Welcome to the Elms Medical Practice

We are a long-standing GP Practice based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. We provide  NHS primary care services to approximately 17,000 patients from Harpenden and the surrounding villages.

Our vision is to deliver high-quality, compassionate primary healthcare through a dedicated and cohesive multidisciplinary team. As a training practice, we are committed to innovation and the integration of modern digital technologies, while maintaining a personalised and individual approach. Our goal is to empower our patients to achieve their best possible health and wellbeing.

The Elms Medical Practice is proud to belong to the Harpenden Health PCN. Please see more information here: Harpenden Health PCN

Thursday 19 March

Please note the surgery will be closed between 1.30-5.30pm for GP and staff training.
 
During this time please call NHS 111 for medical advice and assistance.  

Meningitis Symptoms

Important Information - Meningitis

UPDATED INFORMATION ON CATCH-UP VACCINATION CLINICS FOR THOSE AGED UP TO 25 IN THIS AREA - NOTE - MENINGITIS B VACCINATION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THESE CLINICS

Catch up vaccination clinics 

Catch up vaccination clinics for those aged up to 25 are also taking place at the following locations:

·         Thursday 19 March, 10am to 3pm, University of Hertfordshire (Room LC450A, Hutton Hub), College Lane, Hatfield (offering MenACWY and MMR)


·         Saturday 21 March, 10am to 3pm, Queensway Health Centre, Queensway, Hatfield, AL10 0LF (offering HPV and MenACWY)

 

·         Saturday 21 March, 10am to 3pm, St Michael's Mead Community Centre, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4FZ (offering HPV and MenACWY)

 

·         Saturday 21 March, 10am to 3pm, Peace Children's Centre, Peace Prospect, Watford, WD17 3EW (offering HPV and MenACWY)

 

·         Sunday 22 March, 10am–3pm, Waltham Cross Health Centre, Stanhope Road, Waltham Cross, EN8 7DJ (offering HPV and MenACWY)

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The UKHSA is keeping its meningitis blog up to date. This is a clear and simple explanation of what is happening in Kent, what symptoms people should be aware of, and what to do if people think they/someone else has meningitis symptoms.

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/31/what-is-meningitis-symptoms-risks-and-how-to-protect-yourself/

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The current vaccine schedule for Meningitis B is since 1st July 2015 babies are vaccinated with Meningitis B at 8 weeks, 12 weeks and 1 year. We are currently unable to vaccinate older children, and the vaccine is currently only available at private clinics or pharmacies.

Measures are in place in Kent, local to the outbreak which is for those who have had contact or possible contact. According to the news, the outbreak strain is Meningitis B, which is bacterial and usually transmitting in spit and saliva.

When we receive further information or guidance, we will update our website and Facebook pages.

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Harpenden Health PCN Wellbeing Hub

The Wellbeing Hub is a collaboration between the three Harpenden GP practices, MIND and The Harpenden Trust. It developed from a successful collaboration with voluntary services and the local GP practices during the covid vaccination programme. What started as a conversation soon became a reality and the hub has been running since 2021. It's primary aim is to support adults with mental health problems at an early stage to build resilience before they get to a position where their health deteriorates and they need secondary care intervention. Check out our Harpenden Health PCN website for more information.

Page last reviewed: 18 March 2026
Page created: 22 November 2022