Notifications

Croft Medical Centre

The Croft Medical Centre will be closed on Wednesday 18th September to allow for an important IT system update, and will reopen as usual the following day, Thursday 19th September. We apologise for any inconvenience. Should you have any queries, please contact us on 0121 237 5700.

Mpox

If you think you have symptoms of mpox (previously known as “monkeypox”), or you have come into contact with someone who has mpox, please read the following advice:

• If you have a travel history or contact with someone having travelled from West, East or Central Africa in the last 3 weeks, please call 111 for further advice
• If you have not had recent travel or contact with someone having travelled to West, East or Central Africa, please call 0121 237 5700 to speak to a member of the medical team at Umbrella for advice

About Mpox

Mpox is a rare infection that can be spread by close contact (including sexual transmission). There are two main types of Mpox. In 2022-2023, the UK saw an increase in cases in men (Clade 2 variant) that were mainly sexually transmitted amongst gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. In 2024,  there have been concerns around an increase in cases of Mpox in Africa (Clade 1b) in adults and children where transmission is thought to be through close contact.

Further information about the signs and symptoms of Mpox is available on the NHS website:

Infected Blood Inquiry

Read University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s response to the publication of the Infected Blood Inquiry report:

Coronavirus information for patients

Getting in touch

Our telephone line is open if you need to speak to somebody because you have symptoms of an STI, need emergency or routine contraception, or if you have any sexual health concerns. Please call 0121 237 5700 during the following times.

Post-exposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure to HIV (PEPSE) is a type of medication that can be taken up to 72 hours after exposure to HIV to stop you becoming infected. If you require PEPSE, don’t delay in contacting us during opening hours. (Outside opening hours, please attend your nearest A&E department.)