesterol, leading to a healthier heart.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 2024

Raising awareness for the disease and raising funds for research.

Baby Loss Awareness Week

9^th-15^th October 2024

Giving anyone touched by pregnancy or baby loss a safe and supportive space to share their experiences and feel that they are not alone.

Bone and Joint Week

12^th-20^th October 2024

Getting people thinking about musculoskeletal health- one of the most widespread and pressing health issues of our times.

Influenza Vaccine

Eligibility:

• adults aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2025)
• have certain long-term health conditions
• pregnant individuals
• residents in a care home 
• main carers for an older or disabled person, or who receive a carer's allowance
• individuals that live with someone who has a weakened immune system

If you have been contacted to book a flu jab, please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.

COVID Booster Vaccine

Eligibility:

• adults aged 65 years and over
• residents in a care home 
• individuals aged 6 months to 64 years in certain clinical risk groups
• frontline NHS and social care workers, and those working in care homes for older people

Pavilion Surgery are not offering the COVID vaccination service this year.

You can book a booster vaccination at a nearby service such as a local pharmacy through the NHS website or by dialing 119.

The Brighton & Hove Federation are also offering COVID vaccination services, and will be visiting housebound patients for vaccine administration. For more information, click here.