Important Dates

29th March 2026Important information, Patient information, Practice information

Jubilee Street Practice Closure Dates:

Please note the Jubilee Street Practice will be closed from 12.30pm to allow staff to attend a Protected Learning Time on the following dates:

Tuesday 17th March 2026

Thursday 23rd April 2026

Tuesday 19th May 2026

We will re-open the following mornings at the usual time.

For any urgent medical queries please call 111, or in an emergency call 999.

For a full list of closure dates please see our ‘JSP what’s on calendar’  

Meningitis: What You Need to Know

19th March 2026Uncategorised

🧠 What is meningitis?

Meningitis is an infection that causes swelling around the brain and spinal cord.
It can be caused by bacteria or viruses and can become serious very quickly if not treated.

Although rare, it is most common in babies, young children, teenagers and young adults.

What is meningitis? Symptoms, risks and how to protect yourself – UK Health Security Agency

⚠️ Symptoms to look out for

Symptoms can appear in any order and may look like flu at first — but can worsen quickly.

Common symptoms:

  • Fever (high temperature)

  • Severe headache

  • Vomiting

  • Stiff neck

  • Sensitivity to light

  • Confusion or difficulty waking

  • Seizures (fits)

Signs of serious illness (sepsis):

  • Very cold hands and feet

  • Pale, blotchy or mottled skin

  • Severe limb or joint pain

  • Rapid breathing

  • Rash that does not fade when pressed (glass test)

👉 Meningitis can make someone very unwell within hours — keep checking anyone who is ill.

👶 Symptoms in babies

  • Floppy, unresponsive, or difficult to wake

  • High-pitched crying

  • Refusing feeds

  • Bulging soft spot (fontanelle)

  • Pale or blotchy skin

📲 Concerned or been in contact?

  • If you have been told you may have been exposed or are worried about symptoms:

    • Use our AccuRx service for advice

    • Or contact the practice

👉 Antibiotics or further advice are only needed for close contacts in some cases.

💉 Meningitis vaccines

MenB (Babies)

  • Given to children under 2 years

  • Check your child’s Red Book

  • Contact us if any vaccines were missed

MenACWY (Teenagers)

  • Given at age 13–14 in school

  • Protects against four types of meningitis

  • Catch-up available up to age 25

👉 Missed vaccines:
https://www.schoolvaccination.uk/catch-up-clinics/tower-hamlets

At the GP surgery

  • MenACWY available for ages 14–24

Not eligible on the NHS?

  • MenB and MenACWY vaccines may be available privately

🔗 Official UK guidance (recommended)

For full, up-to-date advice from UK Health Security Agency:

👉 Read UKHSA meningitis guidance

🟢 What to do

  • Mild concern: Contact the practice or use AccuRx

  • Urgent advice: Call NHS 111

  • Emergency symptoms: Call 999 immediately

👉 Do not wait for all symptoms — act early.

💬 Reassurance

  • The overall risk to the general public remains low

  • Meningitis usually spreads through close, prolonged contact (e.g. living together, kissing)

  • The most important thing you can do is know the symptoms and act quickly

From Weeds to Watercress: GP-led Wellbeing Hub is Expanding General Practice Through Community, Connection and Co-Design

11th March 2026Uncategorised
From Weeds to Watercress: GP-led Wellbeing Hub is Expanding General Practice Through Community, Connection and Co-Design
At the IHI BMJ International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Oslo on Wednesday 11th March 2026, we shared the story of From Weeds to Watercress – a community-powered wellbeing movement that began at The Jubilee Street Practice in Tower Hamlets, one of London’s most diverse and economically challenged neighbourhoods.
 
What started as a simple idea, bringing people together around health, connection and nature, has grown into the Tower Network 9 Wellbeing Hub, a GP-led neighbourhood model tackling health inequalities through community, prevention and partnership.
 
Through walking groups, chronic pain workshops, gardening projects, and culturally tailored men’s and women’s programmes, patients and clinicians are co-designing solutions that move health beyond the consulting room and into the community.
 
These resources are shared in the spirit of open learning and global improvement, so that others can build on the work and adapt it to their own local populations. 
Explore the downloadable resources from our World Café session and discover how communities, clinicians and local organisations can work together to grow healthier neighbourhoods – from the ground up.
 
By grounding programmes in quality improvement, local data and patient voice, the initiative continues to grow in ways that are measurable, sustainable and deeply human. Sometimes the most powerful health interventions don’t start with a prescription – they start with people, purpose and a patch of soil.
 
​From Weeds to Watercress (841 x 594 mm).pdf

MRI Access

19th November 2025Important information, Patient information, Practice information
Due to changes implemented by the Tower Hamlets Integrated Care Board for all practices in the area, we no longer have the ability to directly book routine MRI scans for musculoskeletal concerns. All patients must now be referred to the Specialist Physiotherapy Team first, and an MRI can only be requested by them if appropriate.
 
We understand the challenges this may cause and appreciate that this may be frustrating. Unfortunately, this is a system-wide change, and we are unable to alter the process.
 
Thank you for your understanding.

✍️ Pilot of AI Scribes at Jubilee Street Practice

14th November 2025Important information, Patient information, Uncategorised

We are testing a new digital assistant called an AI scribe. This tool helps clinicians by writing up notes during your appointment, so they can spend more time listening and less time typing.

🔹 What is an AI scribe?

  • It is a secure tool that listens during your appointment (face-to-face or telephone).

  • It creates a draft summary of the consultation for the clinician.

  • This means the clinician can focus more on the conversation with you.

🔹 How will it work in practice?

  1. At the start of the appointment – your clinician will explain the scribe and ask if you are happy for it to be used. You can say yes or no.

  2. During the appointment – the scribe creates a draft transcription.

  3. At the end – your clinician will review the full transcription, make changes if needed, and then save it securely into your medical record.

  4. Afterwards – you will be able to see the final approved version through your NHS App, as usual.

🔹 Why are we testing this?

  • To give clinicians more time to listen and support patients.

  • To make medical notes clearer, faster, and more accurate.

  • To trial new NHS-approved technology safely before wider use.

🔹 Governance and privacy

  • Approved for use across the NHS.

  • Checked against strict NHS rules for safety, privacy, and quality.

  • We have signed Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with the provider.

  • Your information is stored securely in the same NHS record system as always.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do I have to agree to this?
No. It is your choice. If you say no, your clinician will type notes as usual.

What if I want to discuss something sensitive?
You can say no to using the scribe at any point, or ask the clinician to pause it.

Does it save my recording?
No. Only the written notes are saved in your medical record – never the audio.

Can you share my recording with me?
No. We cannot share the recording because it is not kept. You can view the final approved notes through your NHS App as usual.

Is my data saved to the cloud?
No. Once processed, the recording is deleted.

Do you share my data/details with third parties?
No. Your data is not shared with anyone outside your healthcare team.

Will this affect my care?
No. Whether or not you agree, your care will be the same.

Who can see my notes?
Only your healthcare team, in the same way as now.

🔹 Next steps

  • We are running a 2-week pilot with a small number of clinicians.

  • We will review feedback from both patients and staff.

  • We will only continue if the tool is safe, useful, and protects your privacy.

✅ Your feedback matters. Please let us know your thoughts during and after the pilot.