Meningitis Update – 18.03.2026

Following news reports of the meningitis outbreak in a Kent university we are carefully monitoring advice from NHS England. 

There is more information here about the signs and symptoms of meningitis Meningitis - Symptoms - NHS.  If you suspect that you or someone in your household has meningitis, please call 999 or go to A&E immediately – symptoms can worsen very quickly and treatment should not be delayed whilst you seek help from your GP.

We are receiving a lot of enquiries from patients about their vaccination status. Most patients are able to see their vaccination status on the NHS App, if you’re unsure of your status and unable to see it on the App, please use our Queries, Comments and Suggestions form and we will review your record and respond to you.

There is currently no change to the vaccination protocol for Men B which is routinely offered to under-2’s in the surgery.  There is no NHS catch up programme for anyone missing their Men B vaccination and the only option for patients over the age of 2 is a private vaccination, unfortunately our GMS Contract does not allow us to offer this.

School leavers are offered the Men ACWY vaccination through school campaigns and patients aged between 14-18 and still at school who have missed their vaccination may be able to request a catch up through the Schools Vaccination Programme. 

We are able to offer Men ACWY vaccinations to patients aged 14 to 25 who have missed their vaccination.  There are some supply issues, so please use our Queries, Comments and Suggestions form to request a vaccination; we will check your medical record and our nursing team will contact you to book an appointment.

Published: Mar 18, 2026