Line graph demonstrates the rates for gastroenteritis by week of report and year, from January 2011 to September 2012. · 2011 did not show the usual seasonal trend of slightly higher rates over the summer months. Instead, the peak was seen in week 28 at a rate of 6 notifications per 1000 consultations. · In 2012 the peak occurred in week 1 at 7 notifications per 1000 consultations. · Rates in 2012 were slightly lower than rates seen in 2011 with the average for from January – September for 2011 and 2012 being 5 notifications per 1000 consultations and 4 notifications per 1000 consultations respectively.