Barn Surgery Ferring PPG - Patient Participation Group

02/11/2026

We have been asked to share the following from the Barn Surgery following a recent rise in unattended appointments. Please can we ask that we are all mindful that a missed appointment takes away from someone else being seen. Thanks!

29/09/2026

For anyone that can’t make the Covid clinics in the village, Asda have a walk in clinic on the dates below. You can also scan the QR code or visit https://allianceforbettercare.org/covid-vaccination-programme/walkinclinics/ for more details on all the community sessions being run.

29/09/2026

FLU AND COVID CLINICS IN FERRING

The Barn Surgery will be running the annual flu clinics at St Andrew’s Church on the following days -
Thursday 22nd October from 1.30-4.30pm
Thursday 5th November from 1.30-3.30pm

Alliance for Better care will be providing the Covid vaccines for the over 75s at the Baptist Church on the following days -
Thursday 29th October from 11.15-3.00
Thursday 12th November from 11.15-3.00

Please could we ask that you don’t attend the clinics earlier than these allotted times.

Drop in clinics will be running at The Barn Surgery from 11th November.
Please support The Barn Surgery with receiving your vaccine through them if you can!

10/09/2026

In addition to the current 7 Pharmacy First Conditions….

We're making it quicker and easier for people to get the care they need, closer to home.

From this autumn, participating pharmacies will be able to assess and treat five additional common conditions.

13/07/2026

Information about the Men B vaccine for anyone with a child between 17 to 18 years old and born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008

Book, change or cancel a MenB vaccination appointment online.

25/06/2026

Heat exhaustion can make you feel unwell and experience dizziness, headaches, tiredness, excessive sweating and feeling or being sick.

It's not usually a medical emergency, as long as you can cool down within 30 minutes.

If someone has heat exhaustion:

✅ Move them to a cool place
✅ Remove all unnecessary clothing like a jacket or socks
✅ Give them plenty of water – isotonic sports drinks or oral rehydration sachets can also help replace salt lost through sweating
✅ Cool their skin – spray or sponge them with cool water and fan them
✅ Stay with them until they're better

24/06/2026

We have the following guidance from the Barn Surgery Team for anyone attending an appointment in the hot weather.

Individuals (particularly the elderly) visiting GPs during hot weather should prioritise hydration, sun protection, and safe transit. Plan appointments for the cooler morning hours, carry extra bottled water, and avoid the peak heat between 11 AM and 3 PM. Stay hydrated even if not feeling thirsty.

Essential hot weather guidance includes:

Travel Safety: Reschedule any non-urgent, routine GP visits if extreme heat warnings are issued. Allow ample travel time to avoid rushing or physical overexertion, which accelerates dehydration.

Medication Awareness: Extreme heat can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. Check storage instructions, as most medicines should be kept below 25°C.

Clothing: Wear light-colored, loose, breathable fabrics (e.g., cotton) and a wide-brimmed hat to help regulate body temperature.

Sun Protection: Apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen and seek shaded routes when walking to and from the clinic.

Recognize Symptoms: Be mindful of heat exhaustion (dizziness, nausea, heavy sweating) or heatstroke (confusion, rapid pulse).

24/06/2026

24/06/2026

A red heat-health alert has been issued across parts of England until 25 June. This is the highest level of alert and indicates a risk to everyone's health, not just vulnerable groups.

Learn more about how to stay safe in hot weather.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

24/06/2026

Heatstroke is a medical emergency – and with very high temperatures in parts of the country, it’s more important than ever to know the signs.

Find out how to spot it, what to do, and when to call 999.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-exhaustion-heatstroke/