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Patient Update: Meningitis

Local Advice for Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin

There is no current increase in meningitis cases in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and the overall risk to people locally remains very low. However, it is still important to stay protected and be aware of symptoms.

Ø  Check your child or young person’s vaccinations

• MenACWY vaccine
• Routinely given in Years 9 and 10.
• If missed, young people can have it for free through their GP up to age 25.
• Contact your GP practice if you are unsure about vaccination status.
• MenB vaccine
• Given routinely to babies.
• There is no national catch‑up programme, but the vaccine is available privately.
• Availability may be limited nationally as areas with active cases (e.g. Kent) are being prioritised. Local pharmacies should be able to advise.

Ø  Know when to get help

• If you are worried about symptoms or someone becoming increasingly unwell: call NHS 111.
• If symptoms are severe or worsening quickly: call 999.

Ø  Keep an eye out for symptoms

Although meningitis is uncommon and does not spread easily, symptoms can develop quickly. Not everyone will have all symptoms, and they can appear in any order. Symptoms can worsen quickly - keep checking on anyone who is unwell. Do not wait for a rash.

 Early Symptoms (can look like flu):

• Fever, vomiting, headache, muscle or joint pain, cold hands and feet, feeling unusually tired or unwell

Later symptoms of meningitis

·         Severe sleepiness/difficulty waking, stiff neck, severe headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion/delirium, seizures (fits).

Symptoms of Septicaemia (sepis)

·         Fever with shivering, severe pain in muscles/joints/limbs, very cold hands/feet, pale/blotchy/mottled skin, rapid breathing, stomach cramps/diarrhoea, red or purple rash that doesn’t fade with pressure (glass test), difficulty walking/standing, severe sleepiness or loss of consciousness. 

Ø  Don’t panic – the risk in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin is low

• Meningitis is not like COVID-19; it does not spread easily or widely in the community.
• Close contacts of any local case would be contacted directly by public health teams and provided with antibiotics or a vaccine if required.

Ø  Local support and reassurance

In Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, NHS services, schools, and public health teams are working together to monitor any concerns and ensure rapid action if needed. At this time, no extra measures are required locally beyond staying informed, ensuring vaccinations are up to date, and recognising symptoms early.

Diabetic Eye Screening Drop-in Clinics

Protect Your Vision

No Appointment Needed

If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of losing your sight.  Diabetic Eye Screening is a simple and effecticve way to helo prevent this. 

We run monthly drop-in clinics - just turn up, no appointment needed.  Our friendly staff will check for you and answer any questions you may have.

Contact Us:

diabeticeye@mpft.nhs.net

0300 303 0887

Clinic Times 9:30-13:00 & 13:30 - 16:00

Patient Information

Weight Loss Injections

From late June 2025, general practices will start prescribing Mounjaro weight loss injections through NHS channels but only to patients in prioritised cohorts set by NHS England.

Alveley Medical Practice will not provide prescriptions, monitoring, screening and safety checks for registered patient receiving weight loss injections privately.

Please refer to your private provider. 

Thank you 

Alveley Medical Practice

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